Board of Trustees 2026-2027
Dr. John D. McConnell
Chair
Sallie Beason A’85
Vice-Chair and Treasurer
Katherine Holland C’00
Secretary
Members at Large:
Abrea Armstrong A’09
Bob Baker
Sallie Smalley Beason A’85
Akeshia Craven-Howell
Dianne Dailey C’71
Vonda Kimble Delawie A’75
Margaret Wren de St. Aubin A’77
Caroline Hearn Durham A’88
Dr. Pamela Fox
Beth Mabe Gianopulos C’97
Katherine Holland C’00
Dr. Paul Kirchgraber
Annette Lynch C’75
Dr. John D. McConnell
Molly Mae Potter A’03
Dr. Barbara Rimer
Brooke Smith C’96
Sarah Solana C’11
Dr. Jaleema Speaks
Administration, Staff
Adams, Sam Lynn (2025)
Area Coordinator
Barnes, Kathy Marakas (2007)
Vice-President for Institutional Advancement
BA, Salem College
Bautista-Ramirez, Itzel (2023)
Admissions Counselor
BA, Salem College
Blanchard, Molly (2018)
Technical Director for Performing Arts
BA, Salem College
Bragg, Elizabeth (2022)
Human Resources Payroll Administrator
AA, Surry Community College
Bridges, Linda (2019)
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
BA, Meredith College; M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Brock, Nikki B. (1971)
Accounts Receivable Manager
Browning, David (2021)
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration
BSBA, Appalachian State University; MS, James Madison University
Bowen, Sydney (2022)
Associate Director of Student Activities and Orientation
BS, Salem College
Boyd, Karen (2018)
Director of Public Safety
BS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MS, University of Phoenix
Carriker, Ryan
Softball Coach
Cherry, Brianna Lachell
Admission Counselor
Chesnut, Christy Ann (2000)
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
AAS, Forsyth Technical Community College; BA, Salem College
Clark, Richard (2003)
Systems/Database Administrator
BA, East Carolina University
Collins, Terri (2023)
Associate Registrar, and Coordinator for Educator Preparation and Graduate and Professional Studies
BA, Guilford College; MSA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Coscia, Paul (2013)
Assistant Vice President for Financial Aid
BA, Guilford College
Cunningham, Cassie Jo (2022)
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
BS, Salem College
Curbeam, Stephanie (2023)
Operating Specialist
BS, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Dawson, Danielle
Head Basketball Coach
Daynes, Gary
Interim President, Salem Academy and College
BA, Brigham Young University; PhD University of Delaware
Deem, Tonya (2022)
Assistant Vice President of Administration and Special Projects
BA, Wake Forest University; JD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doss, David (2022)
Lead Maintenance Technician
Doss, Lucas (2023)
Groundskeeper
Douglas, Jermel (2025)
Public Safety Officer
Dyson III, Jacob (2025)
Assistant Softball Coach
Edwards, Emy Violet (2025)
Assistant Director, Enterprise Solutions
Fleming, Katelyn (2025)
Evening Library Specialist
Forsman, Mallory
Social Media Manager
Fox, Katherine Rose
Admission Counselor
Garza, Caroline (2025)
Communications Coordinator
Gaines, Meredith (2026)
Head Cheerleading Coach
Gatto, Nicole (2022)
Director of Student Support and Conduct/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
MA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Goslen, Robyn (2022)
Director of Special Events
BA, Ohio State University
Hawkins, Wendy (2017)
Operations Sustainability Coordinator
BA, Salem College
Hemlock, Cait (2022)
Collections Strategist and Discovery Librarian
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; MA, Wake Forest University; MLIS,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Hernandez-Diaz, Yutsil (2023)
Assistant Director of Transfer and Graduate Admissions
BA, Salem College
Jacobs, Ashley Lynn (2025)
Assistant Director of Admissions, Transfer and Graduate
Johnson, Lynnette (2025)
Assistant Track and Field and Cross Country Coach
Johnson, Shannon (2026)
Benefits and Compliance Specialist
Jones, Amy (2022)
Director of Annual Giving
Joyner, JaNae (2023)
Chief of Staff
BA, Mt Olive College; PhD, Wake Forest University; MHA, Winston-Salem State University
