NAGAP Committees
2024-26 NAGAP Committees
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2025 Conference Committee
The Conference Committee acts to bring members and all interested individuals together for an annual conference, during which new ideas and innovations in the practice and process of graduate enrollment management are exchanged. Emphasis is also placed on the role of professional development in the careers of graduate enrollment management personnel. Committee members are responsible for the planning and execution of the annual event.
Megan Murray (Chair), Graduate Recruitment Coordinator, Georgia Southern University
Shaniece J. Miller, M.Ed., Associate Director, Graduate School, University of North Texas (Education)
LaToya Walters, M.Ed., Associate Director of Graduate & Professional Recruitment, University of Pittsburgh (Marketing)
Delvin Owens, Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions, Morgan State University (Special Projects)
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee works toward ensuring diversity and inclusion is embraced throughout the organization. This includes, but is not limited to, membership, leadership, education, publications, and research.
Naronda Wright (Chair), Associate Dean, Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies Admissions Operations, Georgia Southern University
Julie Collins, Assistant Dean, Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Northwestern University
Melissa Delaney-Khan, Student Services and Operations Director, University of California-San Francisco
Kim McCabe, Assistant Director of Admissions and Academic Affairs, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University
Annie Nevells, Associate Director for Graduate Admissions and Student Experience, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Teresa Renn, Director of Graduate Admissions, LeMoyne College
Eric Ureigas, Student Development Specialist, University of Texas-San Antonio
External Relations and Partnerships Committee
To deliver on our mission and enhance available resources (e.g., financial, brand development, research, products or services), the ERPC engages with organizations and companies to collaborate on altruistic activities associated with improving the intellectual, professional and personal development of NAGAP members.
Keith Ramsdell (Chair)– Ashland University – Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing
Kristen Sterba– University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Associate Provost for Students and Administration
Julie Deland– Harvard University – Director of Administration, Department of Health Policy and Management
Francesca Reed– Neumann University– Vice President Enrollment Management and Marketing
James Crane– Brigham Young University– Assistant Dean, Graduate School
Jeremiah Nelson - Catawba College - Assistant Professor of Management and MBA Director
Marketing and Communications Committee
The Marketing and Communications Committee is responsible for developing and coordinating both internal and external communications for the Association. The Committee manages NAGAP’s digital marketing, website, and social media strategies to help promote membership value, upcoming events, and other NAGAP initiatives. Additionally, the Marketing Committee manages the NAGAP Experts Bureau and Media Relations contacts.
Michael Merriam (Chair), Assistant Dean of Graduate & Continuing Education Recruitment, Framingham State University
LaToya Walters, M.Ed. (Summit), Associate Director of Graduate & Professional Recruitment, University of Pittsburgh
Les Mackey (Research), Recruiter, Fort Hays State University
Patricia Flaherty (Membership), Director of Graduate Admissions, Stonehill College
Christy Mayo (Professional Development), Director of Enrollment and Records, Van Andel Institute Graduate School
Caitlin Getchell Lawson (Publications), Director of Graduate Academic Policy and Student Success, University of Tulsa
Mary Pascarella (Education), Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, Sam Huston State University
Sabrina L. Brown (Chapters), Director of Graduate Recruitment, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Keith Ramsdell (ERPC), Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, Ashland University
Brett DiMarzo (Leadership Academy), Director of Graduate Enrollment Digital Strategy, Boston College
Kristen Sterba (Leadership Cultivation & Elections), Associate Provost for Students and Administration, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Jennifer Jones, Assistant Director, Virginia Tech (Website)
Ryan Taughrin, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management, University of Buffalo (Website)
Brain Desrosiers-Tam, Assistant Dean, University of Toronto (Website)
Professional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee is responsible for three NAGAP professional development institutes (PDIs) per year:
- The Summer Institute for Early Career and Advanced GEM Professionals offers two tracks - one focusing on core competencies and the other on advance strategies.
- The Pre-Summit Institute is a one-day event that highlights a specific topic or issue that is particularly relevant or urgent to all graduate enrollment managers.
- The virtual Fall Institute showcases the latest trends and best practices in the GEM field from established GEM vendors and partners.
Anthony Perez (Chair), Director of Student Recruitment and Enrollment Marketing, Medical College of Wisconsin
Christy Mayo, Director of Enrollment and Records, Van Andel Institute Graduate School
Lauren McGowan, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment, University at Buffalo
Patricia Flaherty, Director of Graduate Admission, Stonehill College
Research Committee
The Research Committee designs and implements research projects in a continuing effort to provide relevant comparative data on both professionally related activities and national issues that affect graduate school policies, processes, and requirements. The committee facilitates member-driven and industry-driven projects, and study results are published and shared with NAGAP members and the broader graduate education community. The committee also supports the understanding of research by promoting member research through the funding of grants, sharing of members’ research, and fostering discussions around various research related to graduate enrollment management.
