Campaign Champions Impact Report
In fall 2023, 125 Campaign Champions were nominated to serve as ambassadors for the faculty and staff community at Northeastern. This cadre represents 10 global campuses, over 25 units, and a diverse array of skills and tenure, including those who have served Northeastern for more than 25 years.
Soon after the Champions formed, the Advancement Division held trainings, coaching sessions, and focus groups to educate this group on mission, goals, and action items. The resulting feedback loop enabled all champions to embrace their role wholeheartedly.
The Campaign Champions are now an institutionalized affinity group with reach across the entire Northeastern network. This cohort has not only served the faculty and staff community in new ways, but has also benefited from an outlet of idea generation, philanthropic engagement, and leadership outside of their professional roles, granting them the opportunity to serve the university in a new way.
This year, the Campaign Champions
HELPED TO INSPIRE MORE THAN
720
faculty and staff gifts
PARTNERED WITH ADVANCEMENT TO SEND
10
appeals to faculty and staff
including to 25-Year Associates
ON GIVING DAY TO OVER
200
areas of the university
REVIEWED OVER
1,400
student nominations for Huntington 100
and Lux. Veritas. Virtus. Society awards
SURPASSING A GOAL OF
500
gifts for the first ever faculty and staff giving day challenge
DIRECTLY SOLICITATED AND CLOSED MORE THAN
120
gifts on Giving Day
HELPED TO INSPIRE MORE THAN
720
faculty and staff gifts
ON GIVING DAY TO OVER
200
areas of the university
SURPASSING A GOAL OF
500
gifts for the first ever faculty and staff Giving Day challenge
PARTNERED WITH ADVANCEMENT TO SEND
10
appeals to faculty and staff including to 25-Year Associates
REVIEWED OVER
1,400
student nominations for Huntington 100 and Lux. Veritas. Virtus. Society awards
DIRECTLY SOLICITATED AND CLOSED MORE THAN
120
gifts on Giving Day
The Campaign Champions are eager to continue their service beyond this year. Going forward, we plan to continue annual traditions and reach further to expand employee participation to include all Northeastern campuses and communities.
Our Campaign Champions
Tremendous thanks to our faculty and staff campaign volunteers! Are you interested in joining our Campaign Champions? Click here to join our community!
Campaign Champions Co-chairs
Dominik Beckers
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Becca Berkey
Director of Community-Engaged Teaching & Research, Interim Director of the University Honors Program
Gbemi Disu
Vice President for Global Network Expansion
Jim Madigan
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Daniel Medwed
University Distinguished Professor
Anthony Rini
Chief Operating Officer of the Office of Finance & Treasurer
Corliss Thompson
Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Education
Chris Abayasinghe
Associate Vice President, Business Services
Isabel Ah Kee
Director, Audit and Advisory Services
Ildar Akhmetov
Associate Teaching Professor & Director of Computing Programs
Lilo Altali
Assistant Teaching Professor, College of Professional Studies
Mansoor Amiji
University Distinguished Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Xris Anderton
Lead Design Developer
Margaret Angell
Head, Partnerships and Operations
Carolyn Bargoot
Deputy Provost, Office of the Provost
Caitlin Barrows
MPH Program Manager, Health Sciences
Steph Barnaby
Librarian, Information Delivery and Access Services (IDEAS)
Dominik Beckers
Director, Strategic Partnerships, Vancouver Regional Campus
Ryan Bender
Director, Digital University Solutions and Experience, ITS Customer Service
Becca Berkey
Director, Honors Program; Lecturer, Community Engagement
Raymond G Booth
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dan Boothby
Director, Sports Performance, Athletic Training
James Boyle
Associate Director of Partnership Development
Leslie Casey
Director, Communications, Communications/Web Services
Chris Cesario
Clinical Professor and Interim Chair, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Amanda Choflet
School of Nursing Interim Dean; Assistant Dean, School of Nursing Graduate Programs; and Associate Clinical Professor, School of Nursing
Jon Clark
Assistant Director of Operations, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Steve Clark
Assistant Clinical Professor, Director of Performance Rehabilitation, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Michael Crawford
Director, Marketing and Communications, Bouvé Office of the Dean
Bill Coen
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Mark Conti
Managing Editor, University Communications
Chris Cook
Director, Impact Engine, Provost Office
DJ Corey
EMT Program Director, Senior Lecturer, Health Sciences
Dick Daynard
University Distinguished Professor, Lecturer, School of Law
Gbemi Disu
Vice President, Global Network Expansion, Regional Campuses
Margarita DiVall
Clinical Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Lecturer, Bouvé Office of the Dean
Alva Druker
Director, Enrollment Management Contact Center
Michael Dumont
Program Manager, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Audrey Evans
Project Manager, Administrative Operations, Office of the General Counsel
Susan Fine
Assistant Clinical Professor and Director, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Patrick Fodor
Business & Operations Manager, Biology Department
