The Staff Advisory Council is made up of no less than 21 and no more than 25 members: 12 elected and the remainder appointed. The appointed members represent Finance & Administration, University Communications, Development, Athletics, Student Life, Enrollment Services, Information Technology Services, Facilities Services, and Academic Affairs. Members serve three-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms.

Staff Advisory Council Members 2025-26

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Kerri Barbrey

Support Services Manager
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Jessica Bridwell

Donor Relations Coordinator
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Laura Garvin

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications (Advancement)
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Mike Gifford

Associate Vice President of Technology
Mike Goodrich, Director of Finance & Revenue Strategy

Mike Goodrich

Director of Finance & Revenue Strategy, Academic Affairs
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Brian Haitz

Associate Director of Digital Marketing
Bonnie Johnson

Bonnie Johnson

Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Ashley Smith

Ashley Ivins

Associate Director for Occupancy Management
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Haley Manus

Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness
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Caroline Owen

Program Manager
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Julie Paré

Assistant Athletics Director/Athletic Communications
Neha Assistant Director of Admissions

Neha Parthasarathy

Senior Admissions Counselor, Admissions
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Lauren Pollino '23

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
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Lauren Schmaltz

Assistant Director of Parent Philanthropy & Engagement
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Lucy Southwell

Manager of Student Programs & Events
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Claudia Winkler

Director, Marketing, Communications and Strategic Alignment

Staff Advisory Council Ex-Officio Members 2026-27

Ex-officio members provide input, insight and clarification, but do not have voting rights.

Tina Abbott

Tina Abbott

Senior Employment Specialist
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Brent Bailey

Budget Analyst
Sharen Beaulieu

Sharen Beaulieu

Associate Vice President for Human Resources
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Liz Seman

Chief of Staff, Vice President for Community and Government Relations

Executive Committee 2026-27

  • Ashley Ivins, Chair
  • Brent Bailey, Past Chair
  • Lucy Southwell, Chair-Elect
  • Kerri Barbery, Treasurer
  • Jessica Bridwell, Parliamentarian
  • Brian Haitz, Communications Officer
  • Caroline Owen, Secretary

Committees 2026-27

Human Resources Committee

  • Mike Goodrich (Co-chair)
  • Julie Pare (Co-chair)
  • Sandi Annone
  • Laura Garvin
  • Bonnie Johnson
  • Mike Gifford
  • Derek Stanley
  • Chris VandeLune

Employee Recognition Committee

  • Lucy Southwell (Co-chair)
  • McKenzie Rybka (Co-chair)
  • Neha Parthasarathy
  • Tina Abbott
  • Haley Manus
  • Kerri Barbrey
  • Caroline Owen
  • Carmellow Gambrell

Outreach and Engagement Committee

  • Ashley Smith (Co-chair)
  • Brian Haitz (Co-chair)
  • Jessica Bridwell
  • Ken Harris
  • Chris Steiner
  • Lauren Pollino
  • Leslie Hoffman
  • Patsy Hunt