Experience in peer education

Dr. Jill Dunlap is the director for research and practice at NASPA, based in Washington, DC. Prior to joining NASPA, Jill worked closely with college student survivors of sexual violence for more than 14 years at three different campuses. In 2014, Jill served as a non-federal negotiator representing four years of public institutions on the VAWA negotiated rulemaking committee. Jill has her Ph.D. in political science and public administration from Northern Illinois University, where her dissertation work focused on the experiences of students impacted by sexual violence on campus.

Experience in HIV prevention, program evaluation

Jennifer E. Henkle, MSW, CSW (she/her/hers) is the program manager for the Culture of Respect Collective, NASPA’s signature initiative for ending campus based violence. In this role Jennifer works directly with institutions who join the Collective to provide technical assistance to participants, develop curricula, and directs program evaluation efforts. Jennifer has formerly worked in survivor advocacy and respondent services, campus sexual violence prevention and education, residence life, and higher education case management and is actively licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in the state of Kentucky. 

Allison Tombros Korman, MHS is the senior director of Culture of Respect. In her role, Allison works to ensure that all higher education institutions have the resources they need to end campus sexual violence and the opportunity to learn from evidence-based research and the best practices of their colleagues. Allison brings to Culture of Respect more than fifteen years’ experience in health policy, programming, and education with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights. She has provided management, support, and technical assistance to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and served as the Associate Director of Education for the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) in Washington, DC.

Experience in sexual health promotion, peer education, and higher education.

Peter Lake is a professor of law, Charles A. Dana Chair, and the Director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University College of Law. He has spent 30 years in the classroom teaching law students and served as Stetson’s interim director of Title IX compliance in 2015. He is an internationally-recognized expert on higher education law and policy. He has been quoted or referred to in hundreds of newspapers and court opinions throughout the United States, including the Supreme Courts of California and Massachusetts in 2018. Professor Lake, an award-winning academic, has authored numerous law review articles, books, and other publications. Professor Lake is a highly sought-after speaker, and he has served as a presenter or keynote speaker at several hundred international, national, regional, and local meetings. He has trained thousands of campus personnel on student safety and other issues, including student mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, Title IX and sex discrimination, and First Amendment issues. Professor Lake is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School and serves as a Senior Higher Education Consulting Attorney at the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.

Dr. Jennifer R. Hammat joined Florida Gulf Coast University in 2023 as the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement, Student Success & Enrollment Management. Prior to FGCU, she served as the Dean of Students at the University of Southern Indiana and at George Mason University as the University Title IX Coordinator. She served in a variety of roles at The University of Texas at Austin, as the Associate Vice President for University Compliance Services, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Title IX Coordinator, and Clery Act Coordinator. Dr. Hammat has facilitated the implementation of Title IX requirements and best practices for the past 9 years. Before her Title IX work, she worked for sixteen years in Student Affairs with Student Conduct, Student Media, Greek Life, Residence Life, Contract Management, Policy Implementation, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Risk Management, Minors on Campus, and Student Government practices. 

Dr. Hammat earned her B.A. in Organizational Communication from Murray State University, and her M. Ed. and Ed. D. in Higher Education Administration, both from Texas Tech University. 

Jacob Sapp is an attorney who focuses on civil rights compliance within higher education settings. As a former institutional compliance officer and Title IX administrator, he helps his clients navigate complex situations while ensuring all processes and procedures meet legal and regulatory standards.

Specifically, Jacob has experience managing Title IX processes, including report intake, the implementation of supportive measures, and formal complaint gatekeeping, as well as preparing notices of allegations and managing informal resolutions, sanctioning, and recordkeeping. He’s also served in the role of decision-maker for various clients and is able to provide interim Title IX coordination. Jacob has drafted and updated non-discrimination policies for Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/504 on behalf of colleges and universities and serves as a civil rights investigator, conducting interviews and authoring investigative reports.

Serving as counsel to a variety of clients within higher education, Jacob leads training events for students and employees on topics such as VAWA, hazing, and bystander intervention, as well as advises college leadership personnel on institutional compliance, risk management, and other evolving legal topics.

