RESLIFE - Key Persons
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- Member of the Institutional Review Board
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- Distinguished Trustee
- Owner
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- Enrollment Marketing Specialist
Alie is the enrollment marketing specialist on the University's Communications and Marketing team. In her role, Alie works closely with the UIndy Admissions team and the other Marketing Managers to strategize initiatives and execute projects.
She graduated from the University of Indianapolis in 2021. She was involved in the Student Business Leadership Academy, AMA Collegiate Chapter, and was a 2021 500 Festival Princess. Before her current role, Alie worked for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Client Services department, working with clients to plan their hospitality events.
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BS, Marketing and Supply Chain Management, University of Indianapolis
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- Member of the Inclusion & Equity Council Team
- VP & Chief Inclusion and Equity Officer ) - Chair
- VP for Student & Campus Affairs ) - Chair
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- Associate
- Athletic Director
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- Vice President for Corporate and Community Partnerships
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- Trustee
- Vice President of Global Regulatory Policy / Johnson & Johnson / Alexandria, VA
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- Elementary Education, Class of 2017
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- Trustee
- Co - Owner / Fairley and Company, Inc. Indianapolis, in
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- Assistant Director of Admissions
President Beverly Pitts. "Professor Lin coordinated and administered the Sino-American Program thanks to her ability to communicate, bridge, and issue resolutions with various units (academic, admissions, registration, accounting and budgeting, campus life, international division, etc.). The Sino-American program enhanced the UIndy campus and classroom diversity, provided funds for faculty development and student overseas travel, and brought in tuition income for the university. In addition, the program provides opportunities for Chinese students to study in China and still receive an American education (faculty is sent to teach in China.) It also enhances Chinese faculty opportunities to visit an American university for research and to observe American teaching methods. The program promotes the whole idea of globalization and internationalization of higher education for both American and Chinese universities." -2007, remarks by President Beverly Pitts
A lady with a big heart, deep compassion, high spirit, far vision, overwhelming energy, unfathomable generosity, and worldwide influence. A woman who gives all of herself and engages in life fully to make a difference in everything she does. To me, knowing her is not only seeing ‘education for service' in action, but an artistic experience all by itself.
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- Member of the Institutional Review Board
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- Trustee
- Partner / Bose McKinney & Evans LLP / Indianapolis, in
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- Trustee
- Executive Director of the League of California Cities / Sacramento, CA
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- Distinguished Trustee
- Pro Bono Consultant for Phoenix - Area Charities / Scottsdale, AZ
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- Admin
- Admin - Vice Chair
- Ex Officio
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- Trustee
- Vice President, Medical Affairs
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- HR Business Partner and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
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- Marketing & Communications Manager
Coran serves as a marketing and communications manager where she assists the integrated marketing and communications needs for various departments. However, she has served the University in various roles for over seven years before transitioning into the Marketing and Communications office. She previously worked in the Office of Alumni Engagement and worked in partnership with the Office of Development, University Events and the Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center. She was the "Spirit of UIndy" staff award winner in 2020.
Coran also became the University Live Mascot Handler to Grady the Greyhound in 2019. Grady is the third live mascot in University history, but the first live mascot in nearly forty years. He is one of the only greyhounds to serve as a live mascot for a college or university in the country! Learn more about Grady or follow him on social media using @uindyhound.
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MA, Public Relations (emphasis in Hospitality and Tourism), University of Indianapolis
BA, Communication and Sociology, University of Indianapolis
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- Member of the Institutional Review Board
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- Admin
- VP and General Counsel to the University ) - Chair
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- Director of Public & Media Relations
As Director of Public and Media Relations for the University of Indianapolis, Dan is responsible for bringing the great stories of students, professors and administrators to a wider audience. Dan develops news coverage strategies by proactively pitching news stories as well as responding to requests from journalists.
Dan worked for more than 15 years as a TV anchor and reporter, most recently at WISH-TV. He's won numerous journalism, including 12 Emmy nominations in his career. Before coming to UIndy in 2023, Dan was the Communications & Community Relations Manager at Market Wagon, overseeing PR efforts for an online farmers market with local food hubs in almost 40 cities.
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MA, Journalism, Ball State University
BS, Broadcast Journalism, Syracuse University
BA, Political Science & History, Syracuse University
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- Benefits Manager
- HR Benefits Manager
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Vice - President
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- Trustee
- Vice Chair & Co - Owner / Sease, Gerig & Associates / Indianapolis, in
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- Chairman
- Managing Partner
- Member of the Officers Team
- Trustee
Dean Lynn Youngblood. In 1978, Academic Dean Lynn R. Youngblood confirmed Dr. Lin's appointment as Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and predicted, "In my opinion there is much potential for growth within our Behavioral Science Department and I am confident that you will provide the type of leadership which will assist that growth whether it be quantitative or qualitative." He closed with supportive thoughts and a wish: "Please know you obviously have my strong support as you assume this new responsibility. I am certain that I can indicate the same on behalf of President Sease. In the meantime, please concentrate your energies on having the finest baby boy or girl possible come August 1." -June 7, 1978, Dr. Lynn R. Youngblood
Dean Noel C. Baker. "Dr. Lin's sense of service finds its outlet in loyalty and creative energies extended on university matters. She has been most supportive of our graduate programs and works toward their successful implementation. She serves as a good role model to all of us in academia." - Noel C. Baker, Dean, the Graduate School, February 29, 1984
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- Member of the Officers Team
- Trustee
- Vice Chair
- Partner / Krieg DeVault LLP / Indianapolis, in
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- Partner / Ernst & Young, LLP
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- Interim VP of Intercollegiate Athletics ) - Co - Chair
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- Associate Vice President for International Partnerships, Professor of Sociology
- Founder of the Department of Social Work at UIndy
- Professor
Phylis Lan Lin, Ph.D., the founder of the University of Indianapolis' Phylis Lan Lin Department of Social Work, is a friend - and a mentor - for all seasons. In the 1990s we forged a collaboration that has become a friendship with the characteristics of what Dr. Lin, in sociological terms, identifies as hallmarks of "healthy family": commitment, appreciation, good communication, coping with crisis and stress through good times and hard times, and, I would add: continuous inspiration.
I know I am in good company in deriving inspiration, and thoughtful encouragement, from this ‘mover and shaker': an eminent scholar who garners respect locally and globally through publications in English and Chinese. She is truly a living legend in Indiana's Asian American community. Indiana was experiencing a growing influx of foreign born from Asia, Mexico, Central America and Africa when Dr. Lin joined the board of directors of the International Center of Indianapolis, an organization I directed from 1995 to 2006. She came highly recommended by community leaders intent on developing resources and programs to help Indianapolis become a global city that welcomes people from around the world. I learned first hand that Dr. Lin goes far beyond expectations in delivering on programs that challenge participants to broaden their horizons and understanding of diverse cultures. This is how you build a welcoming campus and community, helping newcomer and host alike acquire cultural competencies.
I have learned that Dr. Lin's assignments for students, friends and colleagues, are opportunities for growth. The assignments I have embraced, perhaps tentatively at first, have brought me renewal and inspiration. Telling her story is the best assignment of all. Hers is a story worth telling. I am grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at the University of Indianapolis' Phylis Lan Lin Department of Social Work, Communications and Marketing and University Archives to share elements of Dr. Lin's life story as well as links to her continuing scholarly work and leadership efforts that circle the globe.
It is an immense honor to invite you to ‘Meet the Founder' of the Phylis Lan Lin Department of Social Work. May you be inspired by her vision, integrity and passion.
Born in Taiwan. Born in 1942 in Taichung, Taiwan, Dr. Lin came to America in 1966 upon graduation from Tunghai University. She studied in Montana and Missouri and taught at the University of Indianapolis from 1973-2018. It was her parents who encouraged her to study in the U.S. She recalls her father saying, "We live on a small island just like a frog that lives in a well. You only see that much of the sky. You must jump out of the well and go to America to see the big sky country."
A Child's Name Reveals Parental Expectations. "Dr. Lin's father gave her, the first born of her five siblings, a beautiful Chinese name from the Confucius classic, "Tsai-Fong" (采風) which means "When the wind blows, the grass bends." (風動草偃). Since Dr. Lin was the first born, her father expected her to be the role model for her younger siblings. She is the "wind" who leads the way.
