Associate Professor and Director of Leadership Studies Minor
Ed.D., University of San Diego; Leadership Studies M.A., Central Michigan University; Athletic Administration B.S., University of Cincinnati; Education
Cheryl Getz, EdD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Leadership Studies and Director of the Leadership Studies Minor. She works closely with their M.A. students who are preparing for positions in Higher Education. She also uses a variety of non-traditional pedagogies in her classes.
Phd, Loyola University, Maryland, Pastoral Counseling Ms, Loyola University, Maryland, Pastoral Counseling Mdiv, Jesuit School Of Theology At Berkeley Undergraduate Work, The Netherlands And Jesuit School Of Philosophy, Munich, Germany, Economics And Law At Heao, Haarlem
Dr. Molenkamp, a native of Haarlem, The Netherlands, teaches courses on leadership, human relations, and organizational theory and change. He directs the Leadership for Change conference based on the group relations methodology. He also designs and delivers intensive, experiential leadership development programs and retreats for international corporations, NGOs, non-profit organizations and universities.
Through these and other organizations, René had directed scores of group relations conferences and related intensive leadership experiences in the United States and Europe. His expertise in working with groups and group dynamics has resulted in clients, such as the School of Management at Yale University, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France and Judge Business School at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. He has written articles and developed exercises related to group dynamics, coaching and personal development. His article on “The BART Method of Organizational Analysis: Boundary, Authority, Role and Task,” co-authored with his husband, Zachary Green, is frequently assigned at colleges and universities where group relations principles are practiced.
Phd, University Of North Texas, Higher Education Ms, University Of North Texas, Higher Education Bs, Texas A&M University, Economics
Nydia C. Sánchez, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education with the Department of Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego and a Faculty Affiliate with the Project M.A.L.E.S. Research Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.
Professor of Practice, Clinical Director of USD Tele-mental Health Training Clinic
Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education and Supervision
Master of Arts, Student Affairs in Higher Education: College Counseling
Dr. Carrie Tremble earned her Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Western Michigan University. She also earned a graduate certificate in alcohol and drug abuse counseling. Before joining the faculty at the University of San Diego, she was an assistant professor of clinical mental health counseling at Argosy University in Phoenix, where she also owned and operated a private mental health and substance abuse counseling practice. Dr. Tremble is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a licensed advanced alcohol and drug abuse counselor in California. Her clinical specialties and research interests include sexual assault/ harassment, stalking, domestic violence, career development, college students, and substance misuse. Dr. Tremble has been serving in various counseling roles (colleges/ universities/ community agencies and private practice) for many years, and she also enjoys serving as a clinical supervisor. She is passionate about her teaching and in supporting her students to become successful counselors. She is the founding and current clinic director of the USD Tele-mental Health Training Clinic (THTC).
PhD, Counselor Education & Supervision from William & Mary M.S. in School Counseling
Nancy Chae is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at the University of San Diego where she teaches courses in school counseling. Nancy earned her PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from William & Mary, M.S. in School Counseling with a specialization in urban school counseling and Post Master's Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University, and B.A. in Psychology and Studies in Women & Gender from the University of Virginia. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and certified school counselor in Maryland, an approved clinical supervisor (ACS), and a nationally board-certified counselor (NCC) and school counselor (NCSC). Nancy is a passionate school counselor by training and has worked across the P-12 grade levels in Baltimore, Maryland, and also provided free family and group counseling services for children and parents in the Williamsburg & Hampton Roads area in Virginia. Her primary research interests include school counselors’ roles in promoting equitable access to academic rigor, particularly in International Baccalaureate programs, school counselors’ advocacy for underrepresented P-12 students and families, and school counseling supervision.
Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing
M.A., Educational Leadership, Student Affairs Specialization, San Diego State University B.A., Communications, Social And Ethnic Studies Minor, CSU San Marcos
Diana “Di” Saldivar serves as the Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing, where she leads the branding efforts and marketing initiatives for the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES).
Di has experience establishing a portfolio of print and digital assets in the non-profit, workforce development, and higher education industries. Di is about creating purpose-driven marketing to connect with others on a deeper level to spark inspiration and action.
Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Department of Learning and Teaching
Ed.D., University of California, San Diego; Teaching and Learning M.A., University of California, San Diego; Curriculum Design B.A., Friends University; English Education
Suzanne Stolz, Ed.D. serves as an Associate Professor of Special Education, working with onsite and online students. A former high school English teacher, administrator, and leader of disability programs, she has expertise in online instruction, curriculum design, school culture, inclusive education, and disability studies. Suzanne has presented her research related to the identity development of students with disabilities at national and international conferences. She is the lead faculty member for the Online M.Ed. program's Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Inclusive Education specialization. She co-facilitated a Faculty Learning Community with the Center for Educational Excellence on UDL and continues to support UDL efforts on campus. In addition, she leads the Johnson Fellows program, an initiative to support general education teachers in better supporting students with learning disabilities. Suzanne is especially passionate about working with teachers to rethink their conceptions of disability and create inclusive school communities online and in person.
M.A., University of Michigan; Higher Education B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Psychology
Rachelle Martinez is responsible for creating a comprehensive student engagement plan that fosters an equitable and inclusive community within SOLES. She is also the lead for SOLES orientation and commencement as well as the advisor to the SOLES Graduate Student Association.
Marcela Meave is the Logistics Manager for the Black InGenius Initiative (BiGI). BiGI is a pre-college support program designated to ameliorate the disproportionally our Black youth and other underrepresented students face navigating the education system.