Knapp Watts, Katherine (1992)
Vice President for Strategic Planning
BA, Salem College; MALS, Wake Forest University
Kramer, Tina (2023)
Executive Director of Operations
BS, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; MS, Concordia University
Lanier, Barry (2025)
Part-Time Public Safety Officer
Little, Bianca (2023)
Administrative Coordinator for Academic Affairs
AS, Davidson County Community College
Lowery, Abby (2025)
Digital Marketing Specialist
Long, Tiffany (2025)
Director of Institutional Accessibility Services
Mallon, Rosanna (1992)
Assistant Director of Alumnae Affairs
Manning, Lee Ann (2020)
Senior Director of Development
BA, Salem College
Mason, Keith (2022)
Assistant Tennis Coach
McAdams, Kathy S. (1997)
Enrollment Operations/Systems Manager
AA, Davidson County Community College
Miller, Cassandra (2025)
Area Coordinator
Morin, Scott (2016)
Controller
BS, Western New England University; MBA, Bay Path University
Newsome, Nathan (2025)
Cross Country Coach
Norris, Lee (2022)
Program Manager for Technology
BA, MA, University of South Carolina; MBA, Wake Forest University
Parker, DaRon (2025)
Registrar
BS, Old Dominion University; MHEA, Southern New Hampshire, EdD, Concordia University Chicago
Peck, Emily (2022)
Gift Entry and Donor Services Specialist
Pickering, Sally (2019)
Financial Accountant
BS, Eastern Connecticut State University
Pope, Rudolph (2026)
Leads Groundskeeper
Robertson, Tim
Lead Public Safety Officer
Rymer, Barry (2021)
Head Volleyball Coach
BS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Senor, Kayla
Campus Experience Coordinator and Office Administrator
Shorey, Denise (2025)
Director of Library Services & Resources
Sigler, Elijah Kameron (2024)
Director of Student Advocacy, Conduct, and Compliance
Steele, Edward (2016)
Head Tennis Coach
BS, Georgetown College; MA, Nova Southeastern University
Sullivan, Deborah (2018)
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Svete, Lee (2025)
Director of the Lucy Rose Center
Taylor, Dennis Earl (2025)
Maintenance Technician
Thompson, Jalonda Nakay (2025)
Part-Time Academic Success Coach
Tracy, Jason (2025)
Assistant Director of Facilities
Vanderwood, Sarah (2025)
Major Gift Officer
Williams, Brittany (2025)
Custodian
Wolos, Melodyann (2023)
Instructional Technology Administrator
Woods, Brett (2023)
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
BA, University of California, Berkley; PhD, University of Kansas, Lawrence
Young, Jamila
Executive Director of Campus Culture and Care
Zifchak, Heather (2022)
Director of College Alumnae Engagement
BA, Salem College
College Faculty
Blackwell, Katharine A. (2013)
Associate Professor of Psychological Science
BS, University of Rochester; MA, University of Colorado at Boulder; PhD, University of Colorado at Boulder
Burcham, Angela (2022)
Biology Lab Coordinator
BS, Garner-Webb University; MS, Western Carolina University
Davis, Rebecca (2019)
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BA, Salem College; MA, Wake Forest University; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Dunn, Rebecca C. (1996)
Professor of Biology; Director of Women in Science and Mathematics Program
AB, University of Chicago; PhD, Duke University
Duvall, Spring-Serenity (2014)
Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies
BA, University of Southern Mississippi; MA, PhD, Indiana University
Fowler, T. Sharee (2016)
Associate Professor of Nonprofit Management and Community Leadership
BA, Salem College; MA and PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Hutton, John W. (1990)
Professor of Art History
AB, Princeton University; MA, University of London; MA, PhD, Harvard University
Jacobsen, Mary E. (2005)
Professor of Psychological Science
BS, University of Minnesota; MA, Psy.D., University of St. Thomas
Johnson, Dorcas (2025)
Assistant Professor of Public Health
BS, North Carolina State University; MPH, Tufts University School of Medicine; Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jordan, Rebecca Payne (2023)
Associate Professor of Education
