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President Aaron Walton has assembled a superb Executive Leadership Team to support Cheyney University’s mission of equipping and empowering students of diverse backgrounds to be visionary leaders in their chosen fields.

Our Executive Leadership Team members represent a broad range of disciplines and experience, with each bringing a unique set of skills to the table. Together, they make up an exceptional team, all committed to one goal: the success of Cheyney’s students.

Leadership Team

Clifton Anderson

Senior Advisor & Chief Strategist
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Clifton Anderson has been working with Cheyney University since August 2017 as a Senior Advisor to the Office of the President. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida A&M University. He advises the President’s Executive Leadership Team on organizational and financial strategy, organizational development, and cultural transformation.

Chris Brown

Executive Director, Office of Information Technology

John Gruenwald

Executive Director of Human Resources, Labor Relations & Compliance

Dr. Sue Mukherjee

Executive Director of Enrollment Management
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Sue Mukherjee, Executive Director of Enrollment Management, Information Technology and Special Projects, joined Cheyney in May of 2022. She holds a B.Ed. from University of Ranchi, India and a BS, Economics from University of Kolkata, India. She also holds a Master in Public Administration from Shippensburg University and earned her Ph.D. in Administrative Leadership Studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She provides leadership and oversight of Admissions, Financial Aid Bursar, and Registrar, as well as the Information Technology function (via Ellucian). She will also serve as the strategy lead on the OneSis (Banner) implementation and play an integral role with the University’s Strategic Plan and retention initiatives.

James Lewis

Executive Director of Operations
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James Lewis formerly joined Cheyney as Executive Director of Operations in 2019. He is responsible for all campus operations including Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities, Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds, Campus Housing, Information Services & Technology, Public Safety, Food & Beverage, and Environment Health & Safety (EHS). Jim is currently a Doctoral Candidate of Public Administration at West Chester University. He holds a Master of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, all from Drexel University. Jim also serves as an adjunct professor at both Drexel University and Jefferson University and is actively involved with several organizations.

Kizzy Morris

Provost & Chief Academic Officer
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Ms. Kizzy Morris, Provost & Chief Academic Officer, joined Cheyney University in 2018. She holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from Bellevue University, where she graduated with honors. She is provides leadership in fulfilling the University’s strategic direction to strengthen the academic quality and excellence of the University.

Cynthia Moultrie

Executive Director of Finance and Administration
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Cynthia Ashford Moultrie, Executive Director for Finance and Administration, joined the Cheyney University staff in 2012. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Administration from Antioch University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Lincoln University. Her areas of responsibility include providing leadership and direction for finance and administration functions and oversight for a team of support operations that includes accounting, budgeting, procurement, financial services, grants administration, scholarships, human resources, and information technology.

Erika Shehata

Executive Director of Institutional Research & Communications
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Ms. Erika Shehata, Director of Institutional Research, joined CU in 2012. She completed Master’s coursework in Research Methodology at the University of Pittsburgh and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She coordinates the submission of all state, federal, and regional compliance reporting and oversees assessment efforts to support institutional performance and student achievement.

Gregory Smith, EdD

Acting Associate Provost
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Gregory Smith, Acting Associate Provost and Lindback Distinguished Professor, joined Cheyney University in 1998 as professor and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. He holds a Doctor of Education in Sport Administration and Master of Education in Sport Management from Temple University and a Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education from Tennessee State University, where he graduated magna cum laude. His areas of responsibility include providing leadership for strategic initiatives, developing academic policies, distance education, Library Services, and the Academic Success Center.

Ronika Money Adams

Executive Director of Student Affairs
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Ms. Adams is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to all University Student Affairs areas including, Student Success, Student Activities, Career Services, Counseling and Accessibility Services, Athletics, and Intramurals. This position reports directly to President Walton.

Ms. Adams graduated from Delaware State University with a degree in Psychology and has a graduate degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Prior to coming to Cheyney, she held several roles within the Pennsylvania State University System including Director of Student Affairs and Engagement, and Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Engagement. Ms. Adams has also worked for two PASSHE universities and brings a proven track record of success in Student Affairs.

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