Black Faculty & Staff Mentors
Our Black Faculty & Staff Mentors welcome students to reach out for social, educational, and career mentorship.
Latach' (Payne) AlexanderAssistant DirectorStudent Success & Retention | Enrollment ManagementActivity | Title IIIEmail: lcpayne@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (270) 789-5220Location: Remote
Latach' pronounced “la-task-a” (rhymes with Alaska), but people just call her “Tassy.” Ms. Alexander loves helping students get connected to people who can help them become a better version of themselves. She enjoys various genres of music, exploring different cuisines, watching and reading Anime/Manga, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Michelle CarterAssociate Vice President, Community & Student SuccessDiversity and Community CenterEmail: mrcarter@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (270) 789-5008Location: Main Campus
Dr. Carter is passionate about developing young leaders and helping them to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals in preparation for the workforce. She is a first-generation college student, a licensed mental health clinician, an avid hiker, a U.S. Army veteran, and has worked in higher education for more than 17 years.
Sarah GriffinCoordinator, Success & Career CoachRegional CampusEmail: sagriffin@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (859) 605-1389, ext. 9020Location: Harrodsburg Campus
Sarah loves working with students and enjoys helping them with career exploration and improving their job-searching skills.
Dr. Jeffrey HerronAssociate Professor & Diversity & Inclusion CoordinatorSchool of EducationEmail: jdherron@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (502) 753-0264 Ext.6029Location: Louisville Campus
A published author, Dr. Herron's research interests include family and community partnerships, mental health, cultural diversity, African-American families, nonresidential fathers, juvenile delinquency, and poverty.
Dominique LewisDirector of Football OperationsAthletic DepartmentEmail: dlewis@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (270) 789-5539Location: Main Campus
Dominique has dedicated his career to helping students in growing professionally and personally. He loves sports, learning languages, and anything that helps him connect to and/or get acquainted with new people. He has earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Marketing, and a master's degree in Sports Administration. Mr. Lewis never stops learning and is currently working towards obtaining a degree in Spanish.
Erica MusicAssistant DirectorChiropractic Recruitment & AdmissionsEmail: enmusic@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (859) 552-5413Location: Harrodsburg Campus
Erica's educational and professional journey has led her to mentor, encourage, motivate, and rejuvenate adult learners who carry the many complex burdens and responsibilities of pursuing a degree. As a former track athlete, she likes to remind students that when life presents a barrier; the hurdle is never bigger than the finish line.
Dr. Ogo OnyiriAssociate ProfessorBiology DepartmentEmail: osonyiri@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (859) 605-1389Location: Harrodsburg Campus
Dr. Ogo Onyiri is a strong student advocate and enjoys supporting students. She is a second-generation college graduate, a microbiologist, and a Kentucky-certified life sciences educator. She teaches pre-nursing biology courses and gen-ed biology graduate-level courses. She is passionate about mental well-being and healthy eating, and she enjoys gardening and growing fruits and vegetables during the summer.
Dr. Sunny Onyiri, DBAProfessor of Accounting Business & Lead Professor, PMBASchool of Business, Economics, & TechnologyEmail: soonyiri@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (502) 753-0264, ext. 6013Location: Louisville Campus
Dr. Onyiri is a first-generation college graduate. He is very interested in the success of students, including finding the right career path. Dr. Onyiri is also passionate about sharing biblical principles with others. Outside of academics, Dr. Onyiri and his wife are active gardeners. They grow different types of vegetables for food and recreation.
Dr. Adarrell OwsleyAssistant Professor | Chair, Teacher Leader Advisory CouncilSchool of EducationEmail: alowsley@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (859) 285-5540Location: Main Campus
Dr. Owsley is dedicated to ensuring students become global citizens while attending Campbellsville University. He is a product of public education and is a first-generation college student; the first in his family to complete a bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree.
Deborah ThomasExecutive DirectorLouisville Education CenterEmail: dethomas@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (502) 694-4764, ext. 6102Location: Louisville Campus
Ms. Thomas has a desire to observe and care for students as they discover their amazing possibilities. She enjoys singing, shopping, cooking, praying, and watching great movies.
Dr. DeNika VanCleaveAssistant Professor, Social WorkCarver School of Social WorkEmail: advancleave@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (270) 789-5405Location: Main Campus
Dr. VanCleave is a first-generation college student and Certified Social Worker (CSW). She is a social worker who truly loves teaching and mentoring students. Dr. VanCleave is passionate about helping students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom.
Wanda WashingtonDirector, Bridge to Success & Community EngagementDiversity & Community OfficeEmail: wewashington@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (270) 789-5128Location: Main Campus
Mrs. Washington is passionate about helping students succeed and is a people person who enjoys the camaraderie of others and encourages them to find their smiles.