Meet the CASE Staff

Located in 902 University Union and 108 Vickery Hall

Main Office Number: 864-656-4402

Military and Veteran Engagement Student Center: 864-656-2982

University office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (except holidays and breaks)

Professional Staff

Kate Radford
Interim Director
IDI Qualified Administrator
Advice to Students: Get involved and push yourself out of your comfort zone! Some of the things that feel scary and impossible are just what you need to push you to personal and professional growth! Whether you are exploring new opportunities on campus, in our community, or across the world, I hope your college years stretch and change you into the person you want to be.
Contact Kate About: CONNECTIONS, Sister 2 Sister, Brother 2 Brother, Aspiring Student Affairs Professional and Pathways to Graduate Education
Professional Connections: ILA (International Leadership Association) and ACUI (Association of College Unions International)

McKenzie McNamara
Interim Director for Military and Veteran Engagement
Advice to Students: Try new things! There are so many activities and groups that you can get involved with on campus. This is a great time to explore and find new things that bring you joy.
Contact McKenzie About: Military and Veteran Engagement and the M&VE Student Center
Professional Connections: Directorate Board Recreation, Athletics and Wellness commission for the American College Personnel Association

Jo Walker
Administrative Coordinator
Advice to Students: Make it our CASE to provide guidance on your mission to accomplish your goals.
Contact Jo About: Scheduling for assistant dean, purchasing, and general questions or needs
Professional Connections: Association for Service Excellence in Higher Education

Peyton Bade
Graduate Assistant for Military and Veteran Engagement
Advice to Students: Allow yourself to make mistakes and don't be too hard on yourself when you do. Find the value in making mistakes and learn something from the experience.
Contact Peyton About: Military and Veteran Engagement
Professional Connections: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

Sariel G. Harmon
Graduate Assistant for Enrichment Programs
Advice to Students: Utilize the resources available to you to make the best of your college experience.
Contact Sariel About: CONNECTIONS
Professional Connections: ACPA — College Student Educators International

Simone Richardson
Graduate Assistant for Engaged Learning Experiences
NUFP Fellow, First-Generation College Graduate
Advice to Students: College is so multifaceted, and it takes time to figure it all out; be gracious with yourself. You will get the hang of it!
Contact Simone About: Scholar Networks
Professional Connections: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)