Jason Ramirez

Associate Vice President
Dean of Students

Jason is a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team and provides supervisory oversight to the departments of Student Rights & Responsibilities, Campus Support & Intervention, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Parent Support Center, and the Veterans Support Center.  He also serves on various University committees and serves as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

Ken Stonebrook

Deputy Dean of Students

The Associate Dean is responsible for managing all aspects of student accountability in accordance with Policy 6-400: Rights & Responsibilities and providing leadership, training, support, and guidance to members of the campus community in addressing student misconduct and/or assisting students affected by another’s behavior.  The associate dean serves both as a Conduct Hearing Officer and as an OEO/Title IX Liaison.

Melanie Lee

associate dean of students

The Associate Dean is responsible for managing day-to-day aspects of Campus Support & Intervention and Student Rights & Responsibilities in accordance with the Student Code of Rights & Responsibilities. Melanie provides leadership, training, support, and guidance to members of the campus community in addressing concerning behaviors connected to students. Melanie supervises and directs the Student Accountability and Student Support teams, as well as the Herriman Student Affairs team.

April Pavelka

Director, Student Rights & Responsibilities

April supervises the Student Rights & Responsibilities team to ensure a fair and equitable student accountability process. She ensures due process and fairness for all parties and serves as an accountability officer on various cases. She also provides support for the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) on various student behavior matters. Additionally, she works with the Office of Admissions to facilitate the admissions review process for prospective students who disclose prior misconduct on their applications.

Jake Lemon

Director, Campus Support & Intervention

Jake supervises and directs the student support team, which is responsible for outreach and support to students who have been observed exhibiting concerning behaviors or navigating extenuating circumstances. He also provides leadership, training, and coordination to the University’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), which provides comprehensive support to students navigating complex situations, including misconduct, behavioral concerns, extenuating circumstances, OEO/ Title IX-related issues, and academic adjustments. Additionally, Jake oversees the Basic Needs Collective, which coordinates referrals and education for students to connect with campus and community resources that assist them in meeting their basic needs— such as food, housing, and financial security.

Mahea Aki

Resident Outreach Coordinator

Mahea serves as one of the Residential Outreach Coordinators. She works closely with residents to help them set purposeful goals, navigate University processes and policies, and connect with campus and community resources. Committed to assisting students facing challenging circumstances, Mahea works to ensure they feel well-supported and empowered in their academic and personal journeys.

Jill Bavetta

Case manager, Student Rights & Responsibilities

The Student Rights & Responsibilities Case Manager assists in the administration and implementation of the Student Code of Conduct by ensuring due process and fairness for all parties, monitoring the completion of educational and judicial sanctions, and serving as a Conduct Hearing Officer.  They also counsel students (both responding students and complainants) regarding their rights and responsibilities for the safety of the campus community.

Addison Beasley

Resident Outreach Coordinator

Addison serves as one of the Residential Outreach Coordinators. She works closely with residents to help them set purposeful goals, navigate University processes and policies, and connect with campus and community resources. Committed to assisting students facing challenging circumstances, Addison works to ensure they feel well-supported and empowered in their academic and personal journeys.

Kim Clarken

Executive Assistant

Kim assists direct callers and visitors with resources within our department and across campus, and assists with making appointments. Additionally, she completes dean's certification forms (background checks) for students applying to graduate and professional programs.

Graham Davis

Associate Director, Student Rights & Responsibilities

Through Graham’s role as the Associate Director of Student Rights & Responbilities he implements the administration of student conduct processes, ensuring a fair and consistent enforcement of institutional policies. He collaborates with campus partners to promote a safe, respectful learning environment and support student development through educational interventions.

Jose Diaz

Assistant director, Student Rights & Responsibilities

Jose implements the student accountability process for all cases that occur within residential spaces. He works closely with the Office of Residence Life and Housing & Dining Programs to ensure all students living on campus are safe and healthy by ensuring a fair equitable student accountability process.

Keiara Ja'Nay Dixon

Case manager, Student Rights & Responsibilities

The Student Rights & Responsibilities Case Manager assists in the administration and implementation of the Student Code of Conduct by ensuring due process and fairness for all parties, monitoring the completion of educational and judicial sanctions, and serving as a Conduct Hearing Officer.  They also counsel students (both responding students and complainants) regarding their rights and responsibilities for the safety of the campus community.

Whitney Hills

ASSOCIATE Director, Campus Support & Intervention

The Associate Director for Campus Support & Intervention is responsible for the assessment of students who have been observed exhibiting concerning behaviors. They also support students who are seeking assistance with navigating University processes and policies and or academic adjustments due to extenuating personal circumstances and/or Title IX-related issues.

