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Serita Acker, Executive Director of PEER & WISE

158A Freeman Hall
(864) 656-7472
wserita@clemson.edu

Serita earned her bachelor’s degree from Lander University and a Master of Science in Human Resources and Development from Clemson University. Before becoming the PEER & WISE director in August 2015, Serita Acker was the Women in Science and Engineering program director. Additionally, she has over 30 years of experience in higher education, student support services, and mentoring.   She is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator and Life Coach. Serita Acker sees the PEER/WISE's primary role as providing student success programs and services that can equip students with the resources they need to excel at Clemson University and achieve their educational goals to prepare for success after graduation.

She has won several State and National Awards: the Thomas Green Clemson Award, Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Mountains to Midlands, the James E. Bostic Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Award in 2017 as a diversity champion at Clemson University, Clemson University Woman of the Year, Martin Luther King Jr. Award, Clemson University Board of Trustees Award, Women in Engineering Pro-Active Network Distinguished Service Award, Career Communications Magazine College-Level Promotion of Education Award, National Association of Multicultural Engineering Advocates Award, Upstate Diversity Award, Calder D. Elhmann Outstanding, Individual. In December 2021, she received the College of Engineering and Computing and Applied Sciences Exceptional Staff Award and the WEPAN University Change-Agent Award in 2022. One of the highlights of her career was graduating from the Presidents Leadership Institute at Clemson University in 2020.

Recently, under Serita’s Leadership, PEER & WISE are now Implementation Partners for GE’s Next Engineers Program, a $5 million investment to fill the engineering pipeline.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling and family. Her greatest joy is promoting education and inspiring people to reach their goals.


Lisa Jackson, PEER Coordinator

Lisa Jackson, Associate Director of PEER

156C Freeman Hall
(864) 656-6109
ljacks6@clemson.edu

Lisa Jackson earned her MBA from Clemson University in 2021. This had always been a goal since graduating from Benedict College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics/Accounting. She saw the MBA program as an opportunity to immerse herself in the education culture here at Clemson. It also gave her a unique perspective, working with undergraduate students striving to earn their degrees. Prior to becoming the Associate Director of PEER, Lisa worked for the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce as a Career Development Specialist. Lisa is a Global Career Development Facilitator and an Advance Academic Coach. As the Associate Director of PEER, Lisa oversees the first-year student PEER mentoring program and manages several other outreach, recruitment and retention programs.

While here at Clemson University, Lisa has been engaged in other Educational Leadership Programs. She participated in the 2021 cohort LEAD Forward Leadership for Faculty and Staff, and CU Grow Leadership/Talent Acquisition Cohort 2022. She is also a Co-PI and Career Readiness Coach for the GE Next Engineers Program.

Lisa recently received the MLK Excellence and Service Award for 2023 and has been selected into the 2023 Cohort –Riley Institute for Diversity Leadership Institute.

Lisa was a finalist for the WYFF Remarkable Woman finalist in 2022. When not working, Lisa enjoys reading, shopping, and enjoying time with family and friends.


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Jodi Redlinger, Accountant

151 Rich Lab
(864) 656-1978
jodir@clemson.edu

Jodi Redlinger earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Clemson University. She began working with PEER & WISE in 2013. She handles the accounting for PEER & WISE’s state and foundation accounts. Jodi enjoys reading, watching Clemson sporting events, and volunteering with the Oconee Humane Society in her free time.


PEER & WISE Outreach and Operations Manager, Levi Roach.

Levi Roach, Outreach and Operations Manager

156D Freeman Hall
(864) 656-1587
roach6@clemson.edu

Levi holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Communications with a minor in Psychology from Southern Wesleyan University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration Degree at Clemson University. His research interest centers on improving access to education, public facilities, and inclusive excellence.

Prior to becoming the Outreach and Operations Manager for PEER&WISE, Levi served as the Program Coordinator for Access, Belonging, and Inclusive Excellence for the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. In this role, he managed the Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan for the college, Inclusive Excellence education, recruitment, retention and communication, and the Driving Education and Leadership Training Academy. Currently, he serves as the LGBTQ Commission Vice Chair and is a CECAS Staff Senator. His previous work experience has been in higher education, media, and law enforcement where he served as a 911 Dispatcher at Clemson University. While in that role he earned certifications ranging from Mental Health First Aid, National Alliances on Mental Illness Certification, and Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator.


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Brittany Sanders, Program Manager of Next Engineers Greenville

156A Freeman Hall
(864) 656-5541
bfsande@clemson.edu

Brittany is a proud alumna of Clemson University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering accompanied by a minor in mathematical sciences. Brittany is pursuing a Master of Science in industrial engineering with a concentration in operations research (OR). Her research interests focus on understanding and addressing widened racial and socioeconomic inequities in academia through OR models and optimization.

Before becoming the Program Manager of Next Engineers Greenville, Mrs. Sanders held various positions within PEER & WISE: Undergraduate Mentee, Undergraduate Mentor, Principle Graduate Administrative Assistant, and Graduate Academic Enrichment Coordinator. As the Program Manager for Next Engineers Greenville, Brittany oversees three core programs sponsored by the GE Foundation with a $5 million grant: Engineering Discovery, Engineering Camp, and Engineering Academy. Through these programs, Brittany is charged with providing students in grades eight to twelve with hands-on exposure to engineering concepts and career opportunities.

Brittany sings along to Disney classics with her husband, daughter, and son in her free time.