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Introducing Spelman Johnson's
COVID COHORT
Over the next six to twelve months, Spelman Johnson is curating an #SJCOVIDCohort of our placements and client organizations that conducted search processes that were primarily or entirely virtual–from recruitment to hiring to on-boarding.Participants will engage in interviews, blogs, and/or short videos that reflect their experiences during the virtual recruitment, hiring and on-boarding processes. In addition to sharing their experiences with the broader community, we hope to develop a network that supports their transition. While COVID-19 may have pushed us into insolation, Spelman Johnson seeks to bring this community of leaders together to learn and support each other. Our participants have a unique perspective to share, and we hope you will find their experiences valuable.
MEET THE PARTICIPANTS
Kyle Boone
Director, Housing and Residence Life
Grand Valley State University
Miriam Merrill
Chair of the Department of Physical Education and Director of Athletics
Pomona College
Martino Harmon
Vice President for
Student Life
University of Michigan
Jim McKenna
Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Melody Webb
University Athletics Director
Norfolk State University
Kristin Tichenor
Vice President for Enrollment Wentworth Institute of Technology
Ophelie Rowe-Allen
Dean of Students
University of New Haven
Sharief Hashim
Director of Athletics
Susquehanna University
Edwin Hamada
Assistant Vice President for the Residential Experience
Colorado College
Ame Lambert
Vice President for Global Diversity and Inclusion
Portland State University
Frank Cuevas
Vice Chancellor for
Student Life
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sharron Evans
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
Iowa State University
Dean Kennedy
Executive Director of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services
University of Nevada, Reno
Erica O'Neal Howard
Associate Dean of
Student Life
Sewanee: The University
of the South
Donald Reed
Director of Athletics
Prairie View A&M University
Markesha Henderson
Director of Athletics and Physical Education
Agnes Scott College
Peony Fhagen
Senior Associate Dean for Equity, Inclusion and Faculty Development
Colorado College
Lauren Packer Webster
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Franklin & Marshall College
Aaron Howell
Vice President for Finance
Kennesaw State University
Daria Graham
Dean of Students and Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
California State University, San Bernardino
Leonard Brown, Jr.
Vice-President for Student Affairs
Norfolk State University
READ THEIR STORIES
Martino Harmon, Ph.D
Vice President for
Student Life
University of Michigan
A New Virtual Adventure
As I boarded a plane in Des Moines, Iowa in route to Detroit for my fourth and final visit to the University of Michigan, I couldn’t hide the bounce in my step. I was on my way for the conclusion of the confidential interview for the position of Vice President for Student Life.

Lauren Packer Webster
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Franklin & Marshall College
Embracing Change
I applied for the Franklin & Marshall position in mid-March as the COVID-19 pandemic began to intensify. It was two weeks after I nervously had traveled with women’s water polo and one week after an emotional 24-hour trip to a canceled Division II wrestling national championship.

Aaron Howell
Vice President for Finance
Kennesaw State University
B.C. - Before COVID
February 17th was my first day at Kennesaw State University (KSU) as the Vice President for Finance/CFO. That date was B.C. – Before COVID. I was up for the challenge of a position at a large, public university on a significant growth curve. I was even prepared for the additional challenge of the Controller position being open at the time and filling it being a first and top priority. But to say I was prepared to take it all on in the middle of a pandemic - no.

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