Profiles

Dan Porterfield has had an extensive career in public service and has been recognized as a visionary strategist, transformational leader, devoted educator, and passionate advocate for justice and opportunity. As president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization, think tank, and research institute in fields such as business and society; energy and […]

Anthony Burton joined CIC in 2023 and is the project management specialist. He is responsible for providing project management structure and smooth coordination and predictability to CIC. Previously, Burton worked as a project manager at Virginia Commonwealth University. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Virginia State University and his master’s degree in project management from […]

Jay Lemons has served as president of Academic Search, Inc. since 2017. Prior to his role at Academic Search, Lemons served Susquehanna University (PA) as president for 16 years and earlier in his career was the chancellor of the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. He has held multiple board positions including chair of the […]

Amaka Nsonwu-Farmer works as a director with the multiple employer team for TIAA. In her role, she works to create new Multiple Employer Plans with state associations. This allows schools to experience lower plan costs, increased administrative duties, and enhances financial education for plan participants. Nsonwu-Farmer has worked in various roles at TIAA over her […]

Chad Jolly joined Gonser Gerber with a significant record of success in institutional advancement and nearly two decades of higher education experience. He provides advancement consulting services including comprehensive advancement counsel; campaign counsel; campaign readiness studies; program audits; board development and training; and strategic planning to colleges, universities, schools, healthcare organizations, secondary schools, and other […]

Ryan Morabito is a brand marketing expert with over two decades of higher education experience. He’s partnered with more than 125 colleges and universities in the development and implementation of long- and short-term branding and marketing initiatives. His clients have included New York University, Marquette University, and Old Dominion University. Morabito is an intentional and […]

Alexandra (Allie) Mitropoulos advises and represents colleges, universities, and other nonprofits on policy, compliance, and risk management issues. In addition to her role at the firm, Mitropoulos is deputy general counsel at Berklee College of Music (MA). She has significant experience conducting investigations for employers and secondary and post-secondary schools, particularly in the areas of […]

Erin VanLaningham is director of the NetVUE Scholarly Resources Project. In this part-time position, she recruits contributors for future NetVUE publications, facilitates the seminars through which they develop their contributions, and edits their work for publication. She also co-hosts the NetVUE podcast, Callings: Conversations on College, Career, and a Life Well Lived. She serves as professor of […]

Rachel Pickett is the NetVUE webinar coordinator. This part-time position includes developing, promoting, and managing NetVUE webinars on various topics throughout the year, as well as hosting informal gathering for NetVUE leaders from time to time. Rachel holds a faculty position as professor of psychology and department chair at Concordia University Wisconsin, where her academic […]

Daniel Meyers is the NetVUE online network coordinator. This part-time position includes managing the library and discussion board for the NetVUE Online Community (available to faculty and staff members at NetVUE member colleges and universities), as well as editing the NetVUE newsletter. He works from the campus of Butler University, where he directs the university’s […]