Student Development
Get to Know the Student Development Staff!
Some of the Student Development Staff have provided their profiles so that you can get to know them better.
Bettie Ann BrighamVice President for Student Development
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5823
E-mail: bbrigham@eastern.edu
Hi! I am the Vice President for Student Development, Bettie Ann Brigham. I graduated from Eastern College with a B.A. in Communications and then received my M.S. in Counseling and Human Relations (with an emphasis in Higher Education) from Villanova University. Currently I am in the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. at the University of Calgary's Graduate Department of Educational Research: Higher Education Leadership. I began my career in Student Development at Eastern as a Residence Director, became Assistant Dean, Associate Dean and then Dean of Students in 1996, and in 2004 became the Vice President of the department. Although I loved living on campus (and in fact, I lived in Hainer Hall for 15 years), I now live with my husband and two children (Allison and Jon) in Wayne, PA. I am deeply committed to Eastern University and it’s students. I believe that among the Christian colleges, Eastern is unique in many ways, allowing students a great deal of personal freedom while maintaining the essentials for Christian community. Eastern’s emphasis on caring for others as Jesus did has become a framework for an ethos within the student body that is refreshing and enjoyable, as well as challenging. My major responsibilities include managing all aspects of the residence life program, oversight of residence life staff selection, student activities, housing, and student accountability. In addition to these tangible and regularized things, I also manage the unpredictable and unexpected day to day situations that arise in our student community. Although I enjoy every aspect of my work, the two parts I like the most are working with the residence life staff and working through issues with individual students; helping them to adapt if necessary, grow as needed, and meet challenges that shape them into competent, Christ-centered adults.
Daryl HawkinsDean of Students
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5822
E-mail: dhawkins@eastern.edu
Daryl comes to us from Youth Service Inc. in Philadelphia where he was the coordinator for the West Philadelphia Fatherhood Program. He earned his undergraduate degree from Southern University of New Orleans and his Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. He is currently earning a Master of Divinity at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He looks forward to encouraging students’ development, both emotionally and spiritually, as he serves Eastern in the capacity of Dean of Students.
Joseph B. Modica
University Chaplain / Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5826
E-mail: jmodica@eastern.edu
As University Chaplain, I am primarily interested in assisting students in their faith development and spiritual formation through teaching, preaching, and spiritual direction. I am also interested in the classroom integration of faith and learning in the areas of New Testament studies and Christian spirituality. I am married and have four children, two of whom currently attend Eastern. My wife Marianne is a professor in Early Childhood Education at Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, PA. We are both involved in Christian education at our local church. · My formal education includes a B.A. Psychology, Queens College of the City University of New York · M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary Served as a pastor in Queens, New York and ordained by the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination · M.Phil. and Ph.D. New Testament and Early Christianity, Drew University.
Heidi BirtwistleAssociate Athletic Director / Hainer Hall Residence Director
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.1738
E-mail: hbirtwis@eastern.edu
Heidi earned her B.A. in Psychology in 1988 from Messiah College and her M.Ed in Educational Counseling in 1995 from Eastern College. She serves as the Associate Athletic Director and Residence Director of Hainer Hall. She and her husband Mark have a daughter, Ali, and a son, Jackson. Heidi has been at Eastern since fall of 1990.
Theresa Noye
Kea/Guffin Hall Residence Director & Chapel Worship Teams Coordinator
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5992
E-mail: tnoye@eastern.edu
Theresa AKA “KeaMomma” has been a part of the Student Development team since 1995. Her love for students is evident and quite contagious. She holds a MA in Education from Chestnut Hill College and a BA in Communications from Hampton University. Theresa is the Resident Director of Kea-Guffin Hall. In addition, she serves as the Black Student League Advisor and coordinates the Chapel Worship Teams. In her spare time, she oversees The Better Part Ministries, a ministry committed to facilitating selfless, uninhibited worship experiences. Theresa lives in Kea Hall with her wonderful husband Henry, an avid sports fan. They have two beautiful children, Regal and Nia.
Nathanial Stutzman
Assistant Dean of Students & Doane Residence Hall Director
Student Development
Phone: 610-341-5952
Email: nstutzma@eastern.eduNathaniel Stutzman is back at his alumna mater, after previously working with students at Lebanon Valley College as an Area Coordinator and as an assistant teacher and head coach for the Lower Merion School District. Nate was a graduate of both Eastern University’s graduate and undergraduate schools; earning a B.S. and B.A. in Business Management and Business Marketing, and a M.ED in Multicultural Education. He is also in the midst of completing a Master's of Arts in Digital Media Communication at Regent University. Nate is blessed to be married to Marianne (also a graduate of Eastern), and currently resides with his family in Doane Hall. Nate has a real passion for sports and entertainment, and has both played and coached at the college level. He has acted in features such as "Prime", "Hitch", Without a Trace, and Amazing Sports Stories. Nathaniel enjoys spending time with his family, writing music on his guitar, cheering on his Philadelphia sports teams, HGTV, and writing. Overall, Nate has a true passion for students, and is excited to help them develop and mature as women and men of God at Eastern University.
