Meet Navigate Leadership
Virginia Tech’s Navigate platform is supported by a cross-campus leadership network. These individuals help implement, guide, and sustain Navigate to ensure it meets the needs of students and users alike. Navigate users are encouraged to reach out to the liaison for their unit, outlined below, as a first point of contact for troubleshooting and use-case support. You may also wish to visit our FAQ page for common questions and answers.
Care Unit Leadership Team
The Care Unit Leadership Team supports the holistic use of Navigate within each Care Unit. Leaders share best practices, offer mentorship, and advocate for services within the platform to foster seamless, coordinated care.
- Additional Support Services: Ashley Offutt
- Cranwell International Center: Danielle Davis
- DVM Advising and Support: Jessica Black
- Graduate Student Advising: Jenn Million
- SAASS (Student Athletes Only): Emily Patton
- Student Life & Engagement: Tamara Cherry Clarke
- Tutoring: Amber Smith
- Undergraduate Student Advising: Heather Whedbee
Undergraduate Advising Advisory Team
Representatives from each college serve as liaisons for their advising communities. These team members can assist with functionality questions, basic troubleshooting, and feedback. They also represent their college in Undergraduate Student Advising Care Unit decisions.
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Stephanie Nelson
- College of Architecture, Arts, and Design: Vern Ferguson
- College of Engineering: Kimberly Johnston
- College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences: Kayla Ryan
- College of Natural Resources and Environment: Mahealani Kaloi
- College of Science: Courtney Glass
- College of Veterinary Medicine: Katie Cross
- Pamplin College of Business: Kelley Ausman
- University Studies: Helene Goetz
EAB Leadership
Sponsored by Undergraduate Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, the EAB Leadership Team provides strategic direction for Navigate at Virginia Tech. This team ensures the platform aligns with institutional goals and supports a seamless student experience. Contact EABHelp@vt.edu for support.
- Jill Sible, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs
- Rick Sparks, Associate Vice Provost and University Registrar
- Lauren Thomas, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Advising Initiatives
- Sarah Armstrong, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Success Initiatives
- Rohsaan Settle, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Dean of Students Office
- Nannette Gordon, Director of Operations Administrative Systems and Support
- Heather Whedbee, Assistant Director of Advising Technology