Meet the WVU online team
We help prospective students and we collaborate with our campus partners to provide a quality online learning experience.
Chad Mezera
Assistant Provost for WVU Online Leadership: Strategic Leadership and Central Operations
Chad Mezera serves as WVU’s chief online learning officer, leading the strategic vision, quality assurance, and growth of the University’s online portfolio. As the primary contact for online program development, partnerships, and innovation, he works closely with academic and administrative units to align initiatives, streamline processes, and advance student success.
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Whitney Stout
Director of Strategic Operations Leadership: Enrollment Strategy and Student Experience
Whitney Stout leads the operational strategy and day-to-day execution that align WVU Online’s programs and services with long-term growth goals. She designs and implements efficient workflows, processes, and data-driven decision models to support continuous improvement. Through close collaboration with academic, administrative, and external partners, Whitney helps streamline operations, enhance student support, and expand WVU’s online reach.
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Jessica Carr
Enrollment Specialist Enrollment Strategy and Student Experience
Jessica Carr serves as the primary contact for prospective online students, offering guidance on program options, application steps, and available University resources. She also captures and shares prospective student insights to help shape enrollment strategies and messaging.
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Ann Clayton
Student Support Specialist Enrollment Strategy and Student Experience
Ann Clayton serves as the primary contact for current online students, offering guidance on enrollment, registration, course access, and University resources. She leads orientation and onboarding for new online learners through virtual support, student handbooks, and success workshops designed to help students start strong and stay on track.
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Chrys Dean
Director of Instructional Design and Quality Assurance Leadership: Quality Standards and Instructional Design
Chrys Dean leads the instructional design and quality assurance strategy for WVU Online, ensuring accessible, engaging, and consistent learning experiences. She oversees instructional design teams and collaborates with embedded unit designers to align practices, uphold standards, and optimize workflows. Chrys also develops training, resources, and audit processes to support faculty, elevate instructional quality, and drive continuous improvement across WVU’s online programs.
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Carla Corsetti
Multimedia Specialist Quality Standards and Instructional Design
Carla Corsetti designs and produces high-quality, accessible multimedia content that enhances online learning and supports instructional goals. She collaborates with faculty and instructional designers to translate learning concepts into engaging visual media, helping ensure effective and impactful course delivery.
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Ryan Pratt
Multimedia Specialist Quality Standards and Instructional Design
Ryan Pratt designs and produces high-quality, accessible multimedia content that enhances online learning and supports instructional goals. He collaborates with faculty and instructional designers to translate learning concepts into engaging visual media, helping ensure effective and impactful course delivery.
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Jasmine Van Schaick
Director of Marketing and Communications Leadership: Marketing Management and Launch Facilitation
Jasmine Van Schaick leads marketing communications for WVU Online and its academic programs, driving awareness and recruitment among prospective students. She partners with academic units to develop program-specific marketing plans for new launches and special enrollment initiatives, ensuring visibility, consistency, and impact. Jasmine also represents WVU Online in campus-wide marketing efforts, aligning with the University brand and elevating WVU’s presence in the higher education marketplace.
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Derek Brewer
Content Strategist Marketing Management and Launch Facilitation
Derek Brewer creates compelling, audience-focused content that showcases WVU Online programs, student experiences, and faculty achievements across digital, social, and print platforms. He partners with academic units, faculty, and multimedia teams to develop stories and campaigns that boost program visibility, engagement, and recruitment.
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Elizabeth Smith
Marketing Analyst Marketing Management and Launch Facilitation
Elizabeth Smith conducts market research, competitive analysis, and data-driven assessments to inform marketing strategies and strengthen program positioning. She tracks campaign performance, optimizes digital initiatives, and collaborates with internal teams to enhance engagement, conversion, and return on investment.
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