Just like our programs and services, Student Affairs staff members seek to care for the whole person by supporting students in all areas of their lives鈥攆rom career education to health and wellness.听

Division of Student Affairs Staff


Senior Leadership

Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed. D.
Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed. D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
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Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed. D.

Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed. D.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Douglas Comeau, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP, FAMSSM
Douglas Comeau, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP, FAMSSM
Associate Vice President, Student Health and Wellness
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Douglas Comeau, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP, FAMSSM

Douglas Comeau, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP, FAMSSM

Associate Vice President, Student Health and Wellness

Colleen Dallavalle, M.A.
Colleen Dallavalle, M.A.
Associate Vice President, Student Engagement and Formation
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Colleen Dallavalle, M.A.

Colleen Dallavalle, M.A.

Associate Vice President, Student Engagement and Formation

Joe Du Pont, J.D.
Joe Du Pont, J.D.
Associate Vice President, Career Services and Integrated Learning
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Joe Du Pont, J.D.

Joe Du Pont, J.D.

Associate Vice President, Career Services and Integrated Learning

Corey Kelly, Ph.D.
Corey Kelly, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
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Corey Kelly, Ph.D.

Corey Kelly, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

Claire Ostrander, Ed.D.
Claire Ostrander, Ed.D.
Special Assistant to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
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Claire Ostrander, Ed.D.

Claire Ostrander, Ed.D.

Special Assistant to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

George Arey, M.A.
George Arey, M.A.
Associate Vice President, Office of Residential Life and Special Projects
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George Arey, M.A.

George Arey, M.A.

Associate Vice President, Office of Residential Life and Special Projects

Department Area Directors

Judy Ferres, M.A.
Judy Ferres, M.A.
Director of Administrative Services
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Judy Ferres, M.A.

Judy Ferres, M.A.

Director of Administrative Services

Lisa Berasi, M.A.
Lisa Berasi, M.A.
Sr. Assoc. Director, University Communications
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Lisa Berasi, M.A.

Lisa Berasi, M.A.

Sr. Assoc. Director, University Communications

Jonathan Hinrichs, M.B.A.
Jonathan Hinrichs, M.B.A.
Director of Finance and Operations
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Jonathan Hinrichs, M.B.A.

Jonathan Hinrichs, M.B.A.

Director of Finance and Operations

Rachel Greenberg, M.A.
Rachel Greenberg, M.A.
Director
Career Center
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Rachel Greenberg, M.A.

Rachel Greenberg, M.A.

Director

Career Center

Jeannine Kremer, MSW, LICSW
Jeannine Kremer, MSW, LICSW
Director
Center for Student Wellness
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Jeannine Kremer, MSW, LICSW

Jeannine Kremer, MSW, LICSW

Director

Center for Student Wellness

Carole Hughes, Ph.D.
Carole Hughes, Ph.D.
Director
Graduate Student Life
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Carole Hughes, Ph.D.

Carole Hughes, Ph.D.

Director

Graduate Student Life

Caroline Davis, MSW, Ed.D.
Caroline Davis, MSW, Ed.D.
Associate Dean
Office of the Dean of Students, Student Support
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Caroline Davis, MSW, Ed.D.

Caroline Davis, MSW, Ed.D.

Associate Dean

Office of the Dean of Students, Student Support

Melissa Woosely, M.A.
Melissa Woosely, M.A.
Associate Dean
Office of the Dean of Students, Student Conduct
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Melissa Woosely, M.A.

Melissa Woosely, M.A.

Associate Dean

Office of the Dean of Students, Student Conduct

Dorrie Siqueiros, M.A.
Dorrie Siqueiros, M.A.
Director, Residential Education
Office of Residential Life
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Dorrie Siqueiros, M.A.

Dorrie Siqueiros, M.A.

Director, Residential Education

Office of Residential Life

Caitlin Codding, Ed.D.
Caitlin Codding, Ed.D.
Director, Housing Operations
Office of Residential Life
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Caitlin Codding, Ed.D.

Caitlin Codding, Ed.D.

Director, Housing Operations

Office of Residential Life

Roatha Kong, M.Ed.
Roatha Kong, M.Ed.
Director
Office of Student Involvement
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Roatha Kong, M.Ed.

Roatha Kong, M.Ed.

Director

Office of Student Involvement

Yvonne McBarnett
Yvonne McBarnett
Director
Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center
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Yvonne McBarnett

Yvonne McBarnett

Director

Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center

Craig Burns, Ph.D.
Craig Burns, Ph.D.
Director
University Counseling Services
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Craig Burns, Ph.D.

Craig Burns, Ph.D.

Director

University Counseling Services

Kier Byrnes, DLP, M.B.A.
Kier Byrnes, DLP, M.B.A.
Director
Robsham Theater Arts Center
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Kier Byrnes, DLP, M.B.A.

Kier Byrnes, DLP, M.B.A.

Director

Robsham Theater Arts Center

Katie Dalton, Ph.D.
Katie Dalton, Ph.D.
Director
Women's Center
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Katie Dalton, Ph.D.

Katie Dalton, Ph.D.

Director

Women's Center

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Staff

Colleen Dallavalle, M.A.
Colleen Dallavalle, M.A.
Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Formation
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Colleen Dallavalle, M.A.

Colleen Dallavalle, M.A.

Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Formation

Jonathan Hinrichs, M.B.A.
Jonathan Hinrichs, M.B.A.
Director of Finance and Operations
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Jonathan Hinrichs, M.B.A.

Jonathan Hinrichs, M.B.A.

Director of Finance and Operations

Jonathan Hinrichs is Director of Finance and Business Operations. He is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, resource allocation, and business services for the Division of Student Affairs. Jonathan joined AV诊所 College directly from the University of California, Santa Cruz where he managed the financial and business operations for a unit of the university. Prior to that, he worked in finance and operations in the outdoor products industry and also spent time as a cartographer with National Geographic. 听

Jonathan holds an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado and a B.S. from Mary Washington College.

Joseph Du Pont, J.D.
Joseph Du Pont, J.D.
Associate Vice President, Career Services and Integrated Learning
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Joseph Du Pont, J.D.

Joseph Du Pont, J.D.

Associate Vice President, Career Services and Integrated Learning

Claire Ostrander, Ed.D.
Claire Ostrander, Ed.D.
Special Assistant to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
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Claire Ostrander, Ed.D.

Claire Ostrander, Ed.D.

Special Assistant to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

Claire joined the AV诊所 College community in 2017 after spending 11 years at Framingham State University where she served in various roles, including as the Director of the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development. Before her current role as the Special Assistant to the VPSA for Strategic Initiatives, Claire served as the interim AVP for Student Engagement and as the Director of the Office of Student Involvement.

Claire earned her B.A. in Secondary Education and History from AV诊所 College, an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from AV诊所 College, and an Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education from AV诊所 College.

Judy Z. Ferres, M.A.
Judy Z. Ferres, M.A.
Director of Administrative Services
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Judy Z. Ferres, M.A.

Judy Z. Ferres, M.A.

Director of Administrative Services

Judy Ferres is the Director of Administrative Services in the Division of Student Affairs. In this role she is responsible for division related human resource activities, partners with Information Technology Services, Facilities, and Institutional Research and Planning on divisional projects, planning and improvements. Prior to working in Student Affairs, Judy worked as Associate Director in the Office for Institutional Diversity at AV诊所 College.听In this capacity, her responsibilities included the development and implementation of the University鈥檚 affirmative action program and ensuring equal opportunity compliance. As part of her work Judy is an integral part of the Disability Services Coordinating Committee which is working towards ensuring inclusion for all members of the BC community (students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and visitors).听

Before joining BC, Judy worked as an HR Consultant for an international law firm based in AV诊所, where her focus was affirmative action program development, I-9 audits and other compliance related projects.听Prior to the law firm, Judy worked in various HR management capacities in non-profit, professional services, automotive and financial industries. This work include time working in London, England and in Michigan.

In addition to her human resources certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP and SCAAP), Judy holds a Master鈥檚 degree from Wayne State University and a Bachelor鈥檚 degree from Eastern Michigan University.

Lisa Berasi, M.A.
Lisa Berasi, M.A.
Sr. Assoc. Director, Marketing and Communications
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Lisa Berasi, M.A.

Lisa Berasi, M.A.

Sr. Assoc. Director, Marketing and Communications

Lisa Berasi is the Senior Associate Director of Marketing and Communications. She is responsible for the execution of marketing strategies and communications, graphics, and branding, and oversees the division鈥檚 online presence.

Previously, Lisa worked as a senior graphic designer and marketing associate for a financial services company, specializing in requests for proposal development, brand management, and the creation of print and web publications. Most recently she worked as a business development manager for a government relations firm and as a freelance graphic designer in the biotechnology, education, and financial services industries.

Lisa holds a B.A. in Studio Art from Lake Forest College, a Certificate in Graphic Design from the Museum School of Fine Arts in AV诊所, and an M.S.A. from AV诊所 College.

Karen Fiorentino, M.A.
Karen Fiorentino, M.A.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President
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Karen Fiorentino, M.A.

Karen Fiorentino, M.A.

Executive Assistant to the Vice President

Karen is the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs. In her role, Karen is the Vice President's administrative point of contact for students, parents, and the AV诊所 College community. In addition, she supervises nine students working in the VPSA office. Karen holds a B.A. and an M.A. degree from AV诊所 College.

Amy Pildner, M.S.
Amy Pildner, M.S.
Student Affairs Administrator
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Amy Pildner, M.S.

Amy Pildner, M.S.

Student Affairs Administrator

Amy Pildner is the Student Affairs Administrator. She is responsible for advancing the work of the Division of Student Affairs, with a particular focus on integrated learning, staff professional development, and creating student experiences and programs that align with the divisional strategic plan. She works closely with all thirteen departments within Student Affairs. Amy also assists with Student Affairs communication initiatives and digital engagement.

Before transitioning to the Division of Student Affairs, Amy joined AV诊所 College in the Supported Employment Program, providing support to the employees on campus who have developmental disabilities. Additionally, Amy is on the BC Women鈥檚 Collaborative Steering Committee.

Amy earned her B.A. in Psychology from Ithaca College and graduated May 2024 with her M.S. in Leadership and Administration with a specialization in Executive Leadership and Organizational Development at AV诊所 College.

Paola Cisneros Lao
Paola Cisneros Lao
Assistant Director, Education and Training Initiatives
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Paola Cisneros Lao

Paola Cisneros Lao

Assistant Director, Education and Training Initiatives