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Kyle O'Dell

Kyle O’Dell, Ph.D. 

Senior Director of Student Engagement and Director of Undergraduate Leadership Education 

kodell@jcu.edu

Kyle joined the staff at John Carroll in 2004 and provides oversight for new student and transfer orientation and leadership development, education, and training, while also supervising the staff who work with campus programming, student government,  student organizations, recreation and intramurals, fraternity and sorority life, liturgical music and musical arts, and commuter outreach initiatives. He received his bachelors and masters degrees from Bowling Green State University and completed his doctoral work at the University of Toledo. Outside of work, Kyle likes to spend time with his wife Emily and their two children, hike, cook, travel, and watch movies.

Contact Kyle about:

* Orientation & Streak Week

* Leadership Formation, Training, and Education

* Music and arts at JCU

* General questions about getting involved at JCU

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Mary Ann Hanicak, M.A. 

Manager of Student Life Programs 

mhanicak@jcu.edu

Mary Ann serves John Carroll University as the Manager of Student Life Programs in the Office of Student Engagement. Previously she was the Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs from 2006-2020. She has been at JCU since May 1999 where she worked in the Office of Residence Life as an Area Coordinator from 1999-2001 and as the Director of Student Activities and Orientation from 2001-2006. In 1993, she received a B.A. in psychology from Bowling Green State University. In 1995, Mary Ann returned to Bowling Green and graduated in 1997 with an M.A. in college student personnel. Previous to working at John Carroll University, Mary Ann worked at The University of Findlay in student activities and fraternity and sorority life and at Saint Louis University in residence life.

Contact Mary Ann about:

* Fraternity & Sorority Life

* Carroll Connect

* Student Life policies

* Civic engagement

 

Katie Jansen

Katie Jansen 

Assistant Director of Student Engagement  

kjansen@jcu.edu

Katie primarily oversees campus programming and Student Government at JCU. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Walsh University and is a John Carroll alum of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling masters program. Outside of work, Katie enjoys reading, checking out new restaurants, and quality time with her pup Griffin.

Contact Katie about:

* Campus programming

* Student government

* General questions about getting involved at JCU

Cindy Ditzel

Cindy Ditzel 

Administrative Assistant  

cditzel@jcu.edu  

Cindy joined the staff at John Carroll in 2021 provides assistance and support for the New Student Orientation program as well as other seasonal programming including Homecoming and Christmas Carroll Eve.  She has a bachelor's degree with a double major in Studio Art and Communications from Cleveland State University and received her MLIS degree from San Jose State University. Outside of work, Cindy likes to spend time with her husband Jason and their two children. She enjoys painting, drawing, reading, swimming and walking her dog Chloe. 

Contact Cindy about:

* General questions about Student Engagement

* Reserving the Student Center Atrium and Atrium windows

 

Melissa Canetti-Lamb

Melissa Canetti-Lamb 

Graduate Assistant, Campus Programming 

mcanettilamb24@jcu.edu

Melissa provides support and advising to the University Club (U-Club). Melissa joined the Office of Student Engagement in August 2022 after earning her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a concentration in Child Psychology and a minor in Non-Profit Studies from Kent State University. At Kent State University she was involved in the Office of Student Success Programs as Student Success Leader, Peer Leadership Trainer, and Student Success Program Intern. Melissa was also a collegiate member of Phi Mu where she grew in leadership and philanthropic efforts. AT JCU, she will be pursuing her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Substance Abuse concentration. In her free time, Melissa loves to hike, ice skate, read, listen to music, and spend time with her fiancè, friends, and family.

Contact Melissa about:

* Campus programming

* Leadership coaching

Nick Novak

Nick Novak 

Graduate Assistant, Organizational Support 

nnovak26@jcu.edu

Nick provides administrative support and advisement to all recognized student organizations and those who are interested in becoming recognized. Nick joined the Office of Student Engagement in August 2023. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University and is pursuing his Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, family, and friends whether it be outside hiking or inside enjoying Northeast Ohio's great restaurant scene

Contact Nick about: 

* Any issues related to student organizations at JCU, including starting a new student organization and student organization funding

 

Jasmine McCallum

Jasmine McCallum 

Graduate Assistant, Commuter Services and Leadership 

jmccallum22@jcu.edu 

Jasmine provides support to commuter students and students engaged in leadership development activities. Jasmine joined the Office of Student Engagement in May 2022. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from John Carroll University and will continue on to pursue a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling here at JCU. In her free time, Jasmine loves to explore new places, try new food suggestions, and get creative with fun makeup looks. 

Contact Jasmine about:

* Commuter services and outreach

* Leadership coaching

Mackenzie Berryman

Mackenzie Berryman 

Graduate Assistant, Fraternity & Sorority Life 

mberryman25@jcu.edu 

Mackenzie provides support and advising to the Fraternity & Sorority Life community at JCU. She joined the Office of Student Engagement in August of 2023 after earning her undergraduate degree in Psychology with minors in Public Health and Education from Ohio State University. Mackenzie was a member of Chi Omega while at Ohio State. She served two terms on her chapter executive board as Director of Programming and President. She is attending John Carroll to obtain her MBA, and hopes to work in HR. In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys running, painting, listening to music, and watching soccer, football, & F1.

Contact Mackenzie about:

* Fraternity & Sorority Life