Governance and Administration

University Leadership Team

PresidentRev. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCLpresident@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 Academic Affairs for Digital LearningHarvey Payne, PsyDhpayne@divinemercy.edu
Program Director, M.S. in PsychologyJulia Klausli, PhDjklausli.ips@divinemercy.edu
Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Eric Perry, Ph.D

eperry@divinemercy.edu
Program Director, Spiritual Direction CertificateMaria Brackettmbrackett@divinemercy.edu
Executive Director, External Affairs & University RelationsThomas O’Neilltoneill@divinemercy.edu
Dean of the Global CampusStephen Sharp, PhDssharp@divinemercy.edu
Interim Dean, PsyD ProgramDiane R. Graves, Ph.Ddgraves.ips@divinemercy.edu
Interim PsyD Program DirectorIngrid Farreras, Ph.Difarreras.ips@divinemercy.edu
CSS Liaison & Dir of Life-Long Learning InstituteFr. Lino Otero, LC
lotero@divinemy.edu
 

University Administration and Staff

Adjunct Faculty & ChaplainFather Walter Schuchaplain@divinemercy.edu
Administrative Assistant, Spiritual Direction Certificate (SDC)Linda Francislfrancis@divinemercy.edu
Admissions AdvisorSarah Fiorellosfiorello@divinemercy.edu
Student Success AdvisorGreg Shaperogshapero@divinemercy.edu
Admissions Advisor CES. PH.DM. Michele Drennencesadmissions@divinemercy.edu
Admissions AdvisorKayley Manarchuckkmanarchuck@divinemercy.edu
Admissions AdvisorBradley Cypherbcypher@divinemercy.edu
Admissions AdvisorCharisse Bennettcbennett@divinemercy.edu
Alumni Relations CoordinatorBrian Lohmannalumni@divinemercy.edu
Research Analyst, Institutional EffectivenessIngrid Hellstrom, MS, MSLISihellstrom@divinemercy.edu
Library Technical Assistant /Online SupportJosh Vanjanijvanjani@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
Accounting Manager and Director of BudgetsFernando Suarezfsuarez@divinemercy.edu
Director of Financial AidAntionette Wormley, MEdfinancialaid@divinemercy.edu
VP of Information TechnologyMichael Kyriazimkyriazi@divinemercy.edu
VP of AdvancementMike Catellmcatell@divinemercy.edu
Director of Library ServicesJeffrey Elliott, MSLSjelliott@divinemercy.edu
Director of Admissions & PartnershipsSteven Showaltersshowalter@divinemercy.edu
Director of Student SuccessMerita McCormack, MBAstudentsuccess@divinemercy.edu
Executive Assistant to IPS DeanLisa Millslmills@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
RegistrarKatherine Coleson, BSregistrar@divinemercy.edu
Senior Director of MarketingNatalia Almomani, MBAnalmomani@divinemercy.edu
AV Technician& Production CoordinatorRobert Pashmanrpashman@divinemercy.edu
Online Support Helpdesk SpecialistSamantha Johnsonsjohnson@divinemercy.edu
Assistant RegistrarKaitlyn Rouxkroux@divinemercy.edu
Executive Assistant to the VP of Academic Affairs for Digital LearningMaria Schneidermschneider@divinemercy.edu
Advancement Projects ManagerKaren Shufflebargerkshufflebarger@divinemercy.edu
Executive Administrative Assistant Emily Borman            eborman@divinemercy.edu
DMU ChaplainFr. Daniel Pajerski, LCdpajerski@divinemercy.edu
IT Help Desk TechnicianNicole Bhagatnbhagat@divinemercy.edu
Interim PsyD Assistant Program DirectorRebecca Morse, Ph.Drmorse.ips@divinemercy.edu

University Board of Directors

Sr. Mary Patrice Ahearn, RSMBreuberg, Germany
Mr. Thomas Cunningham, ChairmanEllicott City, MD
Dr. Maria Lourdes FernandezPotomac, MD
Mr. Frank J. Hanna IIIAtlanta, GA
Fr. John Hopkins, L.C., Vice ChairmanPasadena, CA
Mr. Christopher LaconiBoston, MA
Bishop Emeritus Paul S. LoverdeArlington, VA
Dr. G. Alexander RossVero Beach, FL
Fr. Charles Sikorsky, L.C., PresidentAshburn, VA
Dr. Barry SugarmanAtlanta, GA
Fr. Jamie WorkmanArlington, VA
Mr. Eugene ZurloCharleston, SC

Officers of The Corporation

Antonio Maza-Lopez, TreasurerManassas, VA
Lino Otero LC, SecretaryAshburn, VA