VP for Campus Life

Gail Short Hanson has been at AU since July 1997. She provides senior executive leadership for 15 departments organized into two teams: the Student Learning Development Team and the Intercultural Team.Dr. Hanson has spent more than 35 years in higher... [More]

Assistant Vice President of Campus Life & Director, ISSS

Dr. Fanta Aw is Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Director of International Student and Scholar Services at American University in Washington D.C. Dr. Aw oversees all administrative, programmatic and personnel operations related to Internat... [More]

Assistant Vice President for Housing & Dining Programs

Chris Moody has served as the Executive Director of Housing and Dining Programs at American University in Washington, D.C. since February 2007. Previously, he was the Associate Director for Guest and Visitor Services from 2005-2007 and Assistant Dire... [More]

Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students

Robert Hradsky oversees the Office of Campus Life’s student learning and development team including the Academic Support Center, Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, Disability Support Services, New Student Programs, Student Conduct and Confli... [More]

Special Assistant to the Vice President

Bernie's diversified background encompasses more than 19 years of experience in higher education administration with positions in residence life & housing, fraternity & sorority life, student activities, judicial affairs, community relations and over... [More]

Director of Administration & Budget

Assistant Vice President of Campus Life & Director, ISSS

Dr. Fanta Aw is Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Director of International Student and Scholar Services at American University in Washington D.C. Dr. Aw oversees all administrative, programmatic and personnel operations related to Internat... [More]

Dir Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Ally Resource Ctr

Sara is the Director of the GLBTA Resource Center. Previous to her start at American University in February 2007, Sara received her Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies and Political Science from the University of Rhode Island just a short distance fr... [More]

Director, Disability Support Services

Joanne joined the AU community in October 2003. Her primary role is to work individually with students who have physical, medical and psychological disabilities, as well as with faculty and staff to facilitate appropriate delivery of accommodations a... [More]

Director of Student Health Center

Dan has been at AU since August 2004. He provides direction for the campus community on public health issues, facilitates and coordinates access to health and wellness services for students, administers the university sponsored health insurance plan,... [More]

Director, Center for Community Engagement & Service

Marcy Fink Campos joined AU’s Center for Community Engagement & Service in 2004. As Director, she oversees all office programs and serves as the liaison to the Office of Campus Life and Academic Affairs and to other campuses involved in community-bas... [More]

Director of Counseling Center

Dr. Wanda Collins is a licensed psychologist and Director of the Counseling Center at American University. Her theoretical orientation incorporates developmental, psychodynamic, and existential frameworks. She has particular interests in: Group thera... [More]

University Chaplain

Joe Eldridge has spent more than twenty-five years working in the public policy arena as an advocate and analyst on international human rights and humanitarian issues. In 1991 he established the Washington Office of the Lawyers Committee for Human Ri... [More]

Senior Director, University Center

Mike has over twenty-five years of collaborative leadership and management experience as a university center/student activities administrator at both public and private four-year campuses. Mike’s previous experience includes the positions of Director... [More]

Director, Student Activities

As Director of Student Activities, Dr. Karen Gerlach provides leadership and administrative guidance on a wide range of student group activities and programs which are supportive of the University mission and create a link between the academic and co... [More]

Director, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution

Rosie McSweeney was born in Minnesota and received her bachelor’s degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. She holds two masters degrees from Arizona State University, one in Mass Communications and the other in Social Work. She feels privilege... [More]

Assistant Vice President for Housing & Dining Programs

Chris Moody has served as the Executive Director of Housing and Dining Programs at American University in Washington, D.C. since February 2007. Previously, he was the Associate Director for Guest and Visitor Services from 2005-2007 and Assistant Dire... [More]

Director, Academic Support Ctr

Kathy Schwartz has been associated with the Academic Support Center since 1982 and the director since 1998. Her field of expertise is learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Kathy balances providing direct service to AU st... [More]

Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs

Tiffany joined the staff in June 2007. Ms. Speaks holds a BA from Duke University, a master’s degree in East Asian studies from Stanford University, and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. She is an adjunct instructor at AU and ... [More]

Director, Conference & Residential Services

Curtis Hoover has served as the Director of Conference and Residential Services at American University in Washington, D.C. since May 2010. Prior to coming to American University, Curtis worked at several institutions in the Boston area – Emerson Coll... [More]

