CSLE - Key Persons


Abby Menter

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE ( LIIE Cohort )

Ahmed Sirleaf

Ahmed is a doctoral candidate in Comparative and International Development Education (CIDE) in the College of Education and Human Development. He studies under the advisory of Professor Elizabeth Sumida Huaman, Ph.D., in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he previously earned a master's in public affairs (MPA) from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. His doctoral research focuses on Collective Action in addressing complex social problems, particularly in international development and the public sector in Sub-Saharan African countries. His research explores the intersections of economic and socio-cultural development and international higher education-investigating Collective Action, specifically, examining how international donor aid coordination happens on the ground in Liberia's education sector.

Alex Evenson

Job Titles:
  • Communications and Marketing Manager

Amie Bergersen

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, EPL

Andrew Furco

Job Titles:
  • Associate Department Chair

Ashley Watson

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CID
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Betsy Snyder

Job Titles:
  • Grants Coordinator

Bo Fang

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HRD
I am interested in finding the patterns behind the work behaviors, helping employees working with full engagement and meaningfulness, and improving individual and organizational development.

Brittany Stahlman

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, EPL

C Brunner C Brunner

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emerita

Carol Carrier Carol

Job Titles:
  • Professor, Special Assistant, Office for Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Cherise Ayers

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, EPL ( Executive Cohort )
I am an educator by trade and worked in all levels of K-12 public education. I am currently serving in a district level equity role. I love my work. I am also a wife of one and a mother of three.

Christina Cauble

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HRD

Christopher Boldon

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HRD
Christopher Boldon is a doctoral student in Human Resource Development at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Christopher Johnstone

Job Titles:
  • Director of Graduate Studies

Cody Freeman

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Consuelo Sánchez-Bautista Consuelo Sánchez-Bautista

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Crystal Lee-Thao

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HE
Crystal is a Hmong-American higher education scholar and practitioner with over 10 years of experience in higher ed.

Dana Downey

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE ( LIIE Cohort )

Dane Rowley

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE ( LIIE Cohort )
Dane Rowley Dane Rowley Doctoral Student, CIDE (LIIE Cohort) he, him, his rowle108@umn.edu I have been working with students from the United States and around the world in outreach, counseling, admission, advising, and teaching for nearly 18 years In addition to being a student I am Director of International Admission at California…

Daniel Gonzalez

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HE
Daniel Gonzalez is a scholar-practitioner and social justice advocate who intends to advance higher education, specifically for our most marginalized students, staff, and faculty. His experience and commitment to championing equity-based work, research agenda positioned at the intersection of education policy and student access and persistence, and unique set of lived and professional experiences shape his work. As a proud first-generation student, low-income background, queer, Puerto Rican, Daniel witnessed first-hand some of the barriers to success for those that hold similar identities. These experiences ground him in his purpose, which is in part, to create an environment that allows all to access and persist within higher education. Daniel hails from New York and completed his B.S. and M.S.Ed. in Music Education from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. A former New York State certified music teacher, Daniel understands the transformative impact of education. Since completing his M.S.Ed., he has worked at the University of Southern Mississippi, Western Kentucky University, University of Minnesota, and St. Catherine University. Throughout these roles, Daniel has championed equity-based work in roles within college student housing, orientation & transition programs, intercultural development initiatives, student and staff retention, and academia. Currently, Daniel works in Student Affairs at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN. As a practitioner, Daniel is an accomplished and national leader on equity-based work in higher education. In 2020, Daniel was selected by the Association of Colleges and University Housing Offices - International (ACUHO-I) Executive Board to serve on the Anti-Racism Task Force, "which was charged with examining how campus housing and residence life professionals can contribute to the disruption, if not dismantling, of individual biases and systemic oppression that exists on college and university campuses." In 2022, Daniel was awarded the Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award by ACUHO-I. As an Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Ph.D. student in the Higher Education track at the University of Minnesota, Daniel has centered his work on first-generation, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ student/staff/faculty. Understanding that Latine students represent the largest racial minority in the education arena today, with the largest educational opportunity gaps, Daniel has targeted his research on the Latine student and educator P-16 experiences. Daniel's knowledge, success, and experience has permitted him to be an invited presenter at local, regional, national, and international events and conferences. Daniel is an active member of ACUHO-I, AERA, ASHE, and NODA. Daniel's work is grounded in his salient identities, professional endeavors, and lived experiences. As a person who holds multiple marginalized identities, combined with being an educator by trade, Daniel intends to be a part of the change that will continue to expand access and opportunities across all levels of the education arena.

Daniel Koza

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies and Advising
Drop-ins: No regularly scheduled drop-ins. Google Chat I am available via Google Chat, which typically can be found either on the left or right side of the screen.

Danielle Fields Danielle Fields

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Danielle Rintala

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HE
Danielle Rintala Danielle Rintala Doctoral Student, HE she/her rinta015@umn.edu I am a biologist who has worked in higher education for 15 years. I have 19 years of experience teaching various student learners in higher education.

