The Student Leadership Institute Office is located in Suite 302 of the Lincoln Park Student Center at 2250 North Sheffield Avenue.

The Institute also has office hours on the 11th floor of the DePaul Center at 1 E Jackson Blvd.

We encourage students, staff, faculty and community members to contact us with questions and to discuss how they might get involved with the SLI.

SLI Office Locations:

(p) 773-325-4658

sli@depaul.edu

• MA - Student Development/Counselor Education, The University of Iowa, 1996
• BA - Psychology with a concentration in Religious Studies, St. Norbert College, 1994

Time at DePaul: September, 2008

Before SLI at DePaul:

• Assistant Provost, Roosevelt University
• Assistant Dean for Community Service Programs, Marquette University
• Assistant Dean for New Student Programs, Marquette University
• Area Director, Jesuit Volunteer Corps: Midwest

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Student Leadership Institute and supervises professional staff members.

• Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum of SLI programs.

• Designs and directs collaborative efforts with university departments.

• MS Ed. – College Student Personnel Administration, Illinois State University, 2006
• BS – Interdisciplinary Studies in Psychology and Special Education, Illinois State University, 2003

Time at DePaul: September, 2010

Before SLI at DePaul:

• Assistant Director of Orientation & First-Year Experience, Northern Illinois University
• Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life and Orientation Services, Illinois Wesleyan University

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the development, implementation and evaluation of the Certificate program curriculum, procedures, and activities.

• Oversees the DePaul Leadership Scholarship Program and the Arthur J. Schmitt Scholars Program.

• Develops and implements co-curricular leadership development workshops and programs, including the Winter Leadership Conference.

• Directs departmental assessment and annual reporting processes.

• BS – Communication Students with an Emphasis in Public Relations & Organizational Communication, The University of Wisconsin—La Crosse, 2008
• MA – Higher Education & Student Affairs, The University of Connecticut, 2010

Time at DePaul: January, 2013

Before SLI at DePaul:

• Residence Director, DePaul University

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of co-curricular leadership development workshops and programs, including the Emerging Leaders Program, Winter Leadership Conference, & Common Experience Retreat

• Collaborate with the Center for Intercultural Programs in the planning and implementation of Urban Leadership Experiences including DiverseCity Tours

• Provide support and guidance for student employees in SLI

• BA – Communication & Media Studies, DePaul University, 2012

Time at DePaul: August, 2012

Before SLI at DePaul:

• DePaul Leadership Scholar, DePaul University
• Building Manager & Membership Services, DePaul University Campus Recreation, DePaul University
• Service Days Coordinator, University Ministry, DePaul University
• Senior Coordinator, DePaul Community Service Association (DCSA), University Ministry, DePaul University
• Event Planning & Social Media Intern, Tech Cocktail, LLC.

• Budget managing all financial activities
• Assist and provide administrative support to the SLI Director and the department’s programs
• Oversee SLI Social Media and supervise Student Staff in strategic use of Social Media
• Manage logistical and administrative components of all SLI key activities and services

Education:

• BS – Major: Psychology, Minor: Biology, Allegheny College, 2012
• MA – Counseling (College Student Development), DePaul University, Anticipated 2014

Time at DePaul: August, 2012

Before SLI at DePaul:

• Captain (2011 & 2012) of the Allegheny College Softball Team
• Representative for the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Allegheny College
• Mentor for the Gator-out-of-Stater Program, Allegheny College
• Counselor for the Summer Treatment Program (2011 & 2012), Achievement Center, Meadville, PA.
• Student Athletic Trainer, Athletics Department, Allegheny College
• Independent Researcher, Senior Comprehensive Project, Allegheny College

Key Responsibilities:

• Track each scholar to make sure all requirements for the scholarship are met.
• Coordinate the necessary documents and records to support the selection of new scholars.
• Coordinate the logistics associated with orientations, quarterly and/or monthly meetings, and end of year socials with various scholar classes.
• Support training components for the scholars.
• Meet with scholars individually and/or in groups to support them as they work on special projects