Committee Volunteers

CEIA wishes to recognize the following outstanding volunteers serving on several standing and ad-hoc committees. Each year, CEIA volunteers are celebrated for their service at the Annual Conference.

* Denotes Past President

Standing Committees

Executive Committee

Chair: Andrew Harper, Kingsley Surveys / Grace Hill

Dan Cayse*, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Retired, Region 4)
Molly Thompson* Maine Department of Labor (Region 1)
Kristen Gallo, Temple University (Region 2)
Peggy Harrier*, Executive Director

Professional Development Committee

Chair: Tracey Dowling, Florida State University (Region 3)

Allison Muise, Endicott College (Region 1)
Christina Flynn, Northeastern University (Region 1)
Sally Conant, Northeastern University (Region 1)
Chinyen Chuo, University of Central Florida (Region 3)
Kelsey Bickett, Quanthub (Region 3)
Selena Myers, University of Akron (Region 4)
Ruby Matheny, Metropolitan State University of Denver (Region 6)
Dale Larson, Central Washington University (Region 7)

Webinars
Kristen Gallo, Temple University (Region 2)
Kelly Harper*, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Region 4)

Academy on the Road Strategic Planning
Ross Johnston*, Beinn Leadership (Region 8)
Richard Robles, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)
Cherie Lynch, Endicott College (Region 1)
Kelly Harper*, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Region 4)
Molly Thompson*, Maine Department of Labor (Region 1)
Vanecia Harrison-Sanders, Northeastern University (Region 1)
David Caffo*, Wilmington University (Region 2)
Scott Maynard*, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce (Region 3)
Peggy Harrier*, CEIA

ASCEND Leadership Program Ad Hoc Committee
David Schwartz, Bradley University (Region 4)
Celeste Lindell, Texas Christian University (Region 5)
Kristen Gallo, Temple University (Region 2)
Ross Johnston, Beinn Leadership (Region 8)

Marketing & Communications Committee

Chair: Richard Robles, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)

Michael Oelbaum, Jobs Connected (Region 3)
Ariel Gladney, Georgia Institute of Technology (Region 3)
Patrick Francis, Purdue University (Region 4)
Dale Larson, Central Washington University (Region 7)

Member Engagement & Outreach Committee

Chairs:
Patricia Bazrod*, Georgia Institute of Technology (Retired, Region 3)
David Caffo*, Wilmington University (Region 2)
Scott Maynard*, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce (Region 3)

Corrine Condon, Northeastern University (Region 1)
Cody Smith, Virginia Tech (Region 2)
Edie Irvin, Auburn University (Region 3)
Amanda McLaughlin, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)
Elisa DeFord, Texas State University (Region 5)
Ruby Matheny, University of Colorado, Boulder (Region 6)
Claudia Ceja, California State University, Fresno (Region 7)
Carol Ann Olheiser, University of Waterloo (Region 8)

Nominations & Elections Committee

Chair: Molly Thompson* Maine Department of Labor (Region 1)

Richard Robles, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)
Patty Bazrod*, Georgia Tech University (Retired, Region 3)
David Caffo*, Wilmington University (Region 2)

Awards and Recognition Committee

Chair: Molly Thompson* Maine Department of Labor (Region 1)

Charles F. Kettering Award

Kelly Atwood, University of Louisville (Region 3)
Megan Artz, Mississippi State University (Region 3)
Danielle Rose, Forsyth Technical Community College (Region 3)

Student Awards Committee

Dali O’Neill, Wayne State College (Region 6)
Ashley Parisi, Enterprise Mobility
Alix Rouby, Shippensburg University (Region 3)
Robert Penkala*, Macomb Community College (Region 4)
Kate Larson, University of North Dakota (Region 6)
Erin Mullen, University of South Carolina (Region 3)
Kristen Gallo, Temple University (Region 2)

Rising Star, Faculty Champion and Best Practices Award

Sarah Burrows, Suffolk University (Region 1)
Ralph Brigham, Southwestern Advantage (Region 7)
Madeline Tympanic, New College of Florida (Region 3)
Kristen Gallo, Temple University (Region 2)

Dean Herman Schneider Award

Kelly Harper*, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Region 4)
Dan Cayse*, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Retired, Region 4)

Research Committee

Chair: Cherie Lynch, Endicott College (Region 1)

Frank LeCates, Stevens Institute of Technology (Region 1)
Allison Muise, Endicott College (Region 1)
Rachel Walsh Peterson, Northeastern University (Region 1)
Alix Rouby, Shippensburg University (Region 2)
Kristin Wishmann, College of Charleston (Region 2)
Phil Gardner, Michigan State University, Ret (Region 4)
Tricia Burris, Hendrix College (Region 5)
Jacqueline Brodia, University of Utah (Region 6)
Jill Schafer, Washington State University (Region 7)