Darwin Hendel

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor Emeritus

David Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus Birkmaier Professor of Educational Leadership

David R. Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Professor Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Evaluation Studies
  • Senior Associate Dean for Research
David R. Johnson, Ph.D. is Senior Associate Dean for Research and Policy, an Emma Birkmaier Professor of Educational Leadership, and Director of the Institute on Community Integration (ICI) in the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. Dr. Johnson's faculty appointment is in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development where he conducts research, teaches courses, and advises graduate students in evaluation studies and research methods. He has also been Principal Investigator of numerous research, training, and demonstration projects. His research interests include investigations of postschool outcomes, school completion, state systems change, cost-benefit analysis, and other policy-related research. Dr. Johnson has published more than 100 book chapters, journal articles, research monographs, technical reports, and products on topics concerning secondary education, special education, interagency collaboration, and other themes related to his research interests. His research and evaluation results have been used by U.S. Congressional committees, state legislatures, state education agencies, and other organizations. David R. Johnson, Ph.D., is an Emma Birkmaier Professor of Educational Leadership and Coordinator of the Evaluation Studies Program in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development. In addition to his role as Professor, he currently directs the Institute on Community Integration (ICI), a Research, Training, and Outreach Center focused on children, youth, and adults with disabilities. His research interests include: investigations of postschool outcomes of former special education students, high school graduation requirements, diploma options, dropout prevention and intervention, postsecondary education and access for individuals with disabilities, cost-benefit analysis of employment programs, and other policy-related research. He recently served as co-investigator of the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012 a study of 12,000 students with and without disabilities and 12,000 parents/caregivers. The study focused on questions concerning youth's current educational experiences and future plans beyond high school. Dr. Johnson has published more than 130 book chapters, journal articles, research monographs, technical reports, and products on topics concerning the secondary education of and transition of youth with disabilities, special education policy, interagency collaboration, and other themes related to his research. His research and evaluation results have been used by U. S. Congressional Committees, State Legislatures, State Education Agencies, and other organizations. Courses Taught OLPD 8596 - Evaluation Internship Thurlow, M., & Johnson, D. R. (2000). High-stakes testing and students with disabilities. Journal of Teacher Education, 51(4), 305-314.

Demetria M. Poe Demetria M. Poe

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, EPL

Doris A. Espelien Doris A. Espelien

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, ES

Emily Colton

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, EPL

Erma Fetić Mujić

Erma Fetić Mujić is a doctoral student in the Comparative and International Development Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Ethan (Hanwen) Li Ethan

I have been studying at the University of Minnesota for 10 years. After I obtain my Bachelor's degree in computer science, I realized the gaps between school and real-life work are huge.

Gary Schwartz-Moore Gary Schwartz-Moore

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Giselle Caretto

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Holly Buttrey Holly Buttrey

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE
Holly Buttrey is a Doctoral Student in the Comparative and International Development Education program (LIIE Cohort) at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cites' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Ian Allen Ian Allen

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE
I am a PhD student in CIDE with interests in the role of higher education in global health security efforts and international development.

James Brown James Brown

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Jane E. Sitter Jane E. Sitter

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HE

Janey Atchison Janey Atchison

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, EPL

Jean King Jean King

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emerita Director Emerita, Minnesota Evaluation Studies Institute ( MESI )

Jennifer York-Barr Jennifer York-Barr

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emerita

Jeremy Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator of Graduate Studies

Joshua Collins

Job Titles:
  • Director of Undergraduate Studies

Julie Olson Rand

Julie Olson Rand Julie Olson Rand Doctoral Candidate, HE she/they olso1350@umn.edu I serve as the Associate Director for Access Programs in the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at the University of Minnesota. My prior experience includes almost 5 years in Disability Services at St.

Kae Takaoka Kae Takaoka

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Karen Seashore Karen Seashore

Job Titles:
  • Regents Professor Emerita, Beck Chair of Ideas in Education

Katie Boone Katie Boone

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, ES
I am interested in evaluative methods and practices to understand what works best in complex, multi-sector contexts working to address real-world challenges.

Kimberlie Moock

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HE
Kimberlie Moock is a doctoral student in the ​Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Laura Coffin Koch Laura Coffin Koch

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor Emerita

Laura Haas Laura Haas

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HE
I am a dedicated student affairs professional and I believe that it is the responsibility of every faculty and staff member to contribute to student success from orientation to graduation.

