President Moore's Cabinet

 Members
Marylou Batt
Vice President for Administration
Ms. Batt has held her current position at Lesley since 2002. From 2001 - 2002 Ms. Batt was the Director of Centers and Institutes, providing leadership and coordination for the six University Centers. Prior to joining Lesley, Ms. Batt was the Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, a position she held from 1993 - 2001. She also served as the Deputy Secretary of Administration and Financial Affairs of the Executive Office of Transportation and Construction in Boston, Massachusetts from 1983 to 1991. Ms. Batt earned a B.A. in Political Science from Marymount College in 1969, followed by a Master's of Public Administration in Government and Public Administration from the American University in 1972.

Bernice Bradin
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Bradin joined Lesley in November 2006, and has primary responsibility for the fiscal stewardship of the University's resources with a focus on planning and strategically positioning and managing assets to maximize their utilization in achieving the University's academic mission. She is responsible for Information Technology and the Financial Operations, which include Accounting, Budgeting/Planning, Cash Management and Procurement. With over 30 years of professional experience in finance, Ms. Bradin has served as Chief Financial Officer for several portfolio companies of Schooner Capital Corporation, a private equity firm in Boston, and for numerous small and start-up clients of Corporate Initiatives, a firm she co-founded. She spent eight years prior to joining Lesley as a senior partner for Argo Global Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in wireless telecommunications in Wakefield, Massachusetts, which managed $435 million of assets and prior to that, was a Partner at Advent International, focusing on Asian investments. Ms. Bradin is a board member of the Financial Executives International, Boston Chapter, where she is Chair of the Academic Relations Committee. Additionally, she has held similar high-profile financial positions at Harvard University as Director of the Budget Office and at the University of Massachusetts as Vice President for Management. She also was the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Bunker Hill Community College. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Mary Coleman, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Prior to her appointment as Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies in July of 2010, Dr. Coleman served as Professor of Political Science, Director of the Center for University Scholars, and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. Mary specializes in international law and transnationional social policy. She received her B.A. in Political Science and Economics at Jackson State University in 1975. In 1976, Dr. Coleman received her M.A. in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and she received her Ph.D. in Political Science in 1990 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Coleman received a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Law and Political Science in 1991 - 1992 at Harvard Law School. Dr. Coleman is the recipient of national teaching awards, is a Woodrow Wilson International Scholar and has participated in scores of humanities seminars in this country and abroad. She has received three research awards from the National Science Foundation and has served on several United Nations Observers' teams in Eastern Europe and central Asia.
 

 ML (MaryLou) Dymski
Vice President for Budgeting/Financial Planning
Ms. Dymski came to Lesley in 2002. She oversees the Budgeting and Financial Planning of the University. From 1997 to 2001, Ms. Dymski was the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of eRoom Technology, a software startup company. In the 1990s, Ms. Dymski held positions at a number of software companies, including the Vice President of Finance at Stream International and Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Corporate Software incorporated. Prior to that, Ms. Dymski was employed by Intel Corporation for 11 years. She received her B.A. in Political Science from Swarthmore College in 1977, and an M.B.A. with distinction from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University in 1982.
      
 Daryl Ford
Chief Information Officer
Daryl Ford is the Chief Information Officer for Lesley University. As the leader of the Information Technology Department, Daryl is responsible for all the technology systems and support services at Lesley. Prior to joining Lesley, Daryl served as Assistant Vice Provost for Communications and Infrastructure Services at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He is an accomplished Information Technology leader, having graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering. He later went on to receive Master's degrees in Information Technology and Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Daryl has gained a variety of experience from different organizations ranging from corporate enterprises, state government, startup companies, and at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Daryl is an active member of Educause, the Northeast Regional Computing Program (NERCOMP), and The Educause Center for Applied Research (ECAR).

