Our People Are the Difference
Our leadership includes experts in online learning, digital pedagogy and student support working together to ensure every learner has the resources they need to thrive.
Key units include:
- Online Student Success: A dedicated team providing personalized advising, coaching and support tailored to the needs of online learners.
- Center for Online and Digital Learning (CODL): Instructional designers and technologists who collaborate with faculty to create engaging, effective online learning experiences.
Together, we’re redefining what it means to be a Syracuse University student by opening doors for anyone, anywhere, to be part of the Orange family.
Contact us:
- Phone:Â 315.443.9378
- Toll Free:Â 1.866.498.9378
- E-mail: parttime@syr.edu
Syracuse University Global is powered by a team who believes in the transformative power of accessible, high-quality education.
Leadership
Dan Dillon
Senior Vice President for Business Development
Dan Dillon is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership experience spanning consumer products, restaurants, and higher education. He currently serves as Senior Vice President for Business Development at Syracuse University.Â
Liz Green
Executive Director, Operations
Liz oversees operations for Syracuse University Global. She has been with Syracuse University since 2014, leading in various roles before taking on the creation and implementation of the Office of Online Student Success, the student services foundation of SU Global, in 2019. A strategic leader across various functional areas, Liz’s specific interests and experiences include online programming, operational management, team supervision and development, non-traditional learners, military student success, program development, crisis management, and coordinated student services efforts. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from SUNY Geneseo and a Master of Education from the University at Buffalo and is currently pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Administration at Syracuse University. She is a Public Affairs Officer in the United States Air Force, serving in the New York Air National Guard. Additionally, she is a trained facilitator and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.
Stephen Finley
Director of Strategic Project Management
Steve joined Syracuse University in 2017, beginning his career as a Program Coordinator for the Boots to Business program at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). He later transitioned to the Center for Online and Digital Learning, where he has served as both Project Manager and Lead Project Manager. Prior to his work at Syracuse University, Steve completed six years of service in the United States Air Force and then worked as a firefighter and EMT. In 2025, he earned his MPS in Project Management from Syracuse University and achieved certification as a Professional Project Manager through PMI.Â
Office of Online Student Success
Allison Vincent
Admissions Application Specialist | Online Student Success
Beck Straub
Degree Completion Advisor | Online Student Success
Carrie McDonald
Admissions Advisor | Online Student Success
Cherri Wells
Online Success Advisor | Online Student Success
Danielle DiMaria
Degree Completion Specialist | Online Student Success
Erin Sills
Admissions Operations Specialist | Online Student Success
Hannah Williams
Operations Coordinator | Online Student Success
Jason Scharf
Prior Learning Assessment Advisor | Online Student Success
Jonah Fugo
Senior Online Success Advisor | Online Student Success
Miguel Pica
Military Student Success Specialist | Online Student Success, Student Recruitment
Nina Rivera-Núñez
Admissions Advisor-Military | Online Student Success
Sarah Hartmann
Inquiry and Application Management | Online Student Success
Vinny Graham
Assistant Director | Online Student Success
Center for Online and Digital Learning
Amrita Trombetta
Video Producer Associate | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Amy Holl
Instructional Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Becky O’Hara
Quality Assurance Specialist | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Cassie Cavallaro
Multimedia Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Cathy Mulholland
Assistant Director | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Crystal Washam
Instructional Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Elyse Whalen
Video Producer Associate | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Eric Verillo
Course Builder | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Henry Rose
Multimedia Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Jamil Munoz
Lead Video Editor | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Jeanette Hasselberg
Video Editor Associate | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Jennifer Erzen
Administrative Assistant II | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Jerry Huang
Instructional Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Jiayu Jiang
Instructional Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Joanne Reid
Quality Assurance Specialist | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Julio Rodriguez
Course Builder | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Kali Hoppe
Multimedia Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Karley Harmon
Multimedia Manager | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Kieran Lyons
Instructional Design Manager | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Leah Li
Instructional Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Man Wang
Instructional Design Manager | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Michael Hicks
Associate Video Producer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Nanette Downie
Video Editor Associate | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Rachel Barry
Multimedia Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Richard Pitzeruse
Educational Technology Manager | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Sharanya Singh Kanwar
Instructional Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Stephania Dolgopolova
Multimedia/UI Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Tyrus Handy
Multimedia Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Yiwen Alisa Lei
Instructional Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Yunfan Rachel Gong
Assessment & Evaluation Specialist | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Yuri Pavlov, Ph.D
Instructional Designer | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Yuxin Zhao
Video Editor | Center for Online and Digital Learning
Sasha Pulaski
Office Coordinator | Center for Online and Digital Learning