Shirleyne McDonald

Associate Director Financial Aid, Office of Enrollment
202-885-6500
smcdonal@american.edu

Darien Smith

AUX Instructor and Advisor, Office of Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
dariens@american.edu

Donna Femenella

Course Reserves Coordinator, University Library
dfem@american.edu
202-885-3230

Fun Fact: In high school, I learned how to create glass stained items, which included making small windows, suncatchers, and lamps.

Arielle Bernstein

SR Professional Lecturer, Associate Director of Graduate Studies
arielle@american.edu

Michelle Fleitz

Systems Analyst, University Publications 
mfleitz@american.edu
202-885-5947

Fun Fact: I ski most weekends during the winter.

Maria Barry

Director of Community Relations
mariab@american.edu

Kimberly Araya

Director, University Conferences & Guest Services, Housing & Residence Life
202-885-2623
karaya@american.edu

Leanne Wright

Assistant Director, Environmental Health and Safety
pina@american.edu

Kevin Barrett

Police Captain, University Police and Emergency Management
202-885-2526
kbarrett@american.edu

Fabiola Fernandez

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, Risk Management and Environmental Health and Saftey Services
ffernandez@american.edu

Yoo-Jin Kang

Coordinator for Alcohol and Other Drugs, Health Promotion & Advocacy Center
202-885-3384
ykang@american.edu

Jennifer Baron Knowles

Associate Director, Campus Ministries 
jbaron@american.edu

Rene Thomas

Associate Director of Graduate Studies, Kogod School of Business
rthomas@american.edu

Stacey Snelling

Chair, Department of Health Studies
stacey@american.edu

Kristi Plahn-Gjersvold

Assistant Dean, Administration and Strategic Initiatives, School of Communication
kristipg@american.edu

Fun Fact: I like to hike - especially if there are coffee and snacks at the end. The best place I have hiked to date is New Zealand.

Stephanie Destefano

Grounds Operations Manager, Facilities Management
destefan@american.edu

Shawn Bates

Assistant Professor, School of International Service
sbates@american.edu

Jennifer Arnold

Manager, Personnel & Administration, School of Professional and Extended Studies (SPExS)
jarnold@american.edu

Jennifer Tether

Assistant Director, Key Leadership Programs
jtether@american.edu

Fun Fact: I love all things crafting!

Jill Ivey

Senior Student Applications Specialist, Enterprise Systems, Office of Technology
jivey@american.edu

Tacy Lambiase

Sustainability Manager, Office of Sustainability
lambiase@american.edu

Megan Litke

Director, Sustainability Programs, Office of Sustainability
meganzl@american.edu

Chris Nasti

Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness Programs, Recreational Sports and Fitness
202-885-6048
cnasti@american.edu

Ashley Ann Wallace

Operations Coordinator, University Center
202-885-3936
awall@american.edu

Jackie Garcia

Communication and Graphics Coordinator, HR Communications 
202-885-2569
jgarcia@american.edu

Shelly D'Amico

Director, HR Communications 
sdamico@american.edu

Genevieve Croteau

WAMU Human Resources Business Partner, WAMU 88.5
gcroteau@american.edu

Hannah Purkey

Program Coordinator, School of Public Affairs
hpurkey@american.edu

Kelly Mayer

Student Affairs & ADA Senior Coordinator,  
kmayer@american.edu