Jack Gillette, Ph.D.
Dean of the Graduate School of Education
Dr. Jack Gillette joined Lesley University as Dean of the Graduate School of Education in July 2011. Dr. Gillette comes to Lesley from Yale University where he served for 10 years as Director of the Teacher Preparation and Educational Studies Program. He previously served as Director of Professional Development and Consultation for the School Development Program of the Child Study Center at Yale University. While at Yale, Dr. Gillette established a new Master of Arts in Urban Education Studies program in partnership with the New Haven Public Schools. He also redesigned the undergraduate education majors to meet NCATE standards for the successful approval of all undergraduate and graduate programs at the university. As Director of Professional Development and Consultation for the School Development Program of the Child Study Center, Dr. Gillette managed the scale up and implementation of the School Development Program across the United States and in Trinidad, expanding the program's reach from 400 to 1100 schools under his leadership. He trained and supervised all national faculty in the 1100 schools and managed 8 University-District Partnerships. He began his career as a high school social studies teacher in New Haven, CT. Dr. Gillette earned his Ph.D. from Yale University, his M.A. at Wesleyan University, and his B.A. from Harvard College.

Catherine Koverola, Ph.D.
Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences
Dr. Catherine Koverola came to Lesley in July 2011 as Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences. Dr. Koverola previously worked at Antioch University Seattle where she served as Dean of the School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy as well as Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs. At Antioch, Dr. Koverola was instrumental in establishing the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and several new program specializations within psychology. She has also served in a number of administrative posts such as Department Chair of Psychology and Director of the Alaska Rural Behavioral Health Training Academy at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In Alaska, Dr. Koverola directed the development of the first joint doctoral program in the state by developing a collaborative partnership between the Fairbanks and Anchorage campuses. Dr. Koverola earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Fuller Theological Seminar School of Psychology, her M.A. in Theology from the University of Western Ontario, and her BSc in Biology from the University of British Columbia. She began her academic career at the University of Manitoba as an Assistant Professor of Psychology.

MaryPat Lohse, Ph.D.
Chief of Staff/Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Planning & Initiatives
As the principal aide to the president, Dr. Lohse handles a wide range of matters on behalf of the president, works closely with the Board of Trustees, and oversees operations within the office of the president. A member of the president's Cabinet and the Council on Enrollment, she works closely with the president on the implementation of the university's strategic plan, the development of university partnerships with other educational and cultural institutions, and the implementation of other university initiatives. Dr. Lohse provides leadership, coordination, and oversight in the development of defined core initiatives for the university and serves as the president's primary liaison with university constituencies. Prior to joining Lesley, Dr. Lohse worked at Brandeis University, Boston College, and Wheelock College. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Canisius College, a Master's degree in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Boston College.

Nathaniel Mays, Ph.D.
Dean, Student Life and Academic Development
Nathaniel Mays is the Dean of Student Life and Academic Development at Lesley University. Prior to joining Lesley in the summer of 2004, Dr. Mays served in several Student Affairs positions at Brandeis University; he was Protestant Chaplain from 1989 - 2002, the Director of the Intercultural Center from 1992 - 2002, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs from 1995 - 1999, and the Assistant Dean of Student Life and Coordinator of Diversity Services from 1999 - 2004. Dr. Mays has a B.A. in Religion and Philosophy from Bishop College, Dallas, Texas, a Masters of Divinity and an M.A. in Religious Education from Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Centre, Massachusetts, and a Ph.D. in Social Foundations of Education from the University of Connecticut. His work in higher education has focused on building a safe, respectful, vibrant, and engaged community of students, faculty, and staff from various walks of life with the express purposes of fostering an environment that encourages learning and an appreciation of campus community.

Shirin Philipp, Esq.
General Counsel
Ms. Philipp joined Lesley in August 2011 as General Counsel. She is responsible for providing or overseeing legal advice and guidance on risk management to the University. Prior to joining Lesley, Ms. Philipp was a partner at Foley Hoag LLP, a Boston law firm. She joined the firm in 1997 following a clerkship with the Justices of the Superior Court of Massachusetts. At Foley Hoag, Ms. Philipp led the firm's nonprofit practice, advising a broad range of nonprofit clients, including colleges and universities, on a variety of matters such as governance, legal structures, tax-exempt status, executive and board compensation, grant agreements and the use of charitable funds, and service contracts. While at Foley Hoag, Ms. Philipp represented private companies and investment advisers on financings, founder agreements, fund formation, and regulatory compliance. Ms. Philipp has her Juris Doctor degree from Boston University and her Bachelor's degree in history from Dartmouth College.