BA, University of Richmond; MEd, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Krishna, Savitha (2023)
Associate Professor of Biology
BS, MS, PhD, Mangalore University
Léon-Távora, Ana (2011)
Professor of Spanish
BA, MA, PhD, Universidad de Sevilla
Lipsett, B. Diane (2013)
Professor of Religious Studies
BA, University of Alberta, Canada; MA, University of Alberta, Canada; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lister-Sink, Barbara (1986)
Professor of Piano; Artist-in-Residence
AB, Smith College; Soloist Diploma and Prix d’Excellence, Utrecht Conservatory; EdD, Teachers College of Columbia University
Lovitt, Dreama (2025)
Visiting Choral Director
Lyons, Johnna (2009)
Associate Professor of Education
BS, West Virginia State College; MS, Longwood College; Ed.D., University of Sarasota
Manthey, Katie (2015)
Associate Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center
BA, MA, North Dakota State University; PhD, Michigan State University
Matthews, Nancy (2017)
Associate Professor of Counselor Education, Program Director of MEd in School Counseling
BS, MED, EdSpec, PhD, University of Florida
Mattox, Wade (2012)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BS, MS, PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Nail, Amy (2020)
Program Director of the MEd in Education Leadership and Assistant Professor of Education Leadership
BA, High Point University; MSA, Appalachian State University; EdD, High Point University
Oczkowicz, Edyta K. (1994)
Professor of English
BA, Albright College; MA, PhD, Lehigh University
Otero, Rosa D. (2007)
Professor of Design, Director of Design Program and Visual and Performing Arts Program
BED, University of Puerto Rico; MArch, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; MSArch, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Porter, Teresa (Traci) Anne (2001)
Associate Professor of Biology
BA, Carleton College; PhD, University of Wisconsin
Olsen, Timothy (2009)
Associate Professor of Organ
BM, Concordia College; MA, MM, DMA, Eastman School of Music
Robertson, Jason (2022)
Professor of Public Health, Director of Public Health and Health Science Programs
BS, Averett University; MS, University of Saint Joseph; MPH, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; DHS, Nova Southeastern University
Thomas, Andrew (2007)
Professor of History
BA, University of Utah; MA, PhD, Purdue University
Totten, Melissa S. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
BA, Ithaca College; MS, University of Illinois; PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Vail, Charlotte (2022)
Assistant Professor of Leadership and Leadership Program Director
PhD, University of New Orleans
Walker, Brandon (2018)
Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator and Instructor of Chemistry
BS, Grambling State University; MS, University of Iowa; Ed.D. Capella University
Wise, Kendra (2021)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Director of the Center for Women in Business and Entrepreneurship
BS, Appalachian State University; MBA, Gardner Webb University
Ye. Jing (2011)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics
BE, Guizhou University; PhD, Florida Atlantic University
Young, Jamila (2023)
Assistant Professor of Health Law and Policy
BA, Kennesaw State University; JD, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College of Law; LLM, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Young, Nicole (2010; 2023)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Director of Educator Preparation
BA, Florida State University; MLA University of South Florida; MAT University of South Florida; Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Young, Paula Grafton (1993)
Professor of Mathematics
BS, University of Arkansas-Monticello; MS, PhD, University of Arkansas
Zhang, Tiffany (2019)
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Studies
BA, MA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Date following name indicates year of initial appointment.
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