Instructors
Melissa Eblen-Zayas has a BA from Smith College and a PhD from the University of Minnesota. She joined Carleton College as a faculty member in the physics and astronomy department in 2005. Her areas of focus include curriculum of advanced laboratory courses and the use of technology to enhance teaching. In 2016, Melissa became the […]
Lynn M. Disbrow, (Ph.D. Wayne State University, 1989), is Interim Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of the University College at Kennesaw State University. Disbrow previously served as Dean of Arts and Humanities and Professor of Communication Studies at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. Disbrow’s professional life has emphasized innovation in pedagogical design […]
Carlos Guillen draws on over 10 years of professional experience in higher education in his role at the University of Washington in Seattle. In his current role, Carlos provides leadership to a department charged with the successful transition of over 8,000 first year students. Carlos earned his Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher […]
Dr. Dawn Coder has over fourteen years’ experience in the field of higher education and online learning in both public and private institutions, and fourteen years’ experience in a leadership role. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Penn State, a Master’s degree from Penn State in Adult Education and a Doctorate of […]
Susan Haarman hails from Louisville, KY, but has lived in Milwaukee, Texas, Berkeley, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the fine city of Chicago. She serves as the Associate Director of the Center for Experiential Learning at Loyola University Chicago, where she runs their service-learning program and faculty development programs. Susan holds a Masters in Divinity from […]
With more than 20 years of higher education experience, Matt has served as advancement vice president on two occasions and chief alumni officer at four institutions. In his current role at Georgian Court University (Lakewood, NJ), he provides oversight regarding all matters related to fundraising, alumni engagement, special events and the university’s professional studies program. […]
As a leadership coach, team coach, and group facilitator, Anita helps clients identify and sidestep many of the inner gremlins that keep them from achieving their goals. Think of her as your thought partner who, through powerful questions, helps you identify your roadblocks and explore your limiting beliefs. She often leverages humor to prompt self-reflection […]
Helping academic leaders focus on the stuff that really matters. Work less, work more effectively, experience more joy. Carina Vocisano, PhD has extensive experience in creating change as an academic leadership coach. She draws on evidence-based approaches to leadership coaching including mindfulness-based stress reduction, positive psychology, and organizational psychology. A core assumption of Carina’s approach […]
Allison DiBianca Fasoli, Ph.D. is a group coach who coaches faculty around writing, research, and career decisions. Allison is a former faculty member in psychology and a nationally funded (e.g., NSF, Spencer Foundation) mixed- methods researcher who has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Drawing on her expertise in psychology, Allison’s coaching process is informed […]
As an accountability partner and success coach, I create space for women to navigate their career trajectory in higher ed while simultaneously prioritizing their self-care and well-being. Jill is a faculty, team and success coach who specializes in interpersonal communication, self-advocacy and professional growth. As a certified professional coach, Jill began working with executives, leaders […]
