OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE & SENIOR TEAM
academic leaders & administrators
Western Connecticut State University benefits from the guidance of an exceptional team of academic leaders and administrators, who bring diverse expertise across various disciplines and specialties
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
President’s Leadership Team
Dr. Jesse M. Bernal
President
Office Staff
Charmaine Lloyd
Presidential Assistant
Mary E. O’Connor
Executive Assistant to the President
Senior Leadership Team
Fred Cratty
Chief Human Resources Officer
Gregg Crerar
Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement
John DeRosa
Chief Information Officer
Dr. Stephen Hegedus
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jennifer Labate, J.D.
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Jay Murray
Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
Ronald Thomas
Interim Vice President for Finance & Administration/Chief Financial Officer
Deans
Dr. Michelle Brown, Dean
Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Siamack Shojai, Dean
Ancell School of Business
Dr. Yaseen Hayajneh, Interim Dean
School of Graduate, International, and Career Studies
Dr. Joan Palladino, Dean
School of Professional Studies
Dr. Julie Perrelli, Dean
Student Affairs