Dr. Phylis Lan Lin was the Associate Vice President for International Partnerships, Professor of Sociology, and the Director of Asian Programs at the University of Indianapolis before her retirement in 2018. She established the University of Indianapolis Press in 1994 and she retired as Executive Director of the University of Indianapolis Press in 2014. Professor Lin holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Missouri. She has been teaching at the University of Indianapolis since 1973. She organized and chaired several international conferences, and has written and edited more than 30 books in Chinese and English.
Dr. Lin was the founder of the social work program (now department) at UIndy. In 1997, the accredited program was named The Phylis Lan Lin Program in Social Work. In 2004, the program became the independent Phylis Lan Lin Department of Social Work. Lin has been instrumental in establishing Asian links for the University of Indianapolis since 1990 and was responsible for the University of Indianapolis-Ningbo Institute of Technology, Zhejiang University Joint Program in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China beginning in 2004. Dr. Lin was appointed as Senior VP of Zhejiang Yuexiu Foreign Languages University-University of Indianapolis international College in January 2011. In 2004, Dr. Lin took a major role in the establishment of the Au Ho-nien Museum on the campus of the University of Indianapolis.
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- Admin
- Chairman
- Associate Provost
- Ex Officio
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- Chairman
- President
- President of the University of Indianapolis
"I am so excited to join UIndy at a time when we are positioned for tremendous growth. Just as Indianapolis is moving forward, so too is the University of Indianapolis moving forward with it.
Helping our students discover their potential and supporting them in their endeavors is one of our most important goals. My charge is to make sure that we achieve this by increasing opportunities for them through collaborative participation; both within our campus community, but just as importantly, in how we engage with the city and beyond. Our highly engaged faculty, staff and students will be our greatest asset moving forward. I am really looking forward to working closely with our alumni and other supporters to engage them fully with our vision and plans." -Dr. Tanuja Singh, UIndy President
Tanuja Singh became president of the University of Indianapolis in July 2023. She previously served as the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Loyola University New Orleans. Dr. Singh's career includes positions at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX, where she was the Dean of its Greehey School of Business for 11 years, and at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL, where over the course of 13 years she held various academic and administrative roles, including department chair and professor of marketing. Dr. Singh earned her doctorate in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, her MBA from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, and her M.Sc. in Physics from University of Allahabad in India.
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- Trustee
- Vice President Improvement & Physician Leadership Development
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- Professor Emeritus, University of Wyoming
Dr. Winberg Chai, Professor Emeritus, University of Wyoming. "When I first met Phylis, I was struck by this young professor's energy, enthusiasm and intelligence. In addition to the usual heavy teaching load and committee work that young faculty must participate in, Phylis was busy organizing conference panels and meeting with other scholars from around the country. She was very young but already exhibited the leadership skills that set her apart from her peers.
Now more than two decades later, her achievements are considerable. She is the only Chinese-American woman to be the current director of an academic press in the U.S.; the Phylis Lan Lin Program in Social Work in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at the University of Indianapolis literally bears her name; she is the Director of Asian Programs at her university and she is her university's Presidential International Ambassador, a role that she has certainly taken to heart, as she travels globally to build bridges between the United States and scholars from around the world. However, Phylis' accomplishments do not end there." -November 12, 2007, Dr. Winberg Chai
Dr. Lin's American Host Family. "She is like a daughter to me. Phylis is conscientious, loyal and dedicated to any task she undertakes." -January 29, 1973, Mrs. George A. Townsend
Dr. Lin's Dissertation Advisor. "Phylis, is a very bright young woman with an astonishing capacity for work, which coupled with a strong motivation for success has led her to the PhD degree in a relatively short time. She is a capable well-organized person, well trained in sociology across the board with a specialization in social organization, medical sociology, and the sociology of work." -February 11, 1973, Dr. Robert Habenstein
A Colleague. "It has been my pleasure to know Dr. Lin since she came to teach at Southeast Missouri State University last September. Dr. Lin puts forth much time and effort in the preparation of her courses, and I know from personal experience that she is very effective in the classroom. Her enthusiasm for her subject is apparent and she possesses the ability to encourage and motivate students to do their best work." -February 13, 1973, Dr. Rober Geisel
Foreign Student Advisor. "As Foreign Student Advisor I became very close to Phylis. This bond has continued throughout the years. Character-wise, she is outstanding - she is conscientious, industrious and cooperative. While at Montana State University, she demonstrated again and again maturity and capacity for empathy. She is extremely personable and has an excellent sense of humor. She is even-tempered, persistent and holds together well under pressure. In short, you will find her to be an able and amiable associate." -January 29, 1967. Mrs. Helen Simpson
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- Chairman of the Institutional Review Board
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- Trustee
- President / Just Add Power Cardware, Co., Inc. Trustee since 2016
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- Associate Director of Admissions
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- Chairman ( Senator ) ( 2nd Year )
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- Distinguished Trustee
- Chief Executive Officer / Harris & Associates, LLC / Indianapolis, in
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- Trustee
- President & CEO / Keystone Construction Corp. Indianapolis, in
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- Associate Vice President of Communications
As content strategist at UIndy, Garrison is responsible for sourcing and creating high quality content designed to enhance University reputation, enrollment, fundraising and community impact. Garrison works collaboratively with his team to develop and implement the University's communications strategy across a variety of print and digital channels.
