Experience

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a small, private, coeducational institution founded in 1942 and located on the hospital campus of Atrium Cabarrus. Degree programs are focused exclusively on the health professions including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medical Imaging, Medical Assistant, and Surgical Technology. As President I am responsible for executing the college mission and am responsible for the development and implementation of the institutional strategic plan, as well as a clear articulation of a vision for the future. Also responsible for maintaining academic program and institutional accreditation standards. Manage financial matters of the institution including enrollment and financial planning, budgeting, and financing activities. Lead fundraising activities for the college. Provide leadership and advocacy for initiatives related to diversity and inclusion, student engagement and success, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. Show less



Hydromer, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Hydromer, Inc. (HYDI) is a world-wide supplier of surface modification and coating solutions offering polymer research & development, and manufacturing services capabilities for a wide variety of applications, including medical devices and other industrial applications. Hydromer, Inc. (HYDI) is a world-wide supplier of surface modification and coating solutions offering polymer research & development, and manufacturing services capabilities for a wide variety of applications, including medical devices and other industrial applications.



Madonna University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Madonna University is an independent, faith-based (Catholic) university enrolling approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students in over 130 degree programs. In this role I provided leadership for a wide range of operations including marketing, enrollment management, finance and administration, information technology services, and the physical plant. I oversaw financial matters of the institution including enrollment and financial planning, budgeting, and financing activities. This position was responsible for the execution of the University’s strategy as well as operational effectiveness. Show less

• • Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Served as the Chief Enrollment and Advancement Officer overseeing admissions, financial aid, the registrar, first-year experience, undergraduate retention, marketing, alumni affairs and annual giving, special events, major gifts and gift planning, and corporate and foundation relations.



The University of Toledo

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President for Enrollment Management and Online Education

  • May 2013 - Sep 2015

  The University of Toledo (UT) is a public research university enrolling over 20,000 students and offering more than 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on three campuses in Toledo, Ohio. Served as the Chief Enrollment Officer responsible for developing marketing, recruitment, financial aid and retention strategies generating $150,000,000 in tuition revenue. Also served as the Chief Online Education Officer responsible for leading the UT distance learning strategy, instructional design, faculty and student services, and online learning technology. Show less



Aviso Retention

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Aviso Retention is the transformational coaching solution that empowers coaches, engages students, and boosts retention in higher education. Created by people in higher education, for people in higher education, Aviso consolidates and streamlines student and academic information systems so coaches can guide students more holistically and administrators can analyze data trends that are vital to effective planning and institutional success. Co-founded the company in 2012 and sold my interest in 2016. Show less



Enrollment Builders

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Principal Consultant

  • Oct 2011 - May 2013

  Enrollment Builders is a premier enrollment management consulting firm specializing in online and adult-focused programs. We help colleges and universities across the nation plan, design, implement, and maximize online educational experiences for students. Founded the company in 2011 and sold it in 2016. Enrollment Builders is a premier enrollment management consulting firm specializing in online and adult-focused programs. We help colleges and universities across the nation plan, design, implement, and maximize online educational experiences for students. Founded the company in 2011 and sold it in 2016.



Altius Education, Inc

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and Vice President of Enrollment Operations

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

  Served as the Senior Enrollment Manger in a venture-backed company that partners with institutions of higher education to grow online enrollments. Responsible for the recruitment and retention of online students in Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs. Served as the Senior Enrollment Manger in a venture-backed company that partners with institutions of higher education to grow online enrollments. Responsible for the recruitment and retention of online students in Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs.



Tiffin University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• • Jan 2008 - Oct 2011

  Served as CEO of Ivy Bridge College, an organizational sub-unit of Tiffin University. Created and launched a unique online associate degree program and grew enrollment from 0 students to over 2,500 in just 3-years.

• • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Opened the Tiffin University at Toledo campus. Identified, negotiated for, and opened a new 8 acre campus in Toledo, Ohio. Managed the build-out of over 35,000 sq. ft. in two campus buildings. Increased staff from less than 20 to over 100.

• • Sep 2005 - Jan 2010

  Senior Enrollment Manager with oversight for the recruitment and retention of traditional-aged undergraduate students on the Tiffin Campus; graduate students online; accelerated degree programs online and at the academic centers; and associate degree programs online. Grew enrollment 128% during tenure as senior enrollment officer.

• • Mar 2004 - Sep 2005

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• • Apr 1998 - Dec 2002



Teresa Farnum & Associates

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Consultant

  • Jun 2006 - Oct 2009

  Consultant specializing in recruitment serving institutions in the throughout the United States and Canada. Leadership role for analytic and adult services tools. Consultant specializing in recruitment serving institutions in the throughout the United States and Canada. Leadership role for analytic and adult services tools.