| Lance Harrop, Dean of Students, Polytechnic Campus, Executive Director, ASU Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services | |
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Dr. Lance Harrop is Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students at the ASU Polytechnic campus, and Executive Director for Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services. Dr. Harrop began his tenure at the ASU Tempe campus in 1996 before transitioning to Downtown Phoenix in 2006 to help establish the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus. In his current role, Dr. Harrop provides oversight in advancing student support services at the Polytechnic campus, facilitating inclusive and accessible learning across ASU, and ensuring student success through student engagement and development. He has also served as Assistant Director and Director of the Disability Resource Center and Associate Dean of Students at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus. Dr. Harrop prides himself as an educator and has a passion for student development. Additionally, he is either currently or has previously served in various roles within the community, including serving on the board of advisors for Disability Compliance for Higher Education. Lance holds a Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation (Ed.D.) from Arizona State University.
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| Chad R. Price, Director - Operations | |
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Chad serves as Director of ASU Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services, and has worked in the department in various positions since 1997. He is interested in accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities and helping the university to be more inclusive in their design and practice of educating all students. He is a certified interpreter and certified transliterator from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, holds a DeafBlind Interpreting Institute Certificate and is a licensed sign language interpreter. Chad has also presented at the AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) conference. He holds a BSE in bioengineering and MEd in higher and post secondary education from ASU.
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| Alicia Wackerly-Painter, Director - Access and Student Support | |
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Alicia serves as associate director of ASU Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services. She assists Sun Devils by utilizing her past experience working with determining accommodations for students with a wide variety of disabilities. She has also participated in research on students with invisible disabilities and the impact that has on their educational experience. Alicia holds a bachelor’s in psychology and MEd in rehabilitation counseling from Kent State University.
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| Adero C. E. Allison, Assistant Director | |
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Adero serves as assistant director of ASU Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services. Her areas of expertise include Universal Design in Learning (using accommodation, assistive technology and curriculum design principles to enhance accessibility for all); Trauma and Transcendence (what we learn to survive teaches us strengths to thrive); Structural Inequality and Diversity; and Spirituality and Leadership. Adero holds Bachelor’s of Music in music therapy from Wayne State University, and a MA in organizational development and a PhD in human and organizational systems from Fielding Graduate University.
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| Lori Stevens, Business Operations Manager | |
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Lori brings her 25 years of administration experience to her role as Business Operations Manager for ASU Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services. She joined Student Accessibility in 2020 after having worked with ASU Health and Counseling Services for the last 10 years. She is involved in professional development through ASU’s Leadership in the New American University and holds a degree from San Diego City College.
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| Christine Espericueta, Disability Access Consultant | |
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Christine is an Access Consultant for ASU Student Accessibility. She holds a BS in family resources and human development and a MEd in higher and postsecondary education.
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| Natalie Timmons, Access Consultant | |
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Natalie is an Access Consultant for ASU Student Accessibility. She is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and holds a BA in sociology from SUNY College at Buffalo and a graduate certificate in assistive technology from NAU.
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| Katherine Benedict, Access Consultant | |
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Katherine serves as an Access Consultant for ASU Student Accessibility. She is a licensed Master Social Worker and Social Work Intern Supervisor for Student Accessibility. Katherine holds a BA in psychology from University of Nevada, Reno and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver.
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| Elizabeth Martin, Access Consultant | |
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Elizabeth is an Access Consultant for ASU Student Accessibility. She works with deaf and hard of hearing students on campus and is fluent in American Sign Language. She is passionate about helping students achieve their goals while attending college and her lifetime goal is to continue to build a bridge between the deaf and hearing world through education and support of access for all students through universal design. Elizabeth holds an associate degree in science and a BA in deaf studies from Utah Valley University and a Master of Education in higher and post-secondary education.
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| Jason Garcia, Access Consultant | |
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Jason Garcia is an Access Consultant for ASU Student Accessibility. He has expertise in clinical psychology, he is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic counseling. He also has experience as a course instructor at multiple colleges and as a counselor in two therapeutic day schools and medical facilities. Jason holds a MA in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University.
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| Renae Hackman, Access Consultant | |
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Renae is an Access Consultant for ASU Student Accessibility. She holds an Arizona Certificate of Ministry Studies and has a degree in religious studies from Arizona State University.
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| Lori Johnson, Manager, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services | |
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Lori is the Manager of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for ASU Student Accessibility. She is a Heritage Language signer of American Sign Language. For Student Accessibility her areas of expertise include deaf culture, best practices in the deaf population and best practices in interpreting. She holds a RID national certification in interpreting and an Arizona state license in interpreting. She is also Juilliard trained in theatrical interpreting. Lori is a member of the National Task Force on Postsecondary Outcomes for Deaf students and an advisor for the deafDevils@ASU student organization. Lori has completed coursework toward a BS at Colorado Women’s College and Regis University.
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| Suzanne Chaffee, CART Provider | |
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Suzanne is a CART Provider for ASU Student Accessibility. She holds a Court Reporting certification.
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| Julie Jarrett, CART Specialist, Sr. | |
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Julie is a CART Specialist, Sr. for ASU Student Accessibility. She is certified as a court reporter and licensed CART provider, State of Arizona Licensure, CVR-M. Julie received her education from Metropolitan College of Court Reporting and Voice Writers of America.
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| Karen Caldwell, Testing Coordinator | |
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Karen is a Testing Coordinator for Student Accessibility. She holds a BA in history from ASU
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| Mischa Kerr, Specialist | |
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Mischa serves as a Specialist for ASU Student Accessibility
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| Jacob Bunch, Sr. Program Coordinator - Alternative Media | |
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Jacob is a Sr. Program Coordinator for Alternative Media for ASU Student Accessibility. His areas of expertise include Alternative Format Production, Assistive Technology, Universal Design for Learning, Disability Policy and Critical Disability Studies. He is currently pursuing an EdD in educational leadership and innovation at ASU. He earned an MEd in higher education administration from ASU, an MEd in special education from Grand Canyon University, a Grad Certificate in assistive technology and universal design from Northern Arizona University and a Master’s of Nonprofit Studies from ASU. He also holds a BA in speech communication from the University of Texas, San Antonio and an AA in speech communication form Blinn College. His publications include The Disabling Factors of Distance Education at the 29th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disability and Diversity in 2013 and “The Ugly Laws: Disability in Pre-A.D.A. America, An Application of the Punctuated Equilibrium Theory to Disability” at the 5th Bi-Annual International Disability Studies Conference at Lancaster University, UK in 2010.
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| Cedric Green, Program Coordinator - Alternative Media | |
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Cedric is a Program Coordinator for Alternative Media for ASU Student Accessibility. His expertise is in Assistive Technology and Digital Accessibility. Cedric holds a BA in American history from ASU.
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| Elsbeth Pollack, Accessibility Consultant | |
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Elsbeth serves as an Accessibility Consultant for ASU Student Accessibility. Elsbeth previously managed the Disability Services office at Paradise Valley Community College where she also served as adjunct faculty for college success courses. She is dedicated to supporting students in building self-awareness and connecting them with effective resources and strategies so that they can navigate the university setting with confidence. Elsbeth facilitates AccessZone workshops to educate the ASU community about working with students with disabilities, better understanding accommodations, and implementing universal design practices in all aspects of ASU. Elsbeth is passionate about community wellness, having participated in the ASU Mindfulness Leadership Certification Course and interned with the ASU Employee Wellness Program. She holds a BA in comparative religious studies from Beloit College and an M.Ed in Higher and Postsecondary Education from ASU.
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| Kelly Davies, Accessibility Consultant | |
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Kelly is an Access Consultant for ASU Student Accessibility. She is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist with a Masters of Science from AT Still University. She is passionate about supporting students and their volitional goals, as well as promoting independence.
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| Robert Moreno, Accessibility Consultant | |
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Robert is an Access Consultant for ASU Student Accessibility. He holds a B.S. in Communication Studies from Northern Arizona University and an M.Ed in Higher and Postsecondary Education from ASU.
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