Current Leadership Roles
I am active in the University community and was elected by my peers to serve as Faculty Senate President in 2021-2022. I still serve as the College of Design Caucus Chair in addition to having a part-time 50% position as the Provost’s Faculty Fellow for Student Success, a trainee appointment in academic administration. I work with the Associate Provost for Academic Programs Ann Marie VanDerZanden, and coordinate a cross-university student success working group focused on developing student retention initiatives to meet university graduation and success goals
Elected as Faculty Senate President-elect and Faculty Senate President in the pandemic years 2020 – 2022 during a period of pandemic health fears, disputed safety protocols in the US Universities, and social tension, I had the opportunity to work to address complex problems and forge effective working relationships in a context of heightened tension. It was an opportunity for growth, development, and ultimately success. In my current role am developing leadership skills for Higher Education, supported by projects, career development opportunities, and executive coaching.
My leadership philosophy is situational. I am a servant leader and a strong advocate for coaching my team, fostering "working-well-together skills", and developing individual skills and emerging leaders.
I have the leadership skills
- Resilience and adaptability as a leader during the challenging time of the pandemic, successfully addressing complex problems and forging effective working relationships.
- Growth mindset embracing opportunities for personal and professional development on the job, leading to success in navigating a high-pressure environment
- Developing situational leadership philosophy, adapting leadership style to suit specific contexts and needs, and ensuring the most effective approach in different situations.
- Successfully working with diverse teams and multiple divisions.
- Effectively leading a cross-campus program aimed at student success and retention, bringing together stakeholders from various areas of wellness, student services, multicultural student affairs, academic success, and residence life.
- Played a significant role in shaping policies and reports, including the update to the US Diversity Class, demonstrating influence and impact in driving positive change within the university.
- Held a trainee administrative appointment and serves in leadership committees, contributing to the strategic direction and decision-making processes of the institution.
- Initiated and implemented the Next Best Steps program, showcasing vision, innovation, and commitment to improving student success and retention.
- Exhibited strong communication skills, fostering effective collaboration and building productive working relationships with faculty, staff, and student representatives.
Continuous Professional and Leadership Development
- Executive Leadership Coaching, AKA, From August 2022
- Iowa State University Emerging Leaders Academy 2020 -2021