The President’s Leadership Institute, established in 2022 by President Nick Ladany, is a year-long professional development opportunity for Oglethorpe faculty and staff. Participants will explore the world of higher education, while gaining valuable, transferable leadership skills.
This inaugural year’s cohort is diverse, representing various disciplines, departments, offices and programs.
The institute will run from September through May, with the cohort meeting monthly for all-day sessions. President Ladany and members of the Senior Administrative Leadership Team (SALT) will lead the cohort through an exploration of personal leadership styles, analyses of trends and challenges within higher education and at Oglethorpe, and engaging team-building and networking activities.
2022-23 President’s Leadership Institute Participants
Marisa Atencio, Assistant Dean and Director of Global EducationKatie Clark, Admission CounselorJeffrey Collins, Senior Lecturer in Interdisciplinary StudiesLisa Conley, Director of Career DevelopmentRhana Gittens, Assistant Professor of Communication StudiesEthan Hawkland, Interim Director of Admission Stephen Herschler Mattern, Professor of Politics and Core Co-DirectorAutumn Johnson, Senior Admission CounselorLejla Marijam, Lecturer of Core StudiesIsabelle Martinez, Assistant Director of Business and FinanceBlake Petty, Director of Residence Life Cecil Rose, Associate Director of Student Success Thania Saintil, Advancement CoordinatorMiriam Smith, Senior Director of Title IX and EquityAmanda Whooley, Associate Professor of PhilosophySari-Jai Walker, Assistant Director of Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesJessica Winestock, Senior Academic Program ManagerIona Wynter Parks, Lecturer in FrenchKatharine Zakos, Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Division I Chair
