Division II Mentoring Program

The NCAA and D2 ADA Women and Minorities Mentoring Program began in 2011-12. It pairs mentees together with their own mentor, a sitting Division II athletics director. Features of the program include:

An orientation session with the NCAA National Office and in conjunction with the NACDA Convention
One visit to shadow an assigned mentor on the mentor's campus
Communication with mentors
Monthly webinars from September through May
Access to a secure website through the NCAA which includes reference materials, articles and other resources

"The combined efforts of the D2 ADA and NCAA Division II in helping 'grow our own' next directors of athletics has been successful due to the time and effort of our mentors and faculty to help our mentees grow in areas where they needed to and encouraged them to have the confidence to take the next steps!" — Jill Willson, NCAA, Mentoring Program Coordinator

"From my perspective, the Women and Minorities Mentoring Program is one of the best leadership opportunities in the country. The program's content, and the outstanding cadre of presenters, along with the stellar cast of mentors, makes this programming something that every up and coming administrator should aspire to be a part of as they grow their leadership game." — Dr. Bren Stevens, Vice President and Director of Athletics, University of Charleston, Program Mentor (2015-16)

All-Time Program Participant Listing: Mentors \| Mentees
Mentees Who Are Now Current ADs (Year indicates program participation):

Pam Gohl (2018-19) Director of Athletics University of Sioux Falls Previously: Senior Associate AD-Compliance/SWA, University of Sioux Falls	Lauren Packer Webster (2017-18) Director of Athletics Franklin & Marshall College Previously: Associate Director of Athletics/SWA, Mercyhurst University	Wendy McManus (2016-17) Director of Athletics Elmhurst University Previously: Associate Director of Athletics-Compliance and Student-Athlete Services, Northwestern Oklahoma State University	Courtney Lovely Evans (2016-17) Director of Athletics Palm Beach Atlantic University Previously: Senior Associate AD-Internal Operations/SWA, Palm Beach Atlantic University


Darnell Smith (2015-16) Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreational Sports Texas A&M University-San Antonio Previously: Director of Athletics Compliance, University of Central Oklahoma	Myranda Nash (2015-16) Director of Athletics/Executive Director of Strategy & Operations Brevard College Previously: Assistant Athletics Director/SWA, Brevard College	Amy Henkelman (2015-16) Director of Athletics Dominican University of California Previously: Associate Director of Athletics/SWA, Dominican University	Regan McAthie (2014-15) Director of Athletics Concordia University St. Paul Previously: Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance/SWA, Concordia University


Jennifer Bell (2014-15) Director of Athletics Converse College Previously: Assistant Athletics Director/Compliance Coordinator/SWA, Anderson University	Selina Kohn (2013-14) Director of Athletics Paine College Previously: Associate Athletics Director/SWA, Paine College	Rachel Burleson (2013-14) Director of Athletics Franklin Pierce University Previously: Assistant AD/SWA, Western State Colorado University	Keri Becker (2013-14) Director of Athletics Grand Valley State University Previously: Associate Athletics Director/SWA, Grand Valley State University


Felicia Johnson (2012-13) Director of Athletics Virginia Union University Previously: Associate Athletics Director/SWA, Virginia Union University	Brandi Laurita (2011-12) Director of Athletics University of Findlay Previously: Assistant AD/SWA, University of Findlay	Sandee Mott (2011-12) Director of Athletics Texas Woman's University Previously: Associate Director of Athletics, Metropolitan State College of Denver