Board of Governors

Katrin Dambrot

Chair

Katrin Y. Dambrot joined the Board of Governors in 2014 and currently serves as Chair.  She has served on the Audit Committee (as Chair 2023/2024 and 2017/2018), Finance and Executive Committees, Development and Compensation Committees, and on the Sustainability Task Force.

She also served as President of the Financial Women’s Association (FWA), a leading professional association in the global financial services industry, from 2015-2017. She currently serves as Chair of its Operations Resource Committee. In previous years, she served on the FWA Board of Directors as Vice President Career and Business Advancement and International Affairs (2012-2014) and was the 2014 Organizer and Co-Chair of its International Conference in Berlin, Germany.  She also served as co-chair of the Not-For-Profit Committee of the FWA from 2008 to 2012.

Katrin’s has a wealth of new product and marketing experience with such companies as Unilever, Pepsico, Seagram, Beneficial Corporation, BNY and Primedia.  Through Dambrot & Company, which she founded in 1989, she has consulted on product/service development and marketing strategy with such firms as Citibank, D&B, PwC, Prudential, New York Life Investment Management, Staples, IBM, Schering Plough, Cambrex and many others, as well as with foreign governments and the UN.

She has lectured widely on marketing issues to many organizations including the Financial Institutions Marketing Association, American Marketing Association, Society for Human Resource Managers, Internet Publishers Association and Rotary International as well as to colleges and universities.

Katrin has served as a mentor for Columbia University Graduate School of Business’ Global Social Venture Competition.

Katrin was born in Chile and is conversant or fluent in several languages.

Steve Crandall, JD

Vice Chair

Steve Crandall joined the Board in November 2016. He is the President and CEO of ProMotion Holdings, a communications consulting and content technology firm that provides corporate, non-profit, and legal industry clients with the technology and talent needed to meet the increasing demands of content creation and distribution in the 21st century. Prior to founding ProMotion Holdings, Steve served as CEO of Portfolio Strategy Consulting, providing investment strategy to some of the world’s largest institutional investors.

In addition to an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law, Steve also earned a degree in Video Production from the Art Institute of Seattle. He is an award-winning video producer and a recognized expert on digital media. Steve was the Greater Seattle Business Association Business Man of the Year in 2005.

A founding principle of ProMotion Holdings is to give back to the community by supporting charitable causes through pro bono projects and employee engagement. In addition to his role on the Antioch University Board of Governors, Steve previously served on the boards of the Center for Children and Youth Justice, Seattle 4 Rotary (one of the oldest and largest Rotary Clubs in the world), and the GSBA Corporate Advisory Board.  Steve is former Board Chair of Seafair, the Pacific Northwest’s premiere summer celebration taking place over 10 weeks, featuring over 40 events, and reaching over two million people each year.

As the son of a career Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient, Steve says his exposure to military values and a variety of cultures helped to shape his global perspective on life and work. He is passionate about issues of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Steve is a former Eagle Scout and Assistant Scout Master. Recognizing that courage comes in many forms, Steve founded the Bruce and Arlene Crandall Social Courage Award in honor of his parents.

Kenneth (Kenny) Alexander, PhD

Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, PhD is actively engaged in practical work and scholarly pursuits in leadership, politics, and public service. His scholarship focuses on leadership in diverse settings, with an emphasis on nontraditional forms of leadership and the dynamics of power, influence, and information within leader-follower relationships.

As a guest columnist and the author of “Persistence: Evelyn Butts and the African American Quest for Full Citizenship and Self-Determination,” Dr. Alexander sheds light on the African American struggle for equal rights and self-governance. His work practically applies leadership principles, mobilizing individuals and organizations to address political, social, and civic challenges through adaptive strategies, change- oriented approaches, and collaboration.

Dr. Alexander began his career as an International Relations teacher at Tidewater Community College and has since become the Chancellor of several career community colleges: Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, and Tidewater Tech. Additionally, he serves as the president of the family-owned Metropolitan Funeral Service.

With a distinguished political career, Dr. Alexander has been serving as Norfolk’s Mayor since May 2016 and was re-elected in May 2020 and November 2024. Prior to his mayoral role, he served in the Virginia Senate from 2012 to 2016 and in the House of Delegates from 2002 to 2012.

Dr. Alexander holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Old Dominion University, a master’s degree in diplomacy from Norwich University, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University.

