ELP Facilitators
The facilitators of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) bring the concepts and curriculum to life. Their vision helps the ELP participants grow and make sense of their experience.
Apply to be an ELP Student Facilitator
In order to be considered for an ELP student facilitator position the online application must be completed by Friday, August 28.
It is important that all facilitators are able to meet the expectations listed below. Please consider whether or not you will be able to meet these expectations prior to applying.
If you have any questions about the Emerging Leaders Program or the staff facilitator position please contact Christina Mastrangelo, Assistant Director for Leadership, at christina.mastrangelo@case.edu.
Expectations of an ELP Student Facilitator
- Attend the facilitator meetings (day and time TBD) which will cover the ELP program content, curriculum and objectives.
- I will attend the ELP Institute on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- I will attend the Leadership Journey Series session on Time Management schedule for Thursday, October 29, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
- I will attend the Leadership Journey Series session titled “Leadership Up Close & Personal with Dr. James Stoller” schedule for Friday, November 13, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Maintain communication among my staff facilitators and my ELPers.
- Attend the overnight Emerging Leaders Retreat, January 15-16, 2010. (Mandatory)
- I will attend the Winter Leadership Conference on Saturday, February 6.
- Prepare and facilitate the small group sessions held on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6 p.m. during the spring semester.
- Attend the graduation ceremony on March 31, 2010 from 4:30 - 6 p.m.
- Make every effort to attend all other ELP events open to facilitators.
Expectations of an ELP Staff Facilitator
To truly bring the curriculum to life and serve as an advisor to ELPers, staff facilitators will be expected to fully participate in the following aspects of the Emerging Leaders Program:
- Interview potential ELP participants at the ELP Interview Day, Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Attend the facilitator meetings (day and time TBD) which will cover the ELP program content, curriculum and objectives.
- Meet with my assigned ELPers 1-on-1 once during the fall semester.
- Maintain communication among my student facilitator and my ELPers.
- Attend the overnight Emerging Leaders Retreat, January 15-16, 2010. (Mandatory)
- Prepare and facilitate the small group sessions held on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6 p.m. during the spring semester.
- Attend the graduation ceremony on March 31, 2010 from 4:30 - 6 p.m.
- Make every effort to attend all other ELP events open to facilitators.
ELP Staff Facilitators (2008-2009)
Nickname: Ricky or Cardo
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Work Title and Department: Jewish Student Life Coordinator, Cleveland Hillel Foundation
Educational Background: B.A., Business of Music and Jewish Studies, Indiana University
What Did You Want To Be When You Were 6? A rock star, garbage man, or a chemist.
What Do You Do Now, and Why Did You Choose That Path? Judaism has always been important in my life. I enjoy interacting with students and providing a comfortable, friendly environment. I like sharing and ensuring a strong Jewish community and culture.
Craziest Hair Style: I had the mullet with lines shaved into the sides of my head, inspired by MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice!
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Work Title and Department: Associate Director of Student Activities and Leadership, Office of Student Activities and Leadership
Educational Background: B.B.A., University of Michigan-Dearborn; M.A., Higher Education, University of Michigan
What You Do Now, and Why You Chose That Path: I work in Student Affairs because this is one of the few things that I am incredibly passionate about. I discovered the field by accident. Trying to figure out what I wanted to do after college, I realized that I didn't like all of my classes that much and I had no desire to wear a suit and work a 9-5 job. What I liked about my undergraduate experience was all of the activities I was involved in (student government, program board, fraternity, student newspaper, etc.). I parlayed that experience into a really enjoyable career!
Craziest Hair Style: I wanted to try and wear my hair long when I was in high school, but instead of growing long, it would start to flip up in the back. Not a good look at all!
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: It's actually okay to admit you've made a mistake.
Nickname: Ceelo
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Work Title and Department: Assistant Director for Leadership, Student Activities and Leadership
Educational Background: B.A., History and Communication Studies, University of Rhode Island; M.Ed., Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel, Kent State University; M.B.A., Case Western Reserve University (in progress)
A Story From College That Helped Shape Who You Are Today: Serving as president of the Panhellenic Council and getting a minor in Leadership Studies helped me realize the importance of student leadership development. If I hadn't been involved during my undergraduate experience I would have never realized a job as fun and rewarding as mine even existed! I love working with students and the fact that every day something new and exciting is bound to happen!
Perfect Saturday: Hmm, I don't know, maybe a little Home Depot then some Bed, Bath & Beyond. I just don't know if there's enough time!
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: In the words of my father — "Love many, trust few, always paddle your own canoe!"
Hometown: Capac, Michigan
Work Title and Department: Coordinator of First Year Residence Education, Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life
Educational Background: B.A., Communications, Saginaw Valley State University; M.Ed., Higher Education, University of Akron; M.S., Communications, Grand Valley State University; Ph.D, Communications, University of Akron (in progress)
What Did You Want To Be When You Were 6? Heman, because he had the power of gray skull.
