Nov 05, 2024  
2024 2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024 2025 Academic Catalog

Administration



Office of the President

Danielle Wilken, EdD
President

     Ellen Harrikissoon
     Executive Assistant to the President

     Herron Gaston
     Chief of Staff & Vice President of External Affairs

Academic Affairs/Office of the Provost

Manyul Im, PhD
Chief Academic Officer & Provost

     Jaria Aljoe, EdD
     Assistant Provost for Student Management

     Caitlin McGuire
     Executive Assistant to the Provost

     Amy Nawrocki 
     Dean, College of Science & Society

     Michael Ciolfi, DC
     Dean, College of Health Sciences

     Khaled Elleithy, PhD
     Dean, College of Engineering, Business, & Education

     Yumin Wang
     Director of International Student Affairs

     Scott Hughes
     University Librarian

Student Affairs

Craig Lennon
Dean of Students

     Kelli Meyer
      Assistant Dean of Students

     Marissa Carrasco
     Director, Center for Student Involvement

     Cindy Sanders
     Director, Residential Life

      Aamir Kadri
      Director, Counseling Services

     Vacant
     Director, Health Services

The Heckman Center for Student Success

Jaria Aljoe, EdD
Asst. Provost for Student Management

      Stephanie Beach
      Director of Career Development

      Moises Jimenez
      Director, Student Support Services

      Elizabeth Haas
      Director of First Year Seminars, Capstone, and Honors Program

      Leslie Hazen
      Associate Director of Office of Student Academic Success

      Amanda Chan
      Director of Office of Student Academic Success

      Melanie Strout
      Director, Civic Engagement

      Phylicia Mitchell
      Assistant Director, Student Support Services

University Systems, Effectiveness, & Planning

Melissa Quinlan, PhD
Vice President, University Systems, Effectiveness, & Planning

     Kristy Huntley, PhD
     Director, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, & Planning

     Carmen Rosa
     University Registrar

     Sandeep Mannava
     AVP Enterprise Systems, Online Studies & Services

University Advancement

Elena Cahill, JD
Vice President of Innovation, Strategy, and Advancement

      Rob Gerowe
      Development Officer

      Yvrose Romulus
      Development Officer

     Jack Mindek
      Advancement Specialist

      Marlon Montanella
      Data Support Specialist

Enrollment

Dan Noonan
Senior Vice President, Enrollment, Marketing & Communications

     Allison Garris
     Dean of Admissions

     Phillip Moore
     Senior Director of Communications & Marketing

Finance & Operations

Bill Guerrero
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

      Malhar Sharma
      Assistant Vice President of Finance and Controller

      Christina Lopez-Torres
      Bursar

      Kristen Piscioneri 
      Director of Financial Aid 

      Richard Hebert
      Manager Bookstore 

Human Resources 

Jean White
Senior Vice President Human Resources & Community Culture

     Cheryl Nyarady
     Senior Director Human Resources

     Alden Minnick
     Director, TIX & Equity Compliance

     Nicole Miller 
     Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

     Lori Loening
     Director of Payroll & Compensation

Facilities

Bryant Harrell

Senior Vice President Facilities, Security and IT

     John Carserino
     Assistant Vice President of Facilities

     April Vournelis
     Executive Director of Campus Security

     Anthony Musacchio
     Director of Academic & Campus Technology

 Athletics 

Jay Moran
Vice President Athletics and Recreation

     David Graham
     Director Wheeler Recreation Center

     Laura Scinto
     Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

     James Sheehan
     Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications

     Kate Smullen
     Senior Associate Athletic Director

     Anthony Vitti
     Senior Associate Athletic Director

Board of Trustees

Officers

Chair

Ann B. Clark

Vice Chair

Joseph Young
President, Young Studios

Secretary

Arthur (Art) Landi ‘74
Partner, Summit Manufacturing

Todd Andrews
Senior Vice President, Goodwin University

Treasurer

Barbara James ‘74, ‘77

President of the University of Bridgeport

Danielle Wilken

Board Members

George Estrada
Director of Public Works, Trumbull, CT

Ruben Felipe
Executive Director, Connecticut Charter Schools Association

Jeffrey A. Goldwasser ‘70
Founder Partner, Spectra Advisors

Kevin Kelliher
Faculty Representative

Fred Moses ‘74
Owner, President and CEO, Telecom Electric Supply Company

Ted Marcuccio ‘83
Chief Business Officer, Kaleo, Inc.

Lambert Shell ‘92, ‘96, ‘08
Director, Roosevelt Public Library

Avril Stephens
Audit Managing Director, Deloitte & Touche, LLP