Leadership Team

Nathan Fuerst
Vice President for Student Life & Enrollment

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As Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment, Nathan Fuerst serves as the Chief Enrollment Officer and the Chief Student Affairs Officer at the University of Connecticut.

In May 2018, Nathan was appointed Vice President for Enrollment Planning and Management. Prior to that, he held positions as the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. In August 2023, Nathan's role was expanded to include key areas of Student Affairs.

The Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment is responsible for overseeing various programs across all UConn campuses, including Storrs, Avery Point, Farmington (UConn Health), Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury. The Vice President and the Student Life and Enrollment Leadership Team offer strategic direction and assessment for enrollment and student life programs, utilizing a holistic, evidence-based, and data-informed approach.

During his tenure at UConn, Vice President Fuerst has led significant growth in the size, quality, and diversity of our undergraduate student enrollment, consistently breaking records and setting new milestones for enrollment each year. UConn students have achieved new records for student success, particularly in retention and graduation rates, solidifying UConn's position as one of the top universities in the country for student success.

The Vice President’s impact extends beyond his roles, as he actively participates in university-wide committees and task forces, fostering collaborations and partnerships across the institution with a steadfast focus on placing students at the center of our efforts.

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Brianna Zecchini
Executive Assistant to the Vice President

860-486-4163
brianna.zecchini@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

Executive Team

Boritz

Liza Boritz
Director of Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation

860-486-2265
liza.boritz@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 2nd Floor

Clokey

David Clokey
Assistant Vice President for Administrative Services

860-486-2265
david.clokey@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

Costanzo

Cyndi Costanzo
Associate Vice President for Student Life

860-486-8143
cynthia.costanzo@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

Gagnon

Jeffrey Gagnon
Executive Advisor for Enrollment Analytics & Fiscal Officer

860-486-2235
jeffrey.gagnon@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

Hannon

Dr. Fany DeJesús Hannon
Dean of Students

860-486-3426
fany.hannon@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, Suite 102
dos.uconn.edu

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James Lowe
Associate Vice President

860 486-0566
james.r.lowe@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross, Room 208

Lucas

Mona Lucas
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment

860-486-6980
mona.lucas@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

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Stacey Murdock
Director of Human Resources & Foundation Relations

860-486-2265
stacey.murdock@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 2nd Floor

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Angela Rola
Interim Senior Director, Cultural Centers and Inclusion Initiatives

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Michael White
Executive Director, Dining Services

Departmental Leadership

Barber

Isaac Barber
Director, Student Union and Event Services

860-486-3422
isaac.barber@uconn.edu
Student Union, Room 106
studentunion.uconn.edu

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Kimberly Beardsley-Carr
Director, Community Standards

860-486-0353
kimberly.beardsley@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, Garden Level
community.uconn.edu

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Nancy Bilmes
Director, Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

860-486-6152
nancy.bilmes@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, Suite 202
career.uconn.edu

Crim

Amy Crim
Director of Residential Living and Education

860-486-2060
amy.crim@uconn.edu
Holcomb Hall, Garden Level
campushousing.uconn.edu

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Elise Delacruz
Interim Director, Women's Center

860-486-4738
elise.delacruz@uconn.edu
Student Union, Room 421
womenscenter.uconn.edu

Granger

Vern Granger
Director, Undergraduate Admissions

860-486-1478
vern.granger@uconn.edu
Gordon W. Tasker Building
admissions.uconn.edu

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Alfred Guante, M.Ed.
Director, Puerto Rican & Latin American Cultural Center

(860) 486-1135
alfred.guante@uconn.edu
4th Floor, Student Union
puertoricanlatinamerican.culturalcenter.uconn.edu

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Trisha Hawthorne-Noble
Senior Director, Department of Student Activities

860-486-8151
trisha.hawthorne@uconn.edu
Student Union, Room 307
studentactivities.uconn.edu

Hendricks

Kymberley Hendricks
Director, Office of Student Care and Concern

860-486-8777
kymberley.hendricks@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, Suite 29
studentcare.uconn.edu

Kernozicky

Stephanie Kernozicky
Director, One Card Office

860-486-3129
stephanie.kernozicky@uconn.edu
Student Union, Room 228
onecard.uconn.edu

Lim

Merz Lim
Interim Director, Asian American Cultural Center

860-486-860.486.0830
merz.lim@uconn.edu
4th Floor, Student Union
asacc.uconn.edu

McKenzie

Alicia McKenzie
Director of the H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center

860-486-4901
alicia.mckenzie@uconn.edu
4th Floor, Student Union
aacc.uconn.edu

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Christopher Newell
Director, Native American Cultural Programs

(860) 486-7606
christopher.newell@uconn.edu
4th Floor, Student Union
nacp.uconn.edu

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Kelsey O'Neil
Director, Rainbow Center

860-486-5821
kelsey.o'neil@uconn.edu
4th floor, Student Union
rainbowcenter.uconn.edu

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Suzanne Onorato, PhD
Executive Director, Student Health & Wellness

860-486-0743
suzanne.onorato@uconn.edu
Hilda May Williams Building, Lower Level
studenthealth.uconn.edu

Ormsby

Mike Ormsby
Director, One Stop Student Services

860-486-4809
michael.ormsby@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 1st Floor
onestop.uconn.edu

Peters

Suzanne Peters
Director, Student Financial Aid Services

860-486-2470
suzanne.peters@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, Garden Level
financialaid.uconn.edu

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Kimberly Proulx
Interim Executive Director for UConn Recreation

860-486-2926
kimberly.proulx@uconn.edu
Student Recreation Center
recreation.uconn.edu

Provistalis

Erin Provistalis
Director, New Student Programs

860-486-4866
erin.provistalis@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, Garden Level
orientation.uconn.edu

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Len Sousa
Director, IT Student Life & Enrollment

860-486-1872
len.sousa@uconn.edu
Rome Commons, Ground Floor
it.studentlife.uconn.edu

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Vincent Walker
Interim Director of Housing Administration and Finance

860-486-2926
vincent.walker@uconn.edu
Holcomb Hall, Garden Level
campushousing.uconn.edu

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Christine Wenzel
Executive Director, Center for Students with Disabilities

860-486-9129
christine.wenzel@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, Suite 204
csd.uconn.edu

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Cara Workman
Director, University Events & Conference Services

860-486-4077
cara.workman@uconn.edu
McMahon, Room 183
conferences.uconn.edu