My name is Nicole Wilson, and I have dedicated the past 20 years to serving in various roles within higher education. Currently, I serve as the Registrar, where I am responsible for upholding the integrity of the university and ensuring full compliance with our accrediting agency's standards.
Morgan A. Jackson is the Assistant University Registrar for Transfer Credit at the University of Alabama. With more than a decade of experience in higher education, she has also served as the Student Services Staff Trainer at Troy University, Student Services Advisor and Coordinator at Troy University, and adjunct instructor for Shelton State Community College, Troy University at Troy, and Troy University at Montgomery. Morgan currently serves as the 2024-2026 Executive Committee Secretary for The Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (SACRAO). She is also the Executive Vice President for Professional Development with Alabama Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (ALACRAO).
Emily Gallagher earned her B.A. in Political Science from SUNY Cortland in 2024, completing her degree in three years while actively engaging in student leadership and policy research. She is a Student Services Assistant in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University, where she supports academic record keeping, registration, and policy implementation.
I began my career in higher education in 2006 and have held various roles in registrar and student services at Liberty University, Penn State, and the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, I serve as Associate University Registrar, where I oversee registration, transfer credit support, and shared services that are critical to the student experience.
Elias DuBose has worked in Student Services at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) for half a decade, splitting his time between the Admissions and Financial Aid offices. A graduate of Morgan State University, Elias has found his calling in uplifting communities all over the world through education.
Will Lipske is the Associate University Registrar for Academic Services at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Will is responsible for the oversight and strategic direction of the curricular services, course catalog, academic programs management, athletic academic eligibility, data/reporting, and degree audit portfolio within the Office of the Registrar. Prior to his tenure in the Office of the Registrar, Will worked as an advisor, curricular representative, and instructor also at UW-Madison. Will was the first in his family to earn a college degree, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW-Madison, studying at the Universidad de Guanajuato (Mexico) as part of his program. Will is always eager to travel, play board games, and spend time outdoors with friends.
Dr. Wendy Lin-Cook is Vice President of Enrollment Management at the Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey. Accomplished strategic enrollment executive with over 20 years of proven success in surpassing enrollment and student retention targets at diverse higher education institutions, including community colleges, R1 universities, and state colleges. Expertise in leveraging big data analytics and advanced quantitative modeling to drive strategic development across the entire student lifecycle, encompassing freshmen, transfer, online, undergraduate, graduate, international, and adult education. Experienced in digital transformation and business process engineering, successfully establishing and enhancing new university departments to improve both enrollment and retention outcomes.
Dr. Vicki Walker is a seasoned higher education administrator with over two decades of experience in student financial aid and registration services. Currently, she serves as the Associate Director of Financial Aid & Registration at the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University, a position she has held since the campus's inception in 2016. In this role, Dr. Walker has been instrumental in guiding medical students through the complexities of financial aid and registration processes, ensuring compliance with federal and institutional policies, and assisting students in navigating scholarship opportunities. In 2018, Dr. Walker served as President of the Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA), demonstrating her commitment to leadership and excellence in the financial aid profession across the state. Her tenure was marked by efforts to expand professional development opportunities and strengthen collaboration among institutions. In 2025, she was honored to be selected as a Private Delegate for AASFAA, further underscoring her dedication to the advancement of student financial aid administration in Arkansas. Dr. Walker holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and is widely respected for her integrity, compassion, and unwavering dedication to student success.
I have worked in higher education for over twenty years, starting as an academic advisor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I have served in several different roles in the Registrar's Office at Georgetown University, Kansas State University, and most recently as Deputy University Registrar at the University of Chicago.
With over 17 years of experience in higher education, Yasmine M. Hill, PhD, has served as an advocate for higher education in numerous roles within a variety of institutions. Regardless of position, however, Dr. Hill’s mission has always been to provide quality service in an effort to enhance the student experience and to support the institution through research, instilling best practices for improvement and policy enforcement. With master’s degrees in Strategic Communications & Crisis Management and a doctoral degree in Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy, Dr. Hill utilizes her foundational knowledge along with her background in Recruiting, Admissions, Registration & Record Management, and Compliance to guide the trajectory of her career in supporting students to become the best version of themselves. With an understanding that this level of support should extend through the life cycle of the student’s education, Dr. Hill takes pride in her commitment to help drive student success as students advance through their higher education journey and transition into becoming working professionals.
