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Meet Emily Irwin, Assistant Vice President of Corporate & Foundation Relations with Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. Over the past 7 years at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, she has modeled leadership while advancing ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s focus on opportunity. She prioritizes relationship-building and finding balance. Tell us about the work you do and your experience at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý? I oversee a function of the university’s…

This month, Women’s Council member Dr. Karen Violanti will cross the stage once again to receive a Master of Education degree in Higher Education.  As a lifelong learner, this will be Karen’s third advanced degree, previously earning her master’s and Ph.D. in counseling in her hometown of Buffalo, NY. Karen counseled K-12 students for several years, but felt drawn to helping students make…

Meet Jenn Waters, Associate Director of Student Life Technology (Student Affairs). She has worked at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý for 17 years. Tell us about the work you do and your experience at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý? My journey at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý is a story of continuous professional and academic growth. I began as a student worker and then served as a WebCampus Public Service Intern (PSI), which was my entry into classified staff. After…

Meet Carmen Johnson, Food Pantry Coordinator in the Office of Student Support and Advocacy (Student Affairs). She has been at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý for three years. Tell us about the work you do and your experience at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý? My work at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s food pantry involves helping ensure daily operations run smoothly and that we serve the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý community with excellence. My time at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has been a very positive experience…

Maxine works as an Information Security Analyst in the Office of Information Technology and will serve as a new co-chair on the Health & Safety Task Force. Maxine is a longtime supporter of the Women's Council and has previously led workshops on online safety with the Health & Safety Task Force. She brings valuable experience and dedication to advancing a safe, supportive workplace for…

Meet Jenna Heath, Director of Student and Community Engagement for Liberal Arts and this month's Women's Council Spotlight. Jenna has worked for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý for ten years.  She started in admissions, then transitioned to Career Services and most recently Liberal Arts. She enjoys working with undergraduate students and helping others to feel empowered.  Read more about Jenna in her Spotlight…

Meet Shae Deschutter, Director of Student Success in the College of Engineering Shae started her career at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý working in the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Admissions, and Financial Aid & Scholarships. Her experience in these key areas served her well as she transitioned to the College of Engineering as their Interventional Advising Coordinator. In her advising role, Shae…

I started at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý as a preschooler when I was two-years old, and I am a proud 1986 graduate of the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Preschool. As Director of Communications at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, I develop the editorial and marketing strategies for the college. In my role, I write about the college’s program, research, faculty, students, and staff. In addition, I work on media relations, social…

Meet Tiffany Schmier - car enthusiast and ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's Senior Associate Director of Advising for the Student and Academic Success unit. Tiffany's team helps students learn more about the many amazing majors, minors, and resources available at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.  She enjoys the community we have built on campus as well as working with individuals who have such a great passion about a wide variety of…

From the Big Top to the classroom, this aerial acrobat shares her passion for the circus and her dedication to teaching and researching organizational communication.   Laura Martinez is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. She examines communication structures among organizational teams to better understand how identity…