Administrative Directory
Board of Trustees 2026-2027
Brian M. Murphy '95, Chair
Cynthia L. Skrzycki '76, MS, Vice Chair
Cecelia Gotham '13, MS '15, Secretary
Robert Baumet, Treasurer
Steve K. Stoute, President, ex officio
Connor J. Rosenecker '95, ex officio, President Alumni Association
Jerry G. Canada, Jr. '86
Keia Clarke '03
Eileen Crotty Sendor, CPA '78
Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker ‘82
Jack J. Dempsey, Jr. '83
James R. Deuschle '84
Nora Eberl '92
Jesana D. Gadley '20
Anthony B,. Habib '95
Rev. Daniel R. J. Joyce, S.J.
Christopher M. Kelly ‘83
Rev. Gerald Thomas Krettek, S.J.
Francis M. Lazarus '66, PhD Trustee Emeritus
Joseph A. Lombardo ‘00
Amelia H. Lyons '02, 'MBA '03
Edward W. McGrogan '88
Margaret W. Paroski '76, MD, MMM
Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney, Esq.
Rev. Patrick D. Rogers, S.J.
Thomas G. Smith '71
Anthony B. Spada, Jr. '80, MBA '87
Joyson C. Thomas '03
Michael R. Weinholtz '15
Laura A. Zaepfel '86 Trustee Emerita
Jarrett A. Zielinski '02
Administration
Steve K. Stoute, JD
President
Cecelia R. Gotham, MA
Chief of Staff to the President
Denise M. Flannery
Executive Associate to the President
Academic Affairs
Irene Holohan-Moyer, PhD
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Operations
Karl F. Kozlowski, PhD, FACSM
Interim Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Fatima Rodriguez-Johnson, MS
Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Heather Campbell, MS
C-CADE Professional Director
Lauren, M. Kicak, MSEd, MS
Director of Assessment & Accreditation
John (Chris) Moellering, Esq
Assistant Vice President Legal &L Industry-Aligned Pathways
Lauren Young, MA
Director of Research & Institutional Effectiveness
All College Honors Program
Janet M. McNally, MFA
Director of Honors Program
Center for Online Learning and Innovation
Tyler J. Kron-Piatek, MS
Instructional Designer
Canisius' Opportunity Programs for Education (COPE)
Cavina T. James, MS
Associate Director of HEOP
Cheryl Twardowski-Potter
Coordinator Academic Support Services HEOP
Dontee Sylvester
Coordinator of Counseling & Support Services HEOP
Upward Bound Program
Shahreen Alom
Director Upward Bound
Brown Cerrwida
Academic Advisor, Upward Bound
Lauer, Colleen
College Admission Advisor, Upward Bound
Library
Kristine E. Kasbohm, MA, MLS
Library Director
Adelina DiPalo
Student Success Librarian
Ryan J. Grimmer, MS
Collection & Discovery Services Coordination
Courtney Johnt
Student Success Librarian
Matthew K. Kochan, MLS, MSEd
Library Access Services Coordinator
Division of Arts, Education and Sciences
Nancy V. Wallace, PhD
Dean
Richard Bailey, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences
Joshua J. Russell, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Natural Sciences
Nurul Salam
Administrative Specialist
Allyson D. Backstrom, PhD
Director, Pre-Med
Maura Tyrrell, PhD
Experiential Learning Coordinator for ABEC
Matthew W. Lardo, BS
Lab Coordinator Biology
Larry E. Tassini, MS
Laboratory Manager/Biology
Kristina F. Marohn, MS
Laboratory Coordinator for Chemistry & Biochemistry
Jaime L. Sheridan, PhD
Director of Chemistry Laboratories
Rose J. Hise
Administrative Specialist
Elizabeth J. Turner
Director of Educational Partnerships
Division of Business, Communication, & Health Studies
Shawn O'Rourke, PhD
Dean
Kimberly Walkow
Executive Associate to the Dean
Katie Costanza, PhD
Associated Dean, School of Communication, Marketing, & Media
Karl Kozlowski, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Behavioral & Heath Studies
Rachel Joe
Administrative Associate
Physician Assistant Studies
Sandra McKenna
Academic Program Coordinator, Physician Assistant Program
William Sticht
Interprofessional Ed Simulation Coordinator for PA Program
Joshua Usen
Medical Director
Women's Business Center
Lauren Jenkins
Executive Director
Ida Bengtsson, MS
Program Manager
Danielle Pagano, BA
Coordinator, Women's Business Center
Athletics
William J. Maher, MSEd
