We believe in the transformative nature of education

You’re there for your students. We’re here for you. Informed by a holistic approach to college and university health, Credo’s team of interdisciplinary experts propels your institution to go farther faster and more efficiently.

What We Do

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2024 Credo Leadership Institutes

Credo is excited to partner with the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) for the Leadership Institutes for Women & Gender-Diverse Leaders. The 2024 theme is Leading With Hope.

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Credo partners with colleges, universities, and organizations to propel the future of higher education. Hear from our partner clients, and schedule your complimentary call with Credo. We can't wait to hear from you.

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25+

years of experience with colleges & universities

3

areas of focus: strategy, student success, space & place

100+

campuses engaged each year

500

higher education clients since 1995

500k

students positively impacted—and counting

The Future of Higher Ed Starts Here

Strategic Planning

An adaptive, community-engaged experience that leverages organizational strengths for growth and change.

Student Success & Retention

Ignite sustainable culture transformation, improve student retention and graduation rates, and increase net revenue with Moving The Needle.

Campus Planning

Intentional planning for learning spaces.

Architecture

Designing spaces that promote student engagement and community belonging.

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Higher Education Events & Insights

Higher Education News

Register For AAC&U + Credo's Leadership Institute

November 2024

Credo is excited to partner with the American Association of Colleges and Universities for the Leadership Institutes for Women & Gender-Diverse Leaders. The 2024 theme is Leading With Hope.

Learn More & Register

Celebrating Women And Gender-Diverse Learners & Leaders

March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! We invite you to celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day with us by amplifying voices and acting in service with women and gender-diverse people.

ACA & Credo Launch National Rural Higher Education Leadership Development Partnership

Credo and the Appalachian College Association (ACA) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to help build the leadership bench within rural higher education across the country. This ...

Radical Self-Care For Higher Education Leaders

by Narketta Sparkman-Key, Ph.D. Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key is Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Global Affairs and Professor of Learning, Technology & Leadership Education at James ...

FAFSA Strategy To Support Student Success

Delays in the release of the FAFSA and the distribution of information necessary for financial aid awarding are a hot topic across higher education currently. Concerns about how this will impact ...

It’s creating the next generation of higher education. It’s going to look different, it’s going to feel different, and the experience should be different. I’m excited to partner with Credo to create that together.
Dr. Amy Novak President, St. Ambrose University

Meet Our Passionate Team

We’re a collaborative, hard-working team of higher education experts and thought leaders with a vision to positively impact one million learners and the leaders who stand in service to them.

Allison Ash, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President of Strategy and Operations for Student Success & Senior Consultant

Jonathan Bert, Ph.D.

Senior Project Manager for Student Success

Maggie Conklin, Ed.D.

Director of Extraordinary Talent

Myriah Davis, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant and Operations Executive, Leadership Strategies

Caroline Davis

Project Manager for Student Success

Mike Donnelly

Project Manager for Leadership Strategies

Jaclyn Esqueda

Project Manager for Student Success

Bill Fahrner

President / Owner

Travis Feezell, Ed.D.

Senior Consultant for Leadership Strategies

Tom Gavic

Chairman / Owner

Ryan Gay, PMP

Associate Vice President for Information Technology

Tim Gilrain

Associate Vice President for Accounts

Destiny Harper-Lane, DBA

Associate Consultant for Student Success

Emma Jones

Executive Vice President / Owner

Alex Kappus, Ph.D.

Account Executive for Student Success

Christina Logan, Ed.D.

Associate Consultant for Leadership Strategies

Sean McGreevey, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant for Student Success

Joretta Nelson, Ph.D.

Vice Chairman & Founder of MTN / Owner

Sarah Reese, IIDA, LEED® AP

Interior Designer / Planner

Dean Rodeheaver, Ph.D.

Senior Campus Planner

Dawn Rolling, AIA, NCARB,LEED® AP

Director of Design / Architect

Kevin Rolling, AIA, LEED® AP BD+C

Vice President for Campus Planning and Architecture

Amy Schwalbach, LEED ® AP

Campus Planner

Dylan Scott

Project Architect

Jerry Seaman, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant and Strategy Executive, Leadership Strategies

Katie Sparrow, AIA, NCARB

Campus Planner

Dana Steward, Ed.D.

Associate Consultant for Student Success

Carrie Stockton, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant for Student Success

Darald Stubbs

Associate Consultant for Student Success

Aysen Ulupinar

Executive Liaison & Talent Engagement Associate

Amy VanDerWerf Carroll, Ed.D.

Senior Consultant for Student Success

Meet Our Team

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"We are now moving in the right direction institutionally in regard to key matters such as mission sustainability, strategy, planning, accountability, and efficiency."
Michael Bryant, Ph.D. Vice President for Strategic Planning, Faith Integration, and Christian Leadership at Charleston Southern University