ASU Leadership Institute announces third class of Sun Devil alumni
The Arizona State University Alumni Association is delighted to welcome 20 ASU alumni to Class 3 of the ASU Leadership Institute. The third class is comprised of up-and-coming and current leaders representing industries including finance, education, nonprofit, technology and commercial contracting.
“I’m thrilled that within only three years, we have increased the number of alums who want to devote their time to learn how ASU continues to transform as the contemporary New American University,” said Christine Wilkinson, ASU Alumni Association president and CEO. “During these times, Class 3 will have an unprecedented opportunity to see how their alma mater is meeting the challenge of a global pandemic and still advancing the university. Each class has included a Sun Devil who lives outside the Valley, and this year we have alums from three different states outside Arizona.”
Members of the ASU Leadership Institute Class 3
• Ryan Berns, Merrill Lynch
• Marlon Booth, Arizona Department of Corrections
• Sherry Brooks, Sherry Brooks Photography
• Danica Cullins, Informa
• Joseph Denoncourt, Denver Public Schools
• Casey Francis, Arizona State University – EdPlus
• Nika Gueci, Arizona State University Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience
• Carmen Holback, Pearson Online Learning Services
• Russ Myers, Kitchell Contractors
• Andrea Nelson, The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
• Athavan Rajasundaram, DWL Architects and Planners
• Mindy Rich, Arizona Autism
• Curtis Smith, Sundt Construction
• Linda Snider, Grossmont College
• Mario Solorzano, Insight Technology
• Justin Travillion, Lauren's Institute for Education
• Steve Trussell, Arizona Rock Products Association
• Leticia Vidaña, Arizona State University – Pat Tillman Veteran Center
• Denise Waters, Northshore School District
• Kari Workman, Arizona State University
Each year, the ASU Leadership Institute, sponsored by ASU Alumni, accepts a cohort of up-and-coming and current leaders for a professional and personal leadership development program. This structured nine-month program takes an in-depth look at the university and its institutional objectives to demonstrate excellence, access and impact, and the importance of higher education.