Meet the Team

Meet The Team

We are here for the learner.

At the heart of LSU Online 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 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.

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

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Niki Brandi headshot

Niki Brandi

Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Shannon Lane headshot

Shannon Lane

Assistant Director, Project Management Office

Academic & Strategic Technology

Wen Fan headshot

Wen-Chieh Fan

Director, Academic Technology

Budget, Planning, & Operations

Crystal Nathan headshot

Crystal J Nathan

Associate Director, Operations & Business Office

Marketing, Partnerships & Digital Strategy

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Theresa Kumse

Chief Partnership Officer
Drew Larose headshot

Drew Larose

Director, Digital Strategy
Tiffany Schultz headshot

Tiffany Schultz

Director, Program Success
Lisa Verma headshot

Lisa Verma

Director, Professional & Community Programs

Online Student Lifecycle

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Kayla Mike

Executive Director of Online Student Experience
Christina Albarracin headshot

Christina Albarracin

Director, Continuing Education Recruitment & Learner Success
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Courtney Kirschner

Executive Director, Online Student Support & Retention
Stephanie Russo Krilov headshot

Stephanie Russo

Director, Recruitment Analytics & Performance Management

Program and Learning Design

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Kristy Anthony

Director, Professional Development Programs Online
Jennifer Morisette headshot

Jennifer Morrisette

Director, Learning Design & Development
Renee Renegar headshot

Renée L.A. Renegar, PhD

Director, Program Management & Strategy