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 VP for Campus Life

Fanta Aw has been with the American University staff since 1992. Prior to her appointment as the Assistant Vice President of Campus Life in 2007, Fanta served the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)department as director. Under her lead... [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, Disability Support Services, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services office, New Student Prog... [More]

Special Assistant to the Vice President

Bernie's diversified background encompasses more than 16 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 VP for Campus Life

Fanta Aw has been with the American University staff since 1992. Prior to her appointment as the Assistant Vice President of Campus Life in 2007, Fanta served the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)department as director. Under her lead... [More]

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

Sara started at AU in February 2007 as the GLBTA RC’s second director. Before coming to AU, she had worked as the Coordinator of Programs at the University of Rhode Island Women’s Center, as a graduate assistant with the Gender Issues Education Servi... [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, Community Service

Marcy Fink Campos joined AU’s Community Service Center 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 a city-wide consortium of campuses involved in community-... [More]

Director of Counseling Center

Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic; Existential; Special Interests: Group therapy, Supervision and training, Consultation and outreach, Multicultural and cross-cultural counseling, Identity development (gender, racial, cultural and sexual orienta... [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]

Executive Director, Housing and Dining Programs

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

Assistant Director, Community Service Center

Robin Adams is the Assistant Director for Community Service Center and Director of DC Reads program. Robin is a graduate of Howard University and has lived and worked in Washington D.C. over 15 years. She has had a long standing career in both the no... [More]

Asst Director of Operations: Assignments & Dining Programs

Assistant Director, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution

Christy Anthony currently serves as the Assistant Director in Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services. In that role she manages daily functions in the office, hears student discipline cases, manages AU Conflict Resolution Services, and super... [More]

Resident Director

Resident Director-Tenley

Assistant Director, OMA

As Assistant Director, Lorenley develops all the retention initiatives, such as the mentorship and summer transition enrichment programs and designs and implements the advising system and protocols. Outside of AU, Ms. Baez is an organization developm... [More]

Assistant Director of International Student Services

With over 17 years of experience in International Education and Exchange, Senem is supervising the ISSS front line, admissions and retention services, and managing the university’s J1 Exchange Visitor Program in addition to advising students and scho... [More]

Assistant to the Director

Erica joined American University in 2000. Her role is to coordinate and oversee accommodations utilized by students such as note taking, sign language interpreting services, and audio books. Prior to coming to AU, she worked at Gallaudet University p... [More]

Asst Director of Operations: One Card & Facilities

Sophia began working with Housing & Dining Programs in August 2009. Prior to coming to American University, Sophia worked for Simmons College in Boston managing their residence campus buildings. Her background includes work in building and ground ope... [More]

Licensed Practical Nurse

Veronica Birga relocated to Washington, DC from New Jersey after her marriage in 2005. She joined the Student Health Center in March 2008 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. At William Paterson University she pursued Fine Arts and went on to receive ... [More]

Senior Administrative Assistant

Emily Biskup joined the Academic Support Center in August 2007 as the senior administrative assistant. She received her undergraduate degree in political science from King's College and is in her second year of a master's degree in U.S. Foreign Polic... [More]

Coordinator, Student-Athletes

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]

Assistant Director of Learning Communities & Assessment

Paul Brown has have been involved in Student Affairs work since he started in Student Activities during his graduate studies at Western Illinois University in 2000. Since then, Paul has worked in Residence Life, Academic Advising and a University Hon... [More]

Program Coordinator, GLBTA

Matt started as the Program Coordinator of the GLBTA RC at AU in April 2009.  He came from George Mason University, where he served in multiple capacities.  He started in the New Century College Program (the Integrative Studies Department a... [More]

Coordinator Greek 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 ... [More]

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]

Staff Clinician

Keum has focused her work primarily in Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with an emphasis on Psychodynamic approach and multicultural issues.

