Meet the WVU online team
We work closely with prospective and current students, and collaborate with our campus partners to provide a quality online learning experience.
Chad Mezera
Assistant Provost for WVU Online Leadership
Chad Mezera currently serves as the Assistant Provost for WVU Online. In this role, he drives transformative initiatives to position West Virginia University as a leader in digital education.
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Stephanie Smith
Administrative Assistant Administrative Support
Steph is an essential member of the WVU Online team, serving as the team's administrative assistant. She provides administrative support for the unit, assists with the call center, and helps with expenses, invoice processing, and keeping the team organized.
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Jennifer Pruzinsky
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management and Online Student Services Student Support Services
Jennifer oversees enrollment management and student services for WVU Online. She collaborates with program leaders and enrollment teams across the University and leads our team of Admissions Coaches.
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Jessica Carr
Jessica answers questions and guides students through the admissions process. Jessica supports: Eberly College, Chambers College of Business and Economics Undergraduate Programs, College of Applied Human Sciences - School of Sports Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Public Health, School of Social Work.
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Ann Clayton
Ann strives to be a kind and helpful resource for students throughout the application process. Ann supports: Statler College of Engineering, Chambers College of Business and Economics Graduate Programs, College of Creative Arts & Media, Davis College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, College of Applied Human Sciences.
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Marie Pavlik
Senior Program Coordinator Student Support Services
Marie coaches and advises undergraduate non-degree students from application to enrollment. Additionally, she collaborates with academic groups to plan Special Sessions, and she assists with non-credit opportunities at WVU Online.
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Chrys Dean
Senior/Interim Assistant Director of Instructional Design Instructional Design & Teaching Support
Chrys collaborates with faculty to develop online courses, solve instructional puzzles, use technology tools, apply accessibility standards, and implement pedagogical approaches to enhance student experiences and increase engagement.
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Carla Corsetti
Multimedia Specialist Instructional Design & Teaching Support
Carla collaborates with instructional designers and instructors at WVU to create graphics for eCampus and Ultra courses. Her journey at WVU has been dedicated to further developing her skill set and enhancing the online learning experience for students.
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Ryan Pratt
Multimedia Specialist Instructional Design & Teaching Support
Ryan assists instructional designers and faculty with the production of images, videos, and animations for a variety of online learning formats, bridging the gap between content and comprehension, resulting in a more effective and engaging student experience.
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Lee Silverman
Instructional Designer Instructional Design & Teaching Support
Lee works primarily with faculty members to build and optimize their online courses. He has conducted research with faculty and students to examine how to humanize online instruction and promote instructor social presence and immediacy.
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Amanda Tracey
Instructional Designer Instructional Design & Teaching Support
At WVU, Amanda has held roles as a Graduate Assistant in Instructional Design and as an Instructional Designer. She enjoys working with instructors to build online courses that are creative, engaging, and accessible.
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Jasmine Van Schaick
Director of Marketing & Communications Marketing & Communications
Jasmine promotes West Virginia University's online programs both internally and externally. She oversees digital advertising, program page content, blogs, news, social media channels, branding, email communications, and more for WVU Online.
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Derek Brewer
Content Strategist Marketing & Communications
Derek works to create content and strategy to showcase WVU Online's programs, students, and campus partners.
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