A Story From College That Helped Shape Who You Are Today: Founding of TKE fraternity on SUSU campus.
Perfect Saturday: One more Saturday as an undergrad — tailgate, nap, party, breakfast!
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: I hope I have not learned it yet!
Hometown: Chardon, Ohio
Work Title and Department: Assistant Director for Programming, Student Activities & Leadership
Educational Background: B.A., History and Adolescent Education, Mount Union College; M.Ed, Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel, Kent State University
What Did You Want To Be When You Were 6? A lawyer because they wore suits, carried briefcases, and got to present in court.
What Do You Do Now, and Why Did You Choose That Path? I advise University Program Board and work on campus programs, traditions, and events. I love working with students, planning programs, and I didn't want to leave college. I love the energy on a college campus.
Perfect Saturday: Sleeping in, breakfast with my husband, playing with my puppy, hanging out with friends and family.
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: Love yourself, flaws included, and always make time to be with the ones you love.
Nickname: RJ (pronounced together is RAGE)
Hometown: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Work Title and Department: Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission; Undergraduate Admissions
Educational Background: B.A., English, Communications, and Education, Walsh University; M.A., Theater and Performance Studies, Bowling Green State University
What Did You Want To Be When You Were 6? A garbage man so I could push the button to compact things, or a teacher because I always played school.
Craziest Hair Style: A bowlcut courtesy of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: Recognize the work of those around you and trust the fact that good people do good work.
Hometown: McDonald, Ohio
Work Title and Department: Program Coordinator, Educational Services for Students
Educational Background: B.A., English; B.S. Computer Science; EMBA
A Story From College That Helped Shape Who You Are Today: During the first year of my undergraduate experience I was the typical commuter student who went to class, work, and then home. I answered an add in the student newspaper to be a summer orientation leader (like the e-board here at Case). After that I got involved in everything and anything I could, worked for the university, and got a Master's in Higher Ed. You can say it was the start of my passion.
What is your favorite quote? "May you soul get to heaven before the devil knows your dead."
Describe your perfect Saturday: I would love to wake up to a hot cup of tea and the paper, work on the yard a little while hanging with the dogs, then my husband and I would take them to the lake, come home and cook diner, have family and friends over to eat outside and end the evening somewhere listening to music.
Craziest Hair Style: I bought into the "Big Bang Theory". The bigger the better.
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: It's okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them.
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Work Title and Department: Director, IT for Enrollment Management
Educational Background: B.A., English; B.S. Computer Science; EMBA
What is your favorite quote? "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly." --Robert Heinlein
Describe your perfect Saturday: A leisurely breakfast followed by an adventure with my kids -- say a hike through a metro park we haven't been to.
Craziest Hair Style: Completely bald. I liked the look so much I kept it.
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: To make time for the big (important) things first. Everything else can be sandwiched into your schedule, but you shouldn't skimp when it comes to your most important personal priorities. Of course, identifying what those are is the difficult part...
Hometown: Lockport, New York
Work Title and Department: Manager of Community Development, Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life
Educational Background: B.A., Classical Humanities, Kent State University; M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, University of South Carolina
What Did You Want To Be When You Were 6? An architect because building things is cool!
A Story From College That Helped Shape Who You Are Today: Nope, not gonna share.
Craziest Hair Style: Bangs past my chin. Tony Hawk circa 1986.
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: Life has many ups and downs. Enjoy the ride because it is what it is all about.
Nickname: Peanut. My grandpa gave it to me!
Hometown: Twin Lake, Michigan
Work Title and Department: Coordinator of First-Year Residence Education; Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life
Educational Background: B.A., Communications and Business, Aquinas College; M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, University of Akron
What Did You Want To Be When You Were 6? A veterinarian/zoologist. I love animals!
A Story From College That Helped Shape Who You Are Today: I was offered a Resident Assistant position without applying. Obviously, I accepted and the rest is history!
Perfect Saturday: Outside somewhere, going down a river in a kayak and falling down the largest waterfall. Afterwards, saying "that was neat, let's do it again!" Of course, a bonfire would be by the river and I would make a s'more to follow-up this adventure...
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: Listen, listen more, then listen some more!
What is your favorite quote?: "About all you can do in this life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all." ~Rita Mae Brown, American writer and social activist.
Hometown: Defiance, Ohio
Work Title and Department: Coordinator of First-Year Residence Education; Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life
Educational Background: B.S., Biological Sciences, Bowling Green State University M.Ed., Higher Education and Student Affairs, University of South Carolina
What Did You Want To Be When You Were 6? A hand model. Seriously...what other 6 year old wants to be a hand model, or even knows what a hand model is?!
