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Brian Hamluk, EdD

Vice President for Student Life

Providing oversight and leadership to the units within Student Life to ensure students have the support and resources they need to thrive at the university and beyond.

Christina Hernandez

Senior Associate Vice President, Student Life

Providing leadership for divisional finance, human resources, and space planning/management for Student Life.

Tomás Aguirre, PhD

Dean of Students

Responsible for the day-to-day management of many Student Life units, helping to shape the campus experience for countless students, faculty and staff.

John Lambert

Senior Director; Marketing, Communications & External Engagement

Providing leadership and institutional-level guidance to the internal and external marketing initiatives within Student Life.

Sharon Mitchell, PhD

Senior Director, Student Wellness; Director, Counseling Services

Helping UB students manage college — and life — by promoting student wellbeing and academic success with an emphasis on health promotion, emotional and mental support, and the delivery of high quality medical services.

Trung Nguyen, Ed.D

Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Success

Developing and implementing a student experience that builds community, satisfaction, affinity and a sense of belonging.

Erin O'Brien, PhD

Chief Student Retention Innovation Officer

Charged with developing and executing a comprehensive, university-wide Student Experience (SX) strategy, creating an effective student First Year Experience (FYE), and improving university student retention rates.

Lisa T. Bolt

Administrative Assistant to the Vice President

Office of the Vice President for Student Life

Carmella Marinaccio

Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students

Office of the Vice President for Student Life

Kevin Ahuna, PhD

Director, Intercultural and Diversity Center

Supporting all students on campus and creating a strong sense of belonging by celebrating differences as proudly as we celebrate commonalities.

Matt Ardila-Weigand, PhD

Director, Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs

Making the transition to UB easier by connecting new students with the people and resources they need to succeed.

Executive Director, Campus Dining and Shops

Meeting the varied needs of the UB community through innovative restaurants, convenient shopping options, and the multipurpose UB Card.

Hadar Borden

Program Director, Startup and Innovation Collaboratory; and WNY Prosperity Fellowship Program

Introducing entrepreneurship as a viable career path through coaching, venture creation support and fellowship opportunities.

Colleen Connolly

Director, Student Support and Resources

Coordinating institutional response and support for student concerns and guidance to partners in student success.

Phyllis Floro

Director, Student Engagement

Giving students the opportunity to make positive change by developing an understanding of themselves, others and their community through active citizenship.

Kesha Foster

Director of Human Resources and Unit Diversity Officer

Brian Haggerty

Director of Residential Life, Campus Living

Creating dynamic residential communities — including residence halls and apartments — that support academic and personal success.

Kristin Harte

Director, Accessibility Resources

Providing a variety of accommodations for students with disabilities, including interpreters, assistive technology and accessible course materials.

Daniel Kaczmarek

Director, Assessment and Research

Supports the values and goals of Student Life by providing timely and reliable information regarding operations and performance.

Larissa Kowalczyk

Unit Business Officer

Provides strategic financial leadership to enhance financial planning, operations, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Susan Kurowski

Director, Student Unions

Providing welcoming space, services and facilities to support events, activities, and the needs of our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Elizabeth Lidano

Director, Student Conduct

Supporting a safe, positive and just campus environment through regulations, and managing conduct.

Marla McBride

Director, Health Promotion

Promoting long-term wellness by providing a wealth of services related to healthy lifestyles, rape and sexual assault prevention, and stress reduction.

Beth Rogan

Director of Resource Management

Responsible for administrative support in the areas of resource planning, implementation and stewardship for Student Life.

Dan Ryan, PhD

Director, Veteran Services

Providing assistance with veterans’ benefits, academic policies and access to campus resources.

Steven Simpson

Director, Career Design Center

Providing students with career experiences to prepare for life after college.

Susan Snyder

Director, Student Health Services

Offering both urgent and non-urgent medical care for students — including health screenings, clinics and immunizations — regardless of health insurance.

Gary Thompson

Director of Housing Operations, Campus Living

Creating dynamic residential communities — including residence halls and apartments — that support academic and personal success.