OCPA Leadership

The OCPA Executive Board is a leadership team focused on advocating the needs of our members and engaging in strategic actions that promote the Association's mission, strategic plan, and core values.
Please e-mail myocpa@gmail.com to reach any of our OCPA Leadership members.

OCPA Executive Board Position Descriptions

Julie Humbel-Courtney

Past President Consultant

Program Director Honors, The Ohio State University

Ashley Secord

President

Signature Events & Student Engagement Specialist, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University

BS, Elementary Education, University of New England;
MA, Higher Education and Student Affairs, The Ohio State University

Sheri Klatt

President Elect

Financial Operations Analyst, Student Life, The Ohio State University

Ceci Rockwell

Annual Conference Chair

Academic Advisor, University of Cincinnati

B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders; M.Ed., Higher Education, Ohio University

Lauren Stazen

Assistant Annual Conference Chair

Senior Relationship Manager, The Ohio State University

B.S., Hospitality Management and Business, The Ohio State University

Naomi Sigg

Don Schweingruber Senior Student Affairs Officer

Vice President for Student Experience and Campus Belonging, John Carroll University

B.A., Political Science, Miami University; M.S., College Student Personnel, Miami University

Chris Washko

Membership

Found and Chief Executive Offer for Winning Moves Careers

BA in Religion, Heidelberg University, 2009; MA in Education, Heidelberg University, 2015; MS in Sport Administration, Ohio University, 2020

Ethan Scheck

Treasurer

Assistant Director of Residence Life & Commuter Services, Hiram College

B.A., Psychology and Biology, Capital University; M.Ed., Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs, Kent State University

Hannah Warner

Assistant Treasurer

Financial Operations Manager, Student Life, The Ohio State University

B.A., Anthropology, The Ohio State University

Alaina Metzler

Member at Large - Graduate

Graduate Assistant for the President's Leadership Academy, Bowling Green State University

B.S., Chemistry, University of Mount Union

Andrew Sutherland

Member at Large - Graduate

Graduate Teaching Assistant for Student Life Disability Services, The Ohio State University

B.A., English and Music, Kenyon College

James Elliott

Member at Large - 4-Year Private Institutions

Community Coordinator, Denison University

B.A., Performing Arts, Hiram College

Jen Washko

Member at Large - 4-Year Public Institutions

Senior Academic Advisor, College of Public Health and Health Science, Kent State University

B.S., Spanish Education & Spanish Language, Heidelberg University; M.A.Ed., Instructional Technology, The University of Akron

Amy French

Historian

Associate Professor, Graduate Preparation Coordinator for College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University

Ph.D., Indiana State University, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration; MASJ, Loyola University Chicago, Social Justice; B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College, Political Science

Adam Brown

Communications Chair

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Advising and Student Affairs, Ohio University

B.S., Psychology, Muskingum University; M.Ed., College Student Personnel, Ohio University

Ashley Ostroot

Professional Development Chair

Senior Program Specialist, Honors & Scholars, The Ohio State University

B.A., Sociology, Florida Atlantic University; M.A., Sociology, Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., Sociology, The Ohio State University

Meredith Bischoff

Awards Chair

Residential Life Coordinator, Ohio Wesleyan University

B.Mus., Music Industry, Capital University

Caleb Young

Development Chair

Director of Student and Community Engagement, Capital University

B.S., Middle Grades Education, Ashland University; M.A.Ed., Adult Learning and Development, Cleveland State University

Amy Barnes

Faculty Liaison

Clinical Associate Professor, Higher Education and Student Affairs, Department of Educational Studies, The Ohio State University

B.A., Sociology, College of William & Mary; M.A., Higher Education and Student Affairs, The Ohio State University; Ed.D., Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership, College of William & Mary

Eli Van Sickel

Careers Conference Chair

Assistant Dean of Student Success & Transition Programs, Columbus College of Art & Design

B.S., Theatre, Indiana State University; M.S., Theatre, Illinois State University; M.S., College Student Personnel, Western Illinois University

Vacant

Member at Large - 2-Year Colleges