The AOA Leadership Academy: Past Present and Future Accomplishments
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| Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Junior 4 |
Overview
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Details
Our panel discussion is intended to promote the AOA Leadership Academy and discuss where it all began, the progress the Academy has made and where we are now. We plan to have past mentors (TBD) join us in explaining the benefit of joining, the requirements to apply, and the possibilities it creates for the individuals involved due to the direct pathway to the AOA Executive Committee. The knowledge shared and connections that are made while participating in the Academy is universal for future leaders of the AOA. Our Auxiliary's thrive due to the support of AOA and the Ex Comm so recruiting for the positions is invaluable. We plan to promote the importance of getting involved and how it can propel an individual to making a positive difference system wide. We will be encouraging the attendees to apply or recommend their staff to apply for future cohorts. We will explain the function of the Executive Committee and its critical importance in managing the AOA annual functions.
Speaker
Maddison Burton
Associate Executive Director
University Corporation
The AOA Leadership Academy: Past Present and Future Accomplishments
Biography
Caroline Johansson, Chantal Ebarle, Madison Burton, Miles Nevin and Vilayat Delrossi are currently the AOA Leadership Academy mentors for the 2025 academy cohort. This group of colleagues is in their third year of the Academy. They started as mentees under the guidance and training of Kacie Flynn from Cal Poly Humboldt and Monika Kauppinen from Sacramento State. Collectively they created the foundational documents for the Academy to solidify the purpose, mission and application process for the future cohorts of the Academy. Collectively they possess expertise in the Auxiliary operations of University Advancement, Research and Sponsored Programs, Human Resources, Student Enterprises, and Recreation and Wellness. They are thrilled to guide the current cohort of the Leadership Academy and are proud to be a part of the AOA Executive Committee.
Vilayat Del Rossi
Interim Executive Director
Santos Manuel Student Union, CSU San Bernardino
The AOA Leadership Academy: Past Present and Future Accomplishments
Biography
Caroline Johansson, Chantal Ebarle, Madison Burton, Miles Nevin and Vilayat Delrossi are currently the AOA Leadership Academy mentors for the 2025 academy cohort. This group of colleagues is in their third year of the Academy. They started as mentees under the guidance and training of Kacie Flynn from Cal Poly Humboldt and Monika Kauppinen from Sacramento State. Collectively they created the foundational documents for the Academy to solidify the purpose, mission and application process for the future cohorts of the Academy. Collectively they possess expertise in the Auxiliary operations of University Advancement, Research and Sponsored Programs, Human Resources, Student Enterprises, and Recreation and Wellness. They are thrilled to guide the current cohort of the Leadership Academy and are proud to be a part of the AOA Executive Committee.
Chantal Ebarle
Sr. Pre-award Grants $ Contract Specialist
CSU East Bay Foundation
The AOA Leadership Academy: Past Present and Future Accomplishments
Abstract
Our panel discussion is intended to promote the AOA Leadership Academy and discuss where it all began, the progress the Academy has made and where we are now. We plan to have past mentors (TBD) join us in explaining the benefit of joining, the requirements to apply, and the possibilities it creates for the individuals involved due to the direct pathway to the AOA Executive Committee. The knowledge shared and connections that are made while participating in the Academy is universal for future leaders of the AOA. Our Auxiliary's thrive due to the support of AOA and the Ex Comm so recruiting for the positions is invaluable. We plan to promote the importance of getting involved and how it can propel an individual to making a positive difference system wide. We will be encouraging the attendees to apply or recommend their staff to apply for future cohorts. We will explain the function of the Executive Committee and its critical importance in managing the AOA annual functions.
Biography
Caroline Johansson, Chantal Ebarle, Madison Burton, Miles Nevin and Vilayat Delrossi are currently the AOA Leadership Academy mentors for the 2025 academy cohort. This group of colleagues is in their third year of the Academy. They started as mentees under the guidance and training of Kacie Flynn from Cal Poly Humboldt and Monika Kauppinen from Sacramento State. Collectively they created the foundational documents for the Academy to solidify the purpose, mission and application process for the future cohorts of the Academy. Collectively they possess expertise in the Auxiliary operations of University Advancement, Research and Sponsored Programs, Human Resources, Student Enterprises, and Recreation and Wellness. They are thrilled to guide the current cohort of the Leadership Academy and are proud to be a part of the AOA Executive Committee.
Caroline Johannson
Sr. Director Of Advancement Services
San Francisco State University Foundation
The AOA Leadership Academy: Past Present and Future Accomplishments
Biography
Caroline Johansson, Chantal Ebarle, Madison Burton, Miles Nevin and Vilayat Delrossi are currently the AOA Leadership Academy mentors for the 2025 academy cohort. This group of colleagues is in their third year of the Academy. They started as mentees under the guidance and training of Kacie Flynn from Cal Poly Humboldt and Monika Kauppinen from Sacramento State. Collectively they created the foundational documents for the Academy to solidify the purpose, mission and application process for the future cohorts of the Academy. Collectively they possess expertise in the Auxiliary operations of University Advancement, Research and Sponsored Programs, Human Resources, Student Enterprises, and Recreation and Wellness. They are thrilled to guide the current cohort of the Leadership Academy and are proud to be a part of the AOA Executive Committee.
Miles Nevin
Associate Vice President & Executive Director
Associated Students Inc., CSU Long Beach
The AOA Leadership Academy: Past Present and Future Accomplishments
Biography
Caroline Johansson, Chantal Ebarle, Madison Burton, Miles Nevin and Vilayat Delrossi are currently the AOA Leadership Academy mentors for the 2025 academy cohort. This group of colleagues is in their third year of the Academy. They started as mentees under the guidance and training of Kacie Flynn from Cal Poly Humboldt and Monika Kauppinen from Sacramento State. Collectively they created the foundational documents for the Academy to solidify the purpose, mission and application process for the future cohorts of the Academy. Collectively they possess expertise in the Auxiliary operations of University Advancement, Research and Sponsored Programs, Human Resources, Student Enterprises, and Recreation and Wellness. They are thrilled to guide the current cohort of the Leadership Academy and are proud to be a part of the AOA Executive Committee.
