Instructors
Nimisha is a Visiting Researcher at UC Irvine and an Equity and Inclusion Consultant in higher education. Drawing on a decade of experience as a college educator, university administrator, and DEI practitioner, she works closely with organizational leaders to develop anti-bias programs, trainings, and curricula for adult audiences. Nimisha is also the author of several […]
Colleen Ryan is Associate Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs at Indiana University, where she collaboratively oversees tenure and promotion procedures, faculty leadership development, and programming for faculty success. She is Director of the Initiative for the Advancement of Women and Liaison to the Institute for Advanced Study’s mid-career mentorship program. Her current interests […]
Associate Vice President for Faculty Advancement and Student Success at San Diego State University Joanna Brooks is an award-winning writer and author/editor of ten books on race, religion, gender, social movements, and American culture. In her role as Associate Vice President for Faculty Advancement and Student Success at San Diego State University, she leads faculty development […]
As UNLV’s first Vice President for Digital Transformation and Chief Information Officer, Kivanc Oner is redefining IT to support the university’s progressive vision, driving innovation to build customer-centric experiences that give students a competitive advantage. A leader who has transformed the IT landscape in higher education for 20 years, Kivanc understands how new technologies can […]
Ann Cavallo, Ph.D., is Assistant Vice Provost and Director of the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE), Co-Director of UTeach Arlington, and Distinguished University Professor of Science Education at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). She earned her B.S. from Niagara University, and her M.S. in Science Education/Biology, M.S. in General […]
Sierra Dawson’s work focuses on faculty and leadership development, with a specific emphasis on support during career transition moments. As a member of the academic affairs team in the office of the provost, Sierra coordinates and facilitates numerous programs for faculty new to the UO or new to the academy, peer mentorship programs for mid-career […]
Dr. James Mandigo is currently the Acting President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) located in British Columbia, Canada. Prior to arriving at UFV in 2019, James spent close to 20 years at Brock University, where he assumed several roles including Vice-Provost for Enrolment Management and International, and Interim Dean, Associate […]
Chris Panza attended Purchase College for his BA, double majoring in philosophy and literature. After finishing his PhD in philosophy at the University of Connecticut in 2002, he came to Drury University, where he is now the Director of Strategic Enrollment Planning, the Director of Asian Studies, and a professor of philosophy.
In her role, Allison oversees Advancement central programs: Advancement and Campaign Communications, Prospect Development and Donor Experience and Engagement. Since 2012, Allison has held positions of increasing responsibility and impact in Advancement at UC San Diego and has served as the campaign operations and strategic communications lead since 2016. Allison has worked for nearly two […]
Lori is the ninth President of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the first female president in the Texas Tech University System. She joined TTUHSC in 1987, and has held multiple leadership positions during her tenure with the university, including Dean of the School of Health Professions and Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Lori […]