  
Tim Robison
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Tim Robison is the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Lesley University. Mr. Robison has worked in various aspects of enrollment services since 1985. His career began at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business where he served as Assistant Director of Admission and Financial Aid before advancing to the position of Director of Admission at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1990 he moved to California, assuming the role of Director of Admission at the San Francisco Art Institute where he was promoted to positions of progressively greater responsibility, resulting in the promotion to Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services. Looking for a new challenge at a mission-driven institution with a broad array of undergraduate and graduate programs, Mr. Robison moved to Arizona, serving for a number of years as the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Prescott College. He remained at Prescott for seven years before becoming a consultant on enrollment management and marketing assessment at Olivet College in Olivet, Michigan.Mr. Robison earned a BFA and MFA at Northern Illinois University in De Kalb, Illinois. He has been active in a number of professional organizations, including the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).
 
Randy Stabile
Vice President for Advancement
Mr. Stabile came to Lesley in 2008. In his current position, Mr. Stabile oversees all of the activities of the Advancement Office, including Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Giving, Alumni and Donor Relations, Advancement Communications, and Commencement. Previously, Mr. Stabile served as Associate Vice President at Babson College. In his position at Babson, Mr. Stabile oversaw the development and management of gifts in the $25,000 to $5 million range. Mr. Stabile also served in the development office at Boston College for 17 years. His career began as an Annual Fund Officer for Young Classes in 1981. After several promotions, Mr. Stabile served as Director of Development for Administration and Annual Giving, responsible for gifts up to $50,000. Mr. Stabile led a team that successfully completed the $125 million Campaign for Boston College as well as two interim campaigns totaling $100 million. He earned his J.D. from New England School of Law in 1992, serving as a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, and earned an M.B.A. in General Management from Boston College in 1987. He received a B.S. in Marketing from Boston College in 1976.

Stan Trecker
Dean of the Art Institute Boston
Stan Trecker is the Dean of The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University (AIB). As Dean, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the College, oversight of curricular and programmatic direction and implementation, management of the staff and faculty, and oversight of budgetary, financial matters, and day-to-day operations. He also works closely with the Development Office, the President, and members of the Board of Trustees on fund raising and alumni affairs. Mr. Trecker has a Master of Fine Arts degree from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago and a Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana University, in addition to two Bachelor's degrees. He has over 30 years of experience as a senior leader in higher education and arts administration. He was the President of AIB from 1991 until 1998, when AIB merged with the then Lesley College. Subsequently he served as Dean and Director of AIB until 2002. He became President of Montserrat College of Art in 2002 and served that institution until 2007, when he returned to Lesley University as the Dean of AIB. Prior to his joining AIB in 1991, he was the Executive Director of The Photographic Resource Center in Boston, a non-profit arts organization serving the New England region. Earlier in his career, he was the Business Manager and Visual Arts Director of the MoMing Dance and Arts Center and an International Banking Officer for a large, multi-national bank, both in Chicago. 

Selase Williams, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Prior to joining Lesley University in August 2011 as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Selase Williams worked at Southern Connecticut State University, where he served as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs since 2005. He previously served for 17 years in the California State University System, beginning as Chair of the Pan African Studies Department at the Northridge campus and rising to Dean of College of Arts and Sciences at the Dominguez Hills campus. While at Southern Connecticut State University, Dr. Williams worked collectively with faculty, students, and staff to create a comprehensive First-Experience Program that increased graduation and retention rates, and included: the re-design of the New Student Orientation; the establishment of learning communities; a freshman seminar course "Introduction to Intellectual and Creative Inquiry;" and a Seminar Teaching Academy. He chaired the institution's strategic planning process and, through strategic faculty recruitment and professional development, increased federal and private foundation grant funding for research and research training. Outgrowths of these efforts have been the establishment of various centers, such as the Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science, the Center for Marine and Coastal Studies, the Center for Nanotechnology, and the Center for Excellence on Autism Spectrum Disorders. As Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at California State University, Dominguez Hills, Dr. Williams established procedures and practices that increased faculty diversity by 25%, secured funding to create programs to prepare under-represented minority and women students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dr. Williams and his colleagues solicited funding from the Ford Foundation to support scholarship and curriculum in the new field of Global Diasporic Studies. Dr. Williams earned his Ph.D. in Linguistics from Indiana University, his M.A. in African Languages, and his B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.