Nov 15, 2025  
University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
University Catalog 2025-2026

Governance & Leadership


Antioch University is led by a dynamic team of experienced leaders with decades of experience in higher education, as well as in industries and disciplines of key significance to Antioch’s educational scope.

AU Board of Governors 

Chair: Katrin Dambot, Bonita Springs, FL
Vice-Chair: Steve Crandall, Seattle, WA
Chancellor: Lori Varlotta (ex-officio), Sacramento, CA

Governors

Kenneth (Kenny) Alexander, Norfolk, VA
Michael (Mike) Bills, Salt Lake City, UT
Frowsa’ Booker, Irving, TX
Gary Brahm, Las Vegas, NV
Teri Cannon, Berkeley, CA
Chip Espinoza, Dove Canyon, CA
Gregory Finkelstein, Orlando, FL
Charlene Moore Hayes, Pikesville, MD
Sally M. Johnstone, Boulder, CO
Devorah Lieberman, Claremont CA
Richardson (Rich) Preyer, III, Asheville, NC
Timothy (Tim) Robinson, Indianapolis IN
Eugene (Gene) Tempel, Indianapolis, IN

CCG Board of Directors

Dan Gifford, Chair, Naples, FL
Charlene Moore Hayes, Vice Chair, Pikesville, MD

Directors

Teri Cannon, Berkeley, CA
Theresa Harris, Galena, OH
Sally Johnstone, Boulder, CO
Holiday Hart McKiernan, Indianapolis, IN
Lynn Pasquerella, South Woodstock, CT
Peggy Ruhlin, Delaware, OH
Tammy Roberts Myers, Columbus, OH

Executive Team

Lori E. Varlotta, President. PhD, Miami University
Laurien Alexandre, University Executive Director of Strategic Communications. PhD., University of California-Irvine
Mary Granger, Vice President, Legal Affairs & General Counsel. JD, University of Maine
Jim Hyatt, Interim Vice President for Finance & CFO. MBA, University of Washington
Josh Jacobs, Vice President for Institutional Advancement,  Ed.D.,Vanderbilt University
Barbara Lipinski, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and University Provost. PhD, University of Southern California; JD Souther California Institute of Law
Stephanie Helms Pickett, Vice President, Equity, Belonging & Culture. EdD, Southern Illinois University
Maria-Judith Rodriguez Herrera, Vice President for Human Resources & CHRO. MA, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico; MBA, University of Phoenix 
TBA, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing.

Deans and Provosts

Shawn Fitzgerald, Dean, School of Counseling, Psychology and Therapy. PhD, University of Toledo
Amy Rustein-Riley, Dean, School of Interdisciplinary and Professional Studies. PhD, University of California, Irvine
Diane White, Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions. PhD, Georgia State University

University Administrative Leadership

Laura Andrews, University Director of Advancement. MEd, Keene State College
Sue Byers, Assistant Provost, AU Seattle. MA, Pacific Oaks College
Liz Carson-Murphy, University Director of Student Services, Engagement and Retention. EdD, Antioch University
Michelle Finley, Assistant Vice President for Accreditation and Academic Assessment. PhD, Purdue University
Christine Forte, University Librarian. EdD, Pepperdine University
Rodney Fowlkes, Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. MDiv, Virginia Union University
Katie Golus, Director of Academic Technology. EdM, Harvard University
Michael Greitzer, National Director of Real Estate and Strategic Business Alliances. BA, Wittenberg University
Sarah Hellyar, Title IX Coordinator. JD, Quinnipiac University School of Law
Teresa Kaldor, University Director, Office of Institutional Effectiveness. PhD, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Ryan Kasmier, Associate Provost, AU Santa Barbara. EdD, California Lutheran University
Katy Keenan, Executive Director of Budget, Planning & Analysis. BBA, California State University-East Bay
Rachel Keil, University Director for Academic Compliance. PhD, California Institute of Integral Studies
Michelle Koppitz, Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Partnerships & Expansion Sites. MA, Olivet Nazarene University 
Joni Krueger, University Registrar, MS, University of South Dakota
Sandy Lee, Chief Operations Officer, AU Los Angeles. MA, Antioch University-New England
Bridget Newell, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Coalition Initiatives, PhD, Temple University SCHOOL
Katy Stahl, University Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships. BA, Central Washington University
Jon Stevens, University Director of Student Accounts. MA, Antioch University Seattle 
Lemuel (Lem) Watson, Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice Provost for Community Engagement. EdD, Indiana University
Jessica Wiltgen, Executive Director of University Admissions. MS, St. Cloud State University
Will Winkowski, Strategic Business Solutions Partner. MAFM, Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University