Paul Daigle Student Activities Coordinator & Gough Residence Hall Director Student Development Phone: 610-225-5575 Email: pdaigle@eastern.eduAs one of his RA's likes to say - has done everything at some point in his life! He has a wealth of experience managing staff, volunteers, programs, budgets, etc. He's held positions as a program director (homeless services), an executive director (community development/arts organization), a board member (three organizations), a leadership role at a public policy advocacy group, a board chair and pastor (religious organization), a fundraiser, an office manager for a small business, and a small business owner.
He has extensive experience working with at-risk young adults (18-24 years old), having started and developed a program serving homeless young adults at Starlight Ministries. He chaired the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance’s (MHSA) homeless youth committee, advocating for policies to better prevent and intervene in young adult homelessness (18-24 years old). In addition, he organized, emceed and presented at two conferences for homeless service providers statewide on appropriate services for youth and young adults who are homeless. He was previously a Red Cross trainer in CPR and First/Aid and a LSW (licensed social worker) in Massachusetts.
Paul also has significant college and non-profit event planning and public speaking experience – including holding student events at the United Students for Fair Trade conference, Boston University and Harvard University last year. He also has organized other conferences for non-profits, churches, etc. and has organized a wide variety of fundraising events and activities.
Kathleen Kieper Student Activities Assistant & Gallup Residence Hall Director Student Development Phone: 610-225-5045 Email: kkieper@eastern.edu
Travis Yoder
Housing Coordinator & Eagle Residence Hall Director
Student Development
Phone: 610-341-5840
Email: tyoder@eastern.edu
My name is Travis Yoder. I am the Residence Director of Eagle Hall/Coordinator of Housing. Born and raised in Warsaw, IN, I come to Eastern by way of Taylor University in Upland, IN. where I received my B.A. in Sociology in 2005. I worked as a warehouse manager in Indianapolis, IN immediately following college. I returned to Taylor soon after as an Assistant Residence director for 3 years. During that time I also completed my M.A. in Higher Education through Taylor. I am excited to be a part of Eastern University’s distinguished Student Development department. The Institution’s reputation for delivering thoughtful, relevant, Christian education was what initially drew me out east. I have a passion for the University’s desire to develop the whole student, which is why the live-in residential position is worthwhile to me. The opportunity to contribute positively toward young people’s growth and maturation is full of intrinsic value. I am lover of all things baseball and all things coffee. The Chicago Cubs are a huge passion of mine (I hope to see a World Series championship before I die). I’ve worked in coffee shops all through high school, college, and graduate work as a side job. As a result, I am a firm believer that there are few situations in this world in which having a cup of coffee in hand would not be a good thing. I also enjoy exploring new places, which is why I appreciate being in the Philadelphia area, as there are so many different people and places to become familiar with!
Katie CarusoOffice Manager for Student Development & Yearbook Adviser
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5823
E-mail: kcaruso@eastern.edu
Katie comes to Eastern University from, well, Eastern, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science in 2006. While a student, Katie was involved in Student Government and the Student Chaplain Program. She enjoys working with college students, and appreciates their excitement about life, their creativity, and their desire to ask questions that will shape them into adults who are seeking to change the world for the Kingdom. Katie is an avid Phillies fan, and also enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Katie and her husband live in Pottstown, PA where they enjoy renovating their home, among other things.
Tess BradleyDirector of Career Services and Leadership Development
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5827
E-mail: tbradley@eastern.edu
Tess Bradley came to Eastern in 1990. Previously, Ms. Bradley was a management consultant for Fortune 500 companies in the area of career development, and taught in the MBA program at Simmons College in Boston. At Eastern, Ms. Bradley is responsible for the Office of Careers and Calling as well as the Leadership Grant Program and the Leadership Minor. She also teaches several courses in leadership.
Dr. Lisa Hemlick
Director of the Cushing Center for Counseling & Academic Support (CCAS) Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5830
E-mail: lhemlick@eastern.edu
Dr. Lisa Hemlick serves as director of the Cushing Center for Counseling and Academic Support (CCAS). She holds a B.S. in psychology and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the Pennsylvania State University. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Hemlick provided psychological services in several colleges, hospitals, and community settings before joining the staff at Eastern in 1995. In addition to her administrative duties, she provides counseling and psychotherapy to students, oversees the counseling internship program at CCAS, teaches and mentors students during the summer EQUIP program, and is an adjunct faculty member with the M.A. program in community/clinical counseling. Dr. Hemlick has a strong commitment to helping students of all backgrounds overcome obstacles so they can realize their personal and spiritual potential during their college years. Her particular areas of interest and expertise include college student development, integration of the Christian faith and the practice of psychotherapy, and counselor supervision. She is an active member of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies and the American Psychological Association. Dr. Hemlick resides in Philadelphia.
