Instructors
Melinda J. Papowitz is Director of Prospect Research at Yale University. In this capacity, Melinda oversees prospect research, prospect management, data analysis and prospect identification divisions. Her department serves Yale College and Yale’s schools, museums, libraries, and other program areas. Under her guidance, the prospect research department played a pivotal role in Yale’s successful $3.88 […]
A. Graham Peace is currently Chair of the Department of Management Information Systems and an Associate Professor of MIS in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University. He previously served as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Academic Affairs, where he focused on improving the undergraduate student experience. He […]
Rebel Smith is currently Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs for the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University. She is passionate about student success and focuses on recruitment and retention.
Donna obtained her doctorate in experimental social psychology from the University of Kansas in June 2006 and her Master’s in applied social psychology from the University of Guelph, Canada, in May 2001. Her field of interest is diversity science and her program of research concerns the effects that cultural legacies of oppression have on psychosocial […]
Eric Spicer is the Assistant Vice President of Unit Development for the ASU Foundation. In this role, Eric serves unit leaders within the ASU Foundation as they build and lead high performing teams. He is also privileged to help amazing people create transformative impact by investing in access to education, student success, groundbreaking research, and community […]
Dr. Leah Gallant is currently the Talent Development Consultant and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at MIT’s Office of Resource Development and the Alumni Association. Dr. Gallant has over 25 years of progressive experience working in higher education, including building and facilitating teams and navigating complex organizations. As a leader and previous manager, she is […]
Terri Phoenix is the Director of the LGBTQ Center at UNC-Chapel Hill. Terri has served on the Executive Board of the National Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals, as Chair of the Board for Safe Schools North Carolina, and on the NC ACLU transgender advisory board. Terri’s work has been recognized with the UNC-Chapel […]
Lindsy Manning serves as senior director of engagement at the ASU Foundation. In this role, she leads the ASU Women and Philanthropy and ASU President’s Club programs. Prior to this role, Manning served as director of Campaign ASU 2020, a comprehensive fundraising initiative that secured more than $2.2 billion in private support for Arizona State […]
As NMSU’s Provost Carol oversees several initiatives to advance the goals of the NMSU’s LEADS 2025 Strategic Plan. Parker has more than two decades of academic administrative experience gained in service at several other public research universities, and a year spent as a Fellow of the American Council on Education (2021-2013). She is also a […]
Supporting mid-level and senior leaders as they prepare for the future of higher education and the next steps in their careers. Jennifer is a leadership and executive coach who helps higher education leaders and institutions cultivate the mindset and skill set needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Informed by approximately 20 years of progressive […]
