NSU Levan Ambassadors Committees and Work Groups

The NSU Levan Ambassadors Board drives impact through focused committees and work groups that advance key initiatives across the university. These groups provide members with meaningful opportunities to contribute their time, talent, and treasure in ways that directly support students, faculty, and NSU’s strategic priorities. Whether strengthening partnerships, advising academic programs, supporting special projects, or expanding community engagement, our committees and work groups empower Ambassadors to play an active role in shaping NSU’s growth and success. Together, these efforts ensure the Board remains a dynamic force for innovation, connection, and lasting impact across South Florida and beyond.

Ways We Lead

Time

Invest your time by actively engaging in the work of the NSU Levan Ambassadors Board. Ambassadors dedicate their time by attending monthly meetings, participating in university events, and representing NSU in the community. This hands-on involvement helps strengthen NSU’s visibility, deepen relationships with civic and business leaders, and create meaningful opportunities for students and faculty. Whether attending campus programs, supporting recruitment efforts, or helping host ambassador events, your time directly contributes to advancing NSU’s mission and expanding its reach across South Florida and beyond.

Talent

Share your knowledge, leadership, and professional expertise to elevate NSU’s colleges and programs. As a College/Unit Liaison or committee member, Ambassadors work directly with deans, faculty, and university leaders to support academic initiatives, student success programs, and strategic priorities. By offering industry insights, mentoring students, advising on emerging trends, or helping shape collaborative projects, your talent becomes a powerful resource that enriches the university. Ambassadors play a vital role in helping NSU innovate, grow, and remain responsive to the evolving needs of the community and workforce.

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Treasure

Give to the Special Projects Fund and help meet the emerging needs of NSU. Contributions to this fund support projects identified and approved by the NSU Levan Ambassadors Board Executive Committee. These initiatives may include purchasing equipment for academic programs, providing scholarships for students, supporting new research or outreach efforts, and more. Your generosity directly fuels NSU’s ability to enhance learning, expand opportunities, and create lasting impact where it is needed most.

Colleges and Units Liaisons

The NSU Levan Ambassadors Board Colleges and Units Liaisons represent an important communications link between the board and the several colleges and other units of Nova Southeastern University.

The mission of the NSU Levan Ambassadors Board College/Unit Liaisons:

Serve as a primary communications link between colleges or units and the NSU Levan Ambassadors Board, to become aware of current and planned events and to report these activities to the membership at large, typically at the monthly breakfast meetings.
Align with the dean or vice president and the director of development of the college or unit and with the director of development in communication efforts and interactions.
Present information to the Ambassadors Board pertaining to accomplishments, achievements, and other significant activities.
Assist in placing speakers from the colleges and units into the community for civic organizations, community service organizations, etc.
Invite speakers from the colleges and units to the Ambassadors Board’s breakfast meetings.
Assist with forming Advisory Boards and assist deans’ interactions in the business community.
Provide opportunities for deans or vice presidents to present at Ambassadors Board’s breakfast meetings.
Promote the internship programs at the colleges or units.
Promote recruitment job fairs to the Ambassadors Board’s members.

First Name	Last Name	College/Unit	Dean/VP/Director
Sam	Morrison	Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center	Jim Hutchens
Scott	Kleiman	Athletics
Stephen	Tilbrook	Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Allopathic Medicine	Chad Perlyn
Melvin David	Rothberg ⁽¹⁾ Glassman ⁽¹⁾	College of Dental Medicine	Steven Kaltman
Gale	Carson	Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice	Kimberly Durham
Jonathan	Wolfe	College of Computing, AI, and Cybersecurity	Meline Kevorkian
Gordon	James III	Shepard Broad College of Law	José Roberto (Beto) Juárez, Jr.
Steven	Chess	College of Optometry	Linda Rouse
Jeff	Cohen	College of Pharmacy	Michelle Clark
Christine	Madsen	College of Psychology	Karen Grosby
Marc	Lowell	Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine	Elaine Wallace
Charles (Chuck)	Tatelbaum	Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Health Sciences	Stanley Wilson
TBD		H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship	Andrew Rosman
Ken Bill Miles	Morris ⁽¹⁾ Gallo ⁽¹⁾ McGrane ⁽¹⁾	Halmos College of Arts and Sciences	Holly Baumgartner
Larry	Behar	NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale	Bonnie Clearwater
Keith	Poliakoff	NSU University School	William Kopas
Barry Marc	Shnider ⁽¹⁾ Solomon ⁽¹⁾	Division of Student Affairs
Debra	Savage	Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing	Stephanie La Manna

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Special Projects Fund

The NSU Levan Ambassadors Board Special Projects Fund provides flexible, mission-driven funding to address emerging student needs and strategic university priorities that fall outside traditional funding sources. The fund offers short-term financial assistance and targeted support to currently enrolled Nova Southeastern University students facing unexpected challenges that may impact their ability to continue their education. Through a structured internal review process, requests are evaluated to ensure responsible stewardship, alignment with NSU’s mission, and meaningful impact—helping students overcome temporary barriers and remain focused on academic success. If you wish to support the fund or apply for assistance, please contact SpecialProjectsFund@nova.edu.