PhD Program Enhancers and Anniversary Planning Team
We acknowledge the significant contributions that the following individuals have made in building and strengthening the PhD program over the last 15 years. We also express our sincere appreciation of the gift of time and expertise that the anniversary planning team members have given to the preparation of the 15th Anniversary Celebration.
PhD Faculty & Staff
- Pauline Andersen (Enrollment Specialist)
- David Bronkema, PhD (Faculty)
- Heewon Chang, PhD (Chair & Faculty)
- David Greenhalgh, EdD (Professor Emeritus)
- Jaclyn Favaroso (Administrative Manager)
- Kathy-Ann Hernandez, PhD (Co-Chair & Faculty)
- Heidi Lee, PhD (PhD Writing Specialist)
- Christa Lee-Chuvala, PhD (Faculty)
- Joseph Modica, PhD (EU Chaplain & Faculty)
- Franklin Oikelome, PhD (Faculty)
- Joshua Owens (Cohort 14 & PhD Research Assistant)
- John A. Pearce II, PhD (Distinguished Scholar in Residence)
- Adjunct PhD Faculty Members
- External Dissertation Committee Members
- Past PhD Faculty, Dissertation Advisors, and Staff
PhD Board of Fellows
- Erik Meader, PhD (Chair)
- William Bosch, PhD
- Russ Carfagno, PhD
- David Greenhalgh, EdD
- Roselyn Hsueh, PhD
- Aljit Joy (Eastern University Trustee)
- Karen Kispert, PhD
- Kevin McMahan, PhD
- Brian Leander, PhD
- Jason Lewis, MS
Past Board of Fellows Members
- Michael Barbalas, PhD
- Ronald Evans
- Harold Heie, PhD
- Perry Lane
- Karen Longman, PhD
- Bob Oliver, MBA
- Bramwell Osula, PhD
- Efrain Rivera, DBA
- Kim Shatzer, PhD (Late)
- Tilma Sierd, MBA
- Joan Singleton, EdD
- Stephanie Summers, MS
- Kenneth Volpert, MBA
Founding Administrators and Supporting Faculty of the PhD program
- Beth Birmingham, PhD
- David Black, PhD
- Tony Blair, PhD
- Mary Boylston, PhD
- Drick Boyd, PhD
- Heewon Chang, PhD
- Walter Chung, PhD
- Robert French, PhD
- Sharon Gramby-Sobukwe, PhD
- David Greenhalgh, EdD (Founding Chair & Professor Emeritus)
- Kathy-Ann Hernandez, PhD
- David King, EdD
- Joseph Modica, PhD
- Connie Ostwald, PhD
- Gary Ostwald, PhD
- Ruth B. Palmer, PhD
- Cheryl Patton, PhD
- Tom Ridington, PhD
- Albert Socci, DBA
- Randolph Walters, PhD
- Gwen White, PhD
- Many Other Past Faculty and Administrators at Eastern University
PhD Alumni and Students
- Past and Present Alumni from Cohort 1-11
- Past and Present Students from Cohort 1-15
Anniversary Marketing and Communication Team
- Jeff James (Lead; Cohort 13)
- Jake Ormond (Cohort 15)
- Marilyn Rodriguez (Cohort 14)
- Joshua Owens (Cohort 14 & PhD Research Assistant)
- Jaclyn Favaroso (Administrative Manager)
Anniversary Fundraising Team
- Heewon Chang, PhD (Lead; Faculty)
- Russ Carfagno, PhD (Alumni, Cohort 7)
- Mary Tabata (Cohort 8)
- Michael Neils (Program Friend)
- James Watt (Cohort 14)
- Cohort Liaisons: Karen Kispert, PhD (Co1), Emmanuel Small, PhD (Co2), Kay Nussbaum, PhD (Co3), Wendy Bilgen, PhD (Co4), Jon Peri, PhD (Co5), Charlie Metcalf, PhD (Co6), Russ Carfagno, PhD (Co7), Mary Tabata (Co8), Kaitlin Wolfert, PhD (Co9), Greg Clarke (Co10), Gloria Oikelome, PhD (Co11), Emily Loudon (Co12), Shelly Milbrand and Brad Milbrand (Co13), Lauren Blanchard and Ben Iannucci (Co14), and Jake Ormond (Co15)
Anniversary May 14th Banquet & Event Team
- Jaclyn Favaroso (Lead; Administration)
- Gene Andersen (Cohort 9)
- Pauline Andersen (Administration)
- Meggin Capers and Conferences Office (EU Administration)
- Scottie Lofland (EU Administration)
- Heather Norcini (EU Administration)
- Joshua Owens (Cohort 14)
- Amy Schreiber (EU Administration)
- More to Come!
