Liberal Arts Advisory Committee
The Liberal Arts Advisory Committee consists of influential individuals from industry, government, philanthropy and higher education selected to advise the Dean and the Dean’s staff on matters concerning the College. Commitee members provide input, analysis, and philanthropic support, bringing varied perspectives for the betterment of the College of Liberal Arts. These selected individuals share a passionate commitment to the value of a liberal education, and elevating outstanding scholarship and creative activity across the humanities, social sciences and arts.
2024-25 Members
Valerie (Val) Alexander
Education
BA 1994, English and Psychology
Occupation
President & CEO
The Dragonfly Firm, LLC
Chicago, IL.
Lalita Amos
Education
BA 1985, Psychological Science
Occupation
President
Total Team Solutions, LLC
Indianapolis, IN
Melissa Stapleton Barnes
Education
BA 1989, Political Science
Occupation
Independent Board Director
Algonquin Power and Utilities Corporation
Carmel, IN
Thomas (Tom) Christopoul
Education
MA 1988, Organizational Communication
Occupation
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Iviron Capital
Coral Gables, Flordia
Susan (Susie) Istock Hanlon
Education
BA 1991, Political Science and History; MA 1994, Boston University
Occupation
Communications Strategist
Voya Financial
Boston, MA
Andrew (Andy) Maner
Education
BA 1991, Communication and Political Science; MBA, Northwestern University
Occupation
Chairman
NewSpring Federal
Washington, D.C.
Blair Milo
Education
BA 2004, Political Science; MA 2010 George Washington University
Occupation
Founding Director, Center for Talent and Opportunity
Sagamore Institute
Indianapolis, In.
Jeffrey Moss
Education
BS 1996, Finance & Accounting, Indiana University Bloomington
Occupation
Founder and CEO
Parker Dewey, LLC
Chicago, IL
David E. Omholt
Education
BS 1992, Economics
Occupation
CEO
The Entrepreneur Authority
Plano, TX
Todd B. Putman
Education
BA 1984, Communication
Occupation
General Manager
C-Fresh Consumer Package Goods
Los Angeles, CA
Rusty Rueff
Education
BA 1984, Communication; MS 1986, Counseling
Occupation
Advisor, Philanthropist, Author
Burlingame, CA
Thomas (Tom) Scholl
Education
BA 1970, Philosophy; HDR 2014
Occupation
CEO
shoalscrollschool&skull
Bethesda, MD
Susan Shook
Education
BA 1992, English and French; BS 1992 Mathematics; JD 1996 Law, IU Maurer School of Law
Occupation
Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Digital & Data Assets
McKesson Corporation