Because Lehigh has a decentralized Graduate Education model rather than a Graduate School, our small Graduate Education + Life team at the University level partners with units across campus. 

Our Team

Sabrina Jedlicka, Deputy Provost for Graduate Education

Sabrina Jedlicka, PhD, Deputy Provost for Graduate Education

Contact Sabrina with questions having to do with graduate and professional education at Lehigh, including questions about individual programs, innovations in graduate education, graduate program/student statistics, diversity initiatives, etc. Also, please reach out to Sabrina with any questions regarding graduate life, navigating Lehigh support services, and understanding graduate student policies and procedures. In addition, please consult with Sabrina on managing the challenges of graduate school or to propose ideas to help the graduate community.

Email: ssj207@lehigh.edu

 

Kathy Orrok, Administrative Coordinator for Graduate Education & Student Life

Kathy Orrok, Administrative Coordinator

Financial and Budget Management

Reach out to Kathy Orrok for comprehensive guidance on navigating the Graduate Life Office (GLO), facility operations at Packer House, and department administration. Kathy manages complex financial portfolios across GLO, the Graduate Student Senate (GSS), and recognized graduate student organizations. She ensures full alignment with GSS fiscal governance, processing expenses, reimbursements, and fund balances in strict compliance with university policies. Working in close partnership with the Deputy Provost for Graduate Education, she also manages the operational lifecycle for Presidential and University Fellowships, serving as a trusted point of contact for students and campus partners.

Email: kmf307@lehigh.edu

Phone: 610-758-4774

Isabella Acquaah

Isabella Acquaah, GA, Administrative Assistant

Contact our graduate assistant, Isabella Acquaah, for Packer House reservations, spousal gym memberships, or inquiries regarding the Graduate Life Office (GLO), the quiet study room, and GLO events. Isabella manages the popular Tuesdays@10 breakfast and serves as the point person for groups interested in hosting a "Tuesdays@10 Takeover." Additionally, she edits and distributes the Weekly Buzz newsletter, manages the GLO Instagram account, and oversees the student staff who assist with administrative tasks and marketing materials.

Email: gradlife@lehigh.edu


 

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Lorraine Rwasoka, GA, Event Planning & Student Engagement

Lorraine works closely with the Graduate Student Senate and registered graduate student club leadership to bring meaningful events to life. She builds strong campus community supporting student leaders and managing event logistics. Lorraine also assists the Deputy Provost and staff to cultivate and continue relationships with our campus partners. Contact Lorraine at gradlife@lehigh.edu if you have event ideas, need assistance navigating the LINC platform, or are club leadership.

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Sofia Tartakovskaya, GA, Media Assistant

Sofia supports the office's marketing, social media, and archival needs by capturing candid photos and videos of graduate student events and programming that reflect the vibrancy of graduate student life here at Lehigh. Sofia can be reached by emailing gradlife@lehigh.edu

Our Partners

Our Partners

Denise Beautreau, MS
Denise Beautreau, MS
Director of the Center for Student Access and Success
610-758-3262
Shamell Brandon, PsyD
Shamell Brandon, PsyD
Staff Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services
610-758-3880
Kate Bullard, PhD
Kate Bullard, PhD
Research Program Development Officer
610-758-6672
Mike Burger, PhD
Mike Burger, PhD
Graduate Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
610-758-4282
John Coulter, PhD
John Coulter, PhD
Research Associate Dean of the Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science
610-750-5398
Ali Erk, Med
Ali Erk, MEd
Associate Director, Graduate Student Career Development
610-758-3710
Robin Hojnoski, EdD
Robin Hojnoski, EdD
Graduate Associate Dean of the College of Education
610-758-3268
Mark Snyder, PhD
Mark A. Snyder, PhD
Graduate Associate Dean of the Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
610-758-6834
Cheryl Matherly, EdD
Cheryl Matherly, EdD
Vice President and Vice Provost for International Affairs
610-758-2981
Henry Odi, EdD
Henry Odi, EdD
Deputy Vice President for Equity and Community and Associate Provost for Academic Diversity
610-758-3034
Anand Jagota, PhD
Anand Jagota, PhD
Vice President for Research
610-758-4396
Shishir Kumar Upadhyaya, MBA
Shishir Kumar Upadhyaya, MBA
Senior International Adviser, India
91-987-040-9774
Albert Liu, PhD, MS
Albert Liu, PhD, MS
Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Professor of the College of Health
610-758-3117
Burak Eskici, PhD
Burak Eskici, PhD
Graduate Associate Dean of the College of Business
610-758-6726
Won Choi, PhD, MPH
Won Choi, PhD, MPH
Professor, Department of Population Health; Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies; Interim Director, Institute for Indigenous Studies
610-758-2839
Lisa Lindley, DrPh, MPH, CHES
Lisa Lindley, DrPH, MPH, CHES
Associate Professor, Department of Community and Global Health, Director MPH
Tracy R. Nichols, PhD
Tracy R. Nichols, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Community and Global Health; Director, PhD

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