Meet the Team

We are here for the learner.

At the heart of LSU Online & Continuing Education is a dedicated team committed to empowering learners of all ages and backgrounds to reach their personal and professional goals.

Our leadership team is driven by a shared vision of making high-quality education and unmatched student support accessible to all learners, regardless of where they are. With their combined years in higher education and innovative technology, they bring valuable experience and insight to LSU Online & Continuing Education.

Founded on the academic strength of the LSU family of institutions, a group of accredited, top-tier universities, LSU Online & Continuing Education is leading the charge toward innovations in online education.

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  • Kappie Mumphrey
  • Vice President Online & Continuing Education
  • kappie6@lsu.edu
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Academic and Strategic Technology

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Budget, Planning, And Operations

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Marketing, Partnerships, And Digital Strategy

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  • Christina Bourg
  • Assistant Vice PresidentMarketing, Partnerships, & Digital Strategy
  • christinab@lsu.edu
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Online Student Lifecycle

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  • Doug Deforge
  • Associate Vice PresidentOnline Student Lifecycle
  • ddeforge@lsu.edu
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  • Kayla Mike
  • Executive Director of Online Student Experience
  • klewko1@lsu.edu
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  • Christina Albarracin
  • Director, Continuing Education Recruitment & Learner Success
  • calba@lsu.edu
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Program and Learning Design

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  • Radhika Krishnadas
  • Assistant Vice PresidentProgram & Learning Design
  • radhika@lsu.edu
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  • Kristy Anthony
  • Director, Professional Development Programs Online
  • kanthony@lsu.edu
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  • Jennifer Morrisette
  • Director, Learning Design & Development
  • jmader5@lsu.edu
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