Confidence Inspires Your Best Work

Educated by Jesuits at the University of Scranton, Liz learned that no question is insignificant and that always asking “why” would expand not only her knowledge, but the impact she could have on the world. Her passion for higher education is inspired by the uplifting effect it has had on her life — like so many of us — and by the desire to empower everyone to reach their full potential by having the tools, environment, and support they need to do so. The impact she has made spans three decades and her work has touched countless lives.

Liz joined CampusWorks as CEO in 2011, after 22 years at Datatel (now Ellucian), and immediately saw and embraced a larger vision for how the company could support colleges and universities in their mission to change lives through education. Under Liz’s leadership, the CampusWorks team has grown from a few dozen employees to several hundred innovative thinkers and leaders able to solve the toughest of challenges. Liz leads by example. Calm, determined, and always thoughtfully intentional, Liz builds meaningful and lasting relationships that spell client and organizational achievement. Perhaps the greatest testament to her leadership are her team members who work hard to serve our clients and are inspired to make the impossible possible — and to make everyone around them happier and more fulfilled.

Natalya joined CampusWorks in 2005, when we could still count our employees on two hands. Her strategic mindset and analytical prowess have been instrumental in expanding our services, attracting new clients, and growing our team to several hundred people.

Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania—and educated at the University of Scranton—Natalya began her career as a marketing associate at Sanofi-Pasteur in the Pocono Mountains. A leap of faith and a cross-country road trip led her to CampusWorks, where she discovered her passion for higher education (and her preference for Florida sunshine).

A seasoned higher education professional, Jacqueline has spent over 25 years of combined career history in student affairs administration, student success, and enrollment management, with a proven track record of exceptional results in process improvement and increasing student success outcomes. As a first-generation college graduate, Jacqueline’s passion and career work has been to help more students actualize their dreams of college completion and to improve policies, processes, and procedures within institutions to make college attainment a reality for more students, particularly those from underrepresented populations, whereby closing equity gaps in higher education.

Jacqueline earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Jackson State University, Master of Science in Leadership and Policy Studies and post-graduate certifications in Community College Leadership and Higher Education Leadership from the University of Memphis, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, from Trevecca Nazarene University. Jacqueline also completed the Class of 2018 Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute, a prestigious leadership development program focused on fostering innovation and promoting statewide, cross-sector collaboration in support of the Drive to 55. After spending 6 years as the Vice President of Student Affairs at Southwest Tennessee Community College, Jacqueline joined the CampusWorks team in 2021. As the Chief of Staff, Jacqueline plans and leads all administrative activities, organizes, and prioritizes critical issues to facilitate efficient decision-making to ensure the smooth operation of the organization, and manages strategic projects requiring cross-team collaboration.

As an eager young student entering higher education, Ben fondly recalls his excitement at the ‘academic buffet line’ and limitless opportunities spread before him. After graduating from Lehigh University with a BS in Finance/Management he continued his passion for learning at NYU Stern School of Business obtaining his MBA in Finance/Management. Driven by his belief in strategic transformation, his 30-year career across finance is highlighted by making the seemingly impossible possible.

Enthusiastic about sharing his unabashed conviction in continued learning for all students, Ben is dedicated to helping higher education adapt to tremendous change which impacts not just students, faculty and staff – but has a broader connection around the world.

As a devoted Dad, these days Ben is reveling once again at stepping through the hallowed halls of academia, this time through the eyes of his children.

Born on a college campus, Keith hails from a long line of educators, dating back to his grandfather, Clovis Myers, who was the Dean of the Chemistry Department at a small Midwest private college. While seemingly destined to follow in his family’s footsteps, a job at his secondary school’s first ever computer lab introduced Keith to the exciting new world of information technology and set him on a path where his proud history and newfound interest would converge.

Keith has spent his entire career at the intersection of education and technology—from his freshman year at Bowling Green State University, where he worked in IT helping people access the internet via the original browser, Mosaic, to client engagement roles at organizations like N2N Services, Graduation Alliance, Socle Education, and Ellucian. Since joining CampusWorks in 2017, Keith has helped countless colleges and universities leverage the latest technological advances to prepare today’s students for the workforce of tomorrow.

Dr. David Buettner has 40 years of higher education experience. Most recently, he served as interim president of North Iowa Area Community College in 2013, where he was president from 1981-2001. He also served as president of Fox Valley Technical College from 2001-2008. Dr. Buettner earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois, and his Ph.D. from Ohio State University.

Dr. Mary Fifield served as president of Bunker Hill Community College, MA and Harrisburg Area Community College, PA. During her tenure at each institution, each college was selected as the national recipient for achievement of equity and opportunity for persons of color and women by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). Her 45-year community college service includes experience as academic vice president, dean of instruction, department chair, and faculty member. Currently, Dr. Fifield works with other colleges aspiring to increase student success and completion as an Achieving the Dream Leadership Coach. She holds a BA from Clarke College, an MFA from Pratt Institute, and a PhD from Saint Louis University.

Del Anderson Handy has 27 years of higher education experience in California. Early in her career, Del served as vice president of Skyline College and later became president of San Jose City College. In 1995, Anderson became the first woman president of the 77,000-student City College of San Francisco (CCSF), from which she retired in 1998. Del earned both her BS in early childhood education and teaching and her MSW in social work and community organizing from San Diego State University.

Dr. Norm Nielsen was the president of Kirkwood Community College for 20 years before retiring in 2005. In 2013, Dr. Nielsen served as interim president of Mount Mercy University. He received his bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Buena Vista University, his master’s degree in educational administration from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. in educational administration from the University of Iowa.

David Rutledge most recently served as state representative of Michigan’s 54th House District, a position to which he was first elected in 2010. Prior to this, David served three 6-year terms on the Board of Trustees at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2003, he was elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). David received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Tennessee State University and completed graduate work at both Harvard Law School and the University of Michigan Law School. David is also a military veteran. He served in the United States Air Force as a Personnel and Administrative Officer and achieved the rank of Captain.