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 Am... [More]

Patient Service Manager

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]

Assistant Director for Outreach/Consultation

Doctor of Psychology, Clinic Psychology: August, 2006George Washington University (APA Accredited): Washington, DCTheoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic, Ego Psychology, Multicultural Special Interest: psychodynamic therapy, trauma and abuse, multicu... [More]

Operations Coordinator

Donald Curtis joined the Community Service Center 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 addition, he has ... [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 Maste... [More]

Health Educator

Kate grew up in the sweetest place on earth, Hershey, PA and comes to American University via the University of Delaware.  As an undergraduate at the University of Delaware, she was involved with the Russell Fellow Peer Mentor Program and New St... [More]

Health Educator

Alan is originally from Dublin, Ireland. He completed his BA at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England and was also on exchange at the University of Georgia. Alan received his MS from Auburn University in Alabama. He is also a certified Women’... [More]

Resident Director

Assistant Director of Training and Leadership Development

Chris Fiorello is the Assistant Director for Training and Leadership Development in Housing and Dining Programs. He is responsible for RA selection and training, supervision of the RDs on North and Tenley Campuses, and the development of HDP’s leader... [More]

Program Coordinator

Kara joined the staff in September 2008. She was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Kara graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services. During her time at GWU, Kara was active in the East Coast A... [More]

Scheduling Coordinator

Assistant Director, New Student Programs

Natalie Gempesaw-Pangan is new to the AU community, and is very excited to be joining the New Student Programs team. Prior to joining the NSP team, Natalie worked with orientation and first year experience programs at the University of Delaware and M... [More]

Resident Director-Anderson

Erin Genide joined the American University staff in August 2008 and serves as the Resident Director of Anderson Hall with Housing and Dining Programs. She received her Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in Education and her Master ... [More]

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 and social justice programs, including the signature Table Talk Lunch Series and Human Rights ... [More]

Associate Director Guest & Visitor Services

Senior Administrative Assistant

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 As... [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... [More]

Assistant Director, Scheduling & Events Services

Born in Green Bay Wisconsin, there can be no question of Karissa’s NFL loyalties. She moved to Minnesota in 1997 to obtain a B.S. in Agricultural Business Management with an emphasis in nonprofit administration from the University of Minnesota. She h... [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]

Community Coordinator

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]

Senior Clinician

Adrienne earned her MSW degree from Catholic University, Washington, D.C.She is interested in the developmental process which university students go through. She enjoys working with their questions, and sometimes struggles they experience in the deve... [More]

Resident Director

Leah is certainly no stranger to American University! Graduating in 2006 with a degree in Elementary Education, Leah began to work in Student Activities while pursuing her graduate degree in Higher Education Administration at George Washington Univer... [More]

Associate Director for Budget & Administration

Counselor

Wendy Langford joined the counseling staff of the Academic Support Center in the fall of 2009. She has a B.S. in Public Health Administration from Quinnipiac University and a M.Ed. in Specific Learning Disabilities from Georgia State University. Befo... [More]

Asst Director Ops, Univ Ctr

After living in Glen Cove, Long Island, for 17 years, Patrick relocated to Washington, DC, to attend The George Washington University. At GWU, Patrick completed his undergraduate work in Psychology and Human Services, and received his Masters in Publ... [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, ... [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]

Program Advisor

Prior to joining the Student Activities Staff as Program Advisor, Jarrod worked in the Office of Campus Programming and Leadership at Southern New Hampshire University. Throughout his undergraduate and graduate work Jarrod was been involved in Studen... [More]

Information Systems Coordinator

Nina is the Information Systems Coordinator in the International Student and Scholar Services office (ISSS). She joined the ISSS staff in November 2008. Her responsibilities include maintaining the International Student and Scholar Information System... [More]

One Card & Facilities Assistant

Assistant Director Student Activities

Candace serves as the Assistant Director-Administration and Budget in Student Activities. In this capacity, she is responsible for administering the undergraduate and graduate student activity fees, and student media, class council, club, and organiz... [More]

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]

Financial Administrator

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 collaborati... [More]

Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring Services

Robin Millay is the coordinator of Supplemental Instruction (SI) and Tutoring Services in the Academic Support Center. Prior to coming to AU in the fall of 2009, she lived in suburban Philadelphia where she was a teacher. Robin is certified in second... [More]

