Melissa has worked in Student Life for over 10 years focusing on residence life and student activities. She just transitioned to a new position of Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing. She currently holds her core certification and 4 specialty certifications: Housing, Campus Activities, Student Conduct, Campus Recreation. Melissa graduated from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master of Education in Coaching, Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Administration.

Ben Williams (He/Him) CSAed  serves as Associate Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Trinity University. In this role, he co-chairs the university’s Student Success Team, oversees Student Engagement & Development, including student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and leadership development, advises the Student Government Association, and leads key strategic initiatives that advance student engagement and success. With more than a decade of experience in higher education, Ben has held student affairs leadership roles at Miami University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, and the University of Colorado Boulder.  Outside of his day job, he serves on the NASPA Foundation Board of Directors, co-chaired the NASPA Mid-Level Administrators Steering Committee, and contributes to the NUFP Advisory Board and AER KC. He has presented nationally on student success, equity, and the mid-level leadership experience, and has published on topics including diversity and inclusion, family engagement, and organizational leadership.