DPS - Key Persons
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- Ice Sports Programming Coordinator
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- LMHC, CASAC - Master Counselor
- LMHC, CASAC - Master Counselor - Barnes Center at the Arch
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- Administrative Assistant / Operations
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- Director of Career Services, Assessment and Student Success
Adam serves as the Director of Career Services, Assessment and Student Success, providing leadership and oversight to the office.
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- Associate Director of Fitness Programs
Joining the University in July 2021, Allen Groves serves as the chief student experience officer for Syracuse University. He leads an experienced team of professionals who shape an unsurpassed student experience through meaningful and holistic services and support. Groves provides the strategic direction for the division, leading all aspects of the student experience, including student health and wellness, student living, involvement, inclusion and success.
Following a 16-year career practicing law, Groves held leadership roles in student affairs at the University of Virginia for 14 years prior to joining Syracuse University. He earned a J.D. degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and a bachelor's degree in history from Stetson University.
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- Medical Assistant / Health Care
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- Assistant Director of Sports Programs
How I Support Student Health and Wellness: I learned long ago that health and wellness need to happen every day of your life. Being able to support that for others has become a passion for me. I take pride in supporting all the elements that allow health and wellness services to grow and develop.
Professional Interests: I strongly support all programs, activities and educational opportunities that foster a well-rounded experience for all. Being part of a team dedicated to this gives me great satisfaction. I enjoy a wide variety of activities that keep me moving and allow me to have fun. I spend my spare time hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing and gardening. I enjoy fitness classes and experiencing new sports with others. I find fulfillment in some form of daily fitness. Cooking and sharing healthy meal options with others also bring me great pleasure. Within each day, I keep wellness in focus physically, mentally and nutritionally.
Educational Background: I earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota. I joined Syracuse University in January 2022.
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- Nurse Practitioner / Health Care
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- Senior Associate
- Vice President
Brittany Zaehringer serves as the senior associate vice president for operations and strategic initiatives, overseeing the division's budget, human resources, information technology and strategic facility initiatives. She joined the Syracuse University community in 2017, first as a senior human resources business partner. Prior to coming to Syracuse, Zaehringer held leadership roles in law, human resources, philanthropy, and operations spanning government and non-profit agencies.
Zaehringer received a Juris Doctorate and a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University and is licensed to practice law in Ohio. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.
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- Associate Director of Facility Operations
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- Associate Director
- Assistant Director, Career Systems
Christopher J. Maldonado serves as the Assistant Director, Career Systems with Syracuse University Career Services, providing leadership and oversight to the office as it relates to campus career development technologies.
Christopher oversees the Syracuse University career network's efforts in support each school/college units' knowledge and usage of our various career systems available to students and career practitioners. Christopher earned an M.P.A. from SU Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs in December of 2021 while working as a Career Advisor at SU Engineering and Computer Science.
Christopher grew up between NY, NJ, and FL, but their family is from Puerto Rico. Upon graduation from SUNY ESF in 2016 with a B.S. in Environmental Biology, Christopher became a Syracuse resident and prefers to spend time as a plant parent and hiking, biking, or running when the weather is right.
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- Assistant Director of Satellite Facilities
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- Associate Vice President of Student Health and Wellness / Operations
- National Expert
Cory Wallack, Ph.D., serves as associate vice president of student health and wellness. In 2019, began serving as executive director of student health and wellness, providing leadership in achieving the University's integration of health and wellness services through the pioneering Barnes Center at The Arch, a state-of-the-art health, wellness and recreation complex. He oversees student counseling, health care, recreation, pharmaceutical, nutrition and health promotion services on campus. Wallack joined Syracuse University in 2003, and had served in roles of staff therapist, assistant director of counseling and director of counseling prior to being named executive director.
Wallack is a national expert in college student mental health and is a creator of the best-practice Campus Connect Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Program. He holds a Ph.D. and a master's in counseling psychology both from the University of Florida.
