Executive Team Updates

Hurricane Harvey Relief

August 31, 2017

So many of us sat in awe and dismay this week watching in real time the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey and the resulting flooding in Texas and Louisiana. AACRAO, as a higher education leader, understands that this storm has affected many of our colleagues, member institutions, and students.

For this reason, we urge all AACRAO members to lend a helping hand however possible. For those who are willing and able, we have put together a list of organizations raising money for school supplies, food, water, blood, diapers and baby supplies, among other things.

Local organizations:

Local organizations working to place evacuees and rescued animals:

Volunteers organizations:

Please consider donating resources or time to help those coping in the wake of this disaster, especially our colleagues and their students.

- Mike

Michael V. Reilly served as the Executive Director, AACRAO 2012 - 2021

Hurricane Harvey Relief

August 31, 2017

So many of us sat in awe and dismay this week watching in real time the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey and the resulting flooding in Texas and Louisiana. AACRAO, as a higher education leader, understands that this storm has affected many of our colleagues, member institutions, and students.

For this reason, we urge all AACRAO members to lend a helping hand however possible. For those who are willing and able, we have put together a list of organizations raising money for school supplies, food, water, blood, diapers and baby supplies, among other things.

Local organizations:

Local organizations working to place evacuees and rescued animals:

Volunteers organizations:

Please consider donating resources or time to help those coping in the wake of this disaster, especially our colleagues and their students.

- Mike

melanie-people-pageMelanie Gottlieb, AACRAO Executive Director

Melanie is responsible for ensuring the association's operations (including staff, infrastructure, products, and services) are in alignment to carry out the mission according to the strategic direction of the AACRAO Board of Directors.


headshot of Qunitina Barnett GallionQuintina Barnett Gallion, Associate Executive Director at AACRAO

Quintina is the executive lead responsible for AACRAO's position in the field of higher education administrators. She synchronizes all association staff, activities, and offerings to fulfill AACRAO's five strategic goals.


Square photograph of Tina Deneen

Dr. Tina Deneen, Associate Executive Director at AACRAO

Dr. DeNeen is the executive lead responsible for professional development and content delivery with a focus on strategic plan alignment, and maintains overall responsibility for the activities in the EMD Division.


martha-people-pageMartha Henebry, Associate Executive Director

Martha is the executive lead for operations and membership at AACRAO. She oversees member acquisition and systems management and implementation. She also coordinates the organization's IT, Accounting, and HR departments. 

Dr. Mike Simmons, Associate Executive Director

Dr. Simmons is the executive lead responsible for leading the consulting, corporate partnerships, and grants teams in creating and maintaining valuable strategic relationships and creating resource opportunities that allow AACRAO to meet strategic goals and serve our members.