Dorian Bright-Walker
Clerk IV: My Training & USB Building Administration
Dorian Bright-Walker manages the UI learning management system and learning & development list serv, and coordinates building operations.
Email: dorian-walker@uiowa.edu
Elissa Douglas
Organizational Consultant, Trainer, and Leadership Coach
Elissa Douglas coordinates the Executive Leadership Academy - Higher Ed program, provides consulting and coaching to individuals and teams, develops and facilitates training, and is a part of the Working at Iowa survey project team.
Email: elissa-douglas@uiowa.edu
Sean Hesler
Director, Organizational Effectiveness Operations
Sean Hesler directs the operational aspects of the unit, supervises the Organizational Effectiveness team, executes campus-level strategic initiatives, and is the business owner for performance management.
Email: sean-hesler@uiowa.edu
Laura Macrowski
Clerk IV: Learning & Development and Tuition Assistance Admin
Laura Macrowski provides support for Organizational Effectiveness staff and programs, as well as managing the Tuition Assistance Program for faculty and staff.
Email: laura-macrowski@uiowa.edu
Kirsten Morris
Instructional Services Specialist
Kirsten Morris supports ICON courses found in Learning and Development, designs and builds online learning experiences in collaboration with the OE team, and serves as OE webmaster.
Email: kirsten-morris@uiowa.edu
Rachel Napoli
Executive Director, Organizational Effectiveness
Rachel Napoli develops and executes comprehensive, integrated organizational development strategy for UI, leads the organizational effectiveness function, and advances staff success goals in the UI strategic plan.
Email: rachel-napoli@uiowa.edu
Abigail Schaver
Staff Success Specialist
Abigail Schaver oversees the Mary Jo Small Staff Fellowship Award, Improving Our Workplace Award, and Staff Appreciation Grants, while supporting Staff Success initiatives through project work.
Email: abigail-schaver@uiowa.edu
Nichole Singer
UHR-OE Project Manager
Nichole Singer, Project Manager for University Human Resources, coordinates staff success strategic projects, advises on project management, and manages large scale projects across the HR organization.
Email: nichole-singer@uiowa.edu
Blair Wagner
Asst. Director, Change Management and Consulting
Blair Wagner facilitates a team of organizational consultants to provide expert advice across campus on change management and improving organizational performance. Blair is also a leadership coach and manages our team coaching service.
Email: blair-wagner@uiowa.edu
Scott White
Organizational Consultant, Trainer, and Leadership Coach
Scott White manages the UI LEAD program, builds and facilitates training, serves as a coach and consultant for individuals and teams, leads Crucial Conversations training, and serves as a resource on LinkedIn Learning.
Email: scott-white@uiowa.edu
OE Emails
Questions and service requests regarding learning and development services and workshops:
Questions and service requests regarding leadership development, coaching, or consultations:
OE Campus Address
University Services Building
1 W Prentiss Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5p.m.
Phone: 319-335-3558