2025-2026 Leadership Academy Cohort

The UO Leadership Academy is a year-long commitment. All sessions are held on a Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). This is an interactive, engaging and fully in-person experience.

Dates

  • June 6, 2025, 1 to 4:30 p.m. (kickoff event)
  • Sept. 26 , 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 17, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 12 , 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 16, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 20, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Mar. 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Apr. 10, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • May 8, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • June 5 , 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (final session) & 1 to 2:30 p.m. (graduation celebration)

Cohort

Justin Ambron      
EDM Operations Technician    
Information Services - User Support Services

Nicola Barber   
Senior Instructor   
College of Arts and Sciences - Biology Department

Erin Beck
Associate Professor of Political Science, Associate Director, CLLAS   
College of Arts and Sciences - Political Science Department, Center for Latinx and Latina American Studies

Molly Blancett
Assistant Director for News Operations
University Communications

Shane Cadden
Executive Assistant and Operations Manager
Student Services and Enrollment Management 

Khaila Carlstrom
Assistant Director of Academic Administration 
Knight Campus

Joe Coleman
Director of Business Operations & Analysis
Undergraduate Education and Student Success

Uli Dangel 
Director, School of Architecture & Environment
College of Design - School of Architecture & Environment

Stephanie De Anda
Associate Professor & Program Director; Research Scientist
College of Education -  Special Education and Clinical Sciences; Prevention Science Institute

Jennifer Doty
Associate Professor of Prevention Science
College of Education - Center for Psychology and Human Services

Rob Dow
Director of Annual Philanthropy
University Advancement

Katie Fitch
Clinical Assistant Professor 
College of Education - Education Studies

Alexandra Garner
Assistant Director of Residence Life for Conduct, Community Standards, and Crisis Response
Student Services and Enrollment Management - University Housing

Noah Glusman
Managing Director of Legal Studies
School of Law

Barbi Goosens
Academic Programs & Services Manager
School of Law

Esther Hagenlocher
Associate Professor, Department Head
College of Design - Department of Interior Architecture

Loring Hummel
Associate Director of Business Automation & Enterprise Architect
Information Services

Julie Koch
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management
School of Music and Dance

Diana Libuda
Associate Professor
College of Arts and Sciences - Biology Department

Nanosh Lucas
Faculty Consultant
Teaching Engagement Program

Melodie Moore
Manager of Audio Visual Services
Information Services

Emma Nassoh
Assistant Director Regional Philanthropy 
University Advancement

Susan Ordonez
Senior Associate Director, Alumni Engagement 
Alumni Association

Martina Oxoby
Owner's Representative 
Campus Planning & Facililties Management - Design & Construction 

Mike Peixoto
Associate Director of Learning Support
Athletics - Services for Student Athletes

Becca Puleo
Project Coordinator for Process Development and Outreach
Campus Planning & Facililties Management - Design & Construction

Siobhan Rockcastle
Associate Professor, Chair of the Baker Lighting Lab, Co-Director of the Institute for Health in the Built Environment
College of Design - Architecture

Valerie Sahakian
Associate Professor 
College of Arts and Sciences - Earth Sciences Department

Sean Sharp
Manager
Information Services - User Support Services

Melea Tejedas
Senior Assistant Director for Regional Recruitment
Office of Admissions

Cami Thompson
Enterprise Risk Management Project Manager
Safety and Risk Services

Jenni Van Wyk
Student Recruiter and Advisor
Knight Campus - Department of Bioengineering

Carolyn Vogt
Operations Manager, Executive Assistant, UO Curriculum Coordinator
UO Online

Samantha Wallace
Assistant Director for Youth and Family Programs
PE & Rec

Maja Wright-Phillips
Associate Director of Data Quality & Stewardship
University Advancement - Advancement Strategies & Technology Innovation

Tien-Tien Yu
Associate Professor
College of Arts and Sciences - Physics Department