Janet Dewart Bell, PhD

Janet Dewart Bell is a communications strategist and management consultant with a multimedia background, as well as experience in policy advocacy, strategic planning, fund development, media training, and education. She is a social justice advocate, activist, executive coach, and motivational speaker, with a doctorate in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. She is the author of Lighting the Fires of Freedom: African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement.

Among her accomplishments are an Emmy® for outstanding individual achievement (CBS-TV affiliate in Washington, DC) and programming for National Public Radio honored with a Peabody award, considered the highest award in broadcasting.

She has been a key strategist and senior executive at a number of national organizations, including The Opportunity Agenda, PolicyLink, the National Urban League, the National Committee on Household Employment, and National Public Radio (NPR). She was Director of Communications and Public Relations for District Council 37, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), in New York City. As a Visiting Research Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, she developed and taught a course on Effective Advocacy and co-taught a constitutional law course with her husband Professor Derrick Bell.

She developed and managed The Opportunity Agenda’s acclaimed Communications Institute, a four-day, intensive multi-media training for social justice advocates. As Director of Communications at PolicyLink, Bell was instrumental in developing the organization’s collaborative approach to advocacy and communications and developed the trademark “Lifting up what works.”® As Director of Communications at the National Urban League, she was the League’s chief communications strategist and editor of The State of Black America. As part of AFL-CIO delegations, she has taught trade unionists in Morocco and Tunisia. She was the Chairperson of the District of Columbia Commission for Women and represented the District at the International Conference of Women in Nairobi, Kenya.

Bell established the Derrick Bell Lecture Series on Race in American Society at the New York University School of Law, now in its twenty-fourth year. Along with other lead donors, she helped establish in 2012 the Derrick Bell Fund for Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Professor Bell’s alma mater, to honor his memory and legacy. She has also endowed the Janet Dewart Bell scholarship at Baruch College, where she earned a Master’s.

Bell is the founder and president of LEAD InterGenerational Solutions, Inc. A nonprofit dedicated to developing intergenerational leadership as social change agents. She serves on the boards of CancerCare, the Southern Center for Human Rights, and the Women’s Media Center.

She is an ordained elder, serving at First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, an intentionally inclusive and diverse Christian community, where all are welcome.

Michael (Mike) Bills, PhD

Mike Bills joined the Board in 2024.  He is the president of AtlasRTX, which helps organizations create a customer experience that sets them apart by using AI chatbots alongside human teams to engage customers at every stage of the buying cycle.

Prior to taking the helm of AtlasRTX, Mike was President of ConexED, the leading SaaS platform for virtual student services in higher education. From 2004-2014, Mike led a series of acquisitions of three underperforming businesses in widely different industries.  As CEO, he led the turnarounds and negotiated and executed the sale of all three businesses – two to strategic buyers and the other to private equity. 

Mike is a graduate of Westminster University in Salt Lake City, UT, and served on the Westminster board of trustees for sixteen years, where he was the founding Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. As a board member, Mike has been a passionate advocate for first-generation and underrepresented minority students. Mike completed his PhD at Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership Change, where his research focused on higher education governance.

A former nationally ranked triathlete, Mike now focuses on being fit rather than fast and spends his free time mountain biking, road cycling, and alpine and backcountry skiing. 

Froswa’ Booker, PhD

Froswa’ Booker, PhD is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional, and organizational growth. She has been quoted/featured in Forbes, Ozy, Bustle, Huffington Post, Modern Luxury, and other media outlets, due to her extensive background in leadership, nonprofit management, philanthropy, partnership development, training, and education. She is the CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC providing organizational development/culture support, leadership training, community engagement strategies, and philanthropic/partnership guidance for institutions, and the Founder and Board Chair of the R2 Foundation (Restoration and Reconciliation Foundation) providing support for Black-led nonprofits. 

Formerly the Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas, Froswa’ was responsible for grantmaking, educational programming, and community initiatives. More than 70% of organizations funded were led by people of color.  As the previous National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, she served as a catalyst, partnership broker, and builder of the capacity of local partners in multiple locations across the US to improve and sustain the well-being of children and their families. She is also co-founder of HERitage Giving Circle, one of the first Black Women Giving Circles in the state of Texas, and co-founder of both Power in Action-Dallas and the South Dallas Employment Project, a coalition of 140+ organizations that serve as an ecosystem for those impacted by incarceration. 

Booker is currently an adjunct professor at Tulane University in the Master of Public Administration Program teaching the course, Governance, Leadership, and Sustainability, and is an affiliate faculty member at the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, Antioch University. She has also been an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas, the University of Texas at Arlington, and Capital Seminary and Graduate School.  

