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PPFA Elections

Spring 2024 Elections for the Professionals and Professional Faculty Assembly will begin on March 18th and close at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 31st.  An email will be sent to all eligible voters on March 18th with the link to the ballot.  Please take some time to review the candidates below.  If you have any questions, please email [[jaleung, Jennifer Leung - PPFA Membership Chair]].

2024 PPFA Election Candidate List

List of Candidates and Candidate Statements

Heather Baier Research Scientist, Applied Science As a research scientist in the Applied Science Department and an alumnus from the class of 2020, I'm dedicated to the long-term success of the College. My motivation for joining the PPFA is to leverage my experiences as both a professional staff member and a former undergraduate student to better the work-life quality for our professional faculty. Integral to this is my commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity, particularly in hiring and professional development, ensuring everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. I aim to advocate for policies that not only support staff well-being but also contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation. By joining the PPFA, I look forward to helping our community navigate towards a more inclusive and prosperous future.

Anthony Ball Director of Development, Mason School of Business My interest in serving on the PPFA is predicated off of my desire to help our professional staff and faculty succeed while here at William & Mary.  During my time at William & Mary, I’ve enjoyed seeing the college navigate the pandemic successful and am looking forward to helping shape our future.

Paul Cox Associate AD for Compliance & Administration, Athletics Having the opportunity to be a part of the Professionals and Professional Faculty Assembly (PPFA) would be a tremendous opportunity to continue to development amazing relationships with others across campus while using my voice to help shape the experience others will have while working for William & Mary.  In my current role, I am constantly working with other departments on campus and love those interactions I have.  If granted this position, I will continue to grow those relationships and use them to help achieve the goals of our professionals and professional faculty.

Greg Cusack Prospect Research Analyst, Advancement Hello, my name is Greg Cusack, and I have a background in journalism and editing. I consider myself an an analytic problem-solver. I earned a Master's in journalism administration from the U of Memphis, and enjoyed working for newspapers, web sites and a magazine for 15 years in the Northeast.  I would like to offer my experience to the PPFA to develop its communications in whatever ways the assembly agrees would be most beneficial.  Working off campus at the Discover building, I feel marginally a part of the campus community. I'm sure those who work from home might feel the same. I'm certain there is an efficient way to improve that.  Thank you.

Danny Devlin Senior Director of Outreach & Engagement, Strategic Cultural Partnerships I have been at W&M for a little under a year but bring significant experience in similar organizations as PPFA - including Executive experience as both Vice President and President of the Faculty Senate at my previous institution. It has always been my strong conviction that institutional professional service and committee work should be a core part of a higher education professional’s experience, and that such opportunities serve to strengthen the individual and university. I would be happy to be considered as an elected representative to serve PPFs and William & Mary more broadly.

Virginia Early Hall Director of Business Operations, William & Mary Alumni Association - Office of University Advancement I am writing to express my interest in being nominated to serve on the PPFA at William & Mary. With a commitment to excellence and enhancing experiences for others, I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to the university community in this capacity. Throughout my 7.5 years at W&M I have had the privilege of working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, facilitating initiatives, and providing excellent service for event attendees, alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community. Thank you for your consideration for the opportunity to incorporate my skills, experiences, and commitment to the important work of the PPFA.

Erin Fryer Director of Communications & Engagement, Information Technology After more than 12 years at William & Mary, I have served in various roles, from VIMS, to university communications to IT. Throughout my time at the university, I have seen a lot of change and made strong connections, but serving on the PPFA would enable me to advocate for positive change while expanding and deepening my connections on campus. I believe that W&M is a unique and special place to work, and that is largely due to the faculty and staff who run the university every day. It would be an honor to serve as a voice for a community that I have been a part of for more than a decade.