Garrison arrived at UIndy in 2019 coming from Carmel-based enVista, a global software solutions and consulting services firm focused on enabling enterprise commerce for the world's leading manufacturers, distributors and omni-channel retailers. At enVista, he managed content creation for the company's different business units and solution areas as well as acted as a liaison between the marketing team and subject matter experts across the company.
Garrison has also spent time attending law school, working freelance for a public relations consulting firm and even teaching high school English.
Education
BA, Journalism, Loyola University Chicago
BA, Political Science, Loyola University Chicago
President Gene Sease. As early as 1976, just a couple of years into Professor Lin's tenure with Indiana Central College, President Gene Sease wrote: "I cannot say enough about Dr. Lin's competencies. She is held in very high regard by her students as being an effective teacher and a scholar par excellence. She communicates readily both by her enthusiastic personality and her intellectual competence so that she is a pleasant person with whom to be. Dr. Lin is very effective in large public meetings as a speaker, but equally competent on an individual or small group basis. Her faculty colleagues here all hold her in high regard." -Gene E. Sease, President, March 12, 1976)
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- Co - Chair
- Director of Global Education
- Ex Officio
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- Distinguished Trustee
- Partner ( Retired ) Ice Miller LLP / Indianapolis, in
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- Co - Chair As 2023 Recipient
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- Trustee
- President / Indianapolis Fruit Co. Inc. Indianapolis, in
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- Executive Director, Co - Chair
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- Member of the Inclusion & Equity Council Team
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- Associate Director of Admissions Operations
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- Distinguished Professor in Honors
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- Senior Assistant Director of Diversity Recruitment
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- Lead Advisor & Teaching Licensure Coordinator / College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
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- Trustee
- Managing Director ( Retired )
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- Member of the Inclusion & Equity Council Team
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Secretary
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- Ex - Officio ( Director of Retention )
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- President
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- Director of Human Resources
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- Admin
- Ex Officio Admin Representative / Guest from SoB
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- Associate Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment Support
As the Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Enrollment Strategy, Kate Coffman works with the Marketing and Communication team to develop and execute the University's brand strategy. Kate also oversees the marketing to prospective students, specifically to grow UIndy's enrollment. Kate manages the enrollment marketing vendor partner relationships. As the main project director on the Charting the Future grant, Kate also incorporates data analytics into our enrollment and retention strategies. Kate's goal is to share the hallmark experiences of our UIndy students with prospective students and their families, helping them see all UIndy has to offer.
Prior to joining UIndy in 2019, Kate spent two decades in admissions, financial aid and college career readiness working at Franklin College, Indiana University, Butler University and the Indiana Youth Institute. Kate is trained as a Lean Six Sigma Black belt and loves to improve process to better serve our students and the campus community.
Education
MS, Higher Education and Student Affairs, Indiana University
BA, Telecommunications, Indiana University
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- Academic Advisor, Accelerated Adult Learning Programs / Transfer Advisor / Center for Advising & Student
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- Associate Director, Co - Chair
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- Director of International Student Admissions
Kaye started her design career as a freelance graphic designer, creating logos, business cards, flyers, posters, and brochures for small businesses. She has also interned twice for WISH-TV, designing broadcast graphics. She mainly enjoys interactive design and has had at least 10 years of experience in web design and front-end web development.