Director, Operations University Center

Originally from Oblong, Illinois, Scott completed his undergraduate work at Indiana State University and his graduate work at Kent State University. He has worked for Indiana State University, Kent State University, Vincennes University, and Florida ... [More]

Director of Residence Life

Rick Treter has worked at American University for 11 years. He has been the Director of Residence Life since May 2004. Prior to coming to American University, Rick also worked as an Assistant Director at Georgetown University Law Center. He is respon... [More]

Director, New Student Programs

Counselor, Student Athletes

Ashley Ackerley joined the Academic Support Center staff as the Student-Athlete Counselor in August 2011, beginning her 5th year at American University. Ashley joined AU in 2007, where she first served as the Faculty Coordinator in the School of Comm... [More]

Assistant Director, Center Community Engagement & Service

Robin Adams is the Assistant Director for Center for Community Engagement & Service. She also serves as Director for the DC Reads program. Robin has lived and worked in Washington D.C. over 15 years. She has had a long standing career in both the non... [More]

Assistant Director, OMA

Isaac Agbeshie-Noye joined the MA staff in May 2011. Prior to coming to American, he worked in residence life and student activities at the George Washington University. Selected as a Gates Millennium Scholar in 2002, Isaac earned a Bachelor’s degree... [More]

Assistant Director of Learning Communities & Assessment

Resident Director: Hughes and Nebraska Halls

Jason Autry joined the American University staff in September 2009 and serves as the Resident Director of Hughes and Nebraska Halls with Housing and Dining Programs. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors in English Literature and a M... [More]

Associate Director,for Exchange Visitors & Student Services

With over 19 years of experience in International Education and Exchange, Senem is overseeing the ISSS front line, admissions and immigration services, and managing the university’s J1 Exchange Visitor Program. She is active in NAFSA leadership: Asso... [More]

Resident Director: Letts, Clark and Roper Halls

Jennifer serves as a Resident Director for Letts, Clark, and Roper Halls which house all first-year students. Before joining the AU team, Jennifer worked as a Community Coordinator for GW Housing Programs at The George Washington University for two y... [More]

Patient Service Representative

Kiana was born and raised in Washington, D.C. Kiana has been apart of AU for several years, starting at the Office of the Registrar as a student worker in 2002 then becoming a full time employee. Kiana started at the Student Health Center in 2009. Ki... [More]

Residential Services Coordinator

Web Communications Coordinator

A member of the OCL staff since 2011, Patrick coordinates the division’s online content and tells its stories through the web. He brings a diverse writing perspective to AU, having studied and worked in places including Spain, Argentina, England and ... [More]

Assistant Director, ASC-Student Athletics

Breslin rejoined the staff of American University in the spring of 2007 after traveling from city to city with the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. While working with "The Greatest Show on Earth," she ran a one-room schoolhouse with 17 stude... [More]

Part Time Staff

Program Coordinator, GLBTA

Matt started as the Program Coordinator of the GLBTA RC at AU in April 2009. In this position, he oversees one-time & annual programming and coordinates/facilitates the educational workshop series at the resource center. Moreover, he serves as a memb... [More]

Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Curtis Burrill comes to American University as the Coordinator of Greek Life from The University of New England, where he served as the Assistant Director of Community & Student Life. Prior to that, he served as the graduate assistant in the office o... [More]

Resident Director-Tenley

Assistant Director for Clinical Services

Dr. Traci Callandrillo is a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia. She serves as the Assistant Director for Clinical Services at the Counseling Center at American University. Before coming to AU, Dr. Callandrillo was the Assistant Directo... [More]

Assistant Director for Outreach/Consultation

Dr. Tim Calvey is a licensed clinical psychologist in the District of Columbia, providing both individual and group counseling services. In addition, Dr. Calvey oversees the Outreach & Consultation Programming for American University's Counseling Cen... [More]

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Lorraine has been working at the Student Health Center since March, 2010. She has worked in psychiatry for over 25 years. Lorraine began her work as a registered nurse and after earning her graduate degree in health administration in 1991, she worked... [More]

Staff Clinician

Dr. Keum-Hyeong Choi is a licensed clinical psychologist in District of Columbia and Maryland. She practices her clinical work primarily within the developmental perspectives and integrative therapeutic approaches. Her special interests include attac... [More]

Associate Director for Clinical Services & Staff Physician

Dr. Barry Clark has been working at the Student Health Center since August, 2007. Barry received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College. He then went to Medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Clark is board certified by the Ameri... [More]

