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October 4, 11, & 18, 2026

Meet the STARS College Faculty

STARS College is led by an exceptional group of housing and residence life professionals who are deeply committed to student success and the development of future leaders in the field. Each faculty member brings years of experience, diverse perspectives, and a passion for mentoring emerging professionals.

Throughout the program, faculty serve as guides, facilitators, and role models—leading sessions, offering personal insights, and supporting STARS participants as they explore pathways into campus housing and student affairs careers.

Headshot of Zac Birch from University of Illinois Chicago
Zac Birch
University of Illinois Chicago
Headshot of Megan Chibanga from The University of New Mexico
Megan Chibanga
The University of New Mexico
Headshot of Dan Colascione from University of South Carolina
Dan Colascione
University of South Carolina
Headshot of Youanna Gooden from University of Memphis
Youanna Gooden
University of Memphis
Headshot of John Michael Haky from Youngstown State University
John Michael Haky
Youngstown State University
Headshot of Paige Hicks from University of Chicago
Paige Hicks
University of Chicago
Headshot of Shelby Joiner from West Virginia State University
Shelby Joiner
West Virginia State University
Headshot of Amber Karel-Gerace from John Carroll University
Amber Karel-Gerace
John Carroll University
Headshot of Nishmin Kashyap from Boston University
Nishmin Kashyap
Boston University
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Headshot of Beth Miller from University of Wisconsin-
Madison
Beth Miller
University of Wisconsin-
Madison
Headshot of Tye Wesley from University of North Carolina
Greensboro
Tye Wesley
University of North Carolina
Greensboro

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