Amanda Coltri, MSL is associate director of CRM and digital strategy at Rowan University (NJ). Her professional scope involves assessment and strategic integration of technical, data-driven systems, processes, and policies. Amanda leads cross-departmental teams to enhance the digital space and strategizes unique, cost-effective real-world solutions that amplify digital impact. She oversees the University's Slate CRM governance and change management team, aimed at enhancing system usage, building capacity across departments, and expanding enterprise-level implementation and development.

Currently, Amanda serves on a number of University boards and committees; as vice chair of the Women’s Alliance Network, marketing chair the First-Generation Task Force, and as a member of the Rowan Thrive Well-Being subcommittee, the Women and Gender Studies Council, and the University of the Future Rowan Portal subcommittee.

Prior to her role at Rowan, Amanda deployed successful strategies in digital marketing, CRM development, website management, and high-visibility digital corporate projects as the lead digital developer in the Philadelphia Eagles front office. Other previous roles include managing relational information systems and website development at Montgomery County Community College (PA) and Rosemont College (PA).

A proud lifelong first-generation student, Amanda is currently a candidate in Rowan University’s educational leadership doctoral program. Her research interests include the evolution and future of digital student support services, the impact of new technologies on higher education communications strategies, and asset-based support models for first-generation students.

Amanda’s educational background features a holistic liberal arts approach, consisting of extensive work in natural sciences, humanities, and social science. In 2013, she earned a master’s in sports leadership from Northeastern University, focusing primarily on research involving underserved student-athlete populations. In 2004, Amanda was awarded a dual degree in philosophy and geology from Bryn Mawr College. Her philosophy thesis explored existential phenomenology and Simone de Beauvoir’s Woman as Other and her geology thesis presented a mixed methods approach to evaluating the quality of children’s earth science educational materials.

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Deniz Dennery works as Program Assistant in Rowan University’s Office of Career Advancement, where she is a cheerleader for student employment. Deniz manages career fair events, the off-campus Federal Work Study program, engages with employers and co-manages Rowan’s electronic job site “ProfsJobs” to support students and alumni in their professional journey. Deniz joined Rowan University’s Women’s Advisory Board in 2019 and serves as its enthusiastic Programming Chair. Successful delivery to the Rowan community and the general public of events covering topics on health, well-being, leadership, networking are attributed to the fantastic workings of the members of this board, their expertise, time and effort. Consider becoming a part of this movement!

After graduation from the University of Utah with a degree in political science, Deniz's interest in working overseas led her on a journey to join the Foreign Service where she ultimately landed a work assignment in France. Her desire for working with culturally diverse populations and travel has never waned. Deniz honed her communication and problem solving skills working in a variety of environments including a busy 700 room Manhattan, NY hotel with heavy international clientele, the Turkish Embassy, the U.S. State Department and the American Embassy in Paris. Deniz’ adaptability to various work environments over the years allowed her to be successful in various roles within government, healthcare, higher education and career development growth of students.

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Janet DePersia holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting and Management from Elizabethtown College. Over the years her professional career has spanned from working in public accounting, private accounting for GE Capital Mortgage Services and bookkeeping and accounting services for private clients. Taking a step back from the work force to raise her four children she took a leadership role heading up many organizations along the way. Janet is currently the Cashier Supervisor in the Office of the Bursar.

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Cassandra (Cassie) Geary has almost 10 years of experience in fundraising and development. As Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for Health Sciences, she works with faculty and staff in the health sciences to secure philanthropic funding for Rowan University. Cassie has a strong background in grant research and writing, event planning, and communications and marketing.

Cassie has been with Rowan University since 2017. Before coming to Rowan, she was the Development Coordinator of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Walk MS Events in Southern New Jersey and assisted with the Bike MS City to Shore event. Prior to that, Cassie was the Walk Manager at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Pennsylvania Chapter.

Cassie received a BA in Communication with a minor in Anthropology from Monmouth University in 2012.

Cassie is interested in learning more about the personal and professional development goals of her colleagues at Rowan, expanding her role in serving her colleagues through the WAN Advisory Board, and strategizing with other WAN Advisory Board members to develop and implement ways for Rowan colleagues to achieve their leadership goals.

Cassie lives with her husband in Sewell, NJ, and is expecting her first child in November.

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Elizabeth Gorman is Assistant General Counsel for Rowan University. She provides counsel to the University’s medical schools on federal and state health care laws and regulations governing the relationships between healthcare providers and other entities. She also provides guidance on the legal aspects of patient care, privacy, confidentiality, and general higher education matters. Prior to joining the University’s Office of General Counsel, Elizabeth was a Director of Legal Management for the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. Previously, she was employed as an associate for a health care law firm and served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey. She began her career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Superior Court of New Jersey in Morris County. Elizabeth received her undergraduate degree from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and her law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey.

