Student Life Staff Directory
STERN STAFF
James Contratto
Executive Director of Student Involvement
843-953-5312
Stern 413
Oversees the strategic direction and vision of the Student Life Department including Stern Operations, Programs, Leadership, and Fraternity & Sorority Life.
Melissa Barrett
Associate Director of Student Life for Student Organizations, Programming and Events
843-953-8122
Stern 407
Co-Advises SGA Treasurer and Allocations Committee
Advises Student Media Organizations (CisternYard Media)
Advises Student Organizations Review Board, and SGA Secretary
Oversees and manages 200+ Registered Student Organizations
Chris Bond
Associate Director of Student Life for Events and Operations
843-953-8280
Stern 412
Operations manager of Stern Student Center & Student Life Facilities
Oversees scheduling of spaces within SSC and other Student Life facilities
Supervises SSC student staff
Manages Student Life websites and Stern Center digital signage system
Alexis Simpson
Assistant Director of Student Life for Facilities and Operations
843-953-2462
Stern 203
Manages daily operations of Student Life facilities
Assists with Stern Student Staff Supervision
Manages room set ups
LaVerne Green Cordes
Business Manager
843-953-2291
Stern 406
Serves as Office Manager for Student Life
Monitors Student Organization Budgets
Coordinates Student Organization Purchases and Travel
Hannah Finley
Assistant Director of Student Life for Programming and Student Media
843.953.1045
Stern 405
Advises CAB (Cougar Activities Board)
Lauren Brazell
Coordinator of Student Life Programming
843-953-2291
Stern 206
Co-Advises CAB (Cougar Activities Board)
Co-Oversees Cougar Pantry
Division of Student Affairs Website Editor
HIGDON STAFF
Deronda Washington
Senior Associate Director of Student Leadership and Fraternity & Sorority Life
843-953-1041
Jill Caldwell
Associate Director for Student Leadership
843-953-1058
Anthony Mower
Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life
843-953-8135
Becca Whited
Office Manager
843-953-6356
VACANT
Assistant Director for Student Leadership and Fraternity & Sorority Life