Spring 2026 cohort completes LEADing What’s Next Certificate
Twenty-one campus leaders have completed the LEADing What’s Next certificate program offered through Human Resources. Members of the spring 2026 cohort finished at least five of the seven specialized leadership training sessions hosted by the Learning and Organizational Development team to strengthen their effectiveness as managers and supervisors.
Congratulations to the spring 2026 cohort members:
Academic Affairs
- Lien Bailey, Klein College of Science
- Tracy Beuregard, Office of the Registrar
- Tammy Blume, Botanical Gardens
- Sandra Dika, Epidemiology and Community Health
- Paige Finney, Niblock Student Center, Belk College of Business
- Brandon Johnson, Learning Space Technology
- Elise Marrero, School of Professional Studies
- Andrea McDowell, External Relations, Belk College of Business
- Sherry Washington, International Programs
- Elizabeth Wilson, Dean’s Office, Cato College of Education
- Monique Wilson, Office of the Registrar
Business Affairs
- Jon Canapino, Facilities Management
- Alex Flippins, Human Resources
- Daniella Newbill, Facilities Management
OneIT
- Julie Hughes, Financial Systems Support
- Brian Keller, Academic Affairs Support
- Will Lineberger, Academic Affairs Support
- Jessica Miller, Registrar Support
Student Affairs
- Tavaris Baxter, Student Involvement
- Colby England, Housing and Residence Life
- Michael Maksymowski, Leadership and Community Engagement
About the LEADing What’s Next Certificate
UNC Charlotte’s LEADing What’s Next certificate program is a cohort-based leadership development initiative for supervisors and managers. The curriculum focuses on strengthening key leadership skills, including conflict management, delegation, accountability and employee well-being, within a collaborative peer-learning environment.
Interested in Joining the Fall 2026 Cohort?
Applications for the fall 2026 cohort will be available in August on the Learning and Development website and will be featured in Niner Insider.
Written by: Jennifer Howe