Meet Our Team
Jonathan Anguiano
Program Coordinator for the Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development
Jonathan joined the CELD team in April of 2024. In his role, he oversees the operations and development of the CMU Pantry and manages multiple community initiatives aimed at combating food insecurity on-campus. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys discovering new local restaurants & small-businesses, playing video games, and spending time with his friends.
Jack Crone (he/him)
Coordinator for the Office of Student Involvement and Traditions
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 Eagan (she/her)
Coordinator for the Office of Student Involvement and Traditions
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.
Stacie Gardner
Assistant Director of the Office of Student Involvement and Traditions
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 Koch (she/her)
Director of the Office of Student Involvement and Traditions
Elizabeth began her career at CMU in 2014 and currently oversees the operational elements of the SIT office as well as the engagement opportunities for students at CMU. She spends most of her time with student government and supporting the efforts of student organizations. Elizabeth serves as a local chapter president for the Cornell Alumni Association (Go Big Red!) and can be often found in Gates Cafe with a cappuccino.
Justin Pearl (he/him)
Assistant Director of the Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development
Justin joined the CELD team in May of 2023. His role oversees leadership development and recognition programs—including the Emergent Leaders retreat, The Charpie Leadership Institute, and Senior Leadership Recognition programs. In his free time, Justin can be found backpacking with his dog, playing tennis (badly), and reading.
Madeleine Sauter
Graduate Assistant
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Madeleine joined the CELD team as a Graduate Assistant in August 2023 while obtaining her MEd in Higher Education at the University of Pittsburgh. In her role, she supports the planning and development of large scale campus programs and leadership development opportunities for students. In her free time, Madeleine enjoys going to concerts, working on embroidery projects, and spending time with friends and her dog.
Liz Vaughan
Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Director of the Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development
James & Sharon Rohr Director of Civic Engagement
Liz joined Carnegie Mellon in 2004. She supports the CELD office’s goals and strategic efforts in her role as director, focusing on advancing civic engagement efforts and student governance, combating student food insecurity and advising student groups. Liz also supports graduate students in interdisciplinary programs as their college liaison. In her free time, you can find Liz playing with her three children, enjoying the outdoors or experimenting with a new recipe.
Amy Weston
Senior Administrative Assistant & Office Manager for the Office of Student Involvement and Traditions
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.