First Cohort of Campus Leaders Earn LEADing What’s Next Certificate

May 22, 2025
Categories: General News
Spring 2025 Cohort for LEADing What's Next Certificate

Twenty-two campus leaders recently earned a LEADing What’s Next Certificate, offered through human resources. Members of the inaugural spring 2025 cohort successfully completed at least five of seven leadership skills training sessions presented by the learning and organizational development team to enhance their leadership effectiveness as managers and supervisors. 

Topics covered through the certificate program included effective communications, conflict management, delegation, accountability, employee well-being and other crucial areas, all within a collaborative peer-learning environment.

Congratulations, 2025 Spring Cohort Members!

Academic Affairs

  • Lesley Harris, Academic and Career Coaching
  • Daryl Lewis, University Advising Center
  • Tabitha McDaniel, Undergraduate Education
  • Kevin Parsons, Undergraduate Advising, College of Computing and Informatics
  • Michael Utsman, School of Professional Studies

Athletics

  • Edwin Castaneda Cardona, Building Environmental Tech, Barnhardt Student Activity Center

OneIT

  • Fred Brillante, Facilities Information Systems
  • Erin Murtha, Planning, Projects and Process Strategy
  • Vicki Turman, Human Resources Applications Support

Student Affairs

  • Steven Begley, Housing and Residence Life
  • Chris Brasel, Military and Veteran Services
  • Kristin Coffey, Venture Outdoor Leadership
  • Staisha Hamilton, Center for Wellness Promotion
  • LaCrystal Jones, Housing and Residence Life
  • Sophia Jordan-Marshall, Center for Wellness Promotion
  • Doug Moore, Housing and Residence Life
  • Ysatiz Piñero, Leadership and Community Engagement
  • Nicole Piscitelli, Student Health Center

University Advancement

  • Jennifer Howe, Campus and Community Communications
  • Patrick Lucitt, Economic Development Partnerships
  • Susan Messina, Strategic Communications
  • Stacie Young, Donor Relations

More about the LEADing What’s Next Certificate Program

The cohort-based leadership development curriculum designed for Charlotte supervisors and managers focuses on enhancing critical leadership soft skills, equipping participants with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful and impactful leaders. The sessions are delivered in a cohort format to foster peer learning and networking among campus leaders. To earn a certificate, participants must complete at least five of the seven offered courses; these courses include:

  • Delegate to Elevate
  • Strategic Communications for Leaders
  • Meeting Mastery: Running Productive and Effective Meetings
  • Resolving Conflict: Building Relationships for Managers
  • Building a Culture of Accountability
  • Future-Focused Leadership
  • Leading Well-being

Interested in joining the fall 2025 cohort?

Applications for the fall 2025 cohort will be available Monday, Aug. 4, on the learning and development website and featured in Niner Insider.