Perfect Saturday: An afternoon at the park with my husband, Craig, and pup, Oscar!
What do you do now, and why did you choose that path? I currently serve as the First-Year Coordinator for Cedar Residential College. In this role, I work with the Resident Assistants and Assistant First-Year Coordinator in creating a safe, welcoming environment for residents in Smith, Taft, and Tyler. I chose this path because as an undergraduate student I realized that I enjoyed my extracurricular activities more than my major. From there, I realized that Student Affairs was a career path and I decided to apply to graduate schools to study Higher Education and Student Affairs. I absolutely love this field and couldn’t be happier with this career choice!
What is your favorite quote? "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." -Unknown
Hometown: Memphis, Tenessee
Work Title and Department: Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Educational Background: B.S., Biology; M.B.A., Case Western Reserve University (in progress)
A Story From College That Helped Shape Who You Are Today: After a socially exciting, but academically disappointing first semester, I was not only presented with the possibility of losing my scholarship, but also the opportunity to really get to know the Assoc. Dean of Academic Affairs. Together we developed an action plan that helped me take ownership of my educational goals and monitor my own progress. Through the course of that second semester, I began to look forward to exceeding her expectations or seeking out her advice when thinks weren’t going according to plan. She was non-judgmental with high expectations and served as my example of how an individual can balance being approachable, supportive and friendly while still being effective and holding others accountable for their own choices and actions. I try to model that same balance.
Craziest Hair Style: a mushroom (think of Tootie from the "Facts of Life")
What is your favorite quote? Baggage - All of us come with it, the difference is how we choose to carry it.
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: There is always something else to learn.
Hometown: Mantua, Ohio
Work Title and Department: Refuge Coordinator, Housing, Residence Life, and Greek Life
Educational Background: B.A., Sociology, Gender Studies, and Psychology, Mount Union College; M.S.S.A concentrating in Children, Youth, and Families, Case Western Reserve University (in progress)
A Story From College That Helped Shape Who You Are Today: I went to El Salvador and built latrines for some of the less fortunate in Central America. The people, their culture, their gratitude and their appreciation have all helped make me into a better, more understanding and grateful person. Sounds cheesy, but it really was a life altering experience.
Describe your perfect Saturday: Getting up and having breakfast, then getting ready for my day at a leisurely pace. Go to a mueseum or art gallery with a friend. Have a nice walk outside, talking and finding cute little shops to go into. Head home and get ready for a nice dinner out. Come home after dinner, around 8:30 and then watch a movie while knitting and then go to bed :) Perfect!
What is your Favorite Quote? Never be afraid to be yourself--who else is there better to be? ~Goldie Hawn
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: To continually work towards a goal and never expect things to just happen for you--you have to go after what you want.
Hometown: Richfield, Ohio
Work Title and Department: Assistant First Year Coordinator, Housing, Residence Life, and Greek Life
Educational Background: B.Ed., Sports Management, Cleveland State University; M.Ed., Adult Learning and Development, Cleveland State University (in progress)
What did you want to be when you were 6? I wanted to be the person on the ground that uses the orange sticks to land and park airplanes.
Craziest Hair Style: During one summer, I thought it would be cool to use crayola washable markers to streak my hair a different color everyday.
What is your Favorite Quote? To dream is to live and to live is to dream.
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: Always try your best. You cannot ask for anything more than that.
Hometown: Beachwood, Ohio
Work Title and Department: Graduate Assistant, New Student and Parent Programs
Educational Background: Honors B.A. Psychology and Religious Students, Case Western Reserve University; M.Ed., Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel, Kent State University (in progress)
What did you want to be when you were 6? A hairdresser!
Craziest Hair Style: I sported the side ponytail with huge bangs in elementary school...true story.
What is your Favorite Quote? And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. -Anais Nin
Greatest Lesson You Ever Learned: Rather than regret the things I have done, look for the lessons I have learned from those things.
Work Title and Department: Director, Office of Multicultural Affairs
Work Title and Department: Coordinator of First Year Student Academic Affairs, Office of Undergraduate Studies
What did you want to be when you were 6? A paleontologist--although I don't think I knew that term, I just really liked dinosaurs.
What was the greatest lesson you ever learned? To sacrifce what one needs or desires for the benefit of another is the greatest act of love.
Describe your perfect Saturday: First, it would be a cool, autumn Saturday. I would wake up around 6:00am and be able to read for a couple of hours in complete solitude. Then I would attend worship service at my congregation, which would be followed with fellowship and a pot-luck meal. The evening would then consist of getting together with some of my friends from college and watching the Ohio State Buckeyes on the football field.
What is your favorite quote? Seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand. --Augustine of Hippo
Work Title and Department: Newman Catholic Ministry