Jackie IrvingCareer Counselor / Director of the Multi-Cultural Advisory Board / Coordinator for the W. Wilson Goode Scholarship Program
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5872
E-mail: jirving@eastern.edu
Thelma Lunsford-GrayTutorial Coordinator
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5836
E-mail: tgray@eastern.edu
Rev. Lunsford-Gray coordinates and implements the tutoring services for the entire Eastern academic community, including students in the School of Professional Studies and in graduate programs. She also serves as coordinator for accommodations for students with learning differences and physical challenges. Before coming to Eastern, she served as a public school teacher and reading specialist in the Lower Merion School District, working primarily with students with learning differences. She received a B.A. in Education from Shaw University, her M.A. in Human Resources from Villanova University, and her M.Div. from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Rev. Lunsford-Gray is an Associate Minister at Zion Baptist Church of North Philadelphia.
John Nordlof, Ph.D.
Writing Specialist
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.1453
E-mail: jnordlof@eastern.edu
John graduated with a B.A. in English Literature and Philosophy from Wheaton College (IL) in 1991. He has also completed an M.A. in English at Loyola University Chicago and a Ph.D. in English at the University of Delaware. John has taught at numerous institutions, including Loyola, Delaware, Elizabethtown College, and Wilmington Friends School. Most recently he served as assistant professor of English at Regis College in Weston, MA. John lives in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia with his wife, Susan, and daughter, Annika. In his free time John enjoys learning the guitar, camping, worship and song leading at his church, and involvement in church-based community organizing.
Andy HorvathDirector of Christian Formation
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.1830
E-mail: ahorvath@eastern.edu
After a decade in youth ministry, Andy began overseeing Eastern’s service learning, campus ministries, and non-academic missions trips in 2001. Mentoring and classroom teaching are particular joys; Andy loves college students' questions, issues, and openness. His academic background includes a B.A. Science and Technology Studies, Cornell University; M.Div. Regent College, Canada; D.Min. Palmer Theological Seminary. Originally from the Philadelphia suburbs, Andy loves spending time with his family, hiking, eating, reading, and photography.
Janet Topper
Director of Student Health Center
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5955
E-mail: jtopper@eastern.edu
I was born and raised in Philadelphia. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Gwynedd Mercy College, and have enjoyed 29 years serving in the specialty area of Community Health as a Home Health Care Nurse, Parish Nurse and a Certified School Nurse in the Public School System in Montgomery County. I enjoy working with young adults to empower them to make healthy lifestyle choices, learn to navigate our health care system, and provide medical treatment as needed. I believe in a holistic approach to healthcare, addressing and caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our students. In my spare time I enjoy many outdoor activities, walks with our dogs, but most of all, spending time with my husband, Bob, and our three grown children.
Susan MorganStaff Nurse
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5955
E-mail: smorgan2@eastern.edu
Sue graduated from Bryn Mawr School of nursing in 1977 and graduated with a BS in Bible from Philadelphia College of the Bible in 1980. She has had over 16 years of clinical experience with an emphasis in women's health. She has enjoyed volunteering at a children's summer camp for the past 12 years. Sue resides in King of Prussia with her husband and two teenage children. She remains active in Hope community church where she volunteers in the lay counseling ministry as well as women's ministries.
Brad Fields
Director of Athletics and Athletic Development
Student Development
Phone: 610.225.5030
E-mail: bfields@eastern.edu
Diane Moore
CCAS Counselor
Student Development Phone: 610.225.5838 Email: dmoore3@eastern.edu
Jim Magee
Director of Safety & Security
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.1720
E-mail: jmagee@eastern.edu
Jim comes to Eastern University after a 30 year career in Law Enforcement. As a police officer Jim worked in patrol, motorcycle/traffic and investigations including 5 years undercover. Prior to coming to Eastern University, Jim was the Bail Administrator/ Director of Pretrial Services for Chester County. Jim is proud to be the husband of Kathie Magee a nurse he met while bringing a victim into the Emergency Room. Jim and Kathie live in Downingtown and have three children Mandi, Kelsey and Jimmy. Jim and Kathie are active in their church where Kathie is a Parish Nurse and Jim is active in Men's Ministry.
Kathy Kautz de Arango
Director of International Student and Scholar Services
Student Development
Phone: 610.341.5870
E-mail: kkautz2@eastern.edu
Rev. Kathy Kautz de Arango first developed her passion for international education when teaching at the Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey CEM in the greater metropolitan Mexico City area. It was a natural fit to work with international students and scholars after returning to the U.S. She now has over 10 years of experience in international education and understands international students well. Her responsibilities include providing the wide variety of immigration-related papers that internationals need to live and maintain their visa status in the U.S., counseling them on decisions affecting their visa status, and helping them adjust to the American culture and educational system. Rev. Arango earned a B.A. from Goshen College, Teacher certification from Millersville University, an M.Div from Eastern Baptist (now Palmer) Theological Seminary and an M.S. in Non-profit Management from Eastern University. She is married to Obed Arango, they have two bi-national children, and they as a family are proud to be bi-cultural. Obed and Kathy together direct a non-profit organization for the advancement of Latino community.
