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Our Team

Byron Hughes, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students
Crystal Hardeman- Ikem, M.A.Ed
Associate Dean of Students & Director of Inclusive Excellence
Joe Pierce, Ed.D.
Associate Dean of Students
Dez Newcomb, B.S., CAP
Administrative Specialist II

Blake Weiss, M.S.
Program Director, Basic Needs
Todd Cox, M.P.A.
Program Director, Outreach & Initiatives
Ciara Gazaway, M.S.
Coordinator, Inclusive Excellence
Lindsay Davis, M.Ed.
Coordinator, Family Engagement

Johanna Ramb, M.S.
Coordinator, Basic Needs
Chloe Cory, B.A.
Graduate Assistant, Family Engagement
Amber Galyon, B.S.
Graduate Assistant, Outreach & Initiatives


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