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Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council

The Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council consists of influential individuals from industry, government, philanthropy and higher education selected to advise the Dean and the Dean’s staff on matters concerning the College. Council members provide input, analysis, and philanthropic support, bringing varied perspectives for the betterment of the College of Liberal Arts. These selected individuals share a passionate commitment to the value of a liberal education, and elevating outstanding  scholarship and creative activity across the humanities, social sciences and arts.

2023-24 Members

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Valerie (Val) Alexander

Education

BA 1994, English and Psychology

Occupation

President & CEO
The Dragonfly Firm, LLC
Chicago, IL.

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Lalita Amos

Education

BA 1985, Psychological Science

Occupation

President
Total Team Solutions, LLC
Indianapolis, IN

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Melissa Stapleton Barnes

Education

BA 1989, Political Science

Occupation

Independent Board Director
Algonquin Power and Utilities Corporation
Carmel, IN

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Thomas (Tom) Christopoul

Education

MA 1988, Organizational Communication

Occupation

Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Iviron Capital 
Coral Gables, Flordia

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Susan (Susie) Istock Hanlon

Education

BA 1991, Political Science and History; MA 1994, Boston University

Occupation

Communications Strategist
Voya Financial
Boston, MA

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Andrew (Andy) Maner

Education

BA 1991, Communication and Political Science; MBA, Northwestern University

Occupation

Chairman
NewSpring Federal
Washington, D.C.

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Blair Milo

Blair Milo

Education

BA 2004, Political Science; MA 2010 George Washington University

Occupation

Founding Director, Center for Talent and Opportunity
Sagamore Institute
Indianapolis, In. 

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Jeffrey Moss

Education

BS 1996, Finance & Accounting, Indiana University Bloomington

Occupation

Founder and CEO
Parker Dewey, LLC
Chicago, IL

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David E. Omholt

Education

BS 1992, Economics

Occupation

CEO
The Entrepreneur Authority
Plano, TX

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Todd B. Putman

Education

BA 1984, Communication

Occupation

General Manager
C-Fresh Consumer Package Goods
Los Angeles, CA

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Rusty Rueff

Education

BA 1984, Communication; MS 1986, Counseling

Occupation

Advisor, Philanthropist, Author
Burlingame, CA

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Thomas (Tom) Scholl

Education

BA 1970, Philosophy; HDR 2014

Occupation

CEO
shoalscrollschool&skull
Bethesda, MD

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Susan Shook

Susan Shook

Education

BA 1992, English and French; BS 1992 Mathematics; JD 1996 Law, IU Maurer School of Law

Occupation

Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Digital & Data Assets
McKesson Corporation

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