Jacob is an experienced presenter, creating and delivering civil rights training presentations for various national associations and institutions of higher education.

Dr. Jill Dunlap is the director for research and practice at NASPA, based in Washington, DC. Prior to joining NASPA, Jill worked closely with college student survivors of sexual violence for more than 14 years at three different campuses. In 2014, Jill served as a non-federal negotiator representing four years of public institutions on the VAWA negotiated rulemaking committee. Jill has her Ph.D. in political science and public administration from Northern Illinois University, where her dissertation work focused on the experiences of students impacted by sexual violence on campus.

Bryant Jackson, Ed.D., serves as the Chief of Police at the University of South Dakota and as an adjunct graduate faculty member in the University of South Dakota educational leadership program. He graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Command Course cohort #4 and the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command. Before entering law enforcement, Dr. Jackson served in the US Marine Corps. He has completed an undergraduate degree in transportation and logistics management, a graduate degree in emergency and disaster management, and a Doctor of Education degree in adult and higher education leadership.

Cindi Albrightson, M. Ed. serves as the Title IX & Compliance Coordinator and Campus Safety Advisor for Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU). She previously served as an Instructor and Interim Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology, teaching Safety and Environmental Regulations courses. Cindi serves on the Custer County Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Custer County Full Scale Emergency Response Team. She has experience with OSHA, PEOSH, EPA, and ADA. Cindi completed her undergraduate degree in Industrial Technology with a specialization in Industrial Supervision and her graduate degree in Education at SWOSU. 

Peter Lake is a professor of law, Charles A. Dana Chair, and the Director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University College of Law. He has spent 30 years in the classroom teaching law students and served as Stetson’s interim director of Title IX compliance in 2015. He is an internationally-recognized expert on higher education law and policy. He has been quoted or referred to in hundreds of newspapers and court opinions throughout the United States, including the Supreme Courts of California and Massachusetts in 2018. Professor Lake, an award-winning academic, has authored numerous law review articles, books, and other publications. Professor Lake is a highly sought-after speaker, and he has served as a presenter or keynote speaker at several hundred international, national, regional, and local meetings. He has trained thousands of campus personnel on student safety and other issues, including student mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, Title IX and sex discrimination, and First Amendment issues. Professor Lake is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School and serves as a Senior Higher Education Consulting Attorney at the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.

Dr. Jennifer R. Hammat joined Florida Gulf Coast University in 2023 as the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement, Student Success & Enrollment Management. Prior to FGCU, she served as the Dean of Students at the University of Southern Indiana and at George Mason University as the University Title IX Coordinator. She served in a variety of roles at The University of Texas at Austin, as the Associate Vice President for University Compliance Services, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Title IX Coordinator, and Clery Act Coordinator. Dr. Hammat has facilitated the implementation of Title IX requirements and best practices for the past 9 years. Before her Title IX work, she worked for sixteen years in Student Affairs with Student Conduct, Student Media, Greek Life, Residence Life, Contract Management, Policy Implementation, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Risk Management, Minors on Campus, and Student Government practices. 

Dr. Hammat earned her B.A. in Organizational Communication from Murray State University, and her M. Ed. and Ed. D. in Higher Education Administration, both from Texas Tech University. 

Jacob Sapp is an attorney who focuses on civil rights compliance within higher education settings. As a former institutional compliance officer and Title IX administrator, he helps his clients navigate complex situations while ensuring all processes and procedures meet legal and regulatory standards.

Specifically, Jacob has experience managing Title IX processes, including report intake, the implementation of supportive measures, and formal complaint gatekeeping, as well as preparing notices of allegations and managing informal resolutions, sanctioning, and recordkeeping. He’s also served in the role of decision-maker for various clients and is able to provide interim Title IX coordination. Jacob has drafted and updated non-discrimination policies for Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/504 on behalf of colleges and universities and serves as a civil rights investigator, conducting interviews and authoring investigative reports.

