Mary Pahissa Upchurch

Mary leads Gray DI’s relationships with educational leaders from a diverse range of institutions representing all sectors and sizes, including state-wide systems such as Kentucky State. Mary’s background includes more than 25 years of management experience with AT&T, where she led Consumer Strategy and key positions in Product Marketing, Operations, and Customer Care.  She was […]

Greta Bell

Greta has a Master of Fine Arts in History from California State University, Fresno where she researched Early Modern print culture, tradesmen, and consumerism. Prior to joining Academic Impressions, she worked at her alma matter supporting post-graduate education by offering digital support services to graduate students. She’s excited to have joined the Academic Impressions’ team […]

Lana Stone

Lana joined Academic Impressions in 2018 as our Office Manager and has been indispensable since. She is the first friendly face you see as you walk into the office and is always ready to jump in and help wherever she can. As an integral part of our Business Office, Lana is likely the first person […]

Molly Smith

Molly is the Executive Assistant to AI’s President. In this role, she manages his day-to-day affairs and supports the leadership program offerings. Prior to joining AI, Molly served as the Operations Manager for the Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of Central Oklahoma. She has a BA in Communication Studies from the University […]

Clay Motley

Clay Motley has led the transition of FGCU’s Honors Program to an Honors College. Prior to his arrival at FGCU, he served as the Associate Director of the Honors College at Western Kentucky University, where he also helped transition its Honors Program to an Honors College. Outside of his administrative duties, he teaches and researches […]

Courtney Yuen

Courtney is the Creative Services Manager at Academic Impressions. She enjoys meeting new people and telling their stories in an impactful way that helps others excel. Before joining AI, Courtney was a broadcast journalist for nearly five years. She hails from the suburbs of Chicago and holds a BS from the University of Illinois at […]

Alicia Miranda

Alicia’s curiosity to learn has placed her in a variety of research roles. She has done government research in Washington D.C. on the topic of cross cultural communication in the military and before moving back to Colorado, worked in New York City in healthcare and advertising. Alicia holds a BA from Colorado College and an […]

Theresa M. Curry, J.D.

Theresa joined UMass as an experienced and successful attorney and planned giving professional. Prior to joining UMass, she served as the Assistant Vice President of Gift Planning & Administration at UNH Foundation where she transformed the gift planning program and played a vital role in the success of its recent campaign. She practiced law in […]

Amy Tiberio

In her current role, Amy directly oversees the undergraduate admission department and works collaboratively on financial aid and marketing strategies. Prior to Roger Williams, Amy worked at Stonehill College and Bentley University. Her career spans over 15 years in admission and enrollment. Amy has also been actively involved with leadership roles within the New England […]

Barbara Mistick

Dr. Mistick serves as the 19th President of Wilson College. Recently, she made history pioneering the nation’s first loan buy-back program for college students, bringing the designation of “tuition hero” to the college. She is a seasoned entrepreneur and was named a Distinguished Professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Her public service advocacy on behalf of […]