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Executive Council

The Dean Administration

2025-2026 Executive Council

“Our mission as an Executive Council is to develop an inclusive and supportive environment for graduate students to reach their goals and do what they love in a productive way.”

General Contact: [email protected]

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Bryan Dean
President

Hometown: Roanoke Rapids, NC
Previous Education: Bachelor of Science in Textile Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University
Current Program: Doctorate in Dental Medicine and Oral Health
Interests and HobbiesTrying new coffee shops, everything sports, cooking/grilling and spending time with my rescue dog Gracie.
Contact: [email protected]

Cosmo Esposito
Cosmo Esposito
Executive Vice President

Hometown:Byram, NJ
Previous Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, High Point University
Current Program: Juris Doctorate
Interests and Hobbies: Playing golf, spending time on the water and enjoying the company of friends.
Contact: [email protected]

Lena Xhelili
Lena Xhelili
Secretary

Hometown: Lexington, NC
Previous Education: Pre-Pharmacy at High Point University
Current Program: Doctorate in Pharmacy
Interests and Hobbies: Spending time with family and traveling.
Contact: [email protected]

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Claire Kincer
Treasurer

Hometown: Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Previous Education: Associate Degree in Science
Current Program: Doctorate in Pharmacy
Interests and Hobbies: Spending time on the lake and riding dirtbikes.
Contact: [email protected]

Lauren Chisholm
Lauren Chisholm
Graduate Student Engagement Co-Chair

Hometown: Laurel, MS
Previous Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business/Corporate Communications, Southwestern University
Current Program: Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Interests and Hobbies: Playing tennis (former D1 athlete) and training for a half marathon. Enjoy going on hikes, spending time with friends, listening to podcasts and playing golf.
Contact: [email protected]

Amanda Martin
Amanda Martin
Graduate Student Engagement Co-Chair

Hometown: Lynnfield, MA
Previous Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, High Point University
Current Program: Masters of Arts in Communication and Business Leadership
Interests and Hobbies: Reading, traveling and Karate.
Contact: [email protected]

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Jenny Ngo
Service and Philanthropy Chair

Hometown: High Point, NC
Previous Education: Bachelor of Science in Biologye, High Point University
Current Program: Doctorate in Pharmacy
Interests and Hobbies: Crochet and reading.
Contact: [email protected]

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Czarina Sobejana
External Communications Chair

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Previous Education: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Current Program: Doctor of Pharmacy
Interests and Hobbies: Gaming, Photography and Sewing
Contact: [email protected]

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Frank Reuter
Finance Chair

Hometown: Melbourne, FL
Previous Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Florida
Current Program: Doctorate of Dental Medicine and Oral Health
Interests and Hobbies: All things related to nature, including hiking, traveling, botany and horticulture.
Contact: [email protected]

Whit Rhodes
Whit Rhodes
Professional Development Chair

Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Previous Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management, High Point University
Current Program: Masters of Arts in Communication and Business Leadership
Interests and Hobbies: Traveling, fitness, watching movies and reading.
Contact: [email protected]

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Bradley G. Taylor ’13, M.Ed.
Assistant Vice President for Student Leadership / GSGA Advisor

Hometown: Clemmons, NC

Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from High Point University, Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University

Contact: [email protected] ([email protected])