Governance and Administration

University Leadership Team

PresidentRev. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCLpresident@divinemercy.edu
ProvostHarvey Payne, PsyDhpayne@divinemercy.edu
Vice President of AdvancementMichael A. Catellmcatell@divinemercy.edu
Vice President of Information TechnologyMichael Kyriazimkyriazi@divinemercy.edu
VP for Finance and Administration (CFO)Antonio Maza, MBAamaza@divinemercy.edu
Vice President, Enrollment and MarketingThomas Brooks, BStbrooks@divinemercy.edu
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness & Student SuccessChristina G. Wallscwalls@divinemercy.edu
Chair, Institute for the Psychological SciencesDiane R. Graves, Ph.Ddgraves.ips@divinemercy.edu
Dean of the Global CampusStephen Sharp, PhDssharp@divinemercy.edu
Program Director, M.S. in PsychologyJulia Klausli, PhDjklausli.ips@divinemercy.edu
Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling ProgramMonalisa McGee, Ph.D., LMHP, CPC, NCC, MACmmcgee@divinemercy.edu
Director, School of Spiritual DirectionMaria Brackettmbrackett@divinemercy.edu
Associate Program Director, M.S. in PsychologyStacie Webb, Psy.D.swebb@divinemercy.edu

University Administration and Staff

Accounting Manager and Director of BudgetsFernando Suarezfsuarez@divinemercy.edu
Administrative Assistant, Spiritual Direction Certificate (SDC)Linda Francislfrancis@divinemercy.edu
Adjunct Faculty & ChaplainFather Walter Schuchaplain@divinemercy.edu
Admissions AdvisorKayley Surmontksurmont@divinemercy.edu
Admissions AdvisorBradley Cypherbcypher@divinemercy.edu
Admissions AdvisorBridget Hagerbhager@divinemercy.edu
Admissions AdvisorCharisse Bennettcbennett@divinemercy.edu
Admissions Advisor CES. PH.DM. Michele Drennencesadmissions@divinemercy.edu
Admissions Advisor & ManagerCharisse Bennettcbennett@divinemercy.edu
Advancement Projects ManagerKaren Shufflebargerkshufflebarger@divinemercy.edu
Alumni Relations CoordinatorBrian Lohmannalumni@divinemercy.edu
Assistant RegistrarKaitlyn Rouxkroux@divinemercy.edu
AV Technician & Production CoordinatorRobert Pashmanrpashman@divinemercy.edu
Clinical Faculty and Associate Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling ProgramJessie Tappeljtappel@divinemercy.edu
Coordinator of Campus MinistryTony MacDonnelltmacdonnell@divinemercy.edu
Corporate Accountant/Student Accounts AdministratorHermela Wogayehu, BAstudentaccounts@divinemercy.edu
Digital Learning and InnovationMatthew Johansen, MISmjohansen@divinemercy.edu
Director of Admissions & PartnershipsSteven Showaltersshowalter@divinemercy.edu
Director of Financial AidAntionette Wormley, MEdfinancialaid@divinemercy.edu
Director of Library ServicesJeffrey Elliott, MSLSjelliott@divinemercy.edu
Director of MarketingAnnie Rylandaryland@divinemercy.edu
Director of Student SuccessMerita McCormack, MBAstudentsuccess@divinemercy.edu
Executive Administrative AssistantEmily Bormaneborman@divinemercy.edu
Executive Assistant to IPS DeanLisa Millslmills@divinemercy.edu
Executive Assistant to the VP of Academic Affairs for Digital LearningMaria Schneidermschneider@divinemercy.edu
Executive Director, External Affairs Presence +Thomas O’Neilltoneill@divinemercy.edu
Financial Aid Programs AdministratorAli Meer, MBAameer@divinemercy.edu
Help Desk Specialist, Digital Learning and InnovationAndrew Lemoinealemoine@divinemercy.edu
HR Generalist and Operations ManagerBeth Kerinbkerin@divinemercy.edu
Junior Instructional Designer AssistantAlejandra Melgaramelgar@divinemercy.edu
Library Technical Assistant / Online SupportJosh Vanjanijvanjani@divinemercy.edu
Online Support Helpdesk SpecialistSamantha Johnsonsjohnson@divinemercy.edu
RegistrarKatherine Coleson, BSregistrar@divinemercy.edu
Research Analyst, Institutional EffectivenessIngrid Hellstrom, MS, MSLISihellstrom@divinemercy.edu
Student Success AdvisorGreg Shaperogshapero@divinemercy.edu

University Board of Directors

Sr. Mary Patrice Ahearn, RSMBreuberg, Germany
Mr. Carl AndersonNaples, FL
Mr. Thomas CunninghamEllicott City, MD
Dr. Maria Lourdes FernandezPotomac, MD
Mr. Frank J. Hanna IIIAtlanta, GA
Fr. John Hopkins, L.C., ChairmanPasadena, CA
Mr. Christopher LaconiBoston, MA
The Most Reverend Paul S. LoverdeArlington, VA
Dr. G. Alexander Ross, Vice ChairmanVero Beach, FL
Fr. Charles Sikorsky, L.C., PresidentAshburn, VA
Dr. Barry SugarmanAtlanta, GA
Very Rev. Jamie Workman, J.C.L.Arlington, VA

Officers of The Corporation

Antonio Maza-Lopez, TreasurerManassas, VA
Fr. Lino Otero, L.C., SecretaryAshburn, VA