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This group of individuals meet quarterly to make informed decisions, develop strategies, and improve their leadership skills.

They offer expert opinions and recommendations on challenges, planning, organization, and strategic direction. This group of leaders identify issues, explore different perspectives, and gain valuable insight to enhance their decision-making abilities.

Current Members

Name Position
Adrian Dowell Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics
Bret Blackman Vice President Information Technology
Carol Kirchner Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
Cathy Pettid Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
Drew Nielsen Chief Compliance Officer
Jaci Lindburg Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives
Joanne Li Chancellor
Julie Dierberger Chief Engagement Officer
Keristiena Dodge Chief of Staff
Phil He Senior Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs
Jason Browning
Vice Chancellor for Division of Strategic Institution & Student Success
Sara Myers Associate Vice Chancellor for ORCA
Victoria Kohout Chief of External Relations
Lauren Miltenberger Vice President UNO Advancement
TBD Dean - Criss Library
Gaylene Armstrong Dean - CPACS
Juan Casas Associate Dean - Graduate Studies
Martha Garcia-Murillo Dean - IS&T
Melanie Bloom Dean - A&S
Michael Hilt Dean - CFAM
Steve Schulz
Interim Dean – CBA
Neal Grandgenette Dean - CEHHS
Erin Bass Executive Director, Innovation and Learning Centric Institution
Anthony Flott Executive Director, UNO Alumni Engagement
Ashley Ostransky Staff Advisory Council President
Brenda Kolobara Director of Research Compliance
Candice Batton Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dan Hawkins Director of Online Development
Drew Leisy Student Body President and Regent
Jessie Combs Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and Controller
Marlina Davidson Director of Instructional Design
Matt Maher Executive Associate AD of Internal Affairs
Matt Schill Director of University Registrar
Matt Tracy Senior Director, Gen Ed, Academic Assessment and Dual Enrollment
Myah Lanoux-Nguyen Director of Strategy and Operations
Patty Bick Faculty Senate President
Rashonda Austin Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Rick Murch-Shafer Director of Academic Technologies
Sam Peshek Director, Editorial and Media Relations
Sarah Edwards Assistant Vice Chancellor for Curriculum and Programs
Sarah Weil Title lX Coordinator
Sasha Thurin Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
Trent Frederickson Assistant Dean for Conduct and Resident Life
Andrew Jacobsen Director of Systems Intel and Data Analytics
Charlotte Evans Associate Vice Chancellor, Chief of Police
Chase Kratochvil Federal Relations Coordinator
Andrea Stiefvater
Andrea Stiefvater
Larry Morgan Executive Director Campus Facilities
Sammi Kaiser Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success
Steve Kerrigan Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Donald Neal Jr Assistant Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Strategy Officer
Lindsey Ekwerekwu
Executive Associate Athletic Director - Student-Athlete Success/SWA
Tammy Goldsberry
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Budget & Finance Academic Affairs

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