Facilities Coordinator, University Center

Originally from Clark, NJ, Shea attended American University in the Fall of 2004. He received his Bachelor's degrees in Audio Technology and Physics from AU in May 2008. While an undergrad at AU, Shea held the role of Student Union Board Director and... [More]

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]

Staff Clinician

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology: August, 2008 The George Washington University (APA Accredited), Washington D.C. Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic; Object Relational, Self Psychology. Cross Cultural/DevelopmentalSpecial Interests: grou... [More]

Executive Assistant

Halley is a recent graduate from American University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication. While attending AU, she was extremely active in several on-campus organizations. She is originally from the Adirondack Park in upstate New York. In ... [More]

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]

Conference & Events Coordinator

Erin is originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and completed her undergrad work in Music Business at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in 2005. Following graduation, she spent two years as an Events Coordinator with a publishing company in Centr... [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]

Assignments Coordinator

A few years teaching high school Spanish convinced Jen that her passions were more in tune with higher education. She recently relocated from out West to be closer to family, and hopes to combine her interest in international student affairs and high... [More]

Resident Director-Letts

John Quast was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. John has experience in Residence Life, Summer Conferences, Admissions, and Development. John has worked at American University since June, 2007 as the Resident Director of Letts Hall.

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]

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]

Immigration Specialist

Lori is from Colorado and joined International Student Scholar Services in 2003. She has a BA in English and Political Science from Duke University and a JD from the University of Colorado School of Law. Additionally, she has a TESOL graduate certifi... [More]

Media Advisor

Alicia Rodrigues serves as the Media Advisor for Student Activities at American University. In this role Alicia provides advising and administrative guidance to the student media organizations, the Student Government Student Union Board and SG campus... [More]

Senior International Student Advisor

Master of Arts in Education: International Education, American University; Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, School of International Service, American University Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Amer... [More]

Assistant to the Executive Director

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.

Guest and Public Relations Coordinator

Michelle came to AU in July 2008 after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Communication Studies. She manages the selection, hiring, and training of 6 Desk Coordinators and close to 55 Desk Receptionists. In the summer months, Michelle wor... [More]

Coordinator, Global & Community Based Learning

Shoshanna Sumka joined the Community Service Center in the summer of 2005. As the Coordinator for Global and Community-Based Learning, her primary responsibility is overseeing the Alternative Break program. Shoshanna is from Silver Spring, MD and has... [More]

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]

International Student Advisor

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]

Program Advisor

Before starting at AU, Andrew was a Graduate Assistant in the Student Activities Programs Office at the University of Connecticut (’08) while he completed his master’s degree. He also completed internships in Residential Life and the Department of Al... [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 responsib... [More]

Patient Service Representative

Karen is originally from El Salvador. She graduated from Ballou High School in Washington,DC in 2003. Before joining the SHC Karen managed a dental office in Forrestville, MD.

Assistant to the Dean of Students

Valerie came to American University in January of 1991 to complete her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Literature and never left. Prior to coming to American, Val had owned and operated a real estate brokerage firm in Bethesda, Maryland. In her... [More]

Associate Dean of Students

Originally from New Jersey, Sara Waldron now resides in Maryland. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Western Maryland College in Philosophy and Religion and a Masters of Divinity degree from Drew University Theological Seminary. Sara has an extensive... [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]

Assistant Director for Training

Dr. Rachel Wernicke is a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia and Virginia. She serves as the Assistant Director for Training at the Counseling Center at American University. Before coming to AU, Dr. Wernicke completed her APA-accredited... [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]

Medical Assistant

Tempestt is originally from Washington, D.C. In 2004 Tempestt received her diploma in Medical Assisting from ACT College in Arlington, VA. Before joining the Student Health Center, Tempestt worked in the Emergency Room at Sibley Memorial Hospital as ... [More]

Business Manager

Cynthia Wilson is originally from Washington D.C and currently lives in Maryland. She has more than 33 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to coming to American University she was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of DC, Blue Cross ... [More]

Facilities Coordinator

Garrett is a native of Washington D.C. who grew up in Delaware. Garrett attended the University of Maryland and currently lives in Maryland. He came to American University in October 2006 to be Facilities Coordinator for Housing and Dining programs.

Financial Administrator