Serving as counsel to a variety of clients within higher education, Jacob leads training events for students and employees on topics such as VAWA, hazing, and bystander intervention, as well as advises college leadership personnel on institutional compliance, risk management, and other evolving legal topics.

Jacob is an experienced presenter, creating and delivering civil rights training presentations for various national associations and institutions of higher education.

Dr. Jill Dunlap is the director for research and practice at NASPA, based in Washington, DC. Prior to joining NASPA, Jill worked closely with college student survivors of sexual violence for more than 14 years at three different campuses. In 2014, Jill served as a non-federal negotiator representing four years of public institutions on the VAWA negotiated rulemaking committee. Jill has her Ph.D. in political science and public administration from Northern Illinois University, where her dissertation work focused on the experiences of students impacted by sexual violence on campus.

Peter Lake is a professor of law, Charles A. Dana Chair, and the Director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University College of Law. He has spent 30 years in the classroom teaching law students and served as Stetson’s interim director of Title IX compliance in 2015. He is an internationally-recognized expert on higher education law and policy. He has been quoted or referred to in hundreds of newspapers and court opinions throughout the United States, including the Supreme Courts of California and Massachusetts in 2018. Professor Lake, an award-winning academic, has authored numerous law review articles, books, and other publications. Professor Lake is a highly sought-after speaker, and he has served as a presenter or keynote speaker at several hundred international, national, regional, and local meetings. He has trained thousands of campus personnel on student safety and other issues, including student mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, Title IX and sex discrimination, and First Amendment issues. Professor Lake is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School and serves as a Senior Higher Education Consulting Attorney at the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.

Dr. Jennifer R. Hammat joined Florida Gulf Coast University in 2023 as the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement, Student Success & Enrollment Management. Prior to FGCU, she served as the Dean of Students at the University of Southern Indiana and at George Mason University as the University Title IX Coordinator. She served in a variety of roles at The University of Texas at Austin, as the Associate Vice President for University Compliance Services, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Title IX Coordinator, and Clery Act Coordinator. Dr. Hammat has facilitated the implementation of Title IX requirements and best practices for the past 9 years. Before her Title IX work, she worked for sixteen years in Student Affairs with Student Conduct, Student Media, Greek Life, Residence Life, Contract Management, Policy Implementation, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Risk Management, Minors on Campus, and Student Government practices. 

Dr. Hammat earned her B.A. in Organizational Communication from Murray State University, and her M. Ed. and Ed. D. in Higher Education Administration, both from Texas Tech University. 

Jacob Sapp is an attorney who focuses on civil rights compliance within higher education settings. As a former institutional compliance officer and Title IX administrator, he helps his clients navigate complex situations while ensuring all processes and procedures meet legal and regulatory standards.

Specifically, Jacob has experience managing Title IX processes, including report intake, the implementation of supportive measures, and formal complaint gatekeeping, as well as preparing notices of allegations and managing informal resolutions, sanctioning, and recordkeeping. He’s also served in the role of decision-maker for various clients and is able to provide interim Title IX coordination. Jacob has drafted and updated non-discrimination policies for Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/504 on behalf of colleges and universities and serves as a civil rights investigator, conducting interviews and authoring investigative reports.

Serving as counsel to a variety of clients within higher education, Jacob leads training events for students and employees on topics such as VAWA, hazing, and bystander intervention, as well as advises college leadership personnel on institutional compliance, risk management, and other evolving legal topics.

Jacob is an experienced presenter, creating and delivering civil rights training presentations for various national associations and institutions of higher education.

Dr. Jill Dunlap is the director for research and practice at NASPA, based in Washington, DC. Prior to joining NASPA, Jill worked closely with college student survivors of sexual violence for more than 14 years at three different campuses. In 2014, Jill served as a non-federal negotiator representing four years of public institutions on the VAWA negotiated rulemaking committee. Jill has her Ph.D. in political science and public administration from Northern Illinois University, where her dissertation work focused on the experiences of students impacted by sexual violence on campus.

