Breaking Silos

Angelique Daniels

Angelique Daniels is the director of marketing strategy and research for University Communications and Marketing at Kent State University and leads marketing research and strategy initiatives for priorities that advance Kent State’s Strategic Roadmap. She has also worked in roles that support first-year and transfer student transition and retention-based programs, as well as advancement and alumni communications at Kent State. She has taught journalism, mass communications, public speaking, and intercultural communication courses as an assistant lecturer. Angelique holds a bachelor's degree in electronic media, speech, and PR from Ashland University and a master's in communication from The University of Akron. Angelique resides in Cuyahoga Falls, OH with her husband, Michael Daniels, Ph.D., and their Doberman, Apollo.

Courtney Skiles

Courtney Skiles is the Director of Recruiting and Admissions at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX. She found her passion for higher ed as a student at TVCC in 2016 and has relentlessly pursued her higher ed career and education ever since. She is a proud gen-z leader that specializes in student engagement, creative problem solving, and organizational change. She recently earned her Doctor of Education in higher education leadership from Maryville University and aims to utilize her career to continuously promote higher education to underserved populations.

Devin Purgason

⁠⁠⁠⁠Devin Purgason, is the Executive Director of Marketing & Student Care at Forsyth Technical Community College. He is passionate about students, equity, learning, and a nice cup of coffee.

Don Hunt

Dr. Don Hunt serves as Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Services at NC State University.

Dr. Talea Drummer-Ferrell

Dr. Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, or Dr. D. for short, is the Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students at Kent State University. Within the Division of Student Life, Dr. D.’s pillar is Advocacy, Support, and Well-being where she oversees 8 areas including the Care Team and the Office of the Dean of Students. Before her current role,

Emily Stulz

Emily Stulz has spent her career in higher ed social media.

Jacquelyn Fetrow

Jaime Yates

Janet Spriggs

Bringing over two decades of dedicated service in public higher education, Dr. Janet Spriggs’ journey has led her to the proud presidency of Forsyth Technical Community College. Her institution is more than an educational entity; it's a transformative force for workforce empowerment and a driver of economic vitality. Her academic roots are firmly planted, with an EdD in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University, enriched by the prestigious Aspen Institute's New Presidents and Rising Presidents fellowships.

Joanna Fritz

Joanna Fritz has spent the past 30+ years in marketing and communications for companies large and small, for-profit and non-profit, and as a consultant. She has also worked in marketing for Texas A&M University Development Foundation, Western Wyoming Community College, and is currently Director of Marketing and Communications at Trinity Valley Community College, a position she held since 2022. Joanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Technical Communications from Montana Tech in Butte, Montana. She and her husband of 38 years, Clark, have one son and a beautiful daughter-in-law who are both attorneys in Wyoming.

Joe C. Klug’

Joe C. Klug’s roots as a live performance and experiential designer have led him to re-engage audiences.

Joyce J Fernandes

Joyce J Fernandes is Professor of Biology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she has been teaching and conducting research there since 1999. Dr Fernandes teaches courses in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology and Neurobiology. Her research focuses on the reorganization of motor systems in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, which has been funded by the National Science Foundation as well as the National Institutes of Health. Since Fall 2017, Dr Fernandes has served in an additional role as Director of Undergraduate Research at Miami University. She oversees an institutional First Year Research Experience program [FYRE] which she helped to develop. Dr Fernandes is a passionate advocate for undergraduate research and is involved in collaboratively engaging partners across the institution to raise the profile of undergraduate research at the institution and beyond. Email: joyce.fernandes@miamioh.edu

Kevin Dyerly

Kevin Dyerly, a double alumnus of the University of Redlands, brings 24 years of experience in the enrollment management space and serves as Vice President of Enrollment. He’s led enrollment efforts at the University of Redlands since 2012 and, prior to that, Whitman College where he served as director of admissions. Kevin was appointed as the Vice President of Finance and CFO at University of Redlands in July 2020 and served in that role for three years where he helped lead the institution through and out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Kevin began his career in Admissions at Redlands before his seven-year stint at Whitman. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2000 and his MBA in 2004 from the University of Redlands. Kevin has been active in leadership of professional organizations during his career. He served as president on the executive board of the Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Counselors and on advisory boards or committees for the Western and National Associations for College Admissions Counseling and the College Board

Kristie Crumley

Dr. Crumley currently serves as the Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Marketing at Carroll Community College. She oversees the Student Affairs division of the College, which comprises, Admissions, Advising, Transfer and Retention, Records and Registration, Financial Aid, Student Engagement, Disability Support Services and Student Care and Integrity.

Maria Kuntz

Maria Kuntz is a dynamic and growth-focused Communications and Marketing Director.

Matthew Bieber

Michelle Arevalo

Noelle Seybert

Dr. Noelle Seybert is a higher education marketing career professional.

Shane Baglini

Shane Baglini is the Senior Director of Marketing at Muhlenberg College and the host of Breaking Silos.

Troy Singer

As a Digital Marketing Specialist with a passion for Higher Ed, Troy loves gaining a clear understanding of the current outreach landscape of colleges and universities.