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Welcome Eagles!

August 18, 2025 

Welcome our newest Eagles who joined the Nest in July! Information in this list was provided by Human Resources. 

  • Madeline Aadnes | Coordinator of Scholars & Teacher Development Programs, Whitaker Center 
  • Kailey Ceseretti | Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Counselor, Transfer Admissions 
  • Hailey Deschamps | Housing Operations Specialist II, Housing & Residence Life 
  • Dr. Paul Dosal | Vice President and Vice Provost, Student Success & Enrollment Management 
  • Bonita Dove | Director of Exploratory Advising, University Advising 
  • Cheryl Fondacaro | Administrative Specialist II, School of Nursing 
  • Rob Foreman | Director of Events & Reservations, Administrative Services & Finance  
  • Leon Gardner | Student Success Counselor, Lutgert College of Business and Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship 
  • Catherine Gonzalez | Undergraduate Student Engagement Coordinator I, U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering 
  • Luis Hernandez | Lab Coordinator II, Department of Computing & Software Engineering 
  • Paige Hurbanek | Program Assistant, Honors College 
  • Cooper Kemnitz | Assistant Athletics Coach I, Women's Volleyball 
  • Julie Loison | Lab Technician II, Department of Biological Sciences 
  • Adriana Lozano | Lead Teacher, NCEF Early Childhood Development Center 
  • Dr. Stephen Miske | Student Success Counselor, Lutgert College of Business and Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship 
  • Sara Niepelova | Internships Coordinator, Experiential Learning & Career Development Services 
  • Khaldoon Nusair | Director of Resort & Hospitality Management, Lutgert College of Business
  • Annsley Pharris | Advancement Services Associate, University Advancement 
  • Ernie Reid | Data Management Analyst II, Research & Sponsored Programs 
  • Jennifer Rodriguez | Student Success Counselor, College of Arts & Sciences 
  • Kayla Shirley | Administrative Specialist, Adaptive Services 
  • Christopher Sweat | Head Coach, Beach Volleyball 
  • Joanna Taylor | Coordinator, Facilities Planning 
  • Kelly Thawley | Coordinator of Micro-Credential & Workforce Programs, Continuing Education & Skills Academy 
  • Dr. Debbie Thorne | Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs 
  • Nina Torr | Local Sponsorship Account Manager, WGCU 
  • Ross Tsakas | Entrepreneur In Residence, Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship 
  • Daina Valmana | Financial Aid Advisor II, Enrollment Services 
  • Kim Vento | Administrative Specialist II, Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship 
  • Courtney Winters | Assistant Athletic Trainer II, Athletics Sports Medicine 
  • Justin Woodward | Student Success Counselor, College of Arts & Sciences 
  • Michael Worthy | Assistant Athletic Trainer II, Athletics Sports Medicine