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DOSO Staff

Ryan C Holmes

Ryan C Holmes

Assoc. VP, Student Affairs and Dean of Students

(305) 284-5353
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Ryan C. Holmes, an accomplished educator and leader in identifying and managing the complex trends in student campus life and higher education overall, joined the Division of Student Affairs as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students in summer 2017. Dean Holmes oversees judicial affairs, Greek affairs, campus...
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Jon Baldessari

Jon Baldessari

Director, Student Affairs Program

(305) 284-8719
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Jon is the inaugural director of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) that opened in March 2023.  The VRC oversees all aspects of programs and initiatives for the academic and professional success of student veteran and military-connected students. Additionally, he advises the Veteran Students Organization (VSO) and works with a...
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Flora A Balog

Flora A Balog

Sr. Administrative Assistant

(305) 284-5353
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Flora brings a wealth of experience to her role as Senior Administrative Assistant, including key responsibilities for the University’s judicial process. Flora works closely with DOSO’s Director and Assistant Director of Judicial Affairs to ensure the timely operation of UM’s student conduct processes. Her role...
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Jordan Alejandro Coello

Jordan Alejandro Coello

Assistant Dean of Students

(305) 284-2443
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Dean Coello joined the Dean of Students Office in the Summer of 2024 as Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Sandler Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education. In this role, Dean Coello is responsible for alcohol and other drug outreach on campus and serves as a conduct officer. Dean Coello first arrived at the University of Miami in...
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Nancy A. Del Pozzo

Nancy A. Del Pozzo

Executive Assistant

(305) 284-0121
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Nancy joined the University of Miami in May 2006. Nancy is the Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students and is responsible for the overall daily administration and management of the office. Additionally, she prepares the budget and financial reports, maintains the Dean's calendar and correspondence, and provides assistance to students...
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Anthoney Kinney

Anthoney Kinney

Assoc. Dean of Students

(305) 284-5353
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Dean Kinney is a designated essential staff member during emergency situations, with responsibilities for helping to coordinate University, Division, and departmental disaster preparedness and response. Additionally, he oversees the Student Affairs Crisis Coordinators program, serves as a judicial officer, and is the department’s...
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Chelsea Lopez

Chelsea Lopez

Asst. Dean of Students (A)

(305) 284-8445
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Cristina Luna

Cristina Luna

Assoc. Dean of Students

(305) 284-5353
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Dr. Cristina Luna serves as the Director of Greek Life which is a community comprised of over 3800 students. She is the primary advisor to the Association of Greek Letter Organizations, Panhellenic Association, and our honor societies. In addition, she serves as a conduct officer and is the National Executive Director for an honor society...
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Collette Mighty

Collette Mighty

Asst. Dean of Students

(305) 284-2419 x8-2419
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Since 2016, Dean Mighty has had a great passion for mentoring students as they grow through their college experience while here at the U. She serves as a conduct officer, advisor to the Undergraduate and Graduate Honor Councils, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society and for both the National Pan-Hellenic Inc. and Multicultural Greek...
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Tery Ortega

Tery Ortega

Sr. Administrative Assistant

(305) 284-5353
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Tery serves the Dean of Students Office as one of its lead administrative professionals. She is primarily responsible for managing operations in the front office, which includes the reception area, records department, and supplies. Tery also provides direct support for DOSO professional staff by fielding phone calls, monitoring calendars, and...
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Iliana Patron

Iliana Patron

Associate Dean of Students

(305) 284-5117
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Iliana currently serves as Case Manager and Student Liaison in the Dean of Students Office. Iliana brings the training of two separate careers in the fields of counseling and education. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida, Iliana provides support to students experiencing challenges with health, wellness, academics,...
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Steven Karl Priepke

Steven Karl Priepke

Deputy Dean of Students

(305) 284-5353
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Dean Priepke oversees the student conduct process, serves as the Division of Student Affairs Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and is the Financial Manager for Student Media. He also serves as adjunct faculty in the School of Communication.  He is a two-time graduate of the University of Miami, earning a B.B.A and a J.D. During college, he...
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