Program Overview

Presidential Data Analytics Fellows Program

The Presidential Data Analytics Fellows program is an innovative, year-long initiative tailored for mid-level administrators and staff at Louisiana State University. This comprehensive program aims to empower participants with data analytics skills to enhance decision-making processes.

Program Objectives

The Presidential Data Analytics Fellows will:

• Enhance their strategic decision-making capabilities
• Act as ambassadors within their respective units, promoting a culture that values data-informed strategies
• Collaborate across departments and administrative units to break down silos and drive university-wide improvement

Program Participants

The following individuals are part of the Presidential Data Analytics Fellows program:

• Kaylee Aulds, Operations Manager, Parking & Transportation Services
• Michael Blandino, Assistant Dean, Ogden Honors College
• Bernie Braun, Director of Institutional Research, Data & Strategic Analytics
• Steven Brouillette, Institutional Research Analyst, Data & Strategic Analytics
• Bryan Buckner, Director of Enrollment Management Systems & Data Analytics, Enrollment & Student Success
• Karlee Burleson, Library Director, School of Veterinary Medicine
• Roberto Champney, Director of Data Processing & Strategic Analytics, College of Engineering
• Michael Climek, Director of Community Sentiment Tracking, Communications & University Relations
• Leah Courville, Assistant Dean, College of the Coast & Environment
• McKinzie Craig, Assistant Director of Career Services, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
• Josh Finch, Director of Campus Life, Student Affairs
• Margaret Finch, Program Manager for Academic Programs, Academic Affairs
• Jessica Glasgow, Associate Director, Olinde Career Center
• Chelsey Gonzales, Director of Industry Engagement, Foundation
• Robert Hatfield, Data Manager, Manship School of Mass Communication
• Crystal Hebert, Internal Auditor 3, Internal Audit
• Michael Henderson, Director, Information Technology Services
• Rachel Herrington, Assistant Director of Finance & Administration for Auxiliary, Auxiliary Services
• Lesa Jeansonne, Associate Director of Institutional Research, Data & Strategic Analytics
• Jarrett Keller, Associate Director, Facility and Property Oversight
• Dorothy Kemp, Director of Educational Support Services, Academic Center for Student Athletes
• Vickie King, Associate Director of Analytics, College of Human Sciences & Education
• Ian Ledo, Project Coordinator, Facility and Property Oversight
• Tiffany Mason, Risk Management Analyst III, Risk Management
• Gabe Merville, Director of Analytics, Strategy, & Revenue Integration
• Kristy Neal, Director of Data Management, Data & Strategic Analytics
• Patrick Newcomb, Director of Program Research & Analytics, Online & Continuing Education
• Julie Perkins, Director of Research Engagement, Research & Economic Development
• Jordan Pittman, Director of Institutional Engagement & Partnership, Engagement, Civil Rights, & Title IX
• Pamela Prince, Business Solutions Manager, Sponsored Program Accounting
• Jayson Santos, Title IX Investigator, Engagement, Civil Rights, & Title IX
• Lindsey Saunders, Senior HRIS Analyst, Human Resource Management
• Gretchen Stein, Assistant Dean of Research Development & Operations, College of Science
• Rebecca Trahan, Associate Director, Sponsored Programs
• Douglas Waddell, Assistant Dean, Human Sciences & Education
• Ryan Waits, Assistant Registrar, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
• Stephen Walczak, Strategic Sourcing Manager
• Valori Washington, Associate Director of Program Management, Online & Continuing Education
• Dayton White, Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration, E. J. Ourso College of Business