Meet Our Team
Joining the SIT team in July 2021, Jack serves as the event management and training coordinator. Within his role, Jack serves as the primary advisor for the Activities Board, along with assisting with other large-scale campus events and initiatives. He also aids student organizations through their development and event planning. Outside of the office, Jack enjoys exploring the city, hiking, discovering new music, spending time with his family and friends, and supporting local businesses and restaurants.
Colleen joined the SIT office in September 2022. In her role, she serves as the primary advisor for both the Undergraduate Student Senate and the Spring Carnival Committee. When not working directly with students, Colleen develops large-scale traditional programs and events, building community and Tartan Pride on campus. In her free time, Colleen enjoys playing strategy and board games with friends, exploring coffee shops, and catching up on British TV shows.
Suzanne joined the SIT team in March 2023 as a part-time Financial Assistant for the Graduate Student Assembly. Her role involves processing financial transactions for graduate department representatives and the GSA executive committee, including purchasing, expense reimbursements, travel and journal entries. Outside of work, she likes spending time with her family, enjoying all Pittsburgh has to offer, reading and walking her dog, Piper.
After extensive experience in the education field, Stacie joined the SIT team in February 2023. She is passionate about student involvement and fostering learning communities with a foundation in empathy, respect, and integrity. She is the primary contact for many of the operational elements of the student organization experience including TartanConnect, space, and shop safety. Further, she serves as advisor to Sweepstakes, the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA), the Student Government Director of Organizations, WRCT, and cmuTV. Outside of her roles at CMU, Stacie loves spending time outdoors, traveling, taking her dog on adventures, and quality time with family and friends!
Yvette began her career at CMU in January 2022, as an application processor assistant, a temporary position with the Office of Undergraduate Admission. She then joined the SIT team in June as a Financial Assistant. In her role, she works closely with the students to fulfill their purchasing requests and making travel arrangements. She also performs other duties such as processing expense reimbursements, journal entries, verification of Pcards, and deposits. Yvette enjoys sewing, traveling, walking, and spending time with family and friends.
Haley Kenney joined the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) team in April 2022. In her role, Haley handles the administrative needs and event coordination for GSA and serves in an advisor role for the Executive Committee and GSA reps. Haley received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 2018 and her master’s in higher education from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020. In her free time, Haley can be found hanging out with her four pets, tending to her many houseplants, reading, or exploring the city.
Elizabeth began her career at CMU in 2014 and has held multiple roles in Student Affairs on her way to becoming the Director of Student Involvement and Traditions in 2024. She oversees the strategic direction of the office, CMU's thriving student organization community, and serves as an advisor to student government's executive committee and financial operations. Elizabeth is an active volunteer leader for the Cornell Alumni Association (Go Big Red!) and NASPA, a higher education professional association. In the afternoons you can find her in one of CMU's many cafes with a cappuccino in hand.
Eric joined the SIT team in June of 2023 after several years with the Facilities, Infrastructure, and Risk Management Division at CMU. Eric oversees the student organizations' financial accounts and provides guidance on university policy and financial management. He and his team also assist with purchasing, payments, revenue collection, and travel. In his free time, you can find Eric outdoors, playing soccer, and trying new restaurants or recipes.
Amy brings a dynamic background to SIT with previous roles in higher education, law and communications/public relations. She is responsible for office management and reception, general SIT staff and student organization support and other various projects.