Laura Egan oversees the development and implementation of programmatic offerings, including Clery Center membership benefits and consultation services, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and values. Laura provides strategic direction for program evaluation and the planning and growth of products, training, and services. She presents nationally and provides individualized support on compliance with and implementing Clery Act requirements, campus safety, compliance, and gender based violence and discrimination. Prior to joining Clery Center, Laura worked at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA, for five years, serving in both residence life and student conduct roles after working as a school counselor for three years within the School District of Philadelphia. Laura’s program development work at Clery Center has led to meaningful collaboration and partnerships with organizations like the Anti-Defamation League, International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), National Organization for Victim Assistance, the State University of New York’s Student Conduct Institute (SUNY SCI) and Victim Rights Law Center. Laura has contributed to Campus Safety Magazine, The Baltimore Sun, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Christian Science Monitor. Laura earned a B.A. in Psychology from Villanova University and a M.A. in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University.

Abigail Boyer has been with Clery Center since 2012, becoming Associate Executive Director in 2015. She leads the Clery Center team in providing educational resources, training curriculum, and technical assistance tools to help improve campus safety nationwide. She manages the organization’s Office on Violence Against Women technical assistance grants designed to support institutions in enhancing their dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking prevention and response efforts. She also presents nationally on topics related to the Clery Act and campus safety. Prior to joining Clery Center, Abigail served as the Community Outreach Coordinator for The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., where she was instrumental in the development and implementation of programs targeted toward law enforcement, colleges and universities, and other students, parents, and community members. Abigail earned a B.A. in Political Science at West Chester University and an M.S. in Organization Development and Leadership with a concentration in Adult Learning and Training at Saint Joseph’s University. She has been a contributor to Campus Safety Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the LA Times, and the Huffington Post.

Paul leads the development and provision of Clery Center’s live and virtual interactive Clery Act Training Seminars to help institutions in their role of providing safe, educational environments and complying with the Clery Act. In addition, he creates and implements the annual National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) programming each September. Prior to joining Clery Center, Paul spent seven years in student conduct and Title IX, working to enhance education, training, and compliance. He champions increasing transparency and understanding of the complexities of campus safety legislation and related university processes. Paul earned his M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of West Florida and a B.A. in English Literature and Secondary Education from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Cecilia develops and implements programs and training related to campus safety, with a focus on the areas of hazing, sexual assault, and fire safety, and also provides technical assistance to Clery Center members. Prior to joining Clery Center, Cecilia spent ten years in higher education, serving in student conduct roles for most of that time, as well as in Title IX and Housing. Cecilia earned a Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture from Florida Tech and a Master of Education in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of West Florida.

Dr. James Tyger currently serves as the interim assistant vice president for Student Life, working with the Student Engagement portfolio at the University of Florida. James is a proud double Gator, earning his J.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Florida. He received his M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt University and his B.S. in Management from Virginia Tech. His professional interests include the First Amendment in Higher Education, how we build and foster community for students and staff, compassion fatigue within Student Affairs, and of course, public policy! 

James currently serves as the Region III representative to the Public Policy Division. He has presented at the NASPA Annual Conference on the First Amendment, Public Policy, and navigating crises. 

Dr. Scott Sheehan currently serves as the director of Advising and Career Communities at the Greene Center for Career Education and Connection at the University of Rochester. He is a proud alumnus of SUNY Plattsburgh, where he received a BA in History and Political Science and an MS in Student Affairs and Higher Education. Scott received his Ed.D. from the University of Rochester in Higher Education Administration. His professional interests include student well-being, the intersection of public policy and student success, and career and workforce development.  

Scott is passionate about higher education public policy and educating others about the implications of federal and state policy development and implementation.  He is the current Director of the Public Policy Division (PPD) at NASPA and is the youngest member of the NASPA Board of Directors in the history of the organization.  Through the PPD Scott has helped create and facilitate educational opportunities for NASPA members.  These educational opportunities include panel discussions among leading thought experts in campus free speech and expression, consideration of race in the admissions process, and Title IX regulations.  During the 2024 NASPA Annual Conference, Scott led the team that created the first Public Policy Division Case Study Competition.