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Brian Spittle, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President for Access and Attainment

Brian Spittle is in his 21st year of administration at DePaul University. In his current role as assistant vice president, he oversees the Center for Access and Attainment, which encompasses the university's TRiO programs and the division's community outreach activities and partnerships with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS).

Brian is actively involved with several access initiatives both in the United States and the United Kingdom. In Chicago, Brian has been a member of the Steering Committee for the Consortium on Chicago School Research since August 2007. The Steering Committee brings together researchers at the University of Chicago, CPS and other organizations to inform policy and practice in CPS and to study the long-term effects of school reform. Visit the EM&M Library for more information about Brian's presentations and papers.

Brian's academic achievements include a bachelor of arts in politics from Nottingham University in England, and a master's degree in political science from McMaster University in Canada. He was awarded a Ph.D. in social and philosophical foundations of education from the University of Buffalo.

Ashley Ford Communications Specialist Ashley Ford has been a communications specialist for the Center for Access and Attainment since February 2008. Ashley focuses on a broad array of communications that relate to the activities within the Center, including Community Outreach and the TRiO programs. Ashley holds a B.S. in print journalism from Bowling Green State University, and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Public Services at DePaul, focusing on nonprofit administration. She’s also taken graduate courses at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Gina Sanchez Department Assistant Gina Sanchez, department assistant for the Center for Access and Attainment, joined DePaul in January 2008. Gina will soon join the ranks of the “Double Demons;” she holds a B.A. in communication and is currently pursuing an M.A. in media, culture and society through the College of Communication at DePaul.

Glenna Ousley Director, Community Outreach Glenna Ousley, director of Community Outreach, has been with DePaul since August 1998. In her role, Glenna develops and fosters relationships and partnerships with educational and community organizations in support of the university’s enrollment goals. Glenna has worked as assistant director of Admission at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and director of Minority Affairs at University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Business Administration. Glenna holds a B.S. and an M.S. in communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Carina Martinez Program Coordinator, Community Outreach Since August 2006, Carina Martinez has been the community outreach coordinator. Carina oversees the CPS College Bridge Program which gives Chicago Public high school students the opportunity to take classes at DePaul and earn college credit. She works with students, counselors and DePaul staff to make the CPS College Bridge program a rewarding experience for its participants. Carina holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in speech communications and Latino/a studies and is pursuing an M.A. in human services and counseling at DePaul.

Anita Rosso Director, TRiO Student Support Services Anita Rosso has been the director of TRiO Student Support Services since September 1997. Anita oversees all management, supervision and implementation of the U.S. Department of Education's TRiO Student Support Services grant. Previously at DePaul, Anita worked as an administrative assistant/project coordinator for McPREP Academy, and she also has experience as an ESL instructor, adult and youth vocational trainer, and citizenship instructor. Anita holds a B.A. in English and a M.S. in Public Services, focusing on nonprofit administration, from DePaul.

Rachel Choto Assistant Director, TRiO Student Support Services Rachel Choto has been the assistant director of TRiO Student Support Services since October 2008. Rachel assists in selecting program participants, and provides advising services that help students integrate their academic, personal and career interests. Rachel also helps students develop sound financial plans that support timely progress toward obtaining their degrees. Rachel holds a B.A. in sociology and anthropology from Ohio Wesleyan University and a M.S.W. in social work administration from Ohio State University.

Yared Tamene Director, TRiO McNair Scholars Program Since June 2007, Yared Tamene has been the director of the McNair Scholars Program. Yared is responsible for assessing the promise and potential of first-generation and low-income students at DePaul, and developing systems and solutions to address their needs. He assists in selecting students and helping them in their efforts to secure admission into doctoral programs around the country. Yared enjoys working with TRiO students and staff, in particular encouraging and assisting students to meet or exceed their potential. Yared holds two degrees from DePaul: a B.S. in math and philosophy and an M.A. in math education.

Luciano Berardi Assistant Director, TRiO McNair Scholars Program Luciano Berardi has been the assistant director for the McNair Scholars Program since October 2007. Luciano focuses on developing and implementing program activities for the Scholars, as well as maintaining records of student participation for federal and campus reporting purposes. Luciano is also responsible for coordinating campus visits to graduate schools, cultural events and conference presentations for the Scholars, as well as serving as a liaison with other key university offices, such as the Study Abroad Program. Luciano holds a License in Clinical Psychology from Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He also holds an M.A. in psychology from DePaul and is currently a doctoral candidate in the department of psychology.