The Division of Student Affairs' Student Leadership Development Committee, leads divisional efforts in coordinating opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and abilities through transformative, experiential programs that complement academic, co-curricular, career, and community engagement experiences. The committee offers consultation and resources regarding the implementation for the Contemplatives in Action leadership model.  The model includes reflection and discernment—allowing students to form a personal philosophy of leadership and realize their ability to lead on individual, group, and community levels. In addition, it acknowledges how students’ multiple identities intersect and may shift depending on the context. Guided by the mission of Marquette University, a Catholic, Jesuit university, our programs equip and empower students to engage in leadership for and with others.

Committee Members 2020-2021

Demetria Bell Anderson
Director, Office of Engagement & Inclusion

Stephen Blaha
Assistant Director, Campus Ministry

Jess Burkart
Coordinator for Campus Programs

Joya A. Crear, Ph.D. (Chairperson)
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs

James Friel
Associate Director, Recreational Sports

Katie Harrington
Coordinator for New Student and Family Programs

Donte McFadden, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Director for Research and High Impact Practices, McNair Scholars

Emma Mentley
Assistant Director, Office of Engagement & Inclusion – LGBTQ+ Programs and Services

Ali Myszewski
Associate Director, Marketing, Student Employment and AMU Information

Jen Reid, Ph.D.
Director of Student Affairs Assessment, Communication, and Student Government

Rachel Tepps
Assistant Director of University Apartments and Off Campus Student Services

Kelly Walker
Director of Community Service