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Student Employment Coordinator is a Proud Member of a Charger Family
Meet Tara Butler ’02, a country music fan whose interactions with students have expanded her interest in exploring other countries, as well as her travel goals.
Meet The Staff
The lifeblood of the University of New Haven are the faculty and staff members who dedicate their lives to helping our students reach their goals. Periodically, we’ll introduce you to a member of the staff so you can learn more about them – beyond their day-to-day work.
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Student Affairs Leader Passionate About Supporting Chargers’ Holistic Wellness
Meet Diane Polo ’21 MPH, associate director for health, wellness education, and prevention, who is an animal lover and is excited to be working on her doctoral dissertation.
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Italy Campus Program Coordinator Passionate about Sharing Her City and Her Culture with Students
Meet Lara Pugi, program coordinator at the University’s campus in Tuscany, Italy. She has lived in Prato for over a decade and appreciates the local parks and the people.
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Events Management Czar Reflects on Experiences as a Student, a Student Employee, and a Staff Member
Meet Noah Swatt ’22, director of University scheduling and events management, whose travels this year have brought him from Seattle to the Bahamas.
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Employer Relations Manager Has Traveled the World, Speaks Five Languages
The University’s recent Diwali celebration brought the Charger community together for a fun and vibrant celebration of culture, featuring food, performances, and a sense of community.
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SURF and Honors Program Coordinator Is a University Alum Who Comes from a Proud Charger Family
Meet Lynne Resnick ’94, ’96 M.S., a program coordinator for the Provost’s Office, whose family includes three generations of Chargers. She enjoys connecting with current students through her work with programs such as the University’s Honors program.
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Coordinator for Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion is a Go-To Resource for First-Generation Students
Meet Timothy Prince, coordinator for leadership and diversity & inclusion, who is passionate about his work in higher education and who is now continuing his own education in the field.
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University’s Dietitian Enjoys Food, Foliage, and Fall
Meet Samantha Zajac ’21 M.S., RDN, CDN, the campus dietitian, who is looking forward to what promises to be an exciting fall, as she plans her wedding and celebrates an important milestone with her soon-to-be husband.
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New Library Director Looks Forward to Welcoming Chargers to the Library
Meet Lauren Slingluff, M.S., director of the University’s Peterson Library, who enjoys science fiction and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty – whether she’s designing and building a barn for her animals or shearing one of her goats or sheep.
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Success Advisor Enjoys Live Music and Exploring the World
Meet Josh Carbajal ’18, ’20 M.A., a success advisor in the University’s Center for Student Success, who says working in the center that offered him so much support when he was a student is a “dream come true.”
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Director of Development, Adjunct Professor Loves Connecting with Students and Alumni
Meet Cherie Gayle ’13, director of development in the University’s Office of Advancement, a proud dog owner who is now excited to be teaching a Humanities and Social Justice course at her alma mater.
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Manager of Military and Veteran Affairs is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Who Served in Iraq
Meet Ryan Noonan ’20, ’23 M.S., the University’s manager of military and veteran affairs, who says he came out of his shell as a student at the University – and he hopes to help current and future veteran students have the same great experience as Chargers.
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Assistant Registrar Enjoys Live Music, True Crime Television Shows
Meet Taritha Middleton ’11, ’14 M.S., assistant registrar for catalog and Commencement, a two-time University of New Haven alumna who enjoys having a front-row seat to see current students grow and achieve their goals.
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Admissions Leader Passionate About Helping Students Make Their ‘First Major Decision’
Meet Philip Howard, associate director of undergraduate admissions, who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people – whether it is through coaching his son’s basketball team or in helping prospective Chargers achieve their dreams.
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Assistant Dean of Tuscany Campus Loves Sharing Italian Culture with Chargers
Meet Valentina Seffer, Ph.D., who says serving as assistant dean of the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, is a “dream job.” She enjoys introducing students studying abroad – including the group visiting now – to her home country, sharing her passions for Italian food, language, art, and history.
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New Director of Campus Recreation Enjoys ‘Re-Creating Recreation’ for Chargers
Meet Jessica Scibek, director of campus recreation for the University, who reflects on the importance of staying active physically and in the community as a student-athlete when she was in college. She is looking forward to continuing to create fun and exciting opportunities for Chargers to be active, grow, and de-stress during the Spring semester – and beyond.
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Academic Success Advisor Looks Forward to Celebrating His Favorite Holiday, Ringing in 2022
Meet Jim Prosper, an academic success advisor in the University’s Center for Student Success, who reflects on his own educational journey, his winter hobbies, and his passion for sharing the joy of learning.
