Converse University Announces 2024 Staff Promotions
Converse is dedicated to empowering and celebrating its people, and the University has recently promoted three staff members in recognition of their service and achievements. Acknowledging their important work to advance the University’s mission and vision, Converse announces the following promotions:
- Jenn Bell, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics
- Matt Cash, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Director of Admissions
- Dr. Keshia Jackson Gilliam, Associate Vice President and Director of Human Resources
“I am proud of our staff’s unwavering commitment to remaining relentlessly student-focused,” said Converse President Dr. Boone Hopkins. “Their dedication helps students thrive both academically and personally, and I am pleased to celebrate three of our leaders for their efforts and accomplishments.”
Jenn Bell has been promoted to Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics. Bell has led our Valkyries to unprecedented success in competition, recruitment, and academic achievement culminating in our campus winning the coveted Dr. Alan Patterson Cup last spring.
Matt Cash has been promoted to Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Director of Admissions. Cash has provided excellent leadership for our admissions counselors and, in collaboration with Vice President Jamie Grant-Ponce, he has helped our counselors, faculty liaisons, and coaches welcome an outstanding incoming class for fall 2024.
Dr. Keshia Jackson Gilliam ’05 has been promoted to Associate Vice President and Director of Human Resources. Dr. Gilliam returns to the administrative leadership team after growing and building our Master in Management program as a member of the Converse faculty. She has provided incredible insight and support for our campus leaders in her Human Resources role. Dr. Gilliam was the 2023 recipient of the Mae Elizabeth Kilgo Spirit of Converse Award.
In addition to these promotions, Converse will expand its leadership team to include Dr. Keshia Jackson Gilliam; Kim Jolley, Assistant Vice President for Philanthropy; Rebecca Parrish, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services; and Karen Rhodes, Assistant Vice President for Communications.