Higher Education doctoral students
There are currently more than 60 doctoral students enrolled in our Higher Education programs, and more than 200 across our department.
Morgan Bartlett Morgan Bartlett
- Doctoral Student, Higher Education
- She/her/hers
- bartl220@umn.edu
Morgan is a doctoral student in the Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Olivia Buncher Olivia Buncher
- Doctoral Student, HE
- she/her
- obuncher@umn.edu
Olivia Buncher is a doctoral student in the Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

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.

Crystal Lee-Thao Crystal Lee-Thao
- Doctoral Candidate, HE
- she/her/hers
- cklee@umn.edu
Crystal Lee-Thao is a doctoral candidate in the Higher Education at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

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.

Nathan Price Nathan Price
- Doctoral Student, Higher Ed
- He/Him
- nkprice@umn.edu
Nathan Price is a doctoral student in the Higher Education Program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

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).

Akira Sawata Akira Sawata
- Doctoral Student, HE
- he/they
- sawat045@umn.edu
Akira Sawata is a critical scholar-practitioner dedicated to advancing theories and practices that empower socially marginalized populations in higher education.

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.

Jessica K. Trad Jessica K. Trad
- Doctoral Student, Higher Education
- she/her
- trad0012@umn.edu
Jessica Trad is a doctoral student in the Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

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.

Stefanie Wiesneski Stefanie Wiesneski
- Doctoral Candidate, HE
- she/her
- swiesnes@umn.edu
Stefanie Wiesneski is a doctoral student in the Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Abby Wilfert Abby Wilfert
- Doctoral Candidate, HE
- she/her
- wilfe008@umn.edu
Abby Wilfert is a doctoral candidate in the Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.

Hnub Xiong Hnub Xiong
- Doctoral Student, HE
- she/her
- xion2765@umn.edu
Hnub Xiong is a doctoral student in Higher Education at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.
Kevin Xiong Kevin Xiong
- Doctoral Student, HE
- He/Him
- xion0957@umn.edu
Kevin Xiong is a doctoral student in the Higher Education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.
