Key Personnel
The administration and staff play a key role in facilitating the educational experience of our students by lending their skills and expertise to students and faculty. The staff in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences are committed to supporting the mission and vision of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences by providing high quality customer service to our students. Our administration and staff bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in a wide-range of areas. If you need assistance, the administration and staff will be glad to assist you. The goal of the administration and staff is to make your educational journey a success.
 | Georgia Belaire | Administrative Assistant, Special Projects | Georgia Belaire served as the assistant to the vice president of Academic Affairs and dean… more |
 | Freda Callahan | ELDA Program Consultant | |
| John Callery | Web Developer | John Callery brings substantial work experience and knowledge to SOLES, with emphasis in Web design… more | |
 | Nikki Cibrian | Administrative Assistant | Nikki Cibrian is the administrative assistant in the department of Learning and… more |
 | Nona Conner | Program Specialist | Nona Conner is the coordinator of the Induction Masters Partnership Program (IMPP). She has had an… more |
 | Paula Cordeiro | Dean and Professor | Paula A. Cordeiro has been Dean of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the… more |
 | Linda Dews | Assistant Dean | Linda N. Dews is the assistant dean for SOLES and brings more than twenty years of experience in… more |
 | Kathy Estey | Program Specialist | Kathy Estey is the Learning and Teaching program specialist in the School of Leadership and… more |
 | Andrea Fuentez | Administrative Assistant | Under Construction |
 | Steven Gelb | Associate Dean, Professor | Steve Gelb, Ph.D. is the director of research for the Leadership Institute as well as associate… more |
 | Annie Guanciale | Executive Assistant, Department of Leadership Studies | Annie Guanciale is the executive assistant for the department of Leadership Studies. … more |
 | Peggy Hetherington | Director of Field Experiences | Peggy Hetherington has been a school educator for more than 30 years as an… more |
 | Aimee Heytvelt | Executive Assistant, Office of the Dean | Aimee Heytvelt works as an executive assistant in the dean's office. Her primary responsibility is… more |
 | Scott Himelstein | Director, Center for Education Policy and Law | Scott Himelstein is the former deputy secretary of Education and later acting secretary of Education… more |
 | William Hoagland | AV Technician and Support Specialist | William Hoagland is the AV Technician and Support Specialist for the School of Leadership and… more |
 | Ruthie Inacay | Executive Assistant | Ruthie Inacay joined USD and the School of Leadership and Education Sciences as the executive… more |
 | Tedi Kostka | Credential Analyst | Tedi Kostka has many years experience in the credentialing field, serving as credential director at… more |
 | Paula Krist | Director of Assessment Support | Paula S. Krist. Ph.D., is the director of Assessment Support for the School of Leadership and… more |
 | Pat Libby | Clinical Professor; Director of the Institute for Nonprofit Ed. & Research | Pat Libby, clinical professor, created and directs the Institute for Nonprofit Education and… more |
 | Melinda Martin | Director, ELDA | Melinda Martin was a teacher, reading specialist, and principal in the San Diego Unified School… more |
 | Cindy Martinez | Coordinator, SOLES Global Center | Cindy Martinez is the assistant coordinator at the SOLES Global Center and pursuing her Ph.D. in… more |
 | Carmen McBride | Executive Assistant, Department of Leadership Studies | Carmen McBride is the executive assistant for the department of Leadership Studies. She is… more |
 | Whitney McIntyre Miller | Coordinator, SOLES Global Center | Whitney McIntyre Miller is the Global Center Coordinator. She is a USD doctoral student in… more |
 | Maria Menezes | Executive Assistant | Maria Menezes was previously employed in the Country of Kuwait at the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.… more |
 | Pelema Morrice | Director of Outreach and Recruitment | Pelema I. Morrice is the director of Outreach and Recruitment for the School of Leadership and… more |
 | Gary Neiger | Director of Development | Gary Neiger is the director of Development for the School of Leadership and Education Sciences.… more |
 | Sergio E. Rodriguez | Executive Assistant, Counseling and Marital and Family Therapy Programs | Sergio Rodriguez joined USD and the School of Leadership and Education Sciences as the executive… more |
 | Kate Sheridan | Executive Assistant to the Dean | Kate Sheridan serves as the executive assistant to the dean. Prior to joining the dean's… more |
 | Laura B. Stein | Assistant Director | Laura Stein is responsible for the administrative management and coordination of the Institute for… more |
 | Rondi Stein | Budget and Operations Manager | Rondi Stein is the Budget and Operations manager for the School of Leadership and Education… more |
 | Teresa VanHorn | American Humanics Director and the Coordinator of the Leadership Minor | Teresa Van Horn is the director of American Humanics program (AH), a national nonprofit management… more |
 | Erin Weesner McKinley | Executive Assistant, Development and Alumni Relations | Erin Weesner McKinley joined the Development and Alumni Relations office as its executive assistant… more |
 | Beth Yemma | Assistant Director Of Leadership Programming | Beth Yemma is responsible for the administrative management and coordination of Leadership… more |
