Honors Advisory Board

We’re committed to enriching the academic experiences of our honors scholars.

Faculty and staff from across the University provide guidance and support for the Honors Program as part of the Honors Advisory Board.

The team has three primary responsibilities:

  • curriculum development
  • program assessment
  • student recruitment

Board members advocate for the needs and interests of our honors students, ensuring the Honors Program enables students to reach the highest levels of excellence while providing a supportive environment of scholarship, personal growth, integrity, and responsibility. 

Honors Advisory Board Members

Kourtney Blackburn
Head of Access Services
Kimberly McClure-Brenchley
Associate Professor
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Associate Professor and Academic Division Chair, Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Lori Dambaugh
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs
Heather DiFino
Director of Career Services
Ryan Gantner
Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and Assistant Director, Honors Program
Melissa Goodwin (Ghera)
Associate Professor and Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Christopher Keffer
Director of Academic Advising
Stacy Ledermann
Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Jonelle Mattiacio
Associate Professor
David McCaffrey
Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Penny Myler
Associate Registrar for Curriculum Management
Kristin Picardo
Assistant Provost, Office of Sponsored Programs; Director, Center for Student Research and Creative Work
Stella Plutino
Director of Global Education and Study Abroad
Cassandra Scherr
Assistant Professor
Derek Vanderlinde
Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice