Meet Our Team
Jack Crone (he/him)
Interim Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Traditions
Joining the SIT team in July 2021, Jack serves as the event management and training coordinator. Within his role, Jack serves as the primary advisor for the Activities Board, along with assisting with other large-scale campus events and initiatives. He also aids student organizations through their development and event planning. Outside of the office, Jack enjoys exploring the city, hiking, discovering new music, spending time with his family and friends, and supporting local businesses and restaurants.
Colleen joined the SIT office in September 2022. In her role, she serves as the primary advisor for both the Undergraduate Student Senate and the Spring Carnival Committee. When not working directly with students, Colleen develops large-scale traditional programs and events, building community and Tartan Pride on campus. In her free time, Colleen enjoys playing strategy and board games with friends, exploring coffee shops, and catching up on British TV shows.
Suzanne joined the SIT team in March 2023 as a part-time Financial Assistant for the Graduate Student Assembly. Her role involves processing financial transactions for graduate department representatives and the GSA executive committee, including purchasing, expense reimbursements, travel and journal entries. Outside of work, she likes spending time with her family, enjoying all Pittsburgh has to offer, reading and walking her dog, Piper.
After extensive experience in the education field, Stacie joined the SIT team in February 2023. She is passionate about student involvement and fostering learning communities with a foundation in empathy, respect, and integrity. She is the primary contact for many of the operational elements of the student organization experience including TartanConnect, space, and shop safety. Further, she serves as advisor to Sweepstakes, the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA), the Student Government Director of Organizations, WRCT, and cmuTV. Outside of her roles at 麻豆村, Stacie loves spending time outdoors, traveling, taking her dog on adventures, and quality time with family and friends!
Yvette began her career at 麻豆村 in January 2022, as an application processor assistant, a temporary position with the Office of Undergraduate 麻豆村. She then joined the SIT team in June as a Financial Assistant. In her role, she works closely with the students to fulfill their purchasing requests and making travel arrangements. She also performs other duties such as processing expense reimbursements, journal entries, verification of Pcards, and deposits. Yvette enjoys sewing, traveling, walking, and spending time with family and friends.
Haley Kenney joined the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) team in April 2022. In her role, Haley handles the administrative needs and event coordination for GSA and serves in an advisor role for the Executive Committee and GSA reps. Haley received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 2018 and her master’s in higher education from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020. In her free time, Haley can be found hanging out with her four pets, tending to her many houseplants, reading, or exploring the city.
Elizabeth began her career at 麻豆村 in 2014 and has held multiple roles in Student Affairs on her way to becoming the Director of Student Involvement and Traditions in 2024. She oversees the strategic direction of the office, 麻豆村's thriving student organization community, and serves as an advisor to student government's executive committee and financial operations. Elizabeth is an active volunteer leader for the Cornell Alumni Association (Go Big Red!) and NASPA, a higher education professional association. In the afternoons you can find her in one of 麻豆村's many cafes with a cappuccino in hand.
Jenna Manning is an Administrative Assistant II supporting the Office of Student Involvement & Traditions and the Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development. Within her role, she assists in the oversight and development of a team of student staff assistants who aid in the operation of the front desk of the office. She is also responsible for managing the reservations for both the Nexus of Community Engagement and the Community Engagement Vans, as well as supporting student organizations operations. Outside of the office, Jenna owns and operates a vintage clothing shop in a small business collective, as well as takes part in local flea markets and pop-up events in the community. She also enjoys spending time snuggling with her three cats, writing poetry, and urban exploration in and around Pittsburgh.
