Dr. Ashley Kirk-Christman, Director
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Ashley Kirk-Christman joined the University of Connecticut in 2021. She holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2021), a Master of Education from Cleveland State University (2014), and a Bachelor of Arts from Ashland University (2013). Her doctoral dissertation research was a phenomenological study on the racial identity development of Black men in predominantly White fraternities. Ashley is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and was initiated into the Epsilon Nu chapter in 2009. Outside of work, Ashley likes spending time with her dogs (Carlos and Cedric), reading, traveling, and adventuring outdoors.
CFSD Chapter Coach: Alpha Delta Phi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Sigma Phi, Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., La Unidad Latina Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Phi Delta Theta, Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc., Pi Kappa Phi
Council Advisor: Panhellenic Council
Contact for Questions About: Academic Reports, Assessment, Budget (including, programming & foundation accounts), Campus Partnerships (including community standards and housing/residence life) Chapter Insurance Requirements, Expansion, Expectations of Excellence (including, guidelines, database, training modules, UConntact), Supervision/Staff Development, Technology, and Policies
Email: ashley.christman@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-1220
Tori Succi, Assistant Director
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Tori Succi joined the University of Connecticut in 2022. She received her Master’s in Higher Education and Leadership Policy (2018) and BA in Public Relations and Dance (2016) from Hofstra University. She joined Phi Sigma Sigma, Epsilon Kappa Chapter in the Fall of 2013. On her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and taking her dog (Wade) to the dog park. She also enjoys going to the see Broadway shows, exploring new cities, and taking road trips.
CFSD Chapter Coach: Alpha Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc., Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Alpha Mu, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc., Sigma Phi Epsilon
Council Advisor: Interfraternity Council
Contact for Questions About: Advisor Support, Marketing (including, website, social media, digital calendar, newsletters), Membership Experience Programs (including awards, new members, seniors, officers – including council retreat, president retreat, president forums), and Student Employment
Email: tori.succi@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-8957
Jose Garcia, Coordinator
Preferred Pronouns: He/They
Jose Garcia returned to UConn in August 2022, after earning his Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University. Prior to UConn, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from UCLA in 2016, where he also worked for a few years post graduation doing LGBTQ+ Student Affairs. He joined Theta Chi in the Spring of 2013 at UCLA. In his free time, Jose enjoys road trips, going to new restaurants, and visiting family in New York.
CFSD Chapter Coach: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Kappa Lambda, Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc., Delta Tau Delta, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Latino America Unida, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Phi Sigma Rho, Tau Kappa Epsilon
Council Advisor: Intercultural Greek Council
Contact for Questions About: Educational Programming (including GASA, NHPW, SAAM, Greek Speaker), Honor Societies, Parent/Family Relations, and Off-Campus Activity Advising
Email: jose.s.garcia@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486 – 8956

Sydney Jefferson, Graduate Assistant
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Sydney Jefferson is from West Chester, Ohio, a suburb outside of Cincinnati. She graduated this spring from Miami University with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Spanish. During her time there, she was Division 1 Student-Athlete on the Track and Field Team, a Student Orientation Undergraduate Leader, Chief of Staff for the Office of ASPIRE on campus, and the Vice President of the National Panhellenic Council and the Zeta Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Through all of these experiences, she knew that she had a burning passion for supporting college students. Sydney is excited to continue this work in a professional capacity and is happy to continue her education and support students through the UConn HESA program.
CFSD Chapter Coach: Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc., Sigma Chi, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Council Advisor: National Pan-Hellenic Council and Co-Advisor for Intercultural Greek Council
Contact for Questions About: Alumni Relations, Homecoming, and Community Building (including monthly community days, Greek Picnic, and field day)
Email: srj22001work@uconn.edu
Auxiliary Staff
Sydney Wein, Residence Hall Director for Husky Village
Preferred Pronouns: she/her/