Associate Director for Administrative Services

Edythe Cook is originally from Tuckerton, NJ and has lived in the Washington, DC area since 1998. As a student at AU Edythe was very active in the DC Reads Program, was an FSE Leader and Coordinator, and served as a Resident Assistant and a Desk Rece... [More]

Coordinator of Student Media and Communication

Adell Crowe joined the OCL staff in October '11. She was previously an SOC staffer after spending 30 years at Gannett Co. Inc. first as a reporter at The Tennessean in Nashville and later at USA TODAY where she was Standards and Development Editor. S... [More]

Operations Coordinator

Donald Curtis joined the Center for Community Engagement & Service team in March of 2008. He is originally from the Washington D.C. area. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he received a B.S. in Business Marketing. In ... [More]

Facilities Coordinator

Part Time Staff

Program Coordinator

Caroline DeLeon joined the MA staff in September 2011. Prior to coming to American, Caroline worked with Northeastern University’s summer bridge program, Torch. This experience solidified her passion of working with students and helping them navigate... [More]

Academic Support Center Counselor

Deborah DeMille-Wagman joined the staff at the Academic Support Center in October 2005. Working as a part-time academic support counselor is a second career for her. Previously, DeMille-Wagman was a lawyer in the field of court administration. While ... [More]

Health Practitioner

Michelle graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science at Texas A&M University. Following graduation, she traveled to Nicaragua and volunteered at a local hospital in the ER and OB/GYN ward for several months. Michelle earned her Master’s ... [More]

Assistant to the Dean of Students

Associate Dean of Students

Michelle joined the AU community as the Associate Dean of Students on August 23, 2010. Prior to joining AU, Michelle spent two years at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she served as the Director of Student Judicial Affairs. Prior to Tenn... [More]

Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring Services

Scheduling Coordinator

Asst Director, Kay Spiritual Life Ctr

Christine Gettings is the Assistant Director in the Kay Spiritual Life Center and coordinates the interfaith community, as well as the Center's educational programs, including the signature Table Talk Lunch Series and Human Rights Defender Series. Sh... [More]

Resident Director

Sarah is the Resident Director for Centennial Hall as well as the advisor to the Residence Hall Association (RHA). Before joining the AU team, Sarah worked as an Assistant Hall Director at Michigan State University (MSU) for two years. Sarah has also... [More]

Assistant to the Director

Chemayn is originally from Washington, DC. Prior to working in International Student and Scholar Services, Chemayn was an account specialist in the Payroll Office at AU.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Tavia, a native Washingtonian, came to AU via Select Staffing Temporary Agency in early 2000. Tavia started as an Administrative Assistant in the former “Center for Psychological and Learning Services” and is currently the Sr. Administrative Assistan... [More]

Testing and Notes Coordinator

Staff Clinician

Dr. Diane Herbstman provides both individual and group psychotherapy using an integrative theoretical approach that incorporates psychodynamic, developmental, relational and multicultural perspectives. Her degrees include a Psy.D. and M.A., in Clinic... [More]

Financial Administrator

Chandra Hicks joined the Student Activities team at American University in 2010 as the Financial Administrator. She has worked within Higher Education for almost four years bringing a knowledge of accounting and Admissions recruitment and processing.... [More]

Staff Clinician

Dr. Charrise de Vera Hipol provides individual and group psychotherapy using an integrative theoretical approach. Prior to coming to American University, Dr. Hipol worked at university counseling centers in Boston, MA and Denver, CO. Her clinical int... [More]

Director, Conference & Residential Services

Curtis Hoover has served as the Director of Conference and Residential Services at American University in Washington, D.C. since May 2010. Prior to coming to American University, Curtis worked at several institutions in the Boston area – Emerson Coll... [More]

Information Systems Coordinator

Mira brings over 18 years of professional experience in higher education including 10 years with American University. Functioning as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO), her responsibilities include creating imm... [More]

Health Practitioner

Joseph Hudson is originally from Eastern Long Island, and has lived in Washington DC since attending The George Washington University in 2001. He began medical training in high school, becoming a New York State EMT-B. As an undergraduate Joseph volun... [More]

Assistant Dean of Students

Marianne S. Huger is the Assistant Dean of Students at American University and oversees the case management function of the Office of the Dean of Students. In this capacity, she maintains a caseload of students with significant medical, mental health... [More]

