People Management Certificate Series
Over 150 Student Affairs managers have accepted a challenge to invest in themselves and in their teams by taking time to study and practice the critical skills of people management. The People Management for Student Affairs Educators workshop series brings managers together to learn and reflect on managing time, finances, employee performance, communication, conflict, and change. We also get to spend valuable time in community with fellow educators, discussing our challenges and supporting each other in building solutions.
Stay tuned for our 2026-27 workshop dates
Series Kickoff - summer
Performance Management - fall
Communication & Conflict Management - fall/winter
Leading Change - winter
Culmination - spring
Here’s what some participants have had to say about the series:
“Empowering, informative, and engaging. It’s also a great time. It challenges individuals to do hard things for their personal betterment and that of the organization.”
— Anonymous
“The series provides very practical and applicable skills for managers and also gives space and reflection for nurturing our wellbeing and identities in our roles. Highly recommend!”
— Anonymous
"This is a great professional development series to prepare staff to navigate the complexities of management, while building meaningful networks and community across the division of Student Affairs."
— Anonymous
"It's great for engaging with others, setting aside time and energy to be intentional and give the topics the commitment they deserve."
— Anonymous
“Allowed me to grow and learn as a manager, employee, leader. Offered a change in perspective and approach to everyday challenges. Additionally, allowed me to connect with other Student Affairs professionals."
— Anonymous
- 100%of survey respondents said they would recommend to another colleague
- 98% of respondents reflected on, discussed with others, or applied their learning from one or more of the sessions they attended.
Congratulations to our certificate-earners in this important learning series:
Cohort 2026
Carina Abernathy
Hana Anwar
Lily Ball
Stephanie Bui
Yadira Cano
Tony Coelho
Jana Davis
Chloe Gamboa
Chris Gilchriest
Alyda Kuntz
Sandy Lai
Blake Livesay
Maritza Lopez
Veronica Martinez Lopez
Paul McCarthy
Nada Mohamed
Morgan Monroe
Conor Nordmeyer
Justyn Patterson
Judy Sandoval
Jessica Valencia
Edward White
Cohort 2025
Amber Brown
An Pham
Claire McCluskey
Donny Morada
Emily Dahlem
Francisco Rodriguez
Joel Bellon
Jenna Bustamante
Jesse Kious
Juliane Nguyen
Kris Kaupalolo
Liz Au
Lilia Elias
Matthew Geddert
Marilyn Gray
Patty Violi
Rosanna Carrera
Sarah Molitoris
Sean Pattison
Spencer Scruggs
Staci Snyder
Tiffany Cote
Tina Nguyen
Vanessa Mejia
Elyse Gueidon