Leadership Teams

Vice Chancellor

Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor serves as a campus leader providing vision, policy direction, and operational oversight for the Division of Student Affairs. The Vice Chancellor works with 380 professional staff, and over 1800 student staff, to create a culture of belonging and student wellbeing at UWM by enhancing the quality of interactions and connections. The Vice Chancellor is a part of the Integrated Leadership Team (ILT) and Alignment & Action Team (AAT) as described below.

profile photoKelly HaagVice ChancellorDivision of Student Affairs(414) 229-4038kajohnso@uwm.eduChapman Hall 132

Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT)

Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, this team of Divisional leaders provides significant advice and direction to the Division based on regular consultation with the Vice Chancellor. The SALT members are expected to advocate for all campus and Divisional priorities, identifying opportunities to integrate efforts cross-divisionally. This team is fundamental in aligning departmental efforts to support the Divisional priorities through collaboration and a relentless pursuit of student success. SALT members are also a part of the Integrated Leadership Team (ILT) and Alignment & Action Team (AAT) as described below.

Integrated Leadership Team (ILT)

The Integrated Leadership Team is comprised of leaders throughout the Division who have responsibility over the actions needed to fulfill both the daily work and strategic initiatives at UWM. This group will fulfill specific efforts in support of the Divisional priorities using collaboration and inter-disciplinary skills to accomplish mutually beneficial tasks and goals. Individuals from the SALT and the Vice Chancellor are also members of the ILT.

profile photoKrystle AndersonDivisional Budget and Finance DirectorDivisions of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management(414) 229-7381krystle@uwm.eduChapman Hall 150
profile photoCarrie FleiderDirector, University Counseling ServicesStudent Health and Wellness Centerfleider@uwm.eduNWQ 5th Floor
profile photoArcetta KnautzDirectorUniversity Housing(414) 229-6149knautz@uwm.eduSandburg Commons C134A
profile photoRobert MeyerDirectorStudent Affairs and Enrollment Management IT Services(414) 977-7644rmeyer@uwm.eduBolton Hall 280
profile photoSteven MoharDirectorUniversity Recreation(414) 229-5087sjmohar@uwm.eduKlotsche Center 310
profile photoCatherine RossiAssistant DirectorAthletics/Administrationrossic@uwm.eduPavilion 151A
profile photoElizabeth SmithDirectorChildren's Learning Centeressmith@uwm.eduNorthwest Quadrant Building C
profile photoKatie TarterDirectorDining and Retail Services(414) 251-6964tarter@uwm.eduStudent Union 318

Alignment & Action Team (AAT)

The largest Divisional committee, the Alignment & Action Team is comprised of individuals who lead and direct the work of others, and/or may show meaningful participation in Divisional/institutional committees. This group focuses on action and implementation items ready to be enacted on campus. This collaborative team of leaders will work to make priorities, strategies and plans into realities. Individuals from the SALT, the ILT, and the Vice Chancellor are also members of the AAT.

profile photoCraig HeserEnterprise Systems SupervisorStudent Affairs and Enrollment Management IT Services(414) 290-7294craigh@uwm.eduBolton Hall 280
profile photoRyan McNallieAssociate Director, Student Affairs IT ServicesStudent Affairs and Enrollment Management IT Services(414) 290-7250mcnarya@uwm.eduBolton Hall 272
profile photoYolanda MedinaDirectorMilitary and Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC)(414) 229-7211medinay@uwm.eduSTU Union WG99
profile photoAriana MyersDirectorLGBTQ+ Resource Centermyersan@uwm.eduStudent Union WG89
profile photoKacie OttoDirectorWomen's Resource Centerottok@uwm.eduStudent Union
profile photoHeath PowellAssociate DirectorUniversity Recreation(414) 229-5209hbp@uwm.eduKlotsche Center 314
profile photoPamela VillanuevaAdministrative and Operational ManagerStudent Health and Wellness Center(414) 229-6647pnv@uwm.eduNorthwest Quadrant B 5584
profile photoShari VinluanAssociate DirectorChildren's Learning Center414-229-5384svinluan@uwm.eduNorthwest Quad Bldg. C 1606