Lisa Ramsey
Director of Student Activities
E-mail - lramsey@jcu.edu

Lisa Ramsey is the Director of Student Activities and has been at John Carroll University since August 2004. As Director, Lisa is responsible for the overall programmatic and administrative functions of the Office of Student Activities. In addition, she serves as the main advisor to the Student Union. Lisa obtained her Bachelor's degree at Thiel College and her Master's Degree from Ohio University. Prior to JCU Lisa spent 7½ years as the Assistant Director of Campus Life at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL (just outside of St. Louis). Originally from Ohio, Lisa feels good to be "home" again. She lives in Hudson with her husband, Mike and two boys (high school and school age). Lisa's favorite part of her day in the office is working with students and student leaders to create an engaging and fun campus environment. Stop by to find out how you can be a part of it too!

Ashlee Burrs
Assistant Director of Student Activities
E-mail - aburrs@jcu.edu

Ashlee Burrs is the Assistant Director of Student Activities, beginning her position in October 2007. Prior to joining JCU in a full-time capacity, she held an internship in the office in the spring of 2007. Ashlee obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Niagara University and her Master's Degree from Kent State University. Ashlee enjoys rainy days, pirates, cake, and the Buffalo Bills. She loves meeting new people so stop by and say hello!

Janet Paradise
Secretary
E-mail - jparadise@jcu.edu

Janet Paradise joined the Office of Student Activities in February 2008 after spending 13 years at Management Recruiters International as a recruiter/project coordinator in the printing and graphic arts field. Prior to working for MRI, she worked at Dillard's (formerly Higbee's) in sales and management at the Beachwood and Downtown stores. She lives in Euclid with her husband, Nick. Her proudest accomplishment is that of being the mother of four boys, all of whom have been educated at St. Ignatius High School. Janet will be glad to assist you with anything relating to the Office of Student Activities, so feel free to stop by and say "hi!"

Rachel Ball
Graduate Assistant
E-mail - rball12@jcu.edu

Rachel Ball serves as the Graduate Assistant to the Director of Student Activities. As a graduate assistant, she is responsible for organizing leadership development opportunities on campus, advising student organizations and the Relay For Life, and coordinating the Millor Orator selection process. Rachel is pursuing her master's degree in Communication Management at JCU and is a 2009 graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College, with her degree in Communication and Public Relations. While an undergraduate, she was Assistant Director of BW's Dance Marathon, a Senior Coordinator in the Office of Admission as well as involved in many capacities with the Office of Greek Life. Rachel is also a past president and proud alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys traveling, jumping in puddles, live music, spending time with friends and family and drinking lots of coffee. She also loves random hugs and high-fives. Rachel is enthusiastic about working with student leaders at John Carroll and hopes you visit her office to say hello any time!

Ryan Schoonmaker
Graduate Assistant
E-mail - rschoonmaker09@jcu.edu

Ryan Schoonmaker is pursuing his master's degree in Biology at John Carroll University. Ryan is a 2009 graduate of John Carroll with his degree in Biochemistry. As an undergraduate, Ryan was a founding father of the John Carroll Chapter of Beta Theta Pi and served as the first Vice President. He was also the co-chair of the 2009 Greek Week at JCU. Ryan serves as the advisor to the Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) and assists the Director of Student Activities with the planning of Christmas Carroll Eve and the Spring Concert. In the very little free time he has, he enjoys going to his cottage at Indian Lake, Ohio, listening to music, and NASCAR (yep, he'll admit it). Ryan also enjoys running, singing when no one is listening (he has a horrible singing voice, but doesn't mind sharing it with everyone), and wiggling, but who doesn't enjoy a good wiggle? So check him out!!

Brittany Smith
Graduate Assistant
E-mail - bsmith11@jcu.edu

Brittany Smith graduated from Mount Union College in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in psychology. She is continuing her education in the School Psychology Master's program at John Carroll. While at Mount Union, Brittany was active in Greek Life and held minor offices in Education and Intellectual Development in Alpha Chi Omega. Being very active on Mount Union's campus, Brittany is thrilled to be a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Activities. Her main responsibilities include advising students in Greek Life, planning Senior Week and Celebration, conducting Formal Recruitment, planning Greek Week, involvement with the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils, and helping with any other programming. Brittany enjoys dancing, exercising, attending concerts, and spending time with friends and family. She also loves meeting new people, so feel free to stop by her office if you have any questions or just to talk!