UPCEA 2025 Annual Conference Planning Committee

Andrea Gross Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management University of Denver Co-Chair
Robert McDonald Dean of Univeristy Libraries and Senior Vice Provost Online and Extended Education University of Colorado Boulder Co-Chair
Gary Chinn Assistant Dean for Digital Learning, College of Arts & Architecture Penn State University
Co-Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, Alternative Credentials Network
Amber Smallwood Vice Provost of Academic Innovation and Professor of Public Administration University of Texas at Arlington
Co-Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, Alternative Credentials Network
Kelley Brandt Director Program Planning and Operations Boise State University
Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, Business & Operations Network
Samantha Stevens-Hall Learning Design & Development Specialist University of Toronto
Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, Community & Economic Engagement Network
Marissa Lombardi Executive Director, Training, Programs and Services The Forum on Education Abroad
Co-Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, International Network
Debra Leahy Dean of Extension and AVP for International Programs California State University, Fullerton
Co-Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, International Network
Tracy Miller Director of Instructional Design and Development, Center for Teaching and Learning Northern Illinois University
Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, eDC Network
Reyna Warren Outreach Coordinator Online and Learning Engagement  University of Central Missouri
Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, Marketing, Enrollment Management & Student Success Network
Reba-Anna Lee Assistant Dean of Distance Learning, School of Professional Studies Northwestern University
Co-Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, Online Administration Network
Ahmed Ibrahim Senior Education Research Consultant, Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation Johns Hopkins University
Vice Chair for the Annual Conference, Program Planning & Implementation Network
Rene Eborn Deputy of Digital Transformation and Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Utah State University Board Representative
Alysha Tarantino Director of CSU Online Colorado State University At Large
Arte Libunao Executive Director, Dean Extended Campus University of Northern Colorado At Large
Kathryn Linder Interim VC for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success; AVC for Academic Innovation and Strategy University of Colorado Denver At Large
Victoria O'Malley Chief Marketing Officer Colorado School of Mines At Large
Tina Parscal Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Colorado Community College System At Large
Terry Bower Associate Vice President, Innovative & Lifelong Learning Metropolitan State University of Denver At Large
Candida Bennet Senior Director, Extended Studies University of Colorado Colorado Springs At Large
Ryan Martinez Instructional Designer University of Colorado Colorado Springs At Large
Jennie Atkins Executive Director, Centre for Executive & Professional Education University of Windsor CAUCE President
Amy Heitzman Deputy CEO and Chief Learning Officer UPCEA Ex Officio

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