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Jarrett Abelson, BS
Assistant Director Athletic Communications
Colin Bartoo, BS
Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance & Operations
David Dee, BS
Director of Digital Media
Michael Kochczynski, MS
Assistant Athletic Director for Revenue Generation & Fan Engagement
Joshua Mace, MS
Director of Athletic Performance
Matthew Reitnour, MS
Associate Athletic Director Communications
Kristen Saviola, MS
Director of Sports Medicine
Paige Stachura, MS
Director Sponsored Sales & Fulfilment Marketing
Russel Allen, BS
Head Coach Women's Lacross
Kian Boroujerdi
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Jacob Burlingame, MS
Assistant Coach Baseball
Jim Christian, BS
Head Coach Men's Basketball
Matthew Cosmann, MBA
Head Coach Women's Rowing
Domenic Gallo, MS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Joe Gierlak
Head Coach Softball
Melanie Goulding, BA
Head Coach Acrobatics & Tumbling
Kara Habioan, MS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Thomas Hanna, MSEd
Head Coach Women's Volleyball
Lindsay Hieronymus, MBA
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Andie Hill, BS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Matthew Hoover
Assistant Coach Men's Hocky
Todd Hummel, MS
Head Coach Men's Golf & Ticket Manager
Hershel Jenkins, MS
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Trevor Large, MBA
Head Coach Hockey
Ryan Louis, MS
Head Coach Women's Soccer
Derek Marks, BS
Associate Head Coach Men's Lacrosse
Matthew Mazurek, MS
Head Coach Men's Baseball
Christopher Mello, MA
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mark Miyashita BA
Head Coach Men's Lacrosse
Maxwell Mobley, MS
Assistant Coach Men's Hockey
Celyna Noland
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Courtney Roman, MS
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Tiffany Swoffard, MBA
Head Coach Women's Basketball
Michael Tanke, MA
Head Coach Men's Soccer
Scott Vanderzell, BA
Head Coach Swimming & Diving
Nick Wilson
Head Coach Cross Country
Athletic Facilities - Koessler Athletic Center
Patrick Clarke, MS
Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Recreation
Alec Wheeler
Assistant Director
Enrollment Management
Kevin M. Smith, MSEd; MBA.*
Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
Graduate Admissions
Amo A Kubeyinje, MA
Director of Graduate Admissions
Sarah Kottke, MA
Admissions Counselor
Luca Militello, MS
Admissions Counselor
Undergraduate Admissions
Sarah Calzonetti, MBA
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Jeannette Delaney, MSEd
Assoicate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Sarah Burke
International Admissions Counselor
Abbigayle Reid, BA
Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Abby Sotter
Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Philip Splawski, MA
Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Megan M. Valery, MS
Senior Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Vot'e Wavote, BS
Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Admissions Processing
Jennifer Lavoie
Assistant Director, Admissions Processing
Maddie Evans
Enrollment & Student Service Specialist
Shamira Holcombe
Senior Admissions Processing Associate
Student Records and Financial Services Center
Kevin M. Smith, MSEd; MBA.*
Assistant Vice President and Director
Samantha M. Brennan, BS
Interim Registrar
Julie A. Almendinger, BA
Assistant Director, Student Records & Financial Services
James P. Ayers, MBA
Director of Financial Aid
Scott C. Badman, BA
Assistant Director, Student Records & Financial Services
Amy K. Beiter, BS
Assistant Registrar & Curriculum Support Associate
Sofia Finger
Enrollment & Student Service Specialist
Chloe Golden
Customer Service & Student Records Specialist
Erick Jones
Financial Aid and Customer Service Specialist
Eileen Tally, BS
Student Accounts Supervisor
Finance and Administration
Robert, L. Baumet
