Current Student Care Team Members

2023-2024

  • Lisa Erwin, Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students (convener)
  • Jeremy Leiferman, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life
  • Scott Carlson, Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Services Professions
  • Jean Baribeau-Thoennes, Counseling Services Director
  • Veronica Gaidelis-Langer, Clinical Case Manager and Counselor, Counseling Services
  • Meryl Lucchesi-Freyberg, Director, Disability Resources
  • Susana Pelayo Woodward, Director, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Ana Hammerschmidt, Associate Director, Housing and Residence Life
  • Sarah Debevec, Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life
  • Chris Kaberline, Director, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
  • Steven Godfrey, Case Manager/Conflict Resolution Officer
  • Rhonda Lemon, Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Life
  • Chief Sean Huls, University of Minnesota Police Department
  • Lt. Tim Legarde, University of Minnesota Police Department

In some cases, team members' emails are linked in their name. As noted on the Student Care Team home page, referrals may be made by contacting the Student Life office or any member of the team.You may also call the Office of Student Life, 218.726.8501. To contact the UMDPD, please call 911. Counseling staff interactions with students are confidential, so their emails are not listed.