Higher Education doctoral students | Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development

Leslie Boey Leslie Boey

Doctoral Candidate, HE
she, they
lboey@umn.edu

I grew up in a first-generation Chinese-American home in the suburbs of Milwaukee developing my love for food, family, and the Midwest.

Daniel Gonzalez Daniel Gonzalez

Doctoral Student, HE
he, him, his
dgonzale@umn.edu

Daniel Gonzalez is a scholar-practitioner and social justice advocate who intends to advance higher education, specifically for our most marginalized students, staff, and faculty.

Laura Haas Laura Haas

Doctoral Student, HE
she, her, hers
lhaas@umn.edu

I am a dedicated student affairs professional and I believe that it is the responsibility of every faculty and staff member to contribute to student success from orientation to graduation.

Sarah Kruger Hilger Sarah Kruger Hilger

Doctoral Student, HE
she/her/hers
hilge204@umn.edu

Sarah Kruger Hilger is a doctoral student in the Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Crystal Lee-Thao Crystal Lee-Thao

Doctoral Student, HE
she, her, hers
cklee@umn.edu

Crystal is a Hmong-American higher education scholar and practitioner with over 10 years of experience in higher ed.

Vic Massaglia Vic Massaglia

Doctoral Student, HE
he/him
victorm@umn.edu

I'm the Director of the Career & Professional Development Center at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health.

Kimberlie Moock Kimberlie Moock

Doctoral Student, HE
she/her/hers
moock001@umn.edu

Kimberlie Moock is a doctoral student in the Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Julie Olson Rand Julie Olson Rand

Doctoral Candidate, HE
she/they
olso1350@umn.edu

I serve as the Associate Director for Access Programs in the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at the University of Minnesota. My prior experience includes almost 5 years in Disability Services at St.

Danielle Rintala Danielle Rintala

Doctoral Student, HE
she/her
rinta015@umn.edu

I am a biologist who has worked in higher education for 15 years. I have 19 years of experience teaching various student learners in higher education.

Richard J. Roman Richard J. Roman

Doctoral Student, HE
roman495@umn.edu

Richard Roman is a doctoral student in the higher education program at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD).

Jane E. Sitter Jane E. Sitter

Doctoral Student, HE
she, her, hers
sitt0036@umn.edu

I am interested in higher education as an environment for personal, social, and civic development within our globally interconnected world. My area of research interest is internationalization at home on university campuses.

Zer Vang Zer Vang

Doctoral Student, HE
she/her
vang0655@umn.edu

I am a dedicated and passionate advocate and educator for students, particularly those who are underrepresented.