Dawn has worked in higher education for over 20 years, mostly in the registrar's office and student support areas. Dawn currently serves as the Director of Graduate Academic Operations and Student Progress in The Graduate School at West Chester University. As a first generation college student, Dawn is passionate about helping students meet their educational goals and advocating for fair and equitable policies that promote student success. Dawn earned her doctorate in public administration from West Chester University in Pennsylvania and her bachelor's and master's degrees from Illinois State University.
Lanying is an Enrollment Management Analyst at Troy University, where she leverages data to improve student recruitment and retention strategies. With a background in international admissions and enrollment, she brings a global and inclusive lens to higher education strategy.
Kelly Hogencamp is the Registrar at Scripps College in Claremont, California, since 2012, where she also serves as Designated School Official and VA School Certifying Official. Prior to Scripps, she served Claremont McKenna College and The California School of Professional Psychology (now Alliant International University) in similar capacities in her over 25-year career in higher education. Kelly has held lead roles in implementing modern technology platforms and processes, serves on academic and administrative committees, and is praised for her outstanding communication skills, leadership, and esprit de corps. Her strengths include relationship-building, collaboration, and consistently delivering in a high-pressure environment. She is a trusted partner in helping shape and carry out policies that support student success and ensure academic excellence.
Higher education administrator with 27 years experience in large public, private and select public. Adjunct faculty in ethics.
Vanessa is the Associate Registrar at Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, former classroom teacher, and after-school program Director, she brings a deep understanding of academic policy, student advocacy, and administrative leadership.
Alana R. Davis is Associate Provost and University Registrar at William & Mary. In this role, Alana oversees University Registrar operations, including academic operations; records management; academic, state, and federal policy compliance, and degree conferral. She also oversees the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation.
Israah Ansari is a fourth-year transfer student at Johns Hopkins University, majoring in political science and psychology. Having come from a background where higher education was barely an option, she strives to advocate for student success initiatives while furthering her own understanding of education policy.
Dianne Lassai Barker serves as Deputy Executive Director of Program & Policy Strategy at the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, the nation’s only accrediting body for dual and concurrent enrollment partnerships. In this role, Barker leads efforts to strengthen policies and programs that help students successfully transition from high school to college and into meaningful careers. Her work centers on expanding access, ensuring quality, and building sustainable pathways for students, in particular, those historically underrepresented in higher education.
Barker advances NACEP’s mission by building strong relationships with state leaders and institutions, providing technical assistance, and guiding conversations that shape dual and concurrent enrollment policy. She also oversees the development and support of NACEP’s Affiliated Chapters and plays a key role in upholding accreditation standards that drive program quality and consistency. With a deep understanding of the intersection between secondary and postsecondary education, Barker is often called on to advise states and institutions navigating the complexities of program design, policy implementation, and equity in access.
With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Barker has held leadership roles in both institutional and state-level settings. Before joining NACEP, she served as Director of Secondary Education Initiatives and Dual Enrollment at the Technical College System of Georgia, where she led statewide strategy and implementation for Georgia’s dual enrollment programs across 22 technical colleges. She also served as Dual Enrollment Coordinator at Georgia’s largest technical college.
A respected voice in the field, Barker regularly presents at national and state conferences. Her approach is grounded in the strong belief that dual and concurrent enrollment can change lives.
Originally from New Orleans. LA, Barker resides with her family in Marietta, GA.
Sarah Cunningham brings a deep commitment to access, learner success, and innovation to her role as executive director of One Dupont Ventures at the American Council on Education. Since joining ACE in 2018, she has led initiatives that bridge the gap between education and workforce needs; developed modular, learner-centric digital credentials; and advanced strategies that expand access to higher education through credit for prior learning. With more than two decades of experience in higher education and student success, Cunningham provides strategic leadership across product development, technology operations, and market alignment to help ACE meet the evolving needs of learners, institutions, and employers.