LEADERSHIP TEAM
The leadership structure and headquarters team, while small, work to ensure continuity and awareness of CUMU’s vision and mission. The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities is headquartered at Towson University in Towson, MD. Towson University was one of the original founders of CUMU and remains committed to the values of the organization.
Board of Directors
The CUMU Board of Directors is comprised of presidents and chancellors of member institutions. Board members are elected to two-year terms.
Kristin Sobolik
Chancellor, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Board Chair 2023–2025
Ellen Neufeldt
President, California State University, San Marcos
Vice Chair & Treasurer 2023–2025
Paul Pribbenow
President, Augsburg University
Secretary 2024–2026
Virginia Arthur
President, Metropolitan State University
Member-at-Large 2024–2026
Loren Blanchard
President, University of Houston-Downtown
Member-at-Large 2023–2025
Berenecea Johnson Eanes
President, California State University, Los Angeles
Member-at-Large 2024–2026
Kyle Farmbry
President, Guilford College
Member-at-Large 2024–2026
Mark R. Ginsberg
President, Towson University
CEO of Administrative Headquarters (ex-officio)
Sandra Haynes
Chancellor, Washington State University, Tri-Cities
Member-at-Large 2023–2025
Kenneth Jessell
President, Florida International University
Member-at-Large 2023–2025
Georj Lewis
President, Clayton State University
Member-at-Large 2024–2026
Joanne Li
Chancellor, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Member-at-Large 2024–2026
Justin Lonon
Chancellor, Dallas College
Member-at-Large 2024–2026
Deidra Peaslee
President, Saint Paul College
Member-at-Large 2024–2026
Peter Slee
Vice Chancellor, Leeds Beckett University
Member-at-Large 2024–2026
Antonio Tillis
Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden
Member-at-Large 2023–2025
Debbie DarrDirector of Membership & Operations |
Valerie Holton, Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer |
Stacey Johnson, Ed.D.Director of Learning & Engagement |
Towson University Support Staff
- David Brasington, Events and Operations Manager
- Cassidy Cregan, Graphic Design Manager
- Sharyn Grove, Director, Communications & Events
- Mikey Mullen, Video Production Specialist
- Arthur Smith, Senior Communications Manager