The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is designed for staff to build skills to have a more intentional approach to leadership in their sphere of influence through hands-on collaboration with others.

The Institute for Leadership Excellence is proud to recognize the 2024 participants for the ILE Emerging Leaders Program.

2024 Emerging Leaders Cohort

Katie Nolen

Katie Nolen

Learning and Development Consultant, Office of Human Resources

Jeanine Portell

Jeanine Portell

Manager, Clinical Trials; Neurology

Dontrel Smith

Dontrel Smith

Assistant Director, Diverse Alumni Networks; University Advancement

Megan Smith

Megan Smith

Nurse Manager; Neurology

Alpona Stamboldjiev

Alpona Stamboldjiev

Academic and Student Services Advisor; McKelvey School of Engineering

Carmen Stayton

Carmen Stayton

Program Manager, University Provost

Emma Steckelberg

Emma Steckelberg

Program Coordinator; Law School

Carrie Stoll

Carrie Stoll

Public Health Research Specialist; Division of Public Health Sciences

Mitch Sumner

Mitch Sumner

Head of Digital Preservation, Processing, and Reformatting; University Provost

Meg Thaier

Meg Thaier

Program Manager; Siteman Cancer Center

Kelly Thies

Kelly Thies

Administrative Professional; Orthopedic Surgery