Ad Hoc Committees

* Denotes Past President

Past Presidents Committee

Chair Molly Thompson* Maine Department of Labor (Region 1)
 
Patricia Bazrod*, Georgia Institute of Technology (Retired, Past President 2014-2015)
Veronica Porter*, Northeastern University (2018-2019)
Steve Sellars*, West Texas A&M University (2016-2017)
Robert Penkala*, Macomb Community College (2011-2012)
Scott Maynard*, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce (2017-2018)
 

2025 Conference Committee (Tucson, AZ)

Conference Chair: Richard Robles, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)

Program Committee:

Chair: Amanda McLaughlin, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)

Cailen Elliott, University of Waterloo (Region 8)
Madhvi Acharya, University of Central Florida (Region 3)
Alix Rouby, Shippensburg University (Region 2)
Jacqueline Broida, University of Utah (Region 6)
Dali O’Neil, Wayne State College (Region 6)
Eric Anderson, University of Idaho (Region 6)
Laura Mayer, Northeastern University (Region 1)
Emily Frazier, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)
Dan Ortego, College of Lake County (Region 4)
Sharon DD Reid, Borough of Manhattan Community College (Region 1)
Rena Francis, Borough of Manhattan Community College (Region 1)
Eduard Ciobano, Berea College (Region 3)

Exhibitors & Sponsors Committee:

Chair: Scott Maynard*, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce (Region 3)

David Caffo*, Wilmington University (Region 2)
Tracey Dowling, Florida State University (Region 3)
Celeste Lindell, Texas Christian University (Region 5)

Local Arrangements Committee:

Chair:  Patricia Bazrod*, Georgia Institute of Technology (Retired, Region 3)
               Nan Breckenridge

Keynote/Plenary Speaker Committee:

Chair: Richard Robles, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)

           Peggy Harrier*, Executive Director

Technology:

Chair:  Tyrone “TJ” Johnson, Florida State University (Region 3)

Michael Reff, Florida State University (Region 3)
Jessica O’Neill, Florida State University (Region 3)
Cheyenne Egstad, Florida State University (Region 3)

Registration:

Chair: Penny Grob, LaSalle University (Region 2)

Association Management:

Peggy Harrier*, Executive Director

Audit Committee

Chair: Kristen Gallo, Temple University (Region 2)

Joseph Banks, Utah State University (Region 6)
Dan Cayse*, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Retired, Region 4)
Penny Grob, LaSalle University (Region 2)
Celeste Lindell, Texas Christian University (Region 5)

Experience Magazine Committee

Chair/Editor: Nadia Ibrahim-Taney, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)

Richard Robles, University of Cincinnati (Region 4)
Tina Mello, Northeastern University (Region 1)
Sarah Burrows, Suffolk University (Region 1)
Carissa Forde, Temple University (Region 2)
Megan Artz, Mississippi State University (Region 3)
Jayne Dressing, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Region 4)
Anderson Lee, CompTIA / Creating IT Futures (Region 4)
Michelle Ruder, Butler Community College (Region 6)
Kate Larson, University of North Dakota (Region 6)
Dali O’Neill, Wayne State University (Region 6)
Lisa Brackenridge, University of Waterloo (Region 8)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Chair: Tiffany Johnson, University of Central Florida (Region 3)

Carissa Forde, Temple University (Region 2)
Lashay Vazquez, University of Central Florida (Region 3)
Samantha Carmer, New College of Florida (Region 3)

Apprenticeship Community of Practice

Chair:  Molly Thompson*, Maine Department of Labor (Region 1)

Jared Auclair, Northeastern University (Region 1)
Gemma Thomas, US Department of Labor
Wood Powell, US Department of Labor
Jeffrey Smith, US Department of Labor
Danielle Rose, Forsyth Technology Community College (Region 3)
Dan Bryant, Forsyth Technology Community College (Region 3)
Linda Robinson, North Carolina Community Colleges (Region 3)
Michelle Gayne, York County Community College, Maine Department of Labor (Region 1)
Denise Kingman, Pima Community College (Region 6)

Regional Committees

Region 4

Chair: Kelly Harper*, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Mandy McLaughlin, University of Cincinnati
Julie Knapp, Indiana University
Stephanie Seymour, Enterprise Global
Julie Stockman, Northern Kentucky University
Dan Ortego, College of Lake County
Joe Tort, Purdue University