Health Practitioner

Kelli was raised in Houston, Texas and Moscow, Idaho. She worked as a student athletic trainer at the University of Texas while earning her degree in Kinesiology. After graduating she worked as an athletic trainer at the University of Washington. In ... [More]

Scheduling Coordinator

Soo is originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where she attended Carolina as an environmental policy major. Soon after college, she moved up to D.C. to intern with Senator Stabenow. She then got a job at the Environmental Defense Fund as a stra... [More]

Resident Director: McDowell and Leonard Halls

Matthew G. Le Brasseur joined American University in the summer of 2010 from the University of Tampa where he served as an Area Coordinator of Residence Life for two years. Prior to this Matthew served as an Assistant Residence Director at Syracuse U... [More]

Counselor

Brian Lee joined the Academic Support Center in August 2009. Prior to American, Brian worked at a number of colleges and universities providing academic, therapeutic, and multicultural support to college students. Brian enjoys music, photography, sci... [More]

Dining Programs Coordinator

In addition to serving AU as Dining Programs Coordinator, Aaron is pursuing his Master of Arts degree in Literature at AU’s College of Arts and Sciences. He also holds degrees in Philosophy and Rhetoric. Aaron enjoys working with students, and has do... [More]

Conference & Events Coordinator

Senior Counselor, Academic Support Center

Linda Mass joined the counseling staff of the Academic Support Center in the fall of 1987. Her field of expertise is the impact of learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on the social, emotional, and academic development o... [More]

Assistant Director-Administration & Onecard Programs

Laura grew up outside of Philadelphia and received her BFA from AU in 2007. Through the program she spent a semester abroad studying art in the Italian countryside. While at AU, Laura was involved with the Student Union Board, Screaming Eagles, the M... [More]

Operations Administrator

Cathy McDonald joined the staff of the Academic Support Center in the summer of 2003, having worked previously in undergraduate admissions at two other universities. McDonald is committed to the mission of the ASC and enjoys working collaboratively t... [More]

Coordinator of Academic and Intercultural Programs

Prior to starting in Student Activities at AU, Nicole was a graduate coordinator in the Department of Resident Life at the University of Maryland College Park. She worked specifically with the department’s Human Resources office and Common Ground Mul... [More]

Assistant Director, New Student Programs

Resident Director: Anderson Hall

International Student Advisor

Christy is from California and joined International Student Scholar Services in 2001. She has a BA in Pacific Island Studies from Brigham Young University-Hawai'i and a MA in International Training and Education from American University. She has pres... [More]

Health Practitioner

Born in Carthage, Tunisia, Casey spent her early years in Brussels, Belgium before relocating to San Diego, California. She then lived in Charlottesville, Virginia for several years before moving back to California and earning her Bachelor of Arts in... [More]

Immigration Specialist

As an Immigration Specialist in the International Student and Scholar Services office (ISSS), Semhar advises F-1 and J-1 international students about their visa status; functions as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (... [More]

Executive Assistant

Counselor for International Students

Shari Pattillo is the counselor for international students in the Academic Support Center. She has a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Maryland, and an M.A. in TESOL from American University. Before coming to the Academic Support Center, sh... [More]

Events and Marketing Assistant

Assistant Resident Director: Letts, Clark and Roper Halls

Rebekah joined the American University housing staff in the summer of 2010 after graduating from Regent University with a bachelor of science in government.

Senior International Student Advisor

Eugenio (Jawee) joined the International Student & Scholar Services and American University in 2011. He provides language assessment and support, advises students on their academic progress, cultural adjustment, and F-1/J-1 immigration. Before coming... [More]

Residence Education Coordinator

Patient Services Supervisor

Teddy Peyton grew up in Baltimore, MD and attended Mt St Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2003 and completed a Masters in Business Administration at Mt. St. Mary's in 2005. While at the Mount, Te... [More]

Assistant Director for Training

Dr. Jeanne Piette is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is the Assistant Director for Training at the Counseling Center at American University. Dr. Piette’s past professional experience includes serving as a staff psychologist and supervisor at th... [More]

Campus Life Web Developer

Zachary earned his bachelors degree from Stanford University and has since served in several academic technology roles, including positions with the Innovative Student Information Services (ISIS) at Stanford University and the Jenkins Department in N... [More]

