AROUND THE QUAD
New Leadership on the President ’ s Cabinet
This year , President Hirshman appointed new vice presidents to the President ’ s Cabinet . In July , Melanie Edmondson , formerly Associate Vice President of Financial Affairs , joined the Cabinet as Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO . Edmondson has served the university for more than 24 years , joining in 1996 as Controller . Edmondson brings a breadth of experience in budget and financial analysis , planning , and reporting systems as well as extensive experience with construction accounting and management , and work with state and local government agencies . Edmondson and her husband Chad are proud parents of 2018 SU graduate , Sam ; and Jake , who is completing his Legal Studies degree this year . Edmondson ’ s exemplary track record and dedication were recognized in May 2018 when she was honored with the President ’ s Medal .
Antionette Marbray joined Stevenson as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer , COVID-19 Operations , in September . A seasoned administrator with more than 20 years of experience in student affairs and in higher education law , policy , and compliance , Marbray served as an Associate Vice President at San Diego State University where she provided leadership and had direct responsibility for health and wellness , student rights and responsibilities , international student services , and career services , among other areas .
Marbray is charged with monitoring developments in federal , state , and local COVID-19 compliance requirements that impact the university , and informing the President , Vice Presidents , and other university stakeholders . In addition to serving as a member of the President ’ s Cabinet and COVID-19 Core Operations Team , Marbray works collaboratively with Vice Presidents and others across Stevenson to review university COVID-19 policies and practices for compliance and effectiveness , implement training and educational programs , and ensure the university reflects best practices related to COVID-19 .
Prior to joining San Diego State University , Marbray held administrative and leadership roles in university policy compliance and risk management at the University of Florida and at Bowie State University in Maryland . These positions included serving as an Assistant General Counsel at the University of Florida and Interim Vice President and General Counsel at Bowie State . In addition to extensive experience in critical incident and crisis management , including serving in a leadership capacity in the San Diego State University Emergency Operations Center , Marbray also served as Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Employment Programs at the University of San Diego . She holds a Juris Doctorate from Duke University , a Master ’ s in Education from the University of Florida , and a bachelor ’ s degree from the University of South Florida .
Melanie Edmondson
Antionette Marbray
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