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*, CPA
Molly Thompson* Maine Department of Labor
Kristen Gallo, Temple University
Peggy Harrier*, Executive Director

Finance Committee

Chair: Dan Cayse*, CPA

Professional Development Committee

Chair: Tracey Dowling, Florida State University

Marketing & Communications Committee

Chair: Richard Robles, University of Cincinnati

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)

External Relations & Development

Chair: David Caffo*, Wilmington University

Member Development & Retention Committee

Chair: Patricia Bazrod*, Georgia Institute of Technology (Ret)

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)
Scott Maynard*, St. John’s County Chamber of Commerce
David Caffo*, Wilmington University

Nominations & Elections Committee

Chair: Molly Thompson* Maine Department of Labor

Richard Robles, University of Cincinnati
Tracey Dowling, Florida State University
Kelly Harper*, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Awards and Recognition Committee

Chair: Molly Thompson* Maine Department of Labor

Charles F. Kettering Award

Rachel Walsh-Peterson, Northeastern University
Kelly Atwood, University of Louisville
Megan Artz, Mississippi State University
Danielle Rose, Forsyth Technical Community College

Cooperative Education Student Achievement Award:

Chair:  Caitlin Giannetti, East Carolina University

Jayne Dressing, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Holly Logan, Temple University

Two-Year College Student Achievement Award

Chair:  Allison Muise, Endicott College

Bob Penkala, Macomb Community College
Alix Rouby, Shippensburg University

Internship Student Achievement Award

Chair: Regina Smith, College of Lake County

Jenean Meadows, Virginia Tech
Madhvi Acharya, University of Central Florida
Erin Mullen, University of South Carolina

Peggy Jarvie, University of Waterloo, International Work Experience Award 

Chair:  Domenica DeBilio, University of Waterloo

Bryan Barts, University of Wisconsin- Stout
Dario Guescini, Seneca College
Cailen Elliott, University of Waterloo
Elaine Fenner, University of Guelph
Vanessa McMahon, University of Calgary

Best Practices Awards Committee:

Chair: Andrew Harper, KingsleySurveys, Grace Hill

Ross Johnston*, University of Waterloo
Sarah Burrows, Suffolk University
Beth Settje, University of Connecticut
Cindy Damschroder, University of Cincinnati

Dean Herman Schneider Award

Chair: Ross Johnston*, University of Waterloo

Patricia Bazrod*, Georgia Institute of Technology (Retired)
Veronica Porter*, Northeastern University

Research Committee

Chair: Cherie Lynch, Endicott College

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 
 
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

Program Committee:

Chair: Amanda McLaughlin, University of Cincinnati

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

Exhibitors & Sponsors Committee:

Chair: Scott Maynard*, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce

David Caffo, Wilmington University
Tracey Dowling, Florida State University
Celeste Lindell, Texas Christian University

Local Arrangements Committee:

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

Keynote/Plenary Speaker Committee:

Chair: Richard Robles, University of Cincinnati

           Peggy Harrier*, Executive Director

Technology:

Chair:  Tyrone “TJ” Johnson, Florida State University

Michael Reff, Florida State University
Jessica O’Neill, Florida State University
Cheyenne Egstad, Florida State University

Registration:

Chair: Penny Grob, LaSalle University

Association Management:

Peggy Harrier*, Executive Director

Audit Committee

Chair: Kristen Gallo, Temple University

Association Management Committee

Chair: Peggy Harrier*, Executive Director

Experience Magazine Committee

Chair/Editor: Nadia Ibrahim-Taney, University of Cincinnati

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

Carissa Forde, Temple University
Jacqueline Broida, University of Utah
Katrina Whitney, Central Washington University
J. Cody Smith, Virginia Tech

Quality Standards Task Committee

Chair: Andrew Harper, KingsleySurveys, Grace Hill

Sarah Burrows, Providence College
Cindy Damschroder, University of Cincinnati
Scott Davis, University of Waterloo
Beth Settje, University of Connecticut

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