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First-Gen Directory
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We were first too
We understand that being first can be tough, but we’re here to help you succeed.

We have a large First-Gen community that includes students, faculty, staff and alumni. We are here to encourage, support and celebrate you along your journey.

This directory includes first-generation faculty and staff at Marshall University. If you are a first-generation student, the faculty and staff listed below have been in your shoes and want to connect with and support you during your Marshall journey.

If you are a faculty or staff member from a family in which neither parent earned a bachelor’s degree and would like to be included in our directory, please complete the request form below. The directory is managed by Student Support Services.

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First Generation Faculty and Staff

Name Title Department Email
Michaela Arthur Assistant Director Office of Student Conduct arthurmi@marshall.edu
Bonnie Bailey Director Student Support Services bonnie.bailey@marshall.edu
Penny Basenback Administrative Assistant College of Engineering and Computer Sciences gruber2@marshall.edu
Marybeth Beller Associate Professor College of Liberal Arts, Department of Political Science beller@marshall.edu
Jodi Biller Director of Clinical Improvement Marshall Health Network Hayes68@marshall.edu
JoAnn Black Associate Director, IT Client Services Operations Information Technology joann.black@marshall.edu
Jessica Bradley Assistant Professor/Licensed Clinical Psychologist JCESOM – Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine elliott70@marshall.edu
Emily Brammer Grant Writer MURC (WV Grant Resource Centers) brammer35@marshall.edu
Marlenea Brand Evaluation Coordinator MURC brandm@marshall.edu
Josh Brunty Associate Professor Cyber Forensics and Security/Computer Science josh.brunty@marshall.edu
Pat Campbell Dual Credit Program Manager University College campbelp@marshall.edu
Gena Chattin Research and ETD Librarian University Libraries chattin2@marshall.edu
Tom Cuchta Assistant Professor Department of Mathematics and Physics cuchta@marshall.edu
Holly Cyphert Associate Professor College of Science damron40@marshall.edu
Tiffany Davis Assistant Director of Digital Marketing University Marketing and Communications tiffany.davis@marshall.edu
Mary Beth Ferda Director of Student Engagement & Community Outreach Honors College marybeth.ferda@marshall.edu
Caylin France Student Support Specialist Student Support Services bradshaw15@marshall.edu
Alyssa Hager Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator Intercultural & Student Affairs hager135@marshall.edu
Jake Hamilton Student Support Specialist Student Support Services hamiltonja@marshall.edu
Brian Hoey Dean Honors College hoey@marshall.edu
Zach Jenkins Director Heart of Appalachia Talent Search TRIO Program zachary.jenkins@marshall.edu
Rich Jones Professor and Chair Department of Communications Studies jonesri@marshall.edu
Eugene Lacy Director Upward Bound TRIO Program lacy13@marshall.edu
Grey Leffingwell Diagnostics Specialist H.E.L.P. Program leffingwel27@marshall.edu
Charise Lindsey Assistant Director for Leadership Development and Wellness Office of Student Affairs – JCESOM hale24@marshall.edu
Amy McCallister-Ethel College Enrollment Coordinator Marshall University Enrollment Services amy.ethel@marshall.edu
Lisa Martin Director of Student Conduct Intercultural & Student Affairs martil@marshall.edu
Cris McDavid Director Office of Career Education mcdavidc@marshall.edu
Teresa McSweeney HR Representative Human Resources hardest4@marshall.edu
K. Renna Moore Coordinator of Registration and Tutor Development H.E.L.P. Program moorek@marshall.edu
Meghan Sexton-Harness Library Research Specialist University Libraries sexton73@marshall.edu
Marcie Simms Vice President Intercultural & Student Affairs marcie.simms@marshall.edu
Robyn Stafford Academic Counselor University College messeng1@marshall.edu
Autumn Starcher-Patton Instructor Natural Resources & Earth Sciences starcher29@marshall.edu
Jessica Tackett-Napier Adjunct Instructor College of Business tackett66@marshall.edu
Denise Wiley Assistant Director/Business Operations Facilities & Operations wileyden@marshall.edu
Lisa Williamson Director of Orientation, Outreach & Special Events Office of Recruitment lisa.williamson@marshall.edu
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If you identify as first-generation and would like to appear in our first-generation faculty and staff directory, we encourage you to complete this form. If you are unsure whether you’re considered first-generation, please contact us at firstintheherd@marshall.edu.

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