She is the author of 5 books for women, Fly Away; Ready for a Revolution: 30 Days to Jolt Your Life; and Rules of Engagement: Making Connections Last. Her book, Empowering Charity, published by Baylor University Press, was listed as #1 on Book Authority for Books on Charity in 2022, was in the top 100 books in 2 categories on Amazon, and received both the Gold Illumination Book Award and the Silver Nautilus Book Award. Booker’s upcoming book, Front Porch Wisdom: Navigating Leadership Pressures and Barriers as a Woman of Colorwill be released by InterVarsity Press in June 2025. Froswa’ serves on multiple boards including Co-Chair of the Sponsoring Committee—Urban League-DFW, ACLU-Texas (Vice-Chair), For Oak Cliff (Co-Chair), Engage Dallas, and Forest Forward.

Teri Cannon, JD

Teri Cannon is the Founding President of Minerva University, serving as President until April 2022 after nearly 10 years with Minerva. She is a lawyer and higher education professional with more than 40 years experience in various academic, leadership, and consulting roles for a wide variety of institutions and accrediting agencies. Teri has consulted with more than 40 educational institutions on issues related to accreditation, student achievement, governance, and organizational change and development. Prior to that, she served as Executive Vice President of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WCSUC), and was dean of two small California law schools and associate dean at a major public university. She served as the Educational Consultant to the California Committee of Bar Examiners, which accredits law schools in California, and to the American Bar Association for the approval of paralegal education programs. She has served on several governing boards and two accrediting commissions, and has written and spoken widely on issues related to accreditation, governance, the changing landscape of higher education, legal ethics, access to legal services, and diversity in the legal profession and the academy. Ms. Cannon holds an undergraduate degree from UCLA and a law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

Lance Dublin

Lance Dublin joined the Board in October 2013. As CEO and Chief Solutions Architect with Dublin Consulting in San Francisco, Lance specializes in three areas: 1) revitalizing learning; 2) implementing change, and 3) transforming organizations. Prior to forming this firm, Lance founded The Dublin Group, a leading provider of corporate learning and change management services. In his 40-year career, he has worked with Fortune 500 corporations, governments, and non-governmental organizations across the world.

Lance is also a much sought-after speaker and has presented keynote addresses at over 500 national and international conferences and seminars. In addition, Lance co-authored “Implementing e-Learning,” which is recognized as the capstone book in the ASTD series on e-learning and change management, has contributed to other books, published numerous articles, and is quoted regularly in leading industry magazines and journals.

In 1971, Lance co-founded Antioch University/West, the western campus of Antioch College; which was one of the nation’s first fully accredited “University Without Walls.” While Dean and Provost, he expanded the campus to include centers in Seattle, Washington, as well as in Los Angeles and Monterey, California.

Lance is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Synergos Institute, a non-profit organization committed to reducing poverty and increasing economic equity in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He is also a former Board Member of Saybrook University.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Antioch College in Educational Planning and Administration.

Gregory K. Finkelstein

Gregory Finkelstein joined the Board in the of Summer 2020. He is a Managing Director for Tyton Partners and Co-Founder of its Center for Higher Education Transformation (CHET) – bringing innovative growth, affiliation, and capital solutions to Colleges and Universities.  He also runs his own advisory practice, Talent Development, focused on supporting boards and leaders within the Higher Ed and Education Technology markets.

Prior to that, Greg held Executive Leadership Team roles at two publicly traded ed-tech companies – Zovio (NASDAQ – ZVO) and John Wiley and Sons (NYSE – JWA).  Previously, Greg was a co-founder of two market-leading businesses – prominent online program management (OPM) business named Deltak and a first-generation bootcamp business named The Beacon Institute. In total, Greg and the firms that he led have worked with over 150 Colleges and Universities serving tens of thousands of those schools’ students and thousands of faculty members.

During his time leading Deltak, Greg was also part of the executive leadership team that acquired and then oversaw Rasmussen College for nearly a decade. Greg began his career as a network engineer for several companies including a national consortium of network integration firms named USConnect. Greg received his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Tulane University.

Greg has always been an active participant in social and community efforts serving various non-profit organizations in and around Orlando including Central Florida Hillel and the Jewish Academy of Orlando. Two years ago, Greg and his wife Cheryl were honored in a local Orlando annual community gala for their consistent and continued support of the community. His son (Elijah – 23) graduated from Northwestern University and began his work in the Teach for America program and his daughter (Emily – 21) is a senior at Florida Atlantic University.