Yennhi Hoang

Resident outreach coordinator

Yennhi works closely with students who live on campus to navigate academic, basic needs/finances, housing, relationship/roommate, and mental health concerns. Committed to assisting students facing challenging situations, Yennhi provides non-judgmental compassion and connection to campus resources to ensure they feel well-supported in their academic and personal journeys.

Ty Jones

administrative Assistant

Ty assists office visitors and callers in connecting to resources both within Student Affairs and across the university. They also support the Executive Assistant, ODOS Leadership team, and both Student Rights & Responsibilities and Campus Support & Intervention teams.

Outside the office, Ty enjoys crocheting while catching up on the latest TV shows, supporting local non-profit organizations through volunteering hours, trying local coffee shops, and participating in SLC’s thriving nightlife.

David Leon

ASSOCIATE Director, Campus Support & Intervention

David is responsible for the assessment of students who have been observed exhibiting concerning behaviors. He also supports students who are seeking assistance with navigating University processes and policies and/or academic adjustments due to extenuating personal circumstances and/or Title IX-related issues.

Christine Magana

Case Manager, Campus Support & Intervention

A case manager works with individuals to provide emotional support, advocacy, and to identify immediate needs, making appropriate referrals to campus and community resources. They seek to proactively help students navigate various roadblocks they may encounter on their path to graduation. They work to support the safety and well-being of the campus community by gathering information and reaching out to students, staff, and faculty. They provide assistance to students who may be in distress or managing extenuating circumstances by developing goals that include collaborative efforts with our campus partners and community resources as well as providing guidance on various University processes and policies.

Sandra Ward

Student Affairs Campus & Site Services Manager

Sandra provides logistical oversight for on-campus student affairs help desk functions and operations at our new SLCC/U of U Herriman Campus. She provides a wide range of student support services, liaising with different offices within the Division of Student Affairs to assist in the following areas: student support and accountability, campus and public safety, University Counseling, accommodations and assistive technology services (through the Center for Disability & Access), and providing students to access to basic needs/resources. Sandra collaborates with the Engage U Manager, Herriman Director, the SLCC/U of U Herriman Partnership Coordinator, and a few other campus partners and stakeholders to create a sense of belonging and a culture of exceptional care.

Kristi Wahl

Business Systems Analyst, Sr.

Kristi supports the accountability, support, and advocacy work of the office by reviewing all cases that are submitted and routing them to the appropriate individuals.  She also supports the office through ensuring cases comply with relevant policies and legislation. Lastly, Kristi helps the Office of Residence Life with their reporting and dashboard creation.

Richelle D. Warr

Business systems analyst, sr.

Richelle supports the accountability, support, and advocacy work of the office through ensuring cases comply with relevant policies and legislation. She maintains technology resources that buttress the student-focused work conducted by the Office of the Dean of Students. Richelle also provides support for efforts to continually evaluate and improve the services we provide to the campus community.

Chandler Whitlock

CASE MANAGER, CAMPUS SUPPORT & INTERVENTION

Chandler works with individuals to provide emotional support, advocacy, and to identify immediate needs, making appropriate referrals to campus and community resources. He seeks to proactively help students navigate various roadblocks they may encounter on their path to graduation. He works to support the safety and well-being of the campus community by gathering information and reaching out to students, staff, and faculty. He provides assistance to students who may be in distress or managing extenuating circumstances by developing goals that include collaborative efforts with our campus partners and community resources as well as providing guidance on various University processes and policies.

Zane Wride

CASE MANAGER, CAMPUS SUPPORT & INTERVENTION

A case manager works with individuals to provide emotional support, advocacy, and to identify immediate needs, making appropriate referrals to campus and community resources. They seek to proactively help students navigate various roadblocks they may encounter on their path to graduation. They work to support the safety and well-being of the campus community by gathering information and reaching out to students, staff, and faculty. They provide assistance to students who may be in distress or managing extenuating circumstances by developing goals that include collaborative efforts with our campus partners and community resources as well as providing guidance on various University processes and policies.

Emma Do

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Emma Do is a senior studying Graphic Design. She offers front-line office support by answering incoming calls and assisting customers entering the suite, and assesses who would be the person most likely to help the caller/visitor.

Ekhu Moo

Office Assistant

Ehku is a senior studying Psychology and Business. She offers front-line office support by answering incoming calls and assisting customers entering the suite, and assesses who would be the person most likely to help the caller/visitor.

Virginia Despain

DIRECTOR

Virginia serves as the Director of the Student Parent Support Center, overseeing programs that support child care access, belonging, and academic success for student parents at the University of Utah. She holds a BA in Multicultural Elementary Education and an MA in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. Her background includes extensive experience in child care administration, family support services, and initiatives that promote equitable access to high-quality care. In her free time, Virginia enjoys traveling and making memories with her grandchildren.

Matthew Phister

DIRECTOR

Matthew provides supervision and support to the fraternity and sorority community, including the areas of program development, recruitment, risk management, and student leadership.