Meet the Team

Director

Dr. Dawn Culpepper (she/her) is the Director of the ADVANCE Program. In this role, she guides the strategic direction of ADVANCE, oversees its management and programs, and engages in translational research focused on faculty work environment and faculty development issues.

Program Coordinator

Jasmine Stephens is the Program Coordinator for the ADVANCE Program. She provides support to ADVANCE faculty peer networks, coordinates faculty search committee workshops and faculty search coaches, and develops communications and marketing materials for the ADVANCE Program.

Graduate Assistant; Ph.D. Student, International Education Policy

Wuqi Yu is the Graduate Assistant for ADVANCE Program. He primarily supports education and training initiatives, including coordinating Inclusive Hiring Workshops and the Equity Coaches Program. He is also a Ph.D. student in the International Education Policy Program.