Kami Hancock

Kami Hancock

Academic Director of Integrated Studies

As the Director of Integrated Studies at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), I lead the development and implementation of interdisciplinary educational programs designed for adult learners. These programs emphasize the social sciences, humanities and writing. My role promotes inclusive, learner-centered approaches that enhance critical thinking, communication and lifelong learning. By collaborating with faculty, academic […]

Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer

Instructional Specialist I

As an Instructional Specialist at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), I support instructors with designing and teaching their courses, which includes helping with the use of the latest educational technology. I also operate workshops and oversee other learning assets that promote teaching best practices in online higher education delivery. I proudly stand by the […]

Kella Thornton

Kella Thornton

Instructional Specialist

I serve as an Instructional Specialist with WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS). In this role, I collaborate with faculty to design innovative teaching experiences and the purposeful integration of educational technology. I also facilitate timely and relevant faculty development opportunities such as workshops, conversations about teaching and learning, and the Online Instructor Training course. […]

Dorris Scott

Dorris Scott

Academic Director of Data Studies

As the Academic Director of Data Studies with WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), I develop new programming and courses related to GIS and data analytics. In addition, I work with students to support their career advancement and I love being able to forge meaningful and lasting relationships in the St. Louis regional data industry.

Lindsay Meador

Lindsay Meador

Accreditation & Senior Program Manager

As the Accreditation & Senior Program Manager at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), I partner with faculty and staff to guide evidence-based pedagogies, particularly those emphasizing the use of educational technology. I help faculty integrate universal design for learning (UDL) and inclusive pedagogies into their course, design active learning techniques into the online learning […]

Joe Cruz

Joe Cruz

Academic Director of Management & Organizational Change

As the Academic Director of Management & Organizational Change at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), I lead the academic programs in management and organizational change. This is done by developing new programming and supporting students in their career advancement. I love that my role leads to meaningful interactions with students and community partners. The […]

Kilinyaa Cothran

Kilinyaa Cothran

Vice Dean, Director of Health Programs

As the Vice Dean and Director for Healthcare Programs at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), my primary responsibility is to ensure a quality academic experience for all of our students. In partnership with faculty, staff and industry partners, I oversee the development of academic and professional, market-aligned programs that create opportunities to re-imagine the […]