Executive Committee
Candace Layne Director of the Counseling Center, Marshall University |
President
With a career working for a community college, a private university, and a public university, Candace not only knows the importance of Student Life, but she also realizes the importance of mental health. After teaching Psychology for a brief moment, Candace returned to the Higher Education space focusing on mental health. She’s active in the West Virginia Collegiate Initiative to Advance Healthy Campus Communities, the American Counseling Association and the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors. In her spare time, Candace enjoys eating BBQ, spaghetti, pizza, Soul Food, fried fish, and mac and cheese. |
Jade Irving WV Higher Education Policy Commission |
President Elect
Jade Irving has a passion for contributing to the growth of college completion rates in the state of West Virginia. Jade’s experience in higher education includes teaching English to speakers of other languages, serving at-risk populations as a Retention Specialist, and presently, serving as Program Coordinator for the First2 Network – a statewide network made up of seven institutions of higher education, STEM industry leaders, non-profit organizations, etc. who share the aim of doubling the graduation rate of STEM majors in the state, focusing on rural, first-generation STEM students and other underrepresented students in STEM. Jade has been involved with WVASPA for nearly four years and remains committed to the mission of sharing student development programs across the state. The idea of all two and four-year institutions of higher education working together towards the same end goal is exciting and inspiring. In her spare time, Jade enjoys shopping and spending time with her husband and their three sons: Jaden, Jaxon, and Jules. |
Andrew Lewis Vice President and Chief Student Services Officer, Wheeling University |
Treasurer
Andrew’s passion runs deep when it comes to Higher Education. He first worked as a resident assistant at West Liberty and with the help of his boss at the time, fellow WVASPA board member Marcella Snyder, he began working in housing and never looked back! With over 16 years of involvement with WVASPA, Andrew says it’s his favorite organization and conference to attend. In his spare time, you’ll find Andrew spending time with his husband, family and friends. He also enjoys their three dogs, Bella, Hunter, and Ozzy. |
|
Justin Rader |
Secretary
Please check back for Justin's bio. |
Joanne Hunt Senior director of marketing, wvu online |
Communications and Web Page Editor
Joanne has been involved with WVASPA for the past three years and will tell you that there’s nothing like working in Higher Education. She began working for WVU in 2013 as the sales and marketing advisor for The Daily Athenaeum, WVU’s student newspaper. Just being in an environment that promotes innovation, growth, and engaging opportunities for students and employees is tremendously exciting and invigorating. In Joanne’s spare time she enjoys watching her boys play in both soccer and band. She also loves making jewelry and traveling to off the beaten path places. |
Members at large
Dan Sepion Associate dean of students, wvu institute of technology |
Member At Large = 2 year term
Dan says there's nothing like working with students, and witnessing their growth and development during their time on campus. Although Dan is new to West Virginia, he credits the expansion of his professional network to his relocation and to joining WVASPA. When he's not working, you'll find Dan traveling, enjoying the outdoors, or attending theatre or music events. You may even run into him at a Thai restaurant, since Thai is his favorite food. Join us in welcoming Dan when you see him! |
|
Josie McAninch |
Member At Large - 1-year term
|
|
Dr. Sheila Womack |
Member At Large - 1=year term
|