Anniversary “Leadership Transformation Webinar Series” Team
- Heewon Chang, PhD (Lead; Faculty)
- Christa Lee-Chuvala, PhD (Lead; Faculty)
- Mitchelle Allen, PhD (Guest Presenter)
- Connie Allison, PhD (Alum & Presenter)
- Susan Brownlee, PhD (Alum & Presenter)
- Stephanie Colbry Gresh, PhD (Alum & Presenter)
- Marc Hurwitz, PhD (Guest Presenter)
- Ola Laniya, PhD (Alum & Presenter)
- Gail McFadden-Roberts, PhD (Alum & Presenter)
- Kathleen Nussbaum, PhD (Alum & Presenter)
- Carron Odokara, PhD (Alum & Presenter)
- Rachel Thompson, PhD (Guest Presenter)
- Gordon Zook, PhD (Alum & Presenter)
Anniversary “Leadership Research Forum” Team
- David Bronkema, PhD (Lead; Faculty)
- Franklin Oikelome, PhD (Lead; Faculty)
- Karen Asenavage, PhD (Alum & Juror)
- John A. Pearce II, PhD (Faculty & Juror)
- Emanuel Small, PhD (Alum & Juror)
- Presenters
Anniversary Video Project Team
- Jeff James (Lead; Cohort 13)
- Lynette Bryan, PhD (Alum)
- Heewon Chang, PhD (Chair & Faculty)
- Jaclyn Favaroso (Administration)
- Julio Gonzalez (Cohort 15)
- Kathy-Ann Hernandez, PhD (Co-Chair & Faculty)
- Susan Hicks, PhD (Alum)
- Gail McFadden-Roberts, PhD (Alum)
- Christa Lee-Chuvala, PhD (Faculty)
- Bradley Milbrand (Cohort 13)
- Shelly Milbrand-Smith (Cohort 13)
- Elizabeth Nilsen (Cohort 15)
- Jake Ormond (Cohort 15)
- Joshua Owens (Cohort 14)
- Marilyn Rodriguez (Cohort 14)
- Tanetha Ross-Johnson (Cohort 14)
- James Watt (Cohort 14)
- Jeff Cohen (Cohort 15)
- Liz Nilsen (Cohort 15)
- Joseph Modica, PhD (Faculty)
- David Bronkema, PhD (Faculty)
- Noah Morgan and Carrie Morgan (Videography and Production from ParkAlleyProductions)
University Design and Website Support
- Elyse Garner (EU Administration)
- Allison Marshaleck (EU Administration)
- Alaina Mosso (EU Administration)
- Daniel Peirce (EU Administration)
- Ally Rosario (EU Administration)
- Billy Thompson (Graphic Design from William Thompson)
University Advancement and Alumni Support
- Luisa Wilsman (VP for Advancement)
- Natissa Kultan-Pfautz (AVP for Advancement)
- Tim Wortham, Jr. (AVP for Alumni and Family Engagement)
- Barb Andrews (EU Administration)
- Stella Urbina (EU Administration)
- Sergio LoVerme (EU Administration)
- Bailey Brand (EU Administration)
Eastern University Administration and Support
- EU Board of Trustees
- Ron Matthews, DMA (President) and President Office
- Meggin Capers (EU Administration) and Conferences/Special Events Office
- Joy Dlugosz (EU Administration) and the University Library Staff
- Kelly Goddard (AVP) and the Office of Marketing, Enrollment, and Communications
- Pernell Jones (VP) and the Finance and Operations Office
- Chris Mahan, PhD (VP) and the Institutional Planning and Effectiveness Office
- Sarah Roche (University Registrar) and The Office of Registrar
- Delano Shane, PhD (EU Administration) and City Avenue Campus Staff
- Al Socci, DBA (Former Dean) and CBL Dean’s Office
- Kenton L. Sparks, PhD (Provost) and Provost Office
- Lisa Weller (EU Administration) and Student Account Office
