Meghan Kovac
Director of student-athlete development and academic engagement, 9/30/2019
Kovac was previously employed at Northeastern University. She received her bachelor’s degree in finance from Bucknell University and her master’s in sports leadership from Northeastern University. She enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking, and playing the piano and ukulele.
Rachael Lovato
Associate director of residential life, 9/18/2019
Lovato worked as a residence director at Syracuse University. She received her bachelor's from Suffolk University and her master's in education from Springfield College. Lovato enjoys swimming and spending time outdoors with her partner and kids. Her partner’s name is Tim Wilson and they have two children: Miles and Jack.
Suzanne van de Meerendonk
Kress Interpretive Fellow at Picker Art Gallery, 9/9/2019
Van de Meerendonk worked as an internship coordinator at the Art, Design and Architecture Museum at UC Santa Barbara. She received her PhD in History of Art and Architecture from UC Santa Barbara in 2018. Van de Meerendonk enjoys art, museums, music, cooking, and running. Her partner’s name is John Vincent “J.V.” Decemvirale.
Darline Wattles
Assistant director of housing operations, 9/30/2019
Wattles was previously the assistant director of the Office of Intercultural Affairs at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She received her bachelor's from Hobart and William Smith Colleges (2009) with a major in public policy. Wattles received her master's in higher education administration from the University of Rochester Warner School in 2016. She loves to work on art projects, paint, arts and crafts, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends. Her spouse’s name is Jeremy and they have two children: Julian and Lucas.