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Meet Our Team

The Clay Center team is anxious to hear from you! We maintain an open door policy, so feel free to e-mail, call us (610.519.5532), or drop by the office with your questions or concerns. The Clay Center is located in Bartley 1054, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Clay Center at VSB

Melinda Germanmelinda.german@villanova.edu(610) 519-4333
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Business Program

  • Oversees the delivery of all undergraduate business programs
  • Manages the delivery of student services and other Clay Center operations
  • Provides leadership on academic standards, student advising, and co-curricular activities

Ellenbeth Pepe ellenbeth.pepe@villanova.edu(610) 519-4567
Director, Academic Advising

  • Manages the day-to-day operations of the Clay Center
  • Manages the advising program
  • Serves as a key contact for parent inquiries
  • Coordinates the internal transfer process

 

Brenda Stoverbrenda.stover@villanova.edu(610) 519-5898
Director, Professional Development and Business Institutes

  • Develops employer relationships to enhance business internships and CoOp opportunities
  • Oversees professional development initiatives for VSB, including collaborative activities with other VU colleges and departments
  • Oversees the administration of General Business Minor Programs, including the Summer Business Institute and Academic Year Option

Michelle Gallowaymichelle.galloway@villanova.edu(610) 519-6489
Assistant Director, Professional Development

  • Plans VSB professional development and career-related programs
  • Manages the weekly Insider’s Edge email alerts and other Clay Center communications
  • Acts as a liaison with VSB student business societies

Autumn Sunderlinautumn.sunderlin@villanova.edu(610) 519-6489
Assistant Director, Professional Development

  • Plans VSB professional development and career-related programs
  • Manages the weekly Insider’s Edge email alerts and other Clay Center communications
  • Acts as a liaison with VSB student business societies

Christine DellaPennachristine.dellapenna@villanova.edu(610) 519-6707
Internship/CoOp Coordinator - Employer Outreach

  • Works with Director in developing employer relationships to enhance internship and CoOp opportunities.
  • Manages employer involvement in focused experiential education and skill-building programs, including the Spring Accounting Internship Program, CoOp Program, and Practice with the Pros: Industry Mock Interview initiative.

Jennifer Mullenjennifer.mullen@villanova.edu(610) 519-3746
Internship/CoOp Coordinator - Student Outreach

  • Provides guidance to students on the internship search process and related resources.
  • Oversees students’ enrollment and participation in VSB academic internships and CoOp programs.
  • Serves as the main point of contact for employer representatives supervising VSB academic interns and CoOp students.
  • Conducts VSB Academic Internship/CoOp information sessions and other experiential education outreach initiatives.

Xiao Linxiao.lin@villanova.edu(610) 519-4335
Director, Data Technology

  • Manages CAPP, a degree audit system, and oversees CAPP related activities including adjustments senior audits, and graduation certifications
  • Provides statistical reports as needed to VSB constituents

Julie Freedmanjulie.freedman@villanova.edu(610) 519-5533
VSB Advisor

  • Serves as an advisor to first-year students
  • Oversees Peer Advisor program
  • Assists in coordination of Clay Center advising events

Kathleen Memmokathleen.memmo@villanova.edu(610) 519-6669
VSB Advisor

  • Serves as an advisor to first-year students
  • Oversees Peer Advisor program
  • Assists in coordination of Clay Center advising events

Meghan Moganmeghan.mogan@villanova.edu(610) 519-6959
VSB Advisor

  • Serves as an advisor to first-year students
  • Oversees Peer Advisor program
  • Advises Gamma Phi Business Honor Society

Kimberley Parekimberley.pare@villanova.edu(610) 519-3885
VSB Advisor

  • Serves as an advisor to first-year students
  • Oversees Peer Advisor program
  • Assists in coordination of Clay Center advising events

Kathy Mongiellokathy.mongiello@villanova.edu(610) 519-4333
Coordinator, Undergraduate Student Services

  • Serves as an administrative assistant to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Business Programs. Provides assistance to students and their families due to medical and other emergencies
  • Coordinates the external transfer process
  • Oversees VSB undergraduate special events including Open House, Early Action Candidates Day, Candidates Day, and the VSB Graduate Recognition Ceremony
  • Serves as a liaison with the University Admission Office and point of contact for prospective students

Patricia Burdopatricia.burdo@villanova.edu(610) 519-5951
Assistant Director, Business Minors

  • Manages student recruitment, admissions process and operations for the Summer Business Institute (SBI)
  • Coordinates the Business Minor Program