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Advising Academic Excellence

The Valparaiso University College of Arts and Sciences National Council is composed of distinguished professionals who provide guidance to the dean and faculty. These members offer expert advice, leadership, and critical insights to help shape the college’s programs and mission. Meeting twice yearly, the Council also gives students valuable opportunities to engage with accomplished alumni and leaders in a range of fields.

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National Council

The Valparaiso University College of Arts and Sciences National Council is composed of women and men who are exceptional leaders in their fields. They provide the dean with expertise, advice, and useful critique about the college’s programs, mission, and direction. The National Council meets twice yearly, and Arts & Sciences students often have opportunities to meet these important alumni and leaders.

Hannah Albers ’16
Director of Program Development, National Center to Reframe Aging

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Cameron Banga ’10
Product Development Manager, ContiTech of Continental

Gabriel Carvajal ’20
AI/ML Platform Engineer, Coterra Energy

Chinedu Emeka ’17
PCS PhD Candidate at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Jaycob Knazur ’09
Principal, Andrean High School

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Ronald Koepke ’70
Cardiologist, Retired

Andrew Makowski ’99
Core Faculty, Ascension

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Harold J. Moellering ’65
Professor Emeritus Geography, Ohio State

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Robert Pampel ’08
Associate Dean, Washington University

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Frank Rodriguez ’13 J.D.
Partner, Rodriguez Law

A person with short blond hair wearing a white blazer, smiling against a brown background, exudes confidence—perhaps preparing for an important National Council meeting.

Sandra J. Rosenthal ’87
Director, Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering

Smiling older woman with blond hair, red glasses, and a striped shirt, posing confidently against a gray background—an inspiring member of the National Council.

Beth Truett ’67
President and CEO, Oral Health America

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Vanessa Vincente ’11
Associate Staff Scientist, The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

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Christine M. Zrinsky ’86
Executive Director, Millennium Park Foundation

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