Before working at the University of Indianapolis, Kaye worked as a Digital Designer for StarMedia, the digital advertising department for The Indianapolis Star. Now, she currently manages the main website and other publication sites for the University of Indianapolis and assists in designing graphics for print pieces, web pages, and digital screens.
Education
MS, Human-Computer Interaction, Indiana University (IUPUI)
BS, Media Arts and Science, Indiana University (IUPUI)
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- Human Resources Coordinator
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- Director of UIndy Alumni Association
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- Member of the Inclusion & Equity Council Team
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- Member of the Officers Team
- Secretary
- Trustee
- Executive Vice President, Mission and Values, and Chief of Staff
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- Co - Chair ( SCAS, Director of Assessment )
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- Registrar
- Ex Officio
- University Registrar
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- Faculty Athletics Representative - Co - Chair
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- Co - Chair As 2021 Recipient ( 2022 Retired )
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- Trustee
- Senior VP Marketing & Public Relations ( Retired ) U.S. Bank / Naples, FL
Lauri is a Creative Director with a curious vision of helping people succeed. She has decades of experience in the ever-changing design industry by leading impactful branding initiatives, managing creative teams, and driving innovative digital marketing strategies.
Education
BS, Community and Non Profit Leadership (Sociology)
AS, Visual Communications (emphasis in web design)
Montgomery County Leadership Academy certification
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- Member of the Institutional Review Board
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- Member of the Inclusion & Equity Council Team
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- Co - Chair ( Director of the Center for Service - Learning )
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- Administrative Assistant / School of Education
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- Physical Therapist
- Trustee
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- Director of Admissions
- Senior Associate
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- Chairman of SCAS Steering Committee )
As a marketing manager at UIndy, Michelle is responsible for managing the integrated marketing and communications strategies for various university departments, schools, and offices.
Before coming to UIndy, Michelle worked for a local tech start-up for more than three years. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with friends and family and plays on a recreational kickball team in the spring and summer.
Education
BS, Marketing, Miami University
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- Senior Vice President ( Retired )
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- Trustee
- CEO ( Retired ) Monarch
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- CEO
- Founder
- Trustee
- UIndy Trustee
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- Member of the Inclusion & Equity Council Team
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- International Student Advisor
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- Associate Dean of Judicial Affairs & Residence Life
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- Senior Admissions Counselor
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- Member of the Inclusion & Equity Council Team
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- Student, SOE ) ( or Other Student
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- Trustee
- Professional Edge Center
- Safety & Security
- Senior Vice President for Human Resources & Diversity / Eli Lilly
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- Chairman ( Faculty Fellow )
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- Trustee
- Vice President of Development & Executive Director / St. Vincent Foundation / Indianapolis, in
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- Assistant Professor of Practice )
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- Marketing & Communications Manager
As marketing and communications manager at UIndy, Tiffany is responsible for managing the integrated marketing and communications strategies for various university departments, schools and offices.
Prior to her role at UIndy, Tiffany worked in both PR and digital marketing agencies where she served numerous clients in the technology, education, healthcare, automotive and pharmaceutical fields. Her expertise includes media relations, community relations, content marketing, event planning, social media marketing and more.
Tiffany grew up in Indianapolis and attended the University of Indianapolis, class of 2016. Go Hounds!
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BA, Communications (emphasis in public relations), University of Indianapolis
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- Co - Chair ( Senator ) - Distinguished Professor of Service Learning ( DPSL )
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- Communications & Content Coordinator
As Communications and Content Coordinator for UIndy, Troi is responsible for crafting engaging content for the university's print and digital platforms to successfully recruit and retain UIndy students, faculty and staff.
Troi joined UIndy in 2022, after previously working in the Communications Department of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. Outside of work, Troi lends her creative energy and communications experience to Hoosier Burn Camp, a nonprofit benefiting young burn survivors in Indiana.
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BA, English - Creative Writing, Ball State University
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- Trustee
- Indianapolis, in / Trustee since 2009
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- Trustee
- CEO ( Retired ) Long Electric Company, Inc.