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- Career Exploration Specialist
Daniel guides students with life and career counseling, advising and career/major exploration. Most recently, he worked with International students as an English Conversation Group facilitator with the Center for International Services and a conversation partner through the Graduate Student Organization.
As a non-traditional student, Daniel has bachelor degrees in English, Textual Studies and Psychology, and a master's degree in Student Affairs Counseling all from Syracuse University. He is a lifelong Syracuse University sports fan and an avid follower of Syracuse University football, basketball and women's lacrosse.
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- Facilities Coordinator, Operations
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- Computer Consultant II / Operations
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- Office Coordinator III / Operations
Dawn Singleton, Ed.D., joined Syracuse University in July 2023 as the vice president of student transition, access and inclusion, overseeing New Student Programs, the Intercultural Collective (Disability Cultural Center, LGBTQ Resource Center, Multicultural Affairs and Native Student Program), 113 Euclid, 119 Euclid, and Center for International Services. With a focus on enhancing sense of belonging and supporting a community welcoming to all, Singleton also leads the division's diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives.
Singleton brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education spanning leadership roles in student development, residential life, and student success and inclusion at a variety of colleges and universities. She has led multiple initiatives to enhance student success and belongingness. Singleton earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Rowan University.
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- Nurse Practitioner / Health Care
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- Internship Program Coordinator
Erin oversees the Career Services Clements Internship Awards and the Internship Funding Awards. These opportunities provide financial assistance to those undertaking unique endeavors in career exploration. He also serves as a liaison connecting the University's individual academic programs to the Central Career Services hub, to improve communication and collaboration.
Erin hails from Detroit, Michigan, and has been a Syracuse resident since graduating from SU in 2015, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics.
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- Personal Training Coordinator
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- Administrative Specialist / Health Care
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- Director of Counseling Training
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- Registered Nurse / Health Care
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- Administrative Specialist
As the administrative specialist for central career services, Isabella oversees the department budget, prepares and manages purchase requisitions, trains and manages student employees, assists and oversees administrative duties related to yearly programs, and coordinates department and working groups meetings.
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- Registered Nurse / Health Care
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- Associate Director of Sport Programs
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- Assistant Director of Aquatics
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- Intramural Sports Coordinator
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- Physician Assistant / Health Care
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- Licensed Practical Nurse / Health Care
Joshua Seguí-Rodríguez, J.D. joined the Student Experience Division in January 2023, as the executive director of intercultural engagement. In this role, Seguí-Rodríguez provides leadership to the Intercultural Collective (Disability Cultural Center, LGBTQ Resource Center and Multicultural Affairs) and Center for International Services and advances divisional diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives.
Seguí-Rodríguez joined the University after serving as a senior policy associate with the Latino Policy Institute. Prior to that, he was the director of Brown University's Center for Students of Color, as well as interim director of the Multicultural Student Services Center at the University of Rhode Island.
He received a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and a juris doctorate from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.
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- Assistant Director of Outdoor Education
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- Assistant Director of Training
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- Medical Director / Health Care
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- Nurse Practitioner / Health Care
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- Career Exploration Specialist
Kate provides career and academic counseling to undergraduate students, assisting them through various program options in the University. Additionally, Kate coordinates Syracuse University Career Services events and delivers personal development and career-related workshops
A Central New Yorker, Kate has been with Syracuse University since March 2016 and most recently served as an inaugural development associate in Syracuse University's Division of Advancement and External Affairs. Kate enjoys camping, gardening and all things Syracuse Athletics. She holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Nazareth College.
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- Director of Health Care / Health Care
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- Referral Coordinator / Health Care, Operations
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- Office Coordinator
- Supervisor
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- Associate Director of the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
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- Office Coordinator III, Medical Billing Coordinator / Health Care, Operations
Kyle I. Dailey joined the division in January 2022, as the assistant vice president, serving a key role in the division's strategic planning and program design and implementation. Dailey supports the division's effort to create an unsurpassed student experience by identifying and evaluating best practices and opportunities to enhance student development.
Prior to joining Syracuse University, Dailey held student affairs leadership roles at Cedar Crest College, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Georgia, and Kent State University. He holds a master's degree in higher education administration from Kent State University and a bachelor's degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
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- Nurse Manager / Health Care
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- Online Education and Compliance Specialist
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- Medical Billing Coordinator / Health Care, Operations
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- Registered Nurse / Health Care
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- Office Coordinator III / Operations
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- Medical Records Coordinator / Operations
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- Assistant Director, Employer Relations
Lisette serves as the Assistant Director, Employer Relations with Syracuse University Career Services, providing leadership and oversight to the office as it relates to external campus relationships.
In this role, Lisette serves as the first point of contact for current and future constituents who seek to engage with Syracuse University undergraduate students for career-based opportunities, while engaging in inter-University conversations with the individual school/college career units on creating and expanding career pathways for your dedicated student populations. Before SU, Lisette spent 13 years in the corporate technology event research, planning, and production space helping to develop engaged communities and collaborated with Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries.
When there's free time, Lisette enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two children, and family dog. When not outside, she enjoys music (preferably live), dancing, yard sales, interior design and working on her many DIY projects.
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- Registered Nurse / Health Care
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- Application Specialist / Operations
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- Administrative Specialist
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- Nurse Practitioner / Health Care
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- Co - Manager, Tennis, Drumlins
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- Student Health Insurance Coordinator / Health Care, Operations
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- Associate Clinical Director of Counseling
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- Supervising Pharmacist / Health Care
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- Assistant Director of Counseling
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- Certified Medical Assistant / Health Care
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- Office Coordinator III / Operations
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- Medical Assistant / Health Care
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- Assistant Director of Guest Services
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- Assistant Director of Health Analytics / Operations
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- Facilities Coordinator, Guest Services
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- Assistant Director of Esports
Hradsky joined Syracuse University in March 2018, continuing a career of more than three decades in student affairs. He earned a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania, a master's in higher education and student affairs administration from the University of Vermont, and a bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from Loyola University Maryland.
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- Pharmacy Technician / Health Care
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- Office Coordinator III / Operations
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- Head Golf Professional, Drumlins
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- Executive Director of Communications
Shannon Andre serves as the executive director of communications, providing strategic counsel, communications expertise and planning support to the division and leadership. She leads a team of communication professionals who manage digital, design, social media, web content, campaign planning, strategy and writing for divisional departments and student-focused initiatives.
After working at United Way of Central New York, Andre joined the division in 2011, and has served in the Office of the Senior Vice President since 2014. She earned a master's degree in communications management and a bachelor's degree in public relations and political science from Syracuse University.
Sheriah earned a Master of Social Work degree from Syracuse University and a bachelor's degree in criminal investigation from SUNY Canton.
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- Assistant Director of Counseling
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- Assistant Vice President, Student Living
Steven T. Herndon joined Student Experience in January 2023, as the assistant vice president for student living, overseeing all aspects of the student living program, including residential life and off-campus and apartment living. Herndon also partners with Academic Affairs in the development and delivery of more than 20 living learning communities (LLC).
Prior to joining Syracuse University, Herndon had a highly successful 20-year career at the University of Dayton where he held leadership roles within residential life and housing. An expert in residential life and education and a sought-after speaker about the future of the Student Affairs profession, Herndon has been a regular presenter, educator and leader within the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute, Association of College and University Housing Officers-International and National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. He was also recognized as a 2022 Diamond Honoree of the ACPA.
A two-time graduate of North Carolina State University, Herndon earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in English with a concentration in African-American literature.
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- Budget Manager / Operations
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- Staff Therapist, Group Therapy Coordinator
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- Office Coordinator III / Operations
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- Associate Director for Diversity and Inclusion
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- Assistant Director of the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
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- Director of Health Promotion
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- Sexual and Relationship Violence Coordinator
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- Medical Assistant / Health Care