Staff Clinician

Dr. Amanda Rahimi received her doctorate from George Mason University’s Clinical Psychology program. She serves as a Staff Clinician at American University’s Counseling Center where she works with students in individual and group counseling. Prior to... [More]

Associate Director, Academic Support Center

As associate director in the Academic Support Center, Marjorie Raley helps students hone skills such as time management and effective reading, and oversees a variety of the center’s programs, including Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring Services. ... [More]

Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator

Daniel has spent most of his life in the DC metro area growing up in Columbia, MD and he attended the University of Maryland in College Park. During his time in College Park, Daniel was a peer educator and led sexual violence prevention workshops at ... [More]

Assistive Technology Specialist

Kamran joined American University in 2007. His primary role is to provide adaptive technology support and services for students, staff and faculty with disabilities. He oversees the maintenance and support of all adaptive technology across campus, in... [More]

Program Coordinator, Community-Based Learning

Meg Rego serves as the Program Coordinator for Community-Based Learning in the Center for Community Engagement & Service. Meg joins American with a background in service-learning from Villanova University where she facilitated the service-learning ef... [More]

Assistant Resident Director: Anderson Hall

Ben Roberts is the Assistant RD for Anderson Hall. He is the advisor for the Anderson Hall Council and the co-advisor of the North Side Identity and Personal Wellness Committee. Ben is a second year Masters student at Wesley Theological Seminary. He ... [More]

Coordinator, Disability Support Services

Sherrita joined the AU community in 2011. Her primary roles include providing direct services to students with psychological, medical, physical, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as coordinating disability awareness programs on campus and consul... [More]

Patient Service Representative

Ashley is originally from Marietta, GA. She was a Family Independence case manager for 6 years before moving to D.C. Ashley began with American University in Public Safety in 2010 and became a part of the Student Health Center staff in August. She en... [More]

Operations Administrator

Nick joined Housing and Dining Programs in June 2009. Originally from Cincinnati, Nick received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, OH and is currently in his second year of a Master's program within AU's School of... [More]

Assistant to the Director, Disability Support Services

Nicole joined Disability Support Services in November 2009. Nicole coordinates accommodations utilized by students including exams, note-taking, and sign language interpreting services. She also oversees the DSS student staff and office services coo... [More]

Operations Administrator

Marsha, a native Washingtonian, began working in the former “Center for Psychological and Learning Services” here 1996 after managing a private mental health partnership in downtown Washington for 17 years.

Financial Assistant

Shannon completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University where he majored in Psychology. During that time he participated in a wide range of organizations from the National Pan-Hellenic Council as a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fratern... [More]

Asst Director Ops, Univ Ctr

Assistant Director, Global Learning & Leadership

Shoshanna Sumka joined the Center for Community Engagement and Service in the summer of 2005. As the Assistant Director for Global Learning and Leadership, her primary responsibility is overseeing the Alternative Break program and other international... [More]

Fraternity and Sorority Assistant

Coordinator, Learning Services Program

Nancy Sydnor-Greenberg has been Coordinator of the Learning Services Program in the Academic Support Center since the fall of 2005. Prior to joining AU, she worked as a free-lance writer, covering developments in national mental health policy, commun... [More]

Associate Director, Intercultural Programs

Kristina is an International Student Advisor in the International Student Scholar Services office, where she has worked since 1999, when she came to AU as a Master’s student in the International Training and Education Program. Her responsibilities in... [More]

Assoc Director of Programming & Student Activities, KSB

Before starting at Kogod, Andrew was the Coordinator of Governance and Leadership in Student Activities. He worked with a variety of student organizations including undergraduate Student Government, the Graduate Leadership Council, and the AU Club Co... [More]

Patient Service Representative

Maylin is originally from the Philippines. Before moving to America Maylin worked at an international commercial shipping company and a manufacturing company. Maylin's administrative skills include customer service and budgeting. Maylin earned a B.S.... [More]

Community Coordinator

In addition to serving AU as Community Coordinator in the Berkshires, Toussaint is pursuing his Master of Arts degree in International Development at AU’s School of International Service. Toussaint joined Housing and Dining Programs in January of 201... [More]

Senior Administrative Assistant

Charmaine Willis joined the Academic Support Center in November of 2009 as the part-time Administrative Assistant while completing her MA in International Affairs at American University. She returned to the Academic Support Center as the Senior Admin... [More]

Senior Administrative Assistant

Finance Analyst