Change Ambassador Network

Change Ambassador Network (CAN), a proactive community of UR staff, help support the University's transition to Workday from Banner, the Human Resources, Payroll, and Finance system. As the grassroots force fostering two-way communication between departments and the Workday@Richmond project team, Change Ambassadors are essential to this effort. Change Ambassadors are at the forefront of learning about business process, policy, and system changes in light of the University's Workday implementation and are in a key role to help their colleagues prepare for and embrace the coming Workday changes.

CAN helps ensure employees understand what changes are coming and are ready to use Workday for their day-to-day job functions. They play a pivotal role in enhancing collaboration and fostering a culture of adaptability. Change Ambassadors are expected to devote 1-3 hours per month to help ensure the success of the Workday change initiative.

The Change Ambassador Network launched in March 2024 and will remain active through March 2025.

Find your Change Ambassador!

All those serving are listed below by division.

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Academic Schools

Arts & Sciences
Cindy Glavas, Director of Financial Planning and Operations
Nathan Hansen-Hilliard, Studio Art Lab Manager
Jennifer Lo Prete, Communications Manager
Sarah Orr, Assistant Director of Financial Planning and Operations
Bob Plymale, Grants and Research Specialist
Liza Williams, Academic Employment Manager
Susan Wolski, Academic Administrative Manager

School of Law
Leigh Deignan, Director of Budgeting and Operations
Kim Edwards, Director of Technology Services

Jepson
Samantha Leggett, Director of Budgeting and Operations
Linda Trent, Administrative Coordinator

SPCS
Phil Melita, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Kirstin Stacia, Manager of Administration and Technology Services
Tom Walsh, Senior Director of Administration, Finance, and Technology Services

Robins School of Business
Dan Durant, Director of Budgeting and Operations
Mina Zatelli, Assistant to the Dean and Faculty Support Specialist
Advancement

Katie Bell, Senior Associate Director of Donor Relations
Nancy Cardounel, Administrative Coordinator, Annual Giving
Morgan Harrell, Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving
Emily Janto, Assistant Director of Advancement Operations
Suzanne Keller, Assistant to the Vice President
Mary Alice Wallmeyer, Senior Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, Campus & Signature Events
Athletics

Devona Knight, Director of Marketing and Sales
Jennifer Phillips, Assistant Business Manager
Kate Sirc, Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations
Jalynn Spaulding, Coordinator of Student-Athlete Leadership Development and Engagement
John Studer, Director of Women’s Basketball Operations
Ray Tucker, Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Events
Business Affairs

Campus Services
Gina Foster, SpiderShop Director
MJ Rieske, Event Manager
Liz St. John, Project Manager for Collegiate Licensing and Business Services

Dining
Debbie Balducci, Assistant Director of Retail Operations
Braden Bean, Assistant Director of Catering
Curt Hoeckele, Truck Driver Lead, University Catering
Maura Mclain, Dining Services Training Manager
Madeline Nathe, Registered Dietitian
Crissy Poindexter, Office and Catering Specialist
Vincent Savage, Director of Residential Dining
Nia Williams, Cafe Manager, 8:15 at Boatwright

Facilities
Cody Arbaugh, Landscape Supervisor
Michael Carpenter, Event Technician, Electrical
James Campbell, Custodial Supervisor
David Donaldson, Rethink Waste Manager, Recycling
Nyreng Dut, Custodial Manager
Brian Hayes, Maintenance Supervisor, Carpentry
Meghan Johnston, Director of Campus Operations for Budgets and Finance
Angela Richardson, Assistant Director of Business Operations
Allison Steele, Associate Director for Facilities Communications and Professional Development
Traci Wenzel, Assistant Director of Campus Planning

Controller/Planning and Budget
Justin Woodson, Budget & Planning Analyst

Human Resources
Kevin Barry, Compensation Specialist

Public Safety
Maribel Street, Director of Emergency Management

Spider Management
Maureen Fenty, Chief of Staff
Communications
Cindy Smith, Assistant to the Vice President
Enrollment Management
Elodie Hardt, Student CRM Systems Analyst and Project Manager
Andrea Makriyianis, Associate Director of Financial Aid
Lindsey Monacell, Director of Admission Operations
Inclusion and Belonging

Aretha Harris, Assistant to the Vice President
Aaliyah McLean, Assistant Director for Institutional Equity and Inclusion
Information Services
Carlos Flores-Melgar, Academic Computing Specialist
Mark Nichols, AVP for Telecom and Media Services
Mirinda McCants, User Services Systems Administrator and Team Lead
Svetla Walsh, Information Security Analyst
Legal and Compliance
Jasleen Singh, Senior Paralegal
Planning and Policy
Bryan Moyer, Senior Associate Registrar for Technology and Operations
President & Board of Trustees
Chelle Davis, Director of Board Operations
Dara Gocheski, Chief of Staff
Provost

Emily Ball, Administrative Coordinator, Weinstein Learning Center
Ashley Buffey, Associate Director of Operations, Center for Civic Engagement
Aileen Echelberger, Administrative Specialist, Office of International Education
Brendan Halligan, Senior Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Engagement
Andrew Ilnicki, Director of Experiential Education and Emerging Technologies, Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (CIE)
Iria Jones, Operations Manager, Boatwright Library
Eddie Sonnie, Assistant Director of Career Services
Student Development
Gina Flanagan, Assistant to the Vice President
Kelly Harris, Director of Budgets and Finance
Kayla May, Associate Director of Student Engagement
Marti Tomlin, Director of University Recreation
Ray Trac, Assistant Dean, Richmond College
Taylor Walsh, Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing