Instructors
Nichole Dyer Fannin is the Executive Director of Development at the University of West Georgia (UWG). A native of Trion, Georgia, Nichole has spent nearly a decade working to promote philanthropy and showcase the empowerment that comes from giving – for both the donor and recipient. At UWG, Nichole has served to enhance institutional visibility […]
Trajan Dubiel, Director of Development, represents Michigan State University in Southwest Michigan working with Spartans and philanthropists. His role also encompasses a major part of the University Advancement talent development program by managing both the Development Associates Program and the Advance-U Program. After earning his Masters degree in Student Affairs Administration from MSU in 2003, […]
“I am here to ‘hold up a mirror’ to help you see yourself, your potential, and your future more clearly” Annie started out her career with the goal of becoming the next Barbara Walters. However, the twists and turns of her career path guided Annie from Television news to public relations, then to software training, […]
In her current role as Vice Provost for Faculty Success, Magdalena oversees all aspects of faculty recruitment and the tenure and promotion process, with a deep commitment to supporting diverse faculty who bring asset-minded pedagogies to the classroom. Prior to joining the Office of the Provost in 2020, she was Professor and Department Chair of […]
Jennifer has been an academic administrator for more than 20 years, serving as Associate Provost, Interim Dean and Department Chair at the University of Alabama, and as Graduate Director, Academic Chair, and Acting Dean at the University of Nevada. In her role as Associate Provost at Alabama, she oversaw faculty development and leadership programs. Earlier […]
In her current role, Sarah oversees annual giving, legacy giving, corporate and foundation relations, student support initiatives, and development for the (non-health) academic colleges and community-facing organizations at the university. She also serves on the leadership team for the University’s Advancement program and is engaged in managing the University’s $2.5 billion comprehensive campaign, Imagine New […]
As Dean of Rutgers School of Business-Camden, Rutgers University, Dr. Adya steers the direction of the school through strategic growth of undergraduate and graduate programs, an executive education unit, as well as Centers of Excellence. Her current priorities include developing and implementing strategies for bridging academic scholarship with industry, and developing the school as a […]
Monica J. Casper is Dean of the College of Arts and Letters and Professor of Sociology at San Diego State University. She brings to her work extensive administrative experience, including leadership development, faculty affairs, ADEI, strategic planning, and more. In 2021, she received the ChangeMaker Award from the International Association of Maternal Action and Scholarship […]
Monica Jacobe is currently the Director of Advising for the Undergraduate Division of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where her team supports diverse students from pre-matriculation to graduation. She has spent nearly 25 years in higher education focused on faculty development and student success, as well as on assessment and management of […]
Wayne is the inaugural Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University. As Vice President, he is responsible for providing vision, strategic leadership, and thoughtful change management for campus diversity, equity, inclusion, and sense-of-belonging (DEIS) initiatives. Wayne works collaboratively with […]
