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Meet our Faculty
"As faculty in the LEAD program, our focus is to help our students develop their leadership skills, dispositions, and strategies so they can make a positive impact in the world." -Dr. Buckmiller, LEAD Director
LEAD faculty come from all walks of life but have a few things in common: Every single LEAD faculty member has specialized knowledge and experience as well as an advanced degree in Leadership.
One of the unique characteristics of our program is that it is interdisciplinary in nature, meaning both our students and our faculty come from diverse academic backgrounds and programs, much like the way leadership is practiced “in the real world.” Together, we bring leadership to life and benefit from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
LEAD Core Faculty
Dr. Melissa Sturm-Smith
Associate Provost for Academic Excellence and Student Success
Collaborating Faculty
Dalton Moberly, M.S.
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Success Services
John Amato
Director, Development
515-271-2849
515-480-6898
john.amato@hitchedhike.com
Tim Tesar, Ph.D.
Advancement Officer
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515-271-2132
tim.tesar@hitchedhike.com
Kim Garin, PharmD, CHC, BCHHP
Adjunct Instructor, Leadership
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Stephanie Sledge, M.S.
Associate Athletic Director
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