Kristine Dahm, Ph.D.
Title/Position on Campus: Educational Background: BA in History from Bowling Green State University, MA in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, PhD in Higher Education Administration from the University of Virginia. Formerly was the Assistant Director of Student Activities at Ohio Wesleyan University; Director of Student Activities & Leadership at Randolph-Macon Woman's College (now Randolph College); and Director of Student Life at Fairleigh Dickinson University; adjunct instructor at Blue Ridge Community College and Germanna Community College Interest/expertise in Leadership or Leadership Education: Worked with students utilizing and implementing the Social Change Model of Leadership Development; advised community service organizations; qualified instructor for the Myers-Briggs inventory; presented many introductory and advanced workshops about the MBTI; interested in presidential leadership, especially utilizing James David Barber's political model; interested in women's leadership and female leaders Fun or interesting personal fact: Life-long New York Yankees and Bruce Springsteen fan Current Class(es): Joseph Wilder Title/Position on Campus: Instructor and Graduate Hall Director for Residence Life Educational Background: B.S. In History (minors in Leadership and Political Science) from Virginia Tech; M.A. In Education, Curriculum and Instruction, with a Focus on Social Studies (Will be conferred May 2010, Currently completing Post-Graduate Coursework in the History Department) Interest/expertise in Leadership or Leadership Education: I have been associated with the RLC for Five Full Years and have really learned a lot from this program. Working now in Student Affairs and Education has made me see how essential effective leadership is today.
Eric Kaufman, Ph.D.
Title/Position on Campus: Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education Educational Background: .S. in Agricultural Education from The Ohio State University; M.S. in Agricultural Education and Communication (minor in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences) from the University of Florida; Ph.D. in Agricultural Education and Community (specialization in leadership studies) from the University of Florida. Interest/expertise in Leadership or Leadership Education: leadership development in grassroots and volunteer settings. Current Class(es): LDRS 3104: TR 2:30-3:45pm Holly Kasperbauer
Title/Position on Campus: Instructor and Graduate Assistant in Agriculture and Extension Education Department Educational Background: B.S. In Agricultural Education (minor in Horticulture) from Iowa State University; Master's of Science from Texas A&M University; Currently a PhD student in Agricultural and Extension Education/Leadership Interest/expertise in Leadership or Leadership Education: While at Texas A&M, taught several leadership courses (team effectiveness, leadership and planned change, and leadership workshop facilitation); worked as a high school agricultural education and FFA Advisor; develop leadership curriculum materials and conduct training for youth leadership organizations. Research interests include critical thinking and reflection, specifically looking at college student success. Fun or interesting personal fact: I love college sports! Especially football, wrestling, and softball. Current Class(es): LDRS 1015: Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:45; Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:45 Jody Thompson, Ph.D
Title/Position on Campus: Associate Director of the Multicultural Academic Opportunites Program (MAOP) at Virginia Tech. Educational Background: Master’s in Educational Leadership and Evaluation at the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at Virginia Tech. Denise Walker
Title/Position on Campus: RLC Office Manager I am new to this department but have been working for Virginia Tech for ten years. I live here in Blacksburg Kerry Priest
Title/Position on Campus: Instructor and Graduate Assistant for the RLC Educational Background: B.S. In Agricultural Education (minor in Leadership Studies) from Kansas State University; Master's of Agricultural Leadership (MAL) from the University of Georgia; Currently a PhD student in Agricultural and Extension Education/Leadership Interest/expertise in Leadership or Leadership Education: 11 years experience in leadership training and facilitation; Worked six years in Atlanta, GA for an organization that provides leadership training, conferences, and resources for personal and professional growth; Free-lance writer/editor for leadership resources; Life-long student of leadership! Research interest: how leadership influences career success. Fun or interesting personal fact: I grew up on a farm in Kansas (and yes, I have seen a tornado). Current Class(es): LDRS 1015: MWF 12:20-1:10pm; MW 2:30-3:45pm
Alicia Cohen Director of Business Affairs and Special Projects, Multicultural Affairs |
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Debbie Day Associate Vice President, Alumni Association
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Jake Grohs
Jake Grohs is the Assistant Director for Student Engagement Programs. After finishing degrees (BS, MS) in Engineering Science and Mechanics here at VT, he joined the Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships to help support students as they engage with communities locally, nationally, and globally. Jake is a past RLC Alum – both as a freshman and for two years as an RLC RA. His love for service/leadership work comes from years of leading trips with his wife, Courtney, to the Dominican Republic through the YMCA at VT’s Student Programs. Aside from that, Jake (and Courtney) now spend their time renovating a 1940’s home, playing with their 2 crazy dogs, running the Huckleberry trail, and “learn-as-you-go” gardening. Latest “learn-as-you-go” lesson? When you are on travel for a week and ship the dogs off to “Nanna’s house,” the deer move in for the kill. Poor veggies never knew what hit them…
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