Interview with Greg

Charlene Moore Hayes, JD

Charlene Hayes joined the Board in October 2020. She is the Owner and Principal Consultant of CM Hayes LLC, a national human capital consulting practice focused on providing a wide range of human resource services primarily to mission-driven, nonprofit organizations, large and small. A certified mediator and leadership coach, Charlene helps leaders manage complex issues within their organizations, develop policies and practices that ensure the acquisition, retention, and development of top talent; and, build the people systems needed to deliver on organizational goals and missions.

Before CM Hayes, LLC, Charlene served The Johns Hopkins University for two years in the role of Senior Executive for Human Capital Strategy. As a senior adviser to the president, she was responsible for a broad range of human capital initiatives, including leadership recruitment and development, executive compensation, and employee relations at senior levels throughout the university. Charlene spent her first 12 years at Johns Hopkins as vice president for Human Resources, the university’s chief human resources officer, and retired from Johns Hopkins on June 30, 2017. She spent approximately eight years before Johns Hopkins in chief human resources officer roles at North Carolina State University and Purdue University. Charlene also served in various other HR positions at Purdue and the University of California at San Diego.

Charlene currently chairs the Governance Committee of the United Way of Central Maryland; serves The Family Tree of Maryland as Vice President of the Board and Chair of the Human Resources Committee; is a member of the Board of the Job Opportunities Task Force, a Baltimore, Maryland organization focused on workforce development; and is Vice President of the Board for Baltimore Corp., a Baltimore social impact organization focused on equity and racial justice in the workplace. A founding member of the American Research Universities—Human Resources Institute, Charlene is an emeritus member of the Institute. She previously co-chaired the National Science Foundation’s Business and Operations Advisory Council and chaired the Johns Hopkins Homecare Group’s Human Resources Committee. Charlene also served as a member of the local advisory council for YearUp Baltimore.

Charlene earned an AB from Cornell University and JD from The George Washington University. She and her husband, Floyd W. Hayes, III, have four adult children and five grandchildren.

Interview with Charlene

Sally M. Johnstone, PhD

Sally M. Johnstone has focused on improving the quality, accessibility, and affordability of post-secondary education for adults throughout her career. She has held leadership roles for both public and private universities, most recently serving as the President of the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems. She was the Vice President for Academic Advancement at the Western Governors University and a primary member of the design team that created that institution. Western Governors University uses a competency-based education model that allows adult students to take advantage of the knowledge they already have to decrease the time it takes them to earn a degree. This has been a model for multiple programs around the U.S.

Previously, Johnstone was the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Winona State University. She also spent 17 years at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), where she was the founding director of a membership and policy organization, and an assistant dean and faculty member at the University of Maryland University College (now known as U of MD’s Global Campus).

Johnstone continues to work on policy issues for higher education institutions and system organizations, competency-based education, open education resources, inter-institutional collaborations, and quality assurance issues. She serves as the executive director of the Foundation for Student Success, on the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, and on the editorial board for Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning.

She has authored dozens of articles, books, and reports on issues of integrating information and communication technology into academics. She has managed workshops, served on study groups, and given speeches throughout North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. Johnstone earned her BS and MS from Virginia Tech and her PhD in Research and Experimental Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Devorah Lieberman, PhD

Devorah Lieberman is a distinguished leader in higher education, recognized for her transformative impact in the United States and beyond. She served as the 18th president of the University of La Verne (2011–2023), becoming the first woman to hold this role in the institution’s 134-year history. Currently, she is President Emerita and principal of Lieberman & Associates, LLC, where she advises organizations in higher education, healthcare, and corporate sectors on strategic visioning, philanthropy, crisis management, and executive coaching.

Leadership and Achievements
As president of the University of La Verne, Lieberman spearheaded initiatives that nearly doubled the university’s operational budget, quadrupled its endowment, and enhanced its national rankings. She introduced innovative academic programs, expanded campus facilities, and strengthened regional, national, and international partnerships. Her leadership prioritized access and support for first-generation and low-income students, significantly increasing enrollment and resources for underserved communities.

Previously, Lieberman held leadership roles as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Wagner College in New York, where she advanced academic programs and community engagement. At Portland State University, she focused on student retention, faculty development, and community-based learning.

