Administrative Directory
Board of Trustees 2025-2026
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
Jeffrey E. Bogart '95, ex officio
Jerry G. Canada, Jr. '86
Eileen Crotty Sendor, CPA '78
Jack J. Dempsey, Jr. '83
James R. Deuschle '84
Rev. Jason Downer, '03, MS '06, S.J.
Nora Eberl '92
Anthony Habib '95
Jesana Gadley '20
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
Cindy L. Odom '90, MS
Margaret W. Paroski '76, MD, MMM
Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker ‘82
Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney
Rev. Patrick D. Rogers, S.J.
Thomas G. Smith '71
Anthony B. Spada, Jr. '80, MBA '87
Joyson C. Thomas '03
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
Bridget E. Niland, JD, PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Irene Holohan-Moyer, PhD
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Fatima Rodriguez-Johnson, MS
Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Heather Campbell, MS
C-CADE Professional Director
Academic Talent Search
Elizabeth P. Caffee, MS
Director of Academic Talent Search
Philip Davis
Assistant Director/Academic Talent Search
Rachel D. Henderson
Administrative Specialist
Oscar Wilson
Administrative Specialist
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
Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Lauren Young, MA
Director of Research & Institutional Effectiveness
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
Ryan J. Grimmer, MS
Collection & Discovery Services Coordination
Kevia L. Howitt
Library Access Services Associate
Matthew K. Kochan, MLS, MSEd
Library Access Services Coordinator
Division of Arts, Education and Sciences
Nancy V. Wallace, PhD
Dean
Julie A. Marzolf
Executive Associate to the Dean
Lauren, M. Kicak, MSEd, MS
Director of Assessment & Accreditation
Joshua J. Russell, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Education and Social Sciences
Julie S. Gibert, PhD*
Faculty Associate Dean, Advisement & Study Abroad
Richard D. Reitsma, PhD
Faculty Associate Dean, Inclusion & Engagement
Timothy J. Servoss, PhD
Assessment Coordinator
Makayla A. Cole
Administrative Associate
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
Divison of Business, Communications & HEaltH STUDIES
Shawn O'Rourke, PhD
Dean
Kimberly Walkow
Executive Associate to the Dean
Karl Kozlowski, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Behavioral & Heath Studies
Jennifer M. Patrick, MBA
Executive Director Education and Leadership Development
Physician Assistant Studies
Sandra McKenna
Academic Program Coordinator, Physician Assistant Program
William Sticht
Interprofessional Ed Simulation Coordinator for PA Program
Women's Business Center
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
Executive Associate, Athletic Operations
David Dee, BS
Director of Digital Media
Lisa M. Liotta, MBA
Deputy Athletics Director, Senior Women’s Administrator
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
Steven Ziroli, MBA
Assistant Athletic Director Compliance
Russel Allen, BS
Head Coach Women's Lacrosse
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
Melanie Goulding, BA
Head Coach Acrobatics & Tumbling
Kara Habioan, MS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jimmy Hall, BA
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Thomas Hanna, MSEd
Head Coach Women's Volleyball
Lindsay Hieronymus, MBA
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Andie Hill, BS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
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
Courtney Roman, MS
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Tyler Scheving, MS
Head Coach Cross Country
Tiffany Swoffard, MBA
Head Coach Women's Basketball
Michael Tanke, MA
Head Coach Men's Soccer
Scott Vanderzell, BA
Head Coach Swimming & Diving
Stephan Walton, BA, BS
Assistant Coach Women's Basketball
Kevin Zabo, BA
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Athletic Facilities - Koessler Athletic Center
Patrick Clarke, MS
Director, Canisius Athletic Facilities
Enrollment Management
Danielle D. Ianni, PhD
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
Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Samantha Palma, MA
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Philip Splawski, MA
Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate
Abbigayle Reid, BA
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
Joshua Dolph
Enrollment & Student Services Specialist
Shamira Holcombe
Senior Admissions Processing Associate
Student Records and Financial Services Center
Kevin M. Smith, MSEd; MBA.*
Assistant Vice President and Director
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
Curriculum & Student Support Project Associate
Samantha M. Brennan, AA
Assistant Registrar
Allaina Faulise
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
Kristina Laun, MA
Accounts Payable Associate
Susan M. Lyons
Payroll Manager
Kelly L. Schultz, MBA
Associate Controller
Facilities Management
Joseph J. Snodgrass, BA
Director of Facilities Management
Matthew D. Moje, BS
Safety Coordinator
Nacole Parkhurst
Operations Coordinator, Facilities Management
Human Resources
Lynn M. Incardona
Human Resources Associate
Dawn M. Rotterman, CEBS
Human Resources Manager
Bethany Voorhees
Human Resources Coordinator
Institutional Advancement
Dianna Civello
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Sandy A. Miller, MA
Assistant Vice President for External Relations
AnneMarie Haumesser, MS, EDD
Assistant Vice President, Institutional Advancement
Mary Ellen Bakowski, MBA
Development Officer
Brandon T. Bielecki, MS
Director, Advancement
Nicol Labby, BBA
Donor Engagement Coordinator
Shannon Lyons, BA
Advancement Coordinator
Advancement Services
Sharon M. Federico, MS
Director of Advancement Services
Amanda Crotty, BS
Advancement Services Coordinator
Katherine M. Huck, BS
Prospect Research and Management Coordinator
Alumni Engagement
Alexis Arth, BS
Assistant Director
Lauren Orlowski, BS
Director of Alumni & Constituent Engagement
Canisius Fund
Jessica Mitrovits
Director, Canisius Fund
Robert Grant
Data Specialist, Canisius Fund
University Communications
Audrey R. Browka, BA
Director of University Communications
Kali Nati, BA
Social Media Content Manager
Marketing & Communication
Brianna M. Blank, BS
Multimedia Producer
Susan L. Hough, BS
Art Director
Josh E. Kruk, MA
Digital Marketing Director
Stephanie Masood, BS
Marketing Project Manager
Student Affairs
Harold O. Fields, EdD
Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
Rachel A. Lapinski
Business/Student Affairs Support Manager
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
Steven Maisonet, MS, LMSW
Counseling Center Counselor
Griff Center for Student Success
Shana Richardson
Assistant Vice President for Student Success
Sierra M. Bonerb, MS
Director of Support Services
Angela A. Bufalino
Assistant Director of Support Services
Carol Cullinan
Associate Director of Career Development
Lindy Feider
Associate Director Academic Achievement
Jennifer Herrmann, MS
Associate Dean & Care Manager/Griff Center
Rachel Massaro, MS
Director of Academic Achievement/Griff Center
Student Health Center
Tracie M. Barletta
Director, Student Health Center
Student Life
Michael Yates
Assistant Vice President
Jason R. Francey, MS
Director of Student Engagement
Nicolette Middleton
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
Mark J. Piatkowski, MS, MBA
Director for University Housing Operations
Connie Pileri, MSEd*
Assistant Dean of Students & Coordinator of Event Services
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.