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Rachel A. Lapinksi
Business & Student Affairs Support Manager
Controller's Office
Ronald J. Haberer, MBA
Assistant Vice President for Finance & Administration
J'auna Harrison
Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist
Kristina Laun, MA
Accounts Payable Associate
Susan M. Lyons
Payroll Manager
Kelly L. Schultz, MBA
Associate Controller
Facilities Management
Joseph J. Snodgrass, BA
Assistant Vice President for Campus Operations/Facilities Management
Matthew D. Moje, BS
Safety Coordinator
Nacole Parkhurst
Operations Coordinator, Facilities Management
Matthew Wylucki
Facilities Operations Coordinator
Human Resources
Lynn M. Incardona
Human Resources Associate
Dawn M. Rotterman, CEBS
Human Resources Manager
Institutional Advancement
AnneMarie Haumesser, MS, EDD
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Mary Ellen Bakowski, MBA
Director of Legacy Giving & Stewardship
Elizabeth Benkovich
Advancement Officer
Elisabeth Bischoff-Ormsbee
Development Officer
Kristen Brill
Leadership Gift Officer
Dianna Civello
Executive Director of Presidential Advisement
Shannon Lyons, BA
Assistant Director
Advancement Services
Sharon M. Federico, MS
Director of Advancement Services
Amanda Crotty, BS
Advancement Services Coordinator
Katherine M. Huck, BS
Senior Director for Advancement Operations
Michael Vople
Advancement Officer
Alumni Engagement
Alexis Snopwoski, BS
Assistant Director
Canisius Fund
Jessica Mitrovits
Director, Canisius Fund
Robert Grant
Assistant Director, Canisius Fund
University Communications
Audrey R. Browka, BA
Director of University Communications
Kali Nati, BA
Social Media Content Manager
Brianna M. Blank, BSM
Multimedia Producer
Susan L. Hough, BS
Art Director
Emeri A. Krawcyzk
Communication Specialist
Josh E. Kruk, MA
Digital Marketing Director
Stephanie Masood, BS
Director of Marketing Operations
Student Affairs
Harold O. Fields, EdD
Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
Petrina C. Hill-Cheatom
Title IX Coordinator & Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Rachel A. Lapinski
Executive Associate, Student Affairs and Finance & Administration
ALANA Student Center
Monika L. McFoy
Director & Associate Dean/Multicultural Center
Campus Ministry
Spencer Liechty
Assistant Vice President of Mission Integration
Caroline King
Assistant Director, Campus Ministry
Center for International Education
Kera Bush-Turner
Director
Counseling Center
Eileen A. Niland, MS, LMHC, NCC*
Director of Counseling Center
Michael Cammarata, MS, LMHC, NCC
Associate Director of Counseling Center
Vanessa Clay
Administrative Associate
Steven Maisonet, MS, LMSW
Counseling Center Counselor
Galisano Center for Student Success
Shana Richardson
Assistant Vice President
Sierra M. Bonerb, MS
Director of Support Services
Makayla A. Cole
Student Success Coordinator
Carol Cullinan
Director of Career Development
Lindy Feider
Associate Director Academic Achievement
Jennifer Herrmann, MS
Associate Dean & Care Manager/Griff Center
Julie Marzolf
Director Academic Achievement & Success Coaching
Matthew R. Tirado
Assistant Director of Support Services
Student Health Center
Tracie M. Barletta
Director, Student Health Center
Jennifer Peters
Registered Nurse & Assistant Director
Student Life
Michael Yates
Assistant Vice President
Jason R. Francey, MS
Director of Student Engagement
Mark J. Piatkowski, MS, MBA
Director for University Housing Operations
Connie Pileri, MSEd*
Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Event Services
Ryan Norton
Coordinator Office of Event Services
Kathryn Stegall
Cooridnator, Student Life & Marketing
Hunter Stempin, MSEd
Associate Director for Residential Experience
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Bene Merenti — awarded for 20 years of service to Canisius University.
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Special Bene Merenti — awarded for 40 years of service to Canisius University.