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Accessibility Resources Center Director Passionate About Supporting Students’ Dreams
Meet Linda Copney-Okeke ’91, ’94,’02 M.A., director of the University’s Accessibility Resources Center, who cherishes time with her family and who, coincidentally, first met her husband of more than 30 years in a business law class at the University of New Haven.
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Women’s Lacrosse Coach Stresses Importance of Consistency On and Off the Field
Meet Jen Fallon, head coach of the Chargers women’s lacrosse team, who is a former Inside Lacrosse Division II National Coach of the Year and is a fan of Connecticut’s pizza and the New York Yankees.
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Director of Graduate and International Student Life Is Passionate About Fostering Charger Pride
Meet Steve Macchiarolo, director of graduate and international student life, who has enjoyed spending some time this summer relaxing with his family to recharge in advance of an academic year that promises to be full of connecting with and inspiring confidence in University of New Haven students.
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New Counseling and Psychological Services Director Says Students Never Cease to Surprise and Amaze Her
Meet Paige Bartels, LCSW, interim director of the University’s Counseling and Psychological Services, who is looking forward to spending time at the beach this summer and who is intrigued by the castles in Ireland.
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Student Success and Advising Expert Reflects on Life Lessons and the Importance of Family
Helena Cole is the director of the University’s Center for Academic Success and Advising and its Center for Student Success, who is pursuing her doctorate and who has been reconnecting with her family virtually during the coronavirus global pandemic.
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Employer Relations Expert Enjoys Working with 'Insightful and Ambitious' Students
Get to know Marcus Paca, assistant director of employer relations for the University’s Career Development Center. He’s a student of history and a New Haven native who takes pride in the city’s delicious – and legendary – pizza.
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New Campus Health Director Looks Forward to Safely Celebrating Christmas, Boxing Day
Get to know Jill Banatoski, M.D., campus health director, whose favorite part of her work is getting to know the students at the University.
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Enrollment Communications Leader Continues Journey of Lifelong Learning
Meet Colby Thammavongsa ’15, ’21 EMBA, associate director of admissions and enrollment communications, a proud University of New Haven alum who rediscovered his love of music while in quarantine.
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Deputy Chief of University Police Reflects on How His Time as a Charger Formed a Foundation for Success
Meet Adam Brown '94, '19 M.S., deputy chief of police at the University of New Haven and the father of two Chargers, whose career in law enforcement has brought him to the White House and back to his alma mater.
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Undergraduate Admissions Staffer Discovers Green Thumb During Quarantine
Meet Caitlin Locke, senior associate director of undergraduate admissions at the University of New Haven, a proud homeowner and dog owner who is looking forward to returning to her Saturday morning tag sale routine after the quarantine restrictions are lifted.
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Programming and Community Engagement Coordinator Fosters Charger Connections Online
Get to know Danielle Coady, coordinator for programming and community engagement for the University of New Haven's Office of Residential life, who is discovering new ways to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic and is sharing her ideas with Charger Nation.
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Strength and Conditioning Coach Continues Training Chargers Through Virtual Workouts
Get to know David Faugno '09 M.S., a strength and conditioning coach for the University of New Haven's Chargers Athletics department, who is continuing to lead workouts remotely for student-athletes who are pursuing their studies online for the rest of the semester.
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Area Coordinator for ResLife Finds Inspiration in Superheroes
Get to know Will Frazier, an area coordinator for the University of New Haven's Office of Residential Life, a former varsity baseball player whose career ambitions have included becoming a lawyer or marriage counselor.
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Associate Vice President of Public Safety is Passionate about Serving the Community
Meet Ron Quagliani '93, '05 M.S., '14 M.S., associate vice president of public safety and administrative services at the University of New Haven. He is the father of two Chargers, Chair of the West Haven City Council, and the individual responsible for closely following the forecast when winter weather is expected
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General Manager of Dining Services Looks Forward to Celebrating Thanksgiving
Meet Juan Dominguez, general manager of dining services at the University of New Haven. He looks forward to Thanksgiving each year and the opportunity it affords him to reflect on the many things he has to be grateful for.
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Executive Director of International Services is Passionate about Art, Volunteer Work
Meet Kathy Kautz de Arango, executive director of the University’s International Services Office, whose office is filled with treasures that her students have brought her from around the world.
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Student Engagement Executive Director Helps Students Make the Most of Their Time as Chargers
Meet Greg Overend, executive director for student engagement, leadership, and orientation at the University of New Haven, a devoted family man who makes a mouth-watering homemade mac and cheese.
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Tuscany Campus Dean Enjoys Listening to the Beatles, Watching Sci-Fi Movies, and Exploring the World
Meet Kevin Murphy, dean of the University of New Haven’s Tuscany Campus in Prato, Italy. He discovered his passion for art history and travel as a college student, and he is now learning Chinese.