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Grace Oh-Willeke

Grace Oh-Willeke is a Project Coordinator at Academic Impressions. In this role, she is responsible for managing the day-to-day tasks and projects of the development team. Grace collaborates with departments across the company to ensure that technological improvements meet their needs. Grace has a bachelor of arts in environmental science from Colby College and enjoys […]

René Peña

René is from Honduras, Central America. He is a husband and dad, with a degree in Computer Science and has been a full-stack developer for more than 10 years. He has worked for different industries such as financial, e-commerce, and now Higher Ed. He is passionate about bringing valuable user experience and solutions through coding.

Raquel Wright-Mair

Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair is an Associate Professor of Higher Education at Rowan University. She conducts research that is grounded in social justice, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Dr. Wright-Mair’s research agenda seeks to transform and advocate for the creation of more equitable and inclusive campus environments for underrepresented populations, specifically for racially minoritized faculty […]

Delma Ramos

Dr. Delma Ramos is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Ramos’ work examines the experiences of minoritized populations in higher education through an equity and social justice lens. Thus, she studies issues at the intersection of race, class, and gender. Her research is unified by a […]

Sarah Adams, PhD

Sarah joined Academic Impressions in 2022 as a learning and development manager. In her time at AI, she has led efforts in student success, faculty leadership, and student leadership. As a certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methods and Five Paths to Leadership℠ facilitator, she also enjoys developing innovative learning experiences for higher ed faculty, staff, and […]

Nichole Dyer Fannin

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

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, […]

Annie Munson, PhD

“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, […]

Magdalena Barrera

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 Greer

Jennifer Greer is dean of the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky. A former journalist, Greer has spent 25 years in administrative roles, including vice provost, associate provost, acting dean, department chair, and graduate director, at three state flagship universities. She has led leadership development programs for faculty and staff at […]