Program Directors

Michelle Robinson
Interim Director, Faculty Fellowship Programm.michelle.robinson@unc.edu
Michelle Robinson is an associate professor in the American studies department. She serves as the Interim Director for the Faculty Fellowship Program for 2024-2025.

Viji Sathy
Director, Academic Leadership Programviji.sathy@unc.edu
Viji Sathy (UNC ’96, ’03) is the Associate Dean for Evaluation and Assessment and Director of the Townsend Program for Education Research, and a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Emily Baragwanath
Director, Associate Professor Programebaragwanath@unc.edu
Emily Baragwanath is Professor of Classics at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Misha Becker
Co-Director, Chairs Leadership Programmbecker@email.unc.edu
Misha Becker is a professor and the chair of the linguistics department, and co-director of the Chairs Leadership Program.

Adam Versényi
Director, Chairs Leadership Programanversen@email.unc.edu
Adam Versényi is Professor of Dramaturgy in Dramatic Art and Dramaturg for PlayMakers Repertory Company. He was chair of the department from 2014-2022.

Michael Figueroa
Director, New Faculty Programmfigueroa@unc.edu
Michael Figueroa is Associate Professor for Music and Associate Chair for Academic Studies.

Suzanne Lye
Steering Committee Chair, Faculty of Color and Indigenous Faculty Groupsclye@email.unc.edu
Suzanne Lye is Assistant Professor of the Classics Department.

Tony Gambill
Interim Senior Leadership AdvisorAs the Interim Senior Leadership Advisor, Tony Gambill brings more than 25 years of executive experience in delivering impactful leadership solutions to various organizations.