Greg Henderson AVP for Student Affairs Finance & Administration/Chief of Staff, Student Affairs I first came to William & Mary as a graduate student in 1999 and have worked full-time in a few capacities since 2004. I first worked in Campus Recreation as an Assistant Director for Sport Clubs & Aquatics from 2004-2010. In 2010, I transitioned to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs first as an Assistant to the VP, and later as AVP and Chief of Staff for the Division of Student Affairs. I have served on several committees during my time here, including Academic Calendar Advisory, Commencement Policy, Parking Policy, Charter Day Planning, and President Rowe's Inauguration. I am currently co-chairing a FGLI working group with Laura Heymann from the Law School. The committee work has allowed me to collaborate with many colleagues across campus on important matters and traditions, which I truly enjoy. Serving on PPFA would allow for additional collaborations with more colleagues across campus with whom I might not normally work. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the university in this capacity. Thank you for your consideration!

Elaina Hill Associate Director, Residence Life I am thrilled to serve as a representative for PPFA. After almost 2 years at William & Mary, I feel that I have built strong relationships with many colleagues across the university and have a sense of what issues are important to staff. I would be humbled to act as an advocate on behalf of my colleagues and lean in to discussion to work and collaborate in finding a solution to the matter at hand. I believe through serving in this capacity, I can continue to build relationships and partner to bring about positive change for our institution. Thank you!

Rachel Hogan Instruction & Research Librarian, University Libraries I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve on the Professional/Professional faculty Assembly which serves as the voice for PPF on campus. As a young, BIPOC individual, and a relatively new member of William & Mary, I believe my perspective can contribute to representing the diverse perspectives of PPF on campus. Furthermore, as a new employee, serving on the PPFA would allow me to actively engage with colleagues across various departments and disciplines, fostering valuable relationships and collaboration within the campus community. I am committed to bringing fresh insights and advocating for the collective interests of our amazing PPF colleagues.

Shawn Holl Director of Foundation Relations, Office of University Advancement As an employee since 2005, I am interested in serving and supporting my fellow PPFA members by joining the Assembly. When I first came to W&M as director of development for the Omohundro Institute, the PPFA did not yet exist. I have admired the Assembly’s work since its inception and have appreciated the opportunity to participate in PPFA programs and events over the years. Now I would like an opportunity to give back and serve as a voice for my fellow professionals and professional faculty on issues that matter to us.

Shelly Laurenzo Assistant Dean, Arts & Sciences My name is Shelly Laurenzo, and I am the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education in Arts & Sciences, where I am responsible for ensuring all undergrads make it to graduation in a timely manner, and Chief Transfer Officer for W&M. I am fortunate to have been on campus as both a graduate student and, since 2018, as an employee. I have over a decade of experience as a higher education professional working at Virginia’s public institutions and am intimately familiar with the role and work of professionals/professional faculty. Now, I would like to extend my experience and knowledge to serve on the PPFA.

Devan Orr Foreign and International Reference Librarian, Wolf Law Library - William & Mary Law School I am interested in serving on the PPFA so I can make a difference for fellow professionals across our campuses. As a law librarian I am involved in several professional organizations facilitating discussion between professionals and promoting continuing education in the profession. My background as a lawyer helps me understand and draft policies and bylaws as well. I’ll take those skills and bring them to the PPFA to advocate for our unique needs on campus and facilitate discussion between different groups and campuses. I want to meet people from all parts of campus and help the PPFA grow.

Catrice Rothe Director of Total Rewards, University Human Resources I am very interested in becoming more involved with campus related activities/relationships as well as ensuring that the campus has a pulse on the latest information that pertains to the important work in UHR.  Being a representative on this board will garner a seat at the table to ensure UHR partnerships are timely, relevant, and consistent to the needs of employees and other departments. In addition, I am interested professionally in the deeper network this assembly provides.

Candice Benjes Small Head of Research, University Libraries I am interested in advocating for PPFAs across campus and meeting new people.

Jason Smith Programmer Analyst, Information Technology I believe that representation and having a voice in the workplace is important. As a full-time remote employee, I offer a unique perspective on concerns that may be relevant to an underrepresented minority within the William & Mary community.

David Wilcox GIS Project Manager, VIMS In the three decades that I have worked at VIMS, I have seen the critical role that PPFs have played in making VIMS and W&M the leading institutions that they are today. I look forward to working with my fellow PPFs on the PPFA to foster clear paths of communication and to work to develop the sort of supportive programs and policies that will help us thrive. I serve on the VIMS PPF Council and can help bridge our communities.