Lisa Foster
Senior Coop Coordinator, Bouvé Co-op
Allie (Littlefox) Fox
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Planning and Innovation, Oakland Athletics
Alex Fronduto
Associate Teaching Professor
Amelia Giordano
Director, Executive & Strategic Initiatives
Joe Griffin
Lecturer, Teaching Professor, College of Professional Studies
Renee Griffin
Marketing Project Manager/Producer, University Marketing
Francesca Grippa
Professor and Associate Dean of Research, College of Professional Studies
Jenny Gormley
Program Director, School Health Academy, School of Nursing
Stephanie Hanor
Assistant Dean and Director, Art Museum; Lecturer, Mills Art Museum
Emily Hardman
Assistant Dean, Student Programming & Communications
Cynthia Hibbert
News Reporter, University Communications
Kim Holloway
Vice Provost, Research Development
Trent Honda
Clinical Professor and Associate Dean, Bouvé Office of the Dean
Elisabeth Hughes
Director, Learning and Organizational Development, Human Resources
Jackie Isaacs
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, Office of the Provost
Cynthia Jackson
Director, Academic Events and Operations, Mills Campus
Mike Jackson
Vice Provost, Curriculum and Programs, Office of the Provost
Rachel Jones
Budget Analyst, College of Science Office of the Dean
Stephan Jordan
Executive Director, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Enrollment Management
Aaron Jorgenson
Senior Director, Network Student Affairs, Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Life
Shari Khalil
Administrative Coordinator, D’Amore-McKim School of Business
Jenn Kirwin
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs; Clinical Professor, Bouvé Office of the Dean
Kate Klepper
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs, DMSB Office of the Dean
Adam Kneeland
Business Operations Associate, Office of the Chancellor
Duane Lefevre
Lecturer
Jim Madigan
Director, Athletics
Liz Magee
Business & Operations Manager, Marine and Environmental Science Department
Chris Mallett
Chief Administrative Officer, Roux Institute
Carrie Maultsby-Lute
Head of Partnerships, Mills Campus
Daniel Medwed
University Distinguished Professor, School of Law
Marie Meslin
Managing Director, Technological Entrepreneurship Department
Regi Minichello
Division Director, Operations and Finance/Special Assistant, Office of the General Counsel
Carla Morelli
Senior Capital Projects Manager, Plant Funds
Dave Nordman
Executive Editor, External Affairs
Richard O’Bryant
Director, John D O’Bryant African American Institute; Lecturer, African American Institute
Brianne Olivieri-Mui
Assistant Professor, Health Sciences
Rupal Patel
Professor, School of Clinical Rehab Sciences
Jeremy Paul
Professor, School of Law
Ula Polsky
Director, Global Student Engagement, College of Professional Studies
Richard Pumphrey
Business & Operations Manager, Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department
Kristen Puntieri
Senior Associate Director, University Recreation, Campus Recreation
Elizabeth Qudah
Budget Coordinator, Mathematics Department
Valeria Ramdin
Associate Clinical Professor, School of Nursing
Ravi Ramamurti
University Distinguished Professor, International Business, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Rachelle Reisberg
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Curriculum and Students, College of Science, Office of the Dean
Jon Relvas
Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, Office of the Chancellor
Anthony Rini
Vice President, Administration and Financial Planning; Lecturer, Office of the Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
Marcus Robinson
Associate Vice President, Engagement and Experience; Deputy CIO, Information Technology
Kevin Ruiz
Director, Strategic Partnerships and Global Launch Services, Miami Regional Campus
Tim Rupert
Professor and Group Chair, Accounting Group
Khushal Safi
Senior Director, Public and Travel Safety and Security
Kristina Salwen
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Mike Sampson
Associate Director, Fraternity/Sorority Life, Student Activities
Montse Sanzsole
Director, Strategic Partnerships, Toronto Regional Campus
Tramaine Shaw
Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, XC
Thomas Sheahan
Executive Vice Provost, Office of the Provost
Dan Solworth
Vice Chancellor, Wellness and Student Success, Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Life
Kaytee Stewart
Assistant Director, Global Regulatory Strategy & Planning
Hilary Sullivan
Director, Service and Community Partnership; Lecturer, Community Engagement
Regina Sullivan
Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, Athletics
Leslie Sykes
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Charlotte Regional Campus
Brooke Tempesta
Associate Director, Community Development
Corliss Thompson
Associate Dean, Graduate School of Education, College of Professional Studies
Jaren Walker
Director, Partnerships and Planning, Seattle Regional Campus
Catherine Walsh
Associate Vice President, Fiscal and Management Services, PREF (Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities)
Joanna Weiss
Director, Media Training & Strategic Initiatives
Mollie Wilson
Special Assistant to the Dean, Arlington Regional Campus
Paul Whitford
Associate Professor, Physics Department
Liz Zulick
Vice Chancellor, Strategic Planning and Projects, Office of the Chancellor