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Award Winner Higher Education Leader and Researcher with a demonstrated history of project/grant leadership, research, training, evaluation, coaching and mentoring, publications, and professional development in education and social sectors. Expertise in Early Childhood Education, Cultural Diversity, Young Immigrants, Intellectual Experiences, Curriculum Development, Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research, Leadership, Coaching and Professional Development. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from The Ohio State University.

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Bio: A two-time graduate of Rowan University, Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree from the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts in 2008 and completed her master’s degree in higher education administration in 2015. She has been with Rowan since 2016 in the role of Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement. In her role, Jessica coordinates alumni programs and services designed to foster and strengthen the relationship between the University and its alumni-base of over 100,000 Profs!

Jessica manages alumni volunteers; serves as the primary point of contact for campus partnerships; acts as the event lead for several signature programs such as Homecoming, Run for Rowan 5K and Golden Profs Reunion; and is the team liaison to the Office of Advancement Communications.

In addition to serving as the Marketing and Communication Chair for the Women’s Alliance Network, Jessica is also proud to contribute as an active member of several university-wide committees including: Homecoming (Chair), Flying First, first generation college students (Chair for Alumni Engagement) and Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship breakfast and day of service.

In her spare time, Jessica enjoys “bad” reality tv, the beach, music and podcasts, being with family and spending quality time with her husband Brian ’08 and her son’s Leo and Noah.

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Dr. Yahaira I. Márquez is a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed psychologist in the State of New Jersey, nationally certified TF-CBT therapist, and faculty member at the Child Abuse Research Education and Service (CARES) Institute at Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Márquez is native to Puerto Rico. She completed a B.A in Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus; obtained a Master’s and a Doctoral degree in School Psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and completed a postdoctoral appointment at the CARES Institute under the supervision of Esther Deblinger, PhD co-developer of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Dr. Márquez is one of very few nationally approved trainers able to conduct TF-CBT trainings and consultation calls completely in Spanish.

In terms of academic involvement and direct clinical practice, Dr. Márquez is a voting member of the Institutional Review Board and she provides direct therapeutic services to children with a history of trauma and their non-offending parents. She is a devoted clinical supervisor to post doctoral appointees. Dr. Marquez is a mother of three young boys (2, 6, and 9) and companion to her partner of 24 years. In her personal time, she enjoys playing with her children, cooking, learning about wine, reading, crafting, microfarming, and singing.

Michelle Mignot (she/her/hers) has been in the field of higher education since 2006. Starting at a community college in Ontario, Canada, Michelle gained experience in career development and online learning as a Career Advisor and Program Coordinator. After moving to the Philadelphia area where she initially worked in the Steinbright Career Development Center at Drexel University, Michelle is now an Academic Advisor at Rowan University. As a member of the Rowan Global team, Michelle assists non-traditional students in partnership and degree completion programs.

Michelle completed her undergraduate studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario and obtained her Masters in Higher Education from Drexel University. In addition to the Women’s Alliance Network, Michelle is also active on campus as a member of the Anti-Racism Coalition (ARC), the UAS/OASIS DEI Subcommittee, and is a Rowan University Career Advocate. Michelle has two children in elementary school, and in her spare time enjoys travel, cooking, and gardening.

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Dr. Pukenas currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. She is responsible for executive leadership of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and drives strategic planning and programmatic execution in the areas of student support services, financial aid, registrar services, student health/mental health and wellness, career and academic advising, the advisory college learning system and the match to residency. Dr. Pukenas is a dually board-certified anesthesiologist and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and serves as Vice Chair/Vice Chief of Administrative Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology at Cooper University Health Care.

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Erica Watson Brown received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business with a specialization in Organizational Management from Cabrini University, her Master of Arts in Education and Reading degree from Concordia University. She served as an elementary educator in New Jersey for ten years. Her research interests include elementary education, teacher preparation programs, and equity in education. At Rowan University, Erica is a Lecturer for the department of Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education, in the College of Education. In addition, she is the Program Coordinator for the Initial Teaching Preparation Program specialization in B.A. Elementary Education (K-6) and has supervised clinical experience/practice interns. She has worked with non-profit organizations to facilitate S.T.E.A.M workshops for middle and high school girls. She is a third-year doctoral student in the Urban Education and Diverse Learning Environment concentration. When not teaching she enjoys traveling to New York and spending time with her family.

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