Robin Forman

Professor of Mathematics
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
(504) 865-5261

Dr. Forman oversees all aspects of academic life at Tulane and advises University President Michael Fitts on all academic matters. He works closely with the Deans of the Schools and Directors of the Research Centers and Institutes in pursuit of the University's core missions in research, art-making, teaching, professional service, and community engagement.

Marie "Tonette" Krousel-Wood

Professor of Medicine
Professor of Epidemiology
Associate Provost for the Health Sciences
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the School of Medicine
Associate Dean for Public Health & Medical Education
mawood@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5261

Tonette's responsibilities include assisting the Provost with issues as they pertain to the health sciences in general and to the School of Medicine, the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and the Tulane National Primate Research Center in particular.

Michael Cunningham

Professor of Psychology and Africana Studies
Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research
mcunnin1@tulane.edu
(504) 862-3308

Mike is responsible for oversight of all graduate and professional studies academic issues, oversees the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and he assists the Provost in the formulation of University research policy. He serves as a liaison to the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Social Work, the A. B. Freeman School of Business, the Law School, and the School of Professional Advancement, as well as the Murphy Institute.

Anneliese Singh

Professor of Social Work with a Joint Appointment in Psychology
Associate Provost and Chief Officer for Academic Excellence & Opportunity
anneliese@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5079

Anneliese Singh, PhD, LPC is a professor in the School of Social Work with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology and serves as Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Chief Officer for Academic Excellence & Opportunity at Tulane University. Dr. Singh's scholarship explores the resilience, trauma, and identity development experiences of queer and trans people, with a focus on young people and people of color. 

Laila L. Hlass

Professor of Practice, Law
Co-Director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic
Associate Provost for International Affairs
lhlass@tulane.edu
(504) 862-8815

Laila Hlass serves as the Associate Provost for International Affairs and is the Senior International Officer at Tulane University. She provides direct oversight over the Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars, as well as oversees and coordinates all of Tulane University’s resources and policies related to international engagement and advises the administration on all aspects of Tulane’s international strategy.

Gabriel Feldman

Professor of Law
Director, Tulane Sports Law Program
Associate Provost for NCAA Compliance
gfeldman@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5948

Gabe Feldman works with the Provost and other members of the senior University administration to monitor, coordinate, and verify compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), American Athletic Conference, and University rules and regulations regarding athletic competition and related activities. In this role, he assists coaches, administrators, faculty, and students in maintaining the academic integrity of all athletic programs.

Mimi Schippers

Professor & Department Chair, School of Liberal Arts
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
mimi@tulane.edu

Mimi Schippers received her B.A. in Sociology from Northeastern Illinois University and her M.S. and PhD in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is Professor of Sociology and Gender and Sexuality Studies and Department Chair of the Department of Sociology at Tulane University. Her research and teaching focus on how masculinities and femininities within and across racial and ethnic difference take shape in everyday interactions, subcultural practices, and media representations. She is an expert on the sociology of polyamory and lectures on the topic. She has also conducted workshops on negotiating polyamorous relationships and has taught courses for therapists who treat polyamorous clients. 

Kady Lamb, M.S.

Assistant Provost for Finance and Operations
Chief of Staff
kady@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5075
Office in Gibson Hall, Suite 200

Kady Lamb currently serves as the Assistant Provost for Finance and Operations and Chief of Staff to the Provost in the Office of Academic Affairs & Provost. She is an experienced strategic operations leader and project director valued for her success in driving the productivity and operational excellence of well-established organizations. She is especially successful in realizing substantial cost savings, increasing quality, and yield through robust strategies, process improvements, workflow development, and operations restructuring. Kady earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wheaton College and her Master of Science in International Development from Tulane University School of Law.

Jessica Shedd

Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Research
jshedd@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2898
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 108

Jessica Shedd provides leadership, vision, and direction for the Office of Assessment and Institutional Research (OAIR).  The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research provides timely and high-quality information that is accessible and useful to Tulane decision makers; facilitates assessment activities of academic and administrative departments to advance student learning and program effectiveness; leads Tulane's accreditation efforts; and satisfies requests from external constituents.

Julia Broussard

Assistant Provost of Title IX Compliance and Education
jbrouss@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5611
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308

Julia Broussard oversees and coordinates the University’s initiatives to sustain a safe climate for all University community members free from sexual harassment and sexual violence. Julia previously worked in Case Management and Victim Support Services at Tulane. Outside of work, Julia volunteers with the New Orleans Medical Reserve Corps and enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and French from Tulane University, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University; she is also a licensed clinical social worker.

Eric Roque

Department Administrator
eroque@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5077
Office in Gibson Hall, Suite 200

Eric Roque serves as the Department Administrator for the Office of Academic Affairs & Provost. In this role, he is responsible for preparing, managing, and overseeing all financial, personnel, and operational activities. He is also the Program Coordinator for Tulane's Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation (LAMP), a program aimed at substantially increasing the number and quality of minority students earning baccalaureate degrees in STEM areas at Tulane.

Bob Samuels

Senior Program Coordinator
rsamuels3@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2816
Office in Gibson Hall, Suite 200

Yesenia Medina

Communications Specialist
ymedina@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5078
Office in Gibson Hall, Suite 200

Yesenia Medina leads all communication efforts and serves as a staff writer, crafting messages for internal and external audiences and managing communication projects for the Office of Academic Affairs & Provost and its umbrella units. She develops and implements multi-channel communication strategies focused on faculty, staff, and students. Yesenia also develops, writes, and implements content that includes long-form feature writing, web copy, advertising copy, and a wide variety of other project work across multiple channels for the Office of Academic Affairs & Provost.

Nia Molina

Executive Assistant
nmolina1@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2817
Office in Gibson Hall, Suite 200

Nia Molina provides primary administrative support for the Provost, including scheduling and travel planning, the routing of all correspondence, and managing interaction with all direct reports. In addition, Nia also provides support for the Assistant Provost for Finance and Operations and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. Nia is also the primary event planner for the Provost’s Office.

Alma Hicks

Executive Secretary
ahicks4@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5261
Office in Gibson Hall, Suite 200

Vacant

Program Manager II
(504) 988-8999
Office at 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2602

Vacant

Scientific Research Analyst II
(504) 988-8999
Office at 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2501

Anneliese Singh

Professor of Social Work with a Joint Appointment in Psychology
Associate Provost and Chief Officer for Academic Excellence & Opportunity
anneliese@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5079

Anneliese Singh is a professor in the School of Social Work with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology and serves as Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Chief Officer for Academic Excellence & Opportunity at Tulane University. Dr. Singh's scholarship explores the resilience, trauma, and identity development experiences of queer and trans people, with a focus on young people and people of color.

Danette G. Saylor

Director, Office of Academic Excellence and Opportunity
dsaylor1@tulane.edu

Dr. Danette Saylor is an experienced administrator with decades committed to creating inclusive and supportive campus communities in higher education. She earned her BS in psychology and M.Ed. in counselor education from Florida A & M University, and her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Florida State University. Dr. Saylor’s career in higher education has been extensively serving persons with disabilities and underserved BIPOC students. She has a diversity of experiences in both academic and student affairs at small private liberal arts colleges, HBCUs, and Research I institutions. These experiences include Vice President for Student Affairs, Assistant Vice-President for Student Success and Dean of Students, Director of Student Affairs, and Assistant Professor/Undergraduate Program Director.

Shelby Norman

Associate Director of Professional Development and Outreach
snorman3@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2821

Shelby Norman is the Program Manager for the Office of Academic Excellence & Opportunity. She was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She has always been immersed in diverse expressions of Southern culture and community. While at Arkansas Tech University, Shelby served as the Diversity Programs Coordinator and engaged in the implementation of the university’s first Diversity and Inclusion strategic planning efforts, serving as a Student Affairs-based liaison working with key stakeholders in the campus community to create a more inclusive and equitable campus culture. In this position, she elevated the needs of marginalized student populations through research-based approaches to recruitment and retention practices.

Eva Silvestre

Clinical Assistant Professor, Social Behavior and Population Science
Associate Dean of Institutional Excellence & Opportunity
esilvest@tulane.edu
(504) 988-7293
Office located at 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2200

Eva Silvestre works in the monitoring and evaluation of health and education programs domestically and internationally. Her educational background is in nutrition, anthropology, and public health, and she has experience with both quantitative and qualitative data collection. Dr. Silvestre has worked in the areas of HIV prevention, treatment, and communication, reproductive health, health information systems, health systems strengthening, and technology use in healthcare settings.

Analene McCullough

Program Manager
amccullough1@tulane.edu
Office in Gibson Hall, Suite 204

Julia Broussard

Assistant Provost of Title IX Compliance and Education
jbrouss@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5611
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308

Julia Broussard oversees and coordinates the University’s initiatives to sustain a safe climate for all University community members free from sexual harassment and sexual violence. Julia previously worked in Case Management and Victim Support Services at Tulane. Outside of work, Julia volunteers with the New Orleans Medical Reserve Corps and enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and French from Tulane University, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University; she is also a licensed clinical social worker.

Kristen Fransen

All In Program Manager, Title IX
kfransen@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5611
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308

Kristen oversees Tulane University's All In campaign, aimed at combating sexual violence, within the Title IX Office. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, campus outreach, social media content, website management, facilitating communication between the Title IX Office and various partners, supporting the Assistant Provost for Title IX Compliance and Education, and handling logistics for meetings and events.

Austen Williams

Program Manager, Title IX
awilliams1@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5611
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308

Austen manages projects for the Title IX office related to outreach, education, communication, and prevention programs on sexual misconduct. She collaborates with the planning and execution of events, prepares data and reports, assists with training, and serves as a liaison with students, employees, and other constituents.

For more information on Title IX, click here.

Jessica Shedd

Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Research
jshedd@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2898
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 106

Jessica provides leadership, vision, and direction for the Office of Assessment and Institutional Research (OAIR). The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research provides timely and high-quality information that is accessible and useful to Tulane decision-makers; facilitates assessment activities of academic and administrative departments to advance student learning and program effectiveness; leads Tulane's accreditation efforts; and satisfies requests from external constituents.

Shawn Potter

Director of Institutional Research
spotter@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1237
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 106

Shawn is responsible for the management of Institutional Research including data collection, analysis, and reporting. This includes organizing the responses to all external institutional surveys and conducting research and statistical analyses in support of budgeting, strategic planning, and institutional assessment activities, and generating reports in response to information requests.

Bernice J. Houle

Director of Assessment
bhoule@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1229
200 Broadway, Suite 106

Bernice focuses primarily on the assessment tools and techniques that foster student learning and enhance the effectiveness of programs. She is responsible for providing guidance, expertise, and training that reflect best practices in assessment and is responsible for managing University-wide survey efforts.

Tiera Coston

Director of Academic Compliance & Accreditation
tcoston1@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1228
200 Broadway, Suite 106

Tiera is responsible for managing and maintaining compliance with federal, state authorization, and institutional accreditation requirements for all academic programs, including the necessary approvals for substantive change requests such as new major/program proposals. She works closely with the Schools, the Office of the Registrar, and the Office of the General Counsel to provide guidance and expertise with respect to SACSCOC accreditation requirements, and related federal and state regulations.

Robert Tsien

Associate Director of Institutional Research
rtsien@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1230
200 Broadway, Suite 106

Robert is responsible for assisting the Director of Institutional Research in compiling, analyzing, and reporting data for national reports and surveys such as Common Data Set, Peterson’s, Princeton Review, U.S. News, and CUPA (College and University Professional Association), in addition to producing internal data reports used by Tulane administrators.

Connie Zhang

Data Governance Officer
czhang28@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1224
200 Broadway, Suite 106

Connie is responsible for the development and implementation of a university-wide Data Governance program. Working with units across the university, she focuses on the quality and protection of data and its strategic use in alignment with Tulane's goals.

Kimberly Hunter

Senior Decision Support Analyst
khunter10@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1225
200 Broadway, Suite 106

Kim’s primary role is to develop and track metrics that align with the University’s Strategy for Tomorrow plan. She builds intuitive reporting dashboards to enhance the visibility of key performance indicators and assists with additional ad-hoc data requests. She also provides training to increase data literacy and foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making for the campus community.

Nancy Anderson

Assessment Analyst
nanderson@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1234
200 Broadway, Suite 106

Nancy leads the course evaluation management for the University, including survey design and implementation, data collection, and results management. She serves as a resource for the development of assessment plans, including drafting learning outcomes, determining appropriate assessment methods, and building rubrics.

Jeanie Crispin

Administrative Program Coordinator
jeanie@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1226
200 Broadway, Suite 106

Jeanie is responsible for operations and administrative support of OAIR, including meeting and event logistics, finance and travel, facilities, and special projects.

For more information on OAIR, click here.

Jennifer O'Brien-Brown

Assistant Director, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
jobrien2@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1213
Office located in Jones Hall, 308

Jennifer O'Brien-Brown oversees the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies under Associate Provost Michael Cunningham. She is the key contact for the office and interacts directly with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across the university. Jennifer works with the Director to provide strategic support for graduate and postdoctoral studies at Tulane, advises the Graduate Studies Student Association, plans events for various populations, and supervises communications from the office.

Ryan Stiver

Senior Academic & Career Advisor, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
rstivers@tulane.edu
Office located in Jones Hall, 308

Ryan Stivers is the Senior Academic and Career Counselor for the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Ryan is responsible for all facets of career services across 4 schools, 1300+ Master's and PhD students, 100+ postdoctoral fellows, and 50+ departments. His responsibilities include overall systems design and management, one-on-one career services coaching, career services workshops, asynchronous career materials development, and managing career data outcomes, including OGPS's first major graduate-level First Destination Survey.

Nha C. Nguyen

Administrative Program Coordinator, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
nnguyen14@tulane.edu
Office located in Jones Hall, 308

Nha is responsible for the day-to-day operations, organizes routine events, and supports the Assistant Director with major event planning. She processes travel and Concur reimbursements and handles internal transfers. Regarding communications, Nha maintains the OGPS website and social media and publishes weekly bulletins. Additionally, she assists the Assistant Director and Career Services person in gathering data on recent graduates and postdoctoral alumni.

Lauren Lukkarila

Senior Professor of Practice, Humanities & Social Sciences, Teacher Preparation & Certification
Academic Development and Resource Specialist, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
llukkarila@tulane.edu

Lauren develops and implements programs to help graduate students improve their academic speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. She also has significant experience working with international and remote students to address the unique challenges those populations face. Current students and postdoctoral fellows can schedule an appointment online through Canvas.

For more information on OGPS, click here.

Erinn Banks

Associate Athletic Director/Assistant Provost, NCAA Compliance
ebanks2@tulane.edu
(504) 862-8242
Office located in James W. Wilson Center

Erinn Banks oversees and manages the Tulane Athletics Department’s initiatives to monitor, coordinate, and verify compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), American Athletic Conference, and University rules and regulations. She coordinates department-wide education efforts and manages all day-to-day aspects of the NCAA Compliance Office. She also serves as the liaison to the American Athletic Conference Office, Office of General Counsel, and University Registrar.

Stephen Medley

Assistant Athletic Director, NCAA Compliance
smedley@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2416
James W. Wilson Center

Stephen Medley serves as the athletic liaison to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Financial Aid.  Stephen also manages the Athletic Compliance Internship program which has developed into a successful partnership with Tulane Law School.  Stephen assists with monitoring and educational efforts of the athletic department’s Name, Image, and Likeness program for student-athletes.  In these roles, he works with coaches, administrators, and student-athletes to solve problems and provide the best experience possible for our students.

Katie Cunningham

Associate Director, NCAA Compliance
kcunningham1@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2261
James W. Wilson Center

Katie Cunningham serves as the compliance office’s NCAA Certification Officer and is the primary contact for transfers. In this role, she works with coaches, academic staff, and student-athletes to ensure NCAA academic eligibility requirements are met. She also evaluates incoming academic credit for all student-athlete populations and is the NCAA Transfer Portal liaison. She also serves as the point of contact for the University’s athlete agent registration program.