Lauren L. Jones Lauren L. Jones

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HRD
Lauren L. Jones is a doctoral student in Human Resource Development at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Lisa Miller Lisa Miller

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Liza Pierre Liza Pierre

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
I'm excited to be an academic advisor in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD)! Prior to joining OLPD, I worked as an academic advisor in the College of Biological Sciences at the U, and have held a variety of…

Lori Tran Lori Tran

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
I am looking forward to helping students navigate their journeys through the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD)! Before joining the amazing OLPD Advising Team, I worked with College Possible as a College Coach,…

MA, Art

Job Titles:
  • Education, the Ohio State University, 2010

Malaika Bigirindavyi Malaika Bigirindavyi

Job Titles:
  • Program Associate: Administrative Licensure

Mary O'Brien McAdaragh Mary O'Brien McAdaragh

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, ES

Mary Tjosvold Graduate

Job Titles:
  • Fellow

Megan Braunstein Megan Braunstein

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE ( LIIE Cohort )

Melissa Anderson Melissa Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emerita
Melissa S. Anderson is professor of higher education and former associate dean of the Graduate School at the University of Minnesota. She is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Melissa S. Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Professor
Melissa S. Anderson is professor of higher education and former associate dean of the Graduate School at the University of Minnesota. She is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Michael Oster Michael Oster

Job Titles:
  • Director, Center for Sales Leadership Education
I am excited for the opportunity as the Director of the Center for Sales Leadership and Education.

Minjeong Seo Minjeong

Minjeong Seo is a doctoral student in the Human Resource Development program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Mr. Abdulrahman Bindamnan

Job Titles:
  • Fellow at the Interdisciplinary Center

Nisma Elias Nisma Elias

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Obafemi O. Ogunleye Obafemi O. Ogunleye

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CID

Oliver Keels Oliver Keels

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE
I am a Lecturer in Political Science and History for Wenzhou Kean University's College of Liberal Arts. Prior to working at WKU, I served as the Director of Student Services and Lecturer for the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani.

Peter Zimmerman Peter Zimmerman

Job Titles:
  • Instructional Designer

Rachel Bloom-Brovold Rachel Bloom-Brovold

Job Titles:
  • Department Administrator

Rachel M. Scholten Rachel M. Scholten

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Rebecca Awuah Rebecca Awuah

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE ( LIIE Cohort )
I am a mathematics faculty at Ashesi University in Ghana. In addition to teaching mathematics courses such as Precalculus and Statistics, I teach Giving Voice to Values, part of Ashesi's leadership core curriculum, and oversee The Fund for Service to…

Richard Krueger

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus
  • Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota
Richard Krueger is professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. He is a recognized authority on the use of focus group interviewing within the public environment.

Richard Swanson Richard Swanson

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Robert Bruininks Robert Bruininks

Job Titles:
  • President and Professor Emeritus

Robert H. Bruininks

Job Titles:
  • President and Professor Emeritus of the University of Minnesota
Robert H. Bruininks is president and professor emeritus of the University of Minnesota, where he held the Elmer L. Andersen Chair in Civic Leadership and was the Emma M.

Rodney Wallace

Job Titles:
  • Scholarship

Roozbeh Shirazi

Job Titles:
  • Comparative and International Development Education

Samantha Nissen Samantha Nissen

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE ( LIIE Cohort )

Samira Chatila Samira Chatila

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Sarah Kruger Hilger

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HE
Sarah Kruger Hilger is a doctoral student in the ​Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Sarah Pattison Sarah Pattison

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE ( LIIE Cohort )

Savannah Greaves Savannah Greaves

Job Titles:
  • Finance & Operations Liaison

Tamiya Smith Tamiya Smith

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Tania D. Mitchell

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair

Taylor Cavallo Siering

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HRD
Taylor Cavallo Siering is a doctoral student in Human Resource Development at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Thi Nguyen

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Tommy Van Norman Tommy Van Norman

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Vallen Cook Vallen Cook

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE ( LIIE Cohort )
I am currently an environmentalist and youth worker for the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa in northern Minnesota. I also volunteer at an indigenous youth center in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Vanessa Voller Vanessa Voller

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Veronika Paprocka

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HRD

Vic Massaglia

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HE
I'm the Director of the Career & Professional Development Center at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. Massaglia, V., & Archbold, K. (2011). What the Heck Is a Hashtag? And How Do I Use It for the NALP Conference? National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Now, April. Massaglia, V. (2010, December). Riding the Digital Wave: How to Control and Increase Your Technical Acumen. National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Bulletin. Massaglia, V., & Bartocci, D. (2009, July). Navigating the Career Development Process. Hennepin Lawyer. Massaglia, V., Bishop, P., & Ryan, A. L. (2009, April). Counseling for Non-Trained Counselors. National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Bulletin. Massaglia, V., & Bourgeois, S. (2008, November). It is Time to Sign-In Now: Online Professional Networking. National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Bulletin. Massaglia, V., Mohajeri, O., & Hauwiller, J. (2007, May). Appreciative Inquiry: Analysis of a Case Study in Higher Education. University of Minnesota Work & Human Resource Education Student Research.

Vu Dao Vu Dao

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, CIDE

Zer Vang Zer Vang

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Student, HE
I am a dedicated and passionate advocate and educator for students, particularly those who are underrepresented.