Valli Sarveswaran, Ph.D.
Director
Phone: 216.802.3391
Email: v.sarveswaran@csuohio.edu

Dr. Valli Sarveswaran received his Ph.D. in Synthetic Organometallic Chemistry from Cambridge University, England and his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Among his credentials are the following:

• Education and Outreach Administrator - Environmental Molecular Science Institute, Univeristy of Notre Dame - 2004-07
• Research Associate - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame - 2001-03
• Research Associate - Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky - 2000
• Research Associate - Department of Chemistry, University of Winnipeg, Canada - 1998-09

Gina Huffman, MPA
Asst. Director
Phone: 216.802.3376
Email: g.c.huffman@csuohio.edu

Ms. Huffman earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University. She has worked as an academic advisor, program coordinator and held administrative post at Cleveland State University since 2003. She began her career in education at Cuyahoga Community College with the United States Department of Education, TRIO programs. She is a vigorous advocate for programs, services and resources that assist students realize their academic, personal and professional goals. Gina’s community service continues to be part of her ongoing commitment to Greater Cleveland and the Northeast Ohio region. She serves as volunteer for planning committees of various organizations, whose mission is to champion social justice.

Elise Johnson
Secretary
Phone: 216.687.2016
Email: e.johnson4@csuohio.edu

Education: 2007 Howard University Graduate with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Management. Currently, Elise is pursuing a Master’s of Labor Relations and Human Resources at Cleveland State University.

Activities: She was a member of Circle K Community Service Club, Howard University Chapter, and served on the executive board (2004-2005). She is a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority Inc., where she served as the Vice President of Membership (2006-2007), as well as in various other capacities on the Executive Board. She is an active member of National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and has served as a Lead Mentor for NSBE’s Project SEEK Program for 3rd through 5th graders during the summer of 2007. Presently she serves as a Youth Leader at her church, and continues to participate and organize various community service projects.

Future Plans: To obtain a Master’s Degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources at Cleveland State. Then go on to Law School and obtain a J.D.MPA concentrating in Employment Law and Labor Relations. She hopes to one day combine all of her passions into her dream career.

Elizabeth Trouten
Graduate Assistant
Phone: 216.687.2016
Email: mcnairga1@csuohio.edu

Education: Graduated May 2007 Summa Cum Laude from the University of Dayton (Ohio) with a major in Pre-Physical Therapy; currently pursuing a doctorate of physical therapy at Cleveland State University.
Activities: From 2004-2007 was member of the Human Rights Awareness Club (Dayton), a member of Africa Club (Dayton), a member of Life Itself Dance Club (Dayton), and member of pre-Physical Therapy Club (Dayton). In summer 2005, observed in a female surgical ward in a hospital in southwestern Cameroon. In summer 2007, volunteered to teach secondary school in rural western Kenya. Currently volunteers time at the Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland and the Care Alliance (as per curriculum).
Hopes and Plans: To graduate with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Cleveland State University; to secure a career working with the elderly and/or burn victims in the physical therapy sector; to volunteer in a hospital or local clinic in an African nation; to marry and have children (biological and adopted).

Vennela Mullangi
Graduate Assistant
Phone: 216.687.2016
Email: mcnairga2@csuohio.edu

Education: Bachelors of Pharmacy, Pursuing Masters in Chemistry

Activities: Vennela was a member of Pharmacy Association in Andhra university, India (2004-2008) . She has held the position as Secretary of Cultural Affairs in Andhra University during (2006-2007) and she was also member of Bal Vikas, an organization that takes care of orphans in India.