A current doctoral student with research focused on the academic persistence of underrepresented undergraduate students.

Dr. Carrie Robinson is the Executive Director of Graduate Student and Scholar Success at the Graduate College. Her team supports graduate student success, curriculum and format, and professional development and engagement.

Janelle Kappes has been at ASU since 2003. Her research interests include educational leadership and policy, student affairs, higher education, vocational psychology, and diversity and equity.

DeBlander has worked for several manufacturing companies primarily in the packaging industry. He has an MBA and BS in mechanical engineering. He teaches online.