Editorial Team

Ken O'Donnell, Editor-in-Chief, CSU Dominguez Hills, Ken O'Donnell is Vice Provost at California State University Dominguez Hills, and Editor-in-Chief of ELTHE. His interest in experiential education and high-impact practices dates to his time as a faculty member in film production.
Amy Cicchino, Editorial Board, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Amy Cicchino, PhD, is Associate Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Her work takes up Portfolio practice, educator professional development, and multimodal teaching and communication across the disciplines.
Jerry Daday, Editorial Board, Indiana University Indianapolis, Dr. Jerry Daday is a Professor of Sociology and the Executive Associate Dean in the Institute for Engaged Leaming (EL) at Indiana University Indianapolis. He has served as a member of the HIPs in the States national working group and conference planning committee for the past six years, and he is the co-editor (with Jillian Kinzie, Ken O'Donnell, John Zilvinskis, and Carleen Vande Zande) of the new book, Delivering on the Promise of High Impact Practices: Research and Models for Achieving Equity, Fidelity, Impact and Scale, published by Routledge (2022). He received his BA in Sociology from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts and his MA and Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of New Mexico.
Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Editorial Board, Purdue University, Jennifer Dobbs-Oates is a scholar, practitioner, and administrative leader of experiential education at the university level. She is a faculty member at Purdue University, serving as the inaugural Associate Vice Provost for World Readiness, and she is also currently Vice President of the Society for Experiential Education.
Sara Evans, Editorial Board, Kennesaw State University, Dr. Sara Z. Evans is an Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program at Kennesaw State University. Her research in the scholarship of teaching and learning on topics such as embedding undergraduate research across the curriculum, resilient pedagogy, and the effectiveness of high impact practices.
Patrick M. Green, Editorial Board, Loyola University Chicago, Patrick M. Green, EdD is the Executive Director of the Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship (CELTS), and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Loyola University Chicago. He teaches experiential learning courses, including community-based leaming, academic internships, global service-learning, undergraduate research, and graduate courses in the Higher Education Program, as well as serves as the Editor of Metropolitan Universities journal for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.
Audrey A. Hillyer, Editorial Board, Pikes Peak State College, Audrey A. Hillyer is English Faculty at Pikes Peak State College. She has a PhD in Composition & Applied Linguistics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Nika Hogan, Editorial Board, Pasadena City College, Nika Hogan, a Professor of English at Pasadena City College, has designed and facilitated professional learning for educators across disciplines and levels at her college, across the 23 California State Universities and 116 California community colleges, and nationally. She has a passion for building capacity and helping educators and students alike reach their full potential.
Debra Humphreys, Editorial Board, Lumina Foundation, Debra Humphreys serves on the executive team of Lumina Foundation and oversees the foundation's strategic communications work as well as its efforts to increase the number of individuals attaining high-quality Bachelor's degrees. She came to Lumina in late 2016 after more than 2 decades in various leadership roles at the American Association of Colleges and Universities and, at Lumina, also provides direction and coordination for Lumina's substantive work bringing together its commitments to equity and postsecondary educational quality.
Amy M. Johnson, Editorial Board, Old Dominion University, Dr. Amy M. Johnson(she/her)is assistant vice president for academic success initiatives at Old Dominion University. Johnson is a scholar of West African and Caribbean history, general education, and high impact practices.
Sarah Lacy, Editorial Board, University of Delaware, Dr. Sarah A Lacy (University of Delaware) is a biological anthropologist and archaeologist focused on Neanderthal and early modern human health, who enjoys bringing students into the field to excavate paleolithic sites in the Balkans. Undergraduate research is a focus on her service, and she formerly led the office of Undergraduate Research at California State University Dominguez Hills.
Joshua Meyer, Editorial Board, Montana State University, Josh Meyer is the Director of the McNair Scholars Program at Montana State University. His work in the experiential education industry began as a ropes course facilitator and backpacking guide before he started studying it academically through doctoral research and the professoriate.
Kristina Phillips, Editorial Board, Jackson State University, Dr. Kristina Phillips is the Executive Director of QEP and General Education at Jackson State University. She has been with the Society for Experiential Education for nine years and currently serves as the Executive Committee Treasurer.
Louie Rodriguez, Editorial Board, The University of Texas at El Paso, Louie serves as a member of the provost's leadership team at UTEP, where he oversees campuswide student career readiness, integration of career preparation into academic affairs, and strategic initiatives. A native El Pasoan, Louie brings his years of experience in the corporate world in NYC to his work to advance UTEP student success.
Marti Snyder, Editorial Board, Nova Southeastern University, Martha (Marti) Snyder, Ph.D., PMP, SPHR, CHSE is a professor and director of faculty professional development at Nova Southeastern University's Learning and Educational Center. She is passionate about learning design, technology, and mentorship.
Stephanie Thomason, Editorial Board, University of Tampa, Stephanie Thomason is a professor of management, associate director for the TECO Energy Center for Leadership, and associate dean of the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa. In the past, she served as on the board and as the president of the Society for Experiential Education.
John Zilvinskis, Editorial Board, SUNY Binghamton, Dr. John Zilvinskis is an Associate Professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York. He studies high impact practices and disability in higher education using survey data.
Nate Hertweck, Copyediting, Long Beach City College, As copyeditor for ELTHE, Nate Hertweck has a front row seat for the journal's creative process and scholastic impact. Nate also holds an M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition from California State University, Dominguez Hills, teaches English at Long Beach City College and Los Angeles Southwest College, plays guitar and sings in L.A. based rock bands, and enjoys reading good books at home in San Pedro with his coffee, his cats, and his wonderful fiancé.
Marlon Mejia, Print Layout, CSU Dominguez Hills, Marlon Mejia is a graphic designer from Los Angeles, California. He leads the ELTHE layout team and created much of the journal's current look and feel. A recent graduate of CSU Dominguez Hills, he enjoys watching both American and European football.
Dana Ospina, Digital Librarian, CSU Dominguez Hills, Dana Ospina (she/her) is the Digital Initiatives Librarian at California State University Dominguez Hills. Her responsibilities include providing leadership and support for open access publishing initiatives, such as the CSU Open Journal Systems publishing program.
Bill Heinrich, Podcast Editor, Bill Heinrich is the Director of Mindset by Symplicity where he helps campuses translate big ideas into repeatable educational practices. He researches, consults, and hosts a podcast about higher education, assessment, experiential learning, and organizational leadership and change.
Angelica Cornejo, Production Coordinator, CSU Dominguez Hills, Angelica Cornejo is a former elementary school teacher who now works at CSU Dominguez Hills as the Assistant to the Vice Provost, where she coordinates production of ELTHE's hard copies. She loves spending time with family and visiting new places.