A career path starting in the White House and navigating the worlds of Operative National Politics, Public Policy, Investment Banking, Loss Mitigation/Risk Management solutions and Academia, has resulted in the contrarian leadership of a group of subsidiaries that focus on the consequences of social economics, health care, and public policy. Ms. Robinson’s professional path in healthcare started in 1976 as a Health System Agency (HSA) Certificate of Need reviewer in Newark, New Jersey. She participated in the implementation of the Medicaid waiver program in the City, and was designated co-bankruptcy trustee representative for the reorganization United Hospital. She was also appointed adjunct faculty at Columbia University School of Public Health (Program in Public Health Education – Noreen M. Clark, Ph.D – Director) developing and implementing education training programs for consumers and providers (CEU-credits) participating in the regional planning and review mandates. In 1978 she was recruited to join the Health System Agency of Southeastern PA, located in Philadelphia, a newly formed organization under a Federal Court settlement. From 1979 to 1986 Ms. Robinson held several White House, Congressional and local government staff positions. In 1986 Ms. Robinson was recruited to participate in the start-up of the National Health Care Finance […]
For more than 25 years, Nancy has represented colleges and universities in matters related to faculty, staff and students. She understands the unique challenges that exist on campus and is recognized for her depth of experience in analyzing and problem-solving controversial matters. She has litigated tenure-related disputes, academic integrity matters, student conduct cases and staff terminations. She provides proactive advice and counsel to her clients to assist them in resolving education and employment issues and making significant decisions. Nancy also leads investigation teams for educational institutions; Nancy and her team conduct prompt, thorough and confidential internal investigations on issues related to compliance, personnel, and sexual misconduct. She is a certified Level 2 ATIXA Civil Rights Investigator. As evidenced by the awards she has received and programs she participates in, Nancy takes an active role in the legal and local community. She has been appointed as the Woman Governor to the Pennsylvania Bar Association and represents the interests of women lawyers in Pennsylvania. She also serves as the Chair of the Diversity Team for the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She has been selected in a survey of her peers as a Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer” and included in The Best Lawyers in America. […]
Rod earned his doctorate in Human Environment from Michigan State University. Prior to joining SHSU, he served as a School Director at Texas State University and Department Chair at Northwood University. He also held faculty positions at the University of Tennessee- Knoxville, the University of South Carolina. From 2013-2016 Rod was visiting professor of Marketing at Lancaster University Management School in the United Kingdom. He spent 16 years in industry prior to entering academia. Rod’s research interests are in small retailer entrepreneurship, especially within rural communities. His research appears in the Journal of Retailing, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of Marketing Management, Journal of Business Research, and Journal of Small Business Management, and he has conducted or collaborated on research in China, Chile, Russia, Korea, England, and Japan. Rod serves on several editorial boards and served as President of the American Collegiate Retailing Association, and the Council for Administrators of Family and Consumer Science.
Now in his 11th year in college admissions, Tony has spent his career promoting the idea that “nothing can change a life like education”. He strives to ensure that educational communities are diverse and inclusive, both for students and professionals. At Lamar University (TX) where he currently serves as Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Recruitment, he has enacted progressive admissions policies that put students first. Additionally, Tony is a strong believer in professional involvement often speaking on topics of leadership and management at state and national conferences. Tony was recognized as the Texas Association for College Admissions Counseling Rising Star in 2016, and has served the National Association for College Admissions Counseling as both an Assembly Delegate and faculty for the Admissions Middle Management Institute.
At the University of Nevada, Beth supports a talented staff of instructional designers, technologists, artists, and computer programmers as they provide professional development and creative services to faculty. She collaborates with academic and administrative units throughout the university to develop a shared understanding of the needs of online students and to build a robust online learning ecosystem. Her research interests include the public understanding of science, informal education, and community engagement. She came to UNLV in 2008 from the Eppley Institute at Indiana University, where she was the project manager on the development of a competency-based online training platform for the U.S. National Park Service. Beth holds a B.A. in communication, an M.S. in outdoor recreation and resource management, and a Ph.D. in leisure behavior.
