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
Learning and Development Consultant, Office of Human Resources

Jeanine Portell
Manager, Clinical Trials; Neurology

Dontrel Smith
Assistant Director, Diverse Alumni Networks; University Advancement

Megan Smith
Nurse Manager; Neurology

Alpona Stamboldjiev
Academic and Student Services Advisor; McKelvey School of Engineering

Carmen Stayton
Program Manager, University Provost

Emma Steckelberg
Program Coordinator; Law School

Carrie Stoll
Public Health Research Specialist; Division of Public Health Sciences

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

Meg Thaier
Program Manager; Siteman Cancer Center

Kelly Thies
Administrative Professional; Orthopedic Surgery