2019-2020 Executive Leadership Academy
AALI and its partners, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), have announced the selection of the 2019-2020 Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) cohort.
Individuals selected for this year-long academy were nominated by the executive leadership of their institutions. ELA participants are college and university vice presidents and other cabinet members aspiring to presidencies and similar senior-level positions representing both AASCU and CIC member institutions. The academy year is comprised of two national seminars, webinars, structured mentorship experiences, and creation of individual Professional Development Plans.
2019-2020 Executive Leadership Academy Participants
Ross C. Alexander
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
University of North Alabama
Regina Biddings-Muro
Vice President, University Advancement
California Lutheran University
Kerry Calnan
Vice President for Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness
Nichols College (MA)
Maria Cronley
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ohio Northern University
Vernese E. Edghill-Walden
Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer
Northern Illinois University
Jacqueline Edmondson
Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer
Penn State Greater Allegheny (PA)
Michael Evans
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Southern New Hampshire University
Scott R. Furlong
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
SUNY Oswego
Cheryl F. Green
Interim Chancellor
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Ingrid Hayes
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Spelman College (GA)
Susan Helwig
Vice President for University Advancement
Misericordia University (PA)
Betsy Holloway
Vice President for Marketing and Communication
Samford University (AL)
Jessica Janssen
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Midland University (NE)
David P. Jones
Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Robert Kelly
Vice President and Special Assistant to the President
Loyola University Maryland
Jessica A. Kilby
Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance
East Central University (OK)
Michael Lacourse
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dixie State University (UT)
Lisa Long
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Talladega College (AL)
Kenya L. Messer
Associate Vice Provost for Diversity
Louisiana State University
Kathryn Morris
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Butler University (IN)
Sherri Mylott
Vice President, University Advancement
University of La Verne (CA)
Elavie Ndura
Vice President of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Gallaudet University (DC)
Douglas Pisano
Founding Dean of Health Professions
St. Bonaventure University (NY)
Lance Richey
Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of Saint Francis (IN)
Donna Souder Hodge
Executive Director of Organizational Development
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Heather Thielemann
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Sam Houston State University (TX)
Renee Zehel
Vice President for University Advancement
Marywood University (PA)
Ashley Zullo
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Thiel College (PA)