Dr. Joseph Paris (Chair), Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, Delaware Valley University
Paula Baker, International Admissions Officer, University of Minnesota
Dr. Ariana Balayan, Director of Enrollment and Marketing, Tufts University School of Medicine
Kristin Chalberg, Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health
Nick Dix, Director of Enrollment Management, University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Scott Gordon, Manager of Graduate Recruitment and Retention, Western Kentucky University
Les Mackey, Recruiter, Fort Hays State University
Dr. Amanda Ostreko, Assistant Vice Provost and Director of Graduate Enrollment Management, University of Kansas
Dr. Jay Steffanelli, Director of the One Stop Student Services Center, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Chapters Committee
The Chapters Committee includes selected presidents or leaders from recognized chapters of NAGAP. The committee is convened by the committee chair and meets monthly in addition to providing monthly Chapter President’s meetings. The Chapters Committee works to provide chapter mentorship, support chapter initiatives while keeping chapters up to date on NAGAP initiatives and activities, and hopefully encourage future NAGAP leadership participation and engagement from Chapter Leaders and Members.
Sabrina L. Brown (Chair), Director of Graduate Recruitment, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Philip Guerrero, Senior Graduate Program Administrator, Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Shawn Kennedy, Director of Graduate and Adult Admissions, Holy Family University
Education Committee
The Education Committee is responsible for planning the broad education curriculum of NAGAP and for coordinating and supporting the educational activities of the Conference Committee, the Professional Development Committee and other areas of the Association.
Mary Pascarella (Chair), Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, Sam Huston State University
James Crane, Assistant Dean, Curriculum & Prof. Development, Brigham Young University
Kate McConnell, Higher Education Strategist, Electric Kite
Marcus Hanscom, Director of Enrollment Marketing, DD Agency
Helen Valine
Tony Fraga, CEO, DD Agency
Dave Fletcher, Director of Admissions, Barry University
Dana Mordecai, Assistant Director Graduate Recruitment, University of North Texas
Anita Sanders, Manager, Finance and Administration, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Elizabeth Spark, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment, University of Illinois
Emily Rhineberger, Vice President of Centralized Application Services Operations, American Dental Association
Leadership Cultivation and Elections Committee
The charge of this committee is three-fold:
- To run the nominations and elections processes
- To focus on identifying new talent and cultivating future leadership for the Association
- To embrace, value, and champion the multi-faceted aspects of diversity as a core aspect of leadership cultivation, particularly as it relates to the nominations and elections processes
The Leadership Cultivation & Elections Committee is interested in assessing the composition of the current board (skills, demographics) in order to guide our planning and work to cultivate future leaders and create meaningful pathways to engagement for members.
Kristen Sterba (Chair), Associate Provost for Students and Administration, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Jeremiah Nelson, Assistant Professor of Management and MBA Director, Catawba College
Teisha Johnson, Senior Director of Admissions, Illinois College of Optometry
Marcus Hanscom, Director of Enrollment Marketing, DD Agency
Keith Ramsdell, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing, Ashland University
Brett DiMarzo, Director, Graduate Enrollment Digital Strategy, Boston College
Jaclyn Farina, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Brandeis University
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is responsible for disseminating information on all aspects of membership in NAGAP and for promoting the benefits of membership with individuals working in the field of graduate enrollment management.
Jennifer Jones (Chair), Assistant Director, Virginia Tech
Ryan Taughrin, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management, University of Buffalo
Bill Hefflefinger, Director of Graduate Admissions, Old Dominion University
Patricia Flaherty, Director of Graduate Admissions, Stonehill College
Oren Pinhaus, Prospect Cloud
Annie Nevels, Associate Director, Graduate Admissions and Student Experience, University of New Hampshire
Publications Committee
The Publications Committee is responsible for publishing NAGAP’s Perspectives journal and newsletter, to provide NAGAP members with timely and professional information and an opportunity to share views regarding graduate enrollment management and related topics.
Within the Publications Committee, the Editorial Subcommittee is responsible for NAGAP's professional publications, including Perspectives and The GEM Research Advocate journals. The Communications Subcommittee is responsible for NAGAP's email newsletters, social media and other communications.
Caitlin Getchell Lawson (Chair), Director of Graduate Academic Policy and Student Success, University of Tulsa
Sarah Brock, Director of Recruitment, University of Chicago
Dave Fletcher, Director of Admissions, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Kate McConnell, Higher Education Strategist, Electric Kite
Katie Olivo, Director of College Outreach, Shenandoah University
Kittie Pain, Director of Graduate Admissions, Kutztown University
Tania Rachkoskie, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Goucher College
Melissa Sersland, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Northwestern University
Troy Sterk, Senior Graduate Admissions Counselor, Seattle University
Awards Committee
Naronda Wright (Chair)- Augusta University
Megan Murray - Georgia Southern University
Melanie Steele -Ursuline College
Jennifer Sayre -Bowling Green State University
Latoya Walters - University of Pittsburgh
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