As Director of Internships and Career Readiness, Lynn is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the Office of Internships and Career Readiness to develop, support, and manage student career-relevant experiential learning opportunities and programming. This office collaborates with Employer Relations and the Office of Professional and Career Development to offer internship opportunities for both on-campus and off-campus experiential learning including co-op, as part of a student’s progress toward graduation and obtaining full-time professional employment. Previously, Lynn was the Internship and Prior Learning Assessment Coordinator at Polk State College, Human Resources Specialist with the City of Lakeland in workforce and organization development, Clinic Director at the University of Georgia Speech and Hearing Clinic, and Speech and Language Clinic Coordinator at Florida State University in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department. Lynn earned a Certified Public Manager Master’s Certificate through Florida State University, a master’s degree at Boston University, and a bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Florida.
Michelle oversees the largest School on campus, with nearly half of the university’s academic departments, students, and full-time faculty. As Dean, she publicly branded the recently-named Macricostas School through “Macricostas Experience” – free events celebrating hands-on learning and open to the public. She led her faculty to identify and invest in shared goals across 13 departments in STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She also created donor-funded scholarships for underrepresented students in STEM and donor-funded grants for faculty-student collaborative projects that merge tech and artistry. Michelle was previously the Shenandoah University Fellow for Academic Excellence (equivalent to an Assistant Provost) where she served on the academic leadership team in a competitive two-year appointment reporting directly to the Provost. Prior to that, she was Department Chair and led a massive program overhaul that merged two competing faculty groups into one cohesive department. A graduate of the Harvard University Management Development Program and an Aspen Institute Wye Faculty Fellow, Michelle earned her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. She is an award-winning, energetic leader with a reputation for problem solving through team building.
Valerie Gill serves IU as the Associate Vice President for Business Partnerships. In this role, she provides the strategic direction, oversight, and infrastructure for university efforts to create dynamic business partnerships, as well as oversee IU’s Office of Licensing and Trademarks. Valerie joined IU in 2008 as Indiana University’s Director of Licensing and Trademarks. In this role, Valerie is responsible for managing the University’s trademark portfolio and trademark licensing program, which includes the successful promotion, protection and licensing of the IU name, its system-wide trademarks, and commercial depictions of campus landmarks. The Office of Sponsorships joined the Licensing and Trademarks office portfolio in 2016, and Valerie assumed the title of Indiana University’s Director of Sponsorships, Licensing and Trademarks. Valerie’s leadership of the Sponsorship Office provides the infrastructure to leverage the university’s brand, assets, reach, and internal and external relationships, to create mutually beneficial university-wide or campus-wide sponsorships that align with and support the university’s goals. Prior to coming to IU, Valerie held positions with the State of Indiana, including Manager of Sales Operations and Licensing at the State Lottery, and as the Director of Branch Operations for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Prior to that, she worked for Galyan’s, The […]
Since Ken’s arrival at Winthrop in July 2016, Winthrop Athletics has launched a 7-year strategic plan titled Drive to ’25. Through the successful launch and implementation of this plan, the Department of Athletics has continued experiencing all-time highs every year in the metrics laid out in their plan – including student-athlete GPA, student-athlete graduation rates, competitive excellence, fundraising, sponsorship, and ticket sales. In addition to his role at Winthrop University, Ken is a member of the Division I Council and has taught several academic courses for Winthrop. Prior to Winthrop, he was the Deputy Athletics Director at Eastern Washington University. He received a Ph.D. in education from Washington State University in 2015 and an M.A. in sport administration from Gonzaga University in 2008, where he also taught as an adjunct professor in the sport management program for seven years. He earned a B.A. from Willamette University in 2005.
Kas is a life-long educator and practitioner with a dynamic background in exercise science and integrative health and wellness. She has served as a faculty member in the fields of exercise science, health and kinesiology at both 2-year and 4-year institutions for 20 years. Her experience is deepened by her role as a wildland fire/medic as well as an exercise physiologist within the United States Marine Corps. Blended with her competitive sport background since the age of 2, her concept of team and skill set in leadership has been shaped. This journey curated her intrigue about women who are leading at high-levels in typically male-centric institutions and what experiences cultivated their skill sets to excel in these roles. She has degrees in Ed.D. Educational Leadership, M.S. Exercise Science, M.A. Education and B.A. Spanish.
