CMULead Cohorts
The CMULead program prepares our talented and dedicated staff to take on leadership roles that will ensure our university is in good hands well into the future.
To date, 49 participants have graduated from the program. In 2019 the first CMULead cohort formed and graduated 22 participants. In spring 2020, the second cohort began, though the program was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cohort resumed in the summer of 2021 and graduated 27 participants in September of 2021.
2022 Cohort
| Name | Title | Department |
| Connie Angermeier | Senior Academic Program Manager | Dietrich College |
| Kourtney Bandish | Senior Academic Coordinator | College of Engineering |
| Eyona Bivins | Administrative Coordinator | Dietrich College |
| Allison Blair | Associate Business Manager | School of Computer Science |
| Tiaona Cade | Assistant Director of Career Services | Heinz College |
| Amy Daly | Manager, University Stores | FIRM |
| Kelly Delaney | Assistant Dean for IDeATe | Integrative Design, Arts and Technology |
| Kevin Dietrick | Lead Academic Services Officer | Tepper School of Business |
| James Dulya | Technical Lead | Computing Services |
| Julia Dzurino | Associate Director, Office of Sponsored Programs | Vice President of Research |
| Shawn Facchiano | Senior Sourcing Specialist - Category Manager | Finance |
| Anthony Gallagher | Software Architect | Computing Services |
| Robert Jones | Executive Director of Computing and Information Systems | Heinz College |
| Mike Krisky | Software Development Manager, Research Systems | Computing Services |
| Rebecca Lombardi | Software Development Manager, Research Systems | Entertainment Technology Center |
| Meg Lukus | Associate Director, Online Masters Programs | Tepper School of Business |
| Alexandra Lutz | Director, Master of Health Care Policy and Management Program | Heinz College |
| John Mayhoff | Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist | FIRM |
| Patrick McCue | Accessibility Specialist | Office of the Provost |
| AK Molteni | Business & Service Management Analyst | Computing Services |
| Samantha Nielsen | Associate Director of Academic Programs | Dietrich College |
| Megan Oliver | Director of Advising and Academic Services | College of Engineering |
| Cathy Schaefer | Director of Finance and Operations | College of Engineering |
| Nancy Snyder | HR Business Partner II | Human Resources |
| Penny Stump | CDFD Principal Project Manager | FIRM |
| Morgan Walbert | Director of Development | University Libraries |
| Shannon Wetzel | Director for Client Services, FMCS | FIRM |
| Teraya White | Academic & Career Advisor | Dietrich College |
| Tina Yankovich | Manager of Personnel and Student Services | College of Engineering |
| Sarah Zuger | Senior Financial Analyst | FIRM |
2020–21 Cohort
| Name | Title | Department |
| Christine Bedillion | Executive Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs | Research |
| Sean Beggs | Director of MISM | Heinz College |
| Heather Bragg | Executive Director, Office of Research, Integrity and Compliance | Research |
| Beth Callaway | Director, Sponsored Project Accounting/Receivables | Sponsored Project Accounting |
| Alison Campbell | Senior Manager, Business Innovation | Computing Services |
| Joy Cavaliero | Senior Associate University Registrar | Registrars Office |
| Ashley Chludzinski | Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations | Tepper School of Business |
| Rebecca Cicco | Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety | Enterprise Risk Management |
| Monika De Reno | Associate Director for Research | Institute for Software Research |
| Gary Dilisio | Associate Director of Undergraduate Education, Information Systems | Dietrich College |
| Ed Dunlea | Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations for MCS | MCS Dean's Office |
| Christine Gilchrist | Academic Program Manager | Mellon College of Science |
| Andrew Girard | Head Women's Tennis Coach/Operation Manager | Intercollegiate Tennis |
| Gretchen Graff | Business Manager | Libraries |
| Cindy Griffiths | Principal Software License Analyst | Computing Services |
| Gabby Gueguen | Senior Staff Accountant | Enrollment Services |
| Chris Hertz | Principal Academic Advisor | Mechanical Engineering |
| Matt Hoolsema | Research Designer and Analyst | Institutional Research and Analysis |
| Jenn Joy Wilson | Senior Manager, Sponsored Projects | CFA Deans Office |
| Christopher Kamerling | Senior Manager, Business Applications Development & Support | Business Systems and Services |
| Kristin Lavery | Assistant Director and Business Manager | Gelfand Center |
| Stefanie Oldfield | Executive Assistance to the Dean | MCS Dean's Office |
| Elena Papadakos | Assistant Director | Office of International Education Operations |
| Jennifer Pesci-Kelly | Executive Director, Advancement Communications | Advancement |
| Michelle Porter | Director of Parking and Transpiration Services | Parking and Transportation |
| Ken Rose | Director, Project Management Office | Libraries |
| M. Shernell Smith | Executive Director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion | Student Affairs |
| Jennifer Sobol | Director of Foundation Relations | Advancement |
| Ali Spetz | Project Administrator | Provost's Office |
| Gladys Sripasert | Director of Public Policy and Management Programs | Heinz |
| Lara Steiner | Senior Director, Marketing | Marketing and Communications |
2019 Cohort
| Name | Title | Department |
| Richelle Bernazzoli | Assistant Director of Undergraduate Research and National Fellowships | Undergraduate Research Office |
| Amanda Berneburg | Director, Online Strategy | Marketing and Communications |
| Kenny Blair | Principal Media Equipment Technician | Computing Services |
| Amanda Bodnar | Physics Assistant to Department Head | Physics |
| Emily Brown | Assistant Director of Executive Education Programs | Heinz College |
| Lenny Chan | Associate Director - Residential Education | Residential Education |
| Hannah Diorio-Toth | Manager, Office of the Vice President for Operations | CIT Development and Government Relations |
| Rachel Dolcich | Manager, Office of the Vice President for Operations | Office for the Vice President for Operations |
| Matthew Frye | Senior Treasury Analyst | Finance |
| Ross Garin | Assistant Head Of Music | School of Music |
| Jason Glenn | Principal Systems Analyst | University Libraries |
| Susan Hiser | Executive Director, Campaign Planning and Operations | University Advancement |
| Angie Lusk | Program Director of Student Affairs Wellness Initiatives | Community Health and Well-Being |
| Beth Maxwell | Customer Priorities Manager/Project Manager | SCS Computing Facilities |
| Shryansh Mehta | Director of Marketing for Heinz College | Heinz College |
| Michael Poljak | Academic Counseling Coordinator | Academic Development |
| Shannon Riffe | Director, Communications | University Libraries |
| Nick Ryan | Business Manager | Department of English |
| Al Scheuring | MCS IT Manager | MCS Dean's Office |
| Ian Smith | Computing Services Manager | Tepper of School of Business |
| Derek Sommer | Director, Business Applications Development & Support | Business Systems and Services |