Education and Scholarship
Lieberman’s educational journey began at Mt. San Antonio College, followed by a Bachelor’s degree from Humboldt State University, a Master’s in Intercultural Communication from San Diego State University, and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Communication and Gerontology from the University of Florida. She is also the author of Spotlighting Female Leadership: Strategies, Stories, Perspectives (2023).

Recognition and Awards
Lieberman’s contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including: Induction into the Hall of Champions by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (2023), Legacy Woman of the Year by Senator Rubio (2023), Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2016). She holds honorary doctorates from Wagner College, I-Shou University (Taiwan), and Western University of Health Sciences.

Board and Advisory Roles
A dedicated advocate for education and equity, Lieberman serves on boards for organizations such as Antioch University, San Antonio Regional Hospital, Bright Prospect, the Hague Institute for Global Justice, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. Her corporate advisory roles include Airway Revolution and Onkai.

Through her enduring commitment to leadership and service, Devorah Lieberman continues to inspire and empower communities to achieve meaningful progress.

William (Bill) Plater, PhD

Bill Plater joined the Board in October 2015. He is an American higher education consultant and Indiana University Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus of Public Affairs, Philanthropy, and English, and Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties Emeritus at IUPUI. He is recognized nationally and internationally for his work in educational innovation, university civic engagement, internationalization, and the development of learning technologies. Before joining Indiana University in 1983, Bill was associate director of the School of Humanities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Richardson (Rich) Preyer, MS

Rich Preyer III, joined the Board in July 2018. He currently works at The North Carolina Arboretum (TNCA) as the Conservation and Environmental Education Specialist. He is an educator, curriculum designer, and program evaluator. He recently co-authored Project OWL, a state-wide curriculum initiative to help teachers become more comfortable using their school’s outdoor spaces to teach science.

He has served as an Evaluation Consultant for Maine Outdoor School (MOS), recently founded by two Antioch alums, and leads evaluation workshops for AmeriCorps Project Conserve, a service program designed to promote environmental literacy and action in local communities in western North Carolina.

Rich also serves on the Board for the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC). A land trust based in Asheville, NC that conserves farmland, scenic beauty, clean water, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. Rich holds an MS in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and a BA in history from Wake Forest University. In his spare time, Rich plays tennis and ultimate Frisbee, fly fishes, backpacks, and rafts.

Interview with Rich Preyer

Timothy (Tim) Robinson, JD

Tim Robinson, J.D., is vice president, general counsel, and chief of staff at Lumina Foundation, an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. Tim was elected to the Antioch University Board of Governors in 2024.

Before joining Lumina in 2017, Robinson was with PNC Wealth Management for six years, most recently as investment director for Indiana, where he was responsible for implementing investment strategies for high-net-worth clients. He also spent 13 years with Irwin Union Bank, where he managed the bank’s trust, investment, and insurance businesses.

Robinson also is an adjunct instructor at Butler University, where he has taught classes in business law, negotiations, and nonprofit governance for the past 20 years. He serves on the Indiana Humanities board and on committees for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.

Eugene (Gene) Tempel, EdD

Eugene (Gene) Tempel, joined the Board of Governors in March 2018. He is founding dean emeritus of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and led the world’s first school devoted to the study and teaching of philanthropy. Generous donors recently established the Eugene R. Tempel Endowed Deanship at the school to honor Prof. Tempel. He is an internationally recognized expert on philanthropy.

With nearly four decades of philanthropy leadership, administration, and fundraising experience, Gene played an integral role in establishing the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s precursor, the Center on Philanthropy at IU, and served as the center’s executive director from 1997 – 2008, transforming it into a leading national resource.

An early leader in creating the field of philanthropic studies, Gene was the first elected president of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council, a national association of academic centers and programs that focus on the study of nonprofit organizations, voluntarism, and philanthropy. He is professor of philanthropic studies and adjunct professor of higher education at Indiana University.

Committed throughout his career to strengthening the philanthropic sector, Professor Tempel chaired the national Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Ethics Committee for many years and served as a member of Independent Sector’s Expert Advisory Panel, which created national guidelines for nonprofit governance and ethical behavior. He is a past chair of the Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism. He has mentored many of the nation’s most successful executives in philanthropic fundraising.

A popular presenter, Professor Tempel has authored numerous columns, articles, and other publications in the field.
Gene earned a BA degree in English and philosophy from St. Benedict College, an MA in English, and a doctorate in higher education administration from Indiana University.

Interview with Gene Tempel