• Director of Advising

• Most Advanced Degree
  Master of Education, Student Affairs & Leadership, Youngstown State University

Rebecca brings over a decade of experience in higher education leadership with significant work in program management, supervision, and advising. Prior to joining SANS, Rebecca oversaw enrollment and retention programs for military-connected students at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Rebecca earned her Master's of Education in Counseling and Student Affairs Leadership from Youngstown State University and undergraduate degree in International Relations from Kent State University. Rebecca currently resides in Missouri, and enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and gardening in her spare time.

• Assistant Director of Advising

• Most Advanced Degree
  Bachelor's in Psychology, Georgia Southern University

In her more than 7 years of experience in college advising, Delisha has held a number of roles, primarily in college advising but also in recruitment and digital marketing. In her most recent role at College Advising Corps, she advised students nationwide, co-lead her team's Professional Development committee, and assisted with the recruitment and hiring of future advisors.

Delisha holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Georgia Southern University. She is an avid sports fan faithfully cheering on her Georgia Bulldogs and in her spare time enjoys traveling, writing poetry, and spending time with family in Manchester, Georgia.

• Student Advisor

• Most Advanced Degree 
  Master of Science in Organizational Change Management from Colorado Technical University

Terrie has over fifteen years of experience working in higher education. She enjoys helping students achieve their educational goals and knows how impactful education can be in someone's life. Terrie has her undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University in Sociology. She also earned another bachelor’s degree in Project Management, along with her Master of Science in Management in Organizational Leadership and Change from Colorado Technical University. Terrie currently resides in the suburbs of Chicago, but she was born and raised in Florida and loves being near the ocean.

• Student Advisor

• Most Advanced Degree
  Bachelor's in English Literature, John Carroll University

Leah graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a Licensure in Adolescent Young Adult Education for Integrated Language Arts from John Carroll University in 2013. After graduating, she worked as a Professional Tutor for John Carroll University's Services for Students with Disabilities Office providing writing instruction and support for students registered with the office. In addition to serving as a student advisor at the SANS Technology Institute, Leah reviews student papers and assignments to support the development of SANS.edu students' writing skills.

• Student Advisor

• Most Advanced Degree
  Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Management and Leadership, Western Governors University

Susan has a background in small business and higher education. She brings her experience of working with adult online learners to SANS.edu. Susan currently resides outside of St. Louis, Missouri with her family. She is an active volunteer for various organizations.

• Student Advisor

• Most Advanced Degree
  Master of Education, Bowling Green State University; Master of Business Administration, Defiance College

Hannah holds a Master of Education in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management from Defiance College and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Ohio Wesleyan University. Before joining SANS, Hannah spent four years at Ohio Northern University advising engineering and computer science students on academic probation, oversaw ONU's College of Engineering's Peer Mentorship Program, and managed an institutional grant that promoted the entrepreneurial mindset in college graduates so they could create personal, economic and societal value through meaningful work.

She currently resides in Findlay, Ohio with her husband Alex, son Oliver, and fur babies Bucky (corgi) and Junie (cat). In her spare time, Hannah enjoys spending time with family, traveling, coaching volleyball, cooking and baking.

• Student Advisor

• Most Advanced Degree
  Master of Education in Counseling & Personnel Services, University of Louisville

Megan has over seven years of experience with advising students in higher education. Prior to joining SANS, she worked as an academic advisor at both the University of Tennessee Knoxville and most recently at the University of Louisville. While completing her graduate education, she worked as a career counselor at the University of Louisville for exploratory and undecided students.

She currently resides in Louisville, KY with her cat (Comet). Outside of work, she enjoys practicing vinyasa yoga, riding her bike, and completing house projects.

• Director of Academic Affairs

• Most Advanced Degree
  Bachelor's in History, United States Naval Academy

Tom Vanderhorst has experience in operations, education, and leadership in a variety of environments including military, non-profit, and academic organizations. As Director of Academic Affairs, he leverages his breadth of experience in support of the student population to successfully complete their academic programs and be prepared for entry into and advancement in their cybersecurity careers.

After graduating from the US Naval Academy, Tom served as a Marine officer for seven years, during which time he managed unit training, operations, and logistics, deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and served on the staff of the US Naval Academy as the Director of Operations for Navy Football. After stepping away from the military, he partnered in consulting efforts that focused on the development and implementation of infrastructure protection strategies for clients in both the public and private sectors. Then, as Director of Operations for the National Board of Information Security Examiners (NBISE), he supported the advancement of the information security workforce through managing engagements with experts to identify the ground truth needs for the assessment and development of examinations and certifications. In his role prior to joining the SANS Technology Institute, Tom enjoyed serving his local community and broadening his understanding of education through teaching and coaching at Teton High School in eastern Idaho.

• Career Specialist

• Most Advanced Degree
  Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northern Illinois University; Master of Science in Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida

Erin brings over a decade of student-focused leadership experience in higher education to the SANS community. While working in career development roles since 2014, Erin has enjoyed assisting traditional students, non-traditional students, mid-career professionals, and military personnel in their career transitions and journeys. Before joining SANS, Erin led the Career Development Team at Oglethorpe University ensuring students received services tailored to their individual needs and goals. In addition to career development, Erin has also served students in various other parts of their college experience including housing and dining, marketing, student affairs, student health services, student employment and registrar.

While obtaining her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northern Illinois University, Erin focused specifically on career counseling. Erin also holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Miami. Erin currently resides in Atlanta, GA and enjoys photography, road trips and having new experiences with her husband, two children, and pup, Tacoma.

• Research Proposal Coordinator

• Most Advanced Degree
  Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Chaminade University of Honolulu; Master of Science in Data Analytics and Data Science, University of Maryland Global Campus

As the Research Proposal Coordinator for the SANS Technology Institute, Lori works with students in the master's program as they prepare their research projects and ensures that their proposals are of the highest quality and cover topics relevant to the industry at large. Lori is Senior Vice President and Global Cyber Investigations Program for Citi, where she is responsible for the global governance of the Cyber Investigative Response Team (CIRT) and Cyber Analysis Unit (CIAU) within Citi's Security and Investigations Services (CSIS). Lori earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Chaminade University of Honolulu, as well as a Master of Science in Data Analytics, Data Science from University of Maryland Global Campus.

• Director of College Operations

• Most Advanced Degree
  Master of Arts, Clinical Counseling, John Carroll University

Krysta brings over 12 years of experience in higher education leadership and operations to the SANS Technology Institute. In her role as Director of College Operations, she has broad responsibility for daily operations including process improvement, implementing new initiatives, and managing a variety of system resources across the entire college.

Since joining SANS.edu in 2016, Krysta has played a key role in building student advising and operational processes, improving the student experience, as well as growing the advising team. Prior to joining SANS Technology Institute, Krysta served as the Assistant Director of Veteran Affairs at John Carroll University.

• Bursar

• Most Advanced Degree
  Master of Science in Counseling, West Chester University

Matthew is an experienced higher education professional well versed in coordinating services in academic evaluation, counseling, financial services, and VA & DOD education benefits. Matt's skills and experiences are supported by specialized technical and tactical military training and 22 years of military service. He earned a bachelor of art in philosophy and business management from Moravian College and a master of science in counseling from West Chester University. Matt currently serves in the U.S. Air Force-Air National Guard as a C-130 Loadmaster/Evaluator. He resides in Pennsylvania with his wife, two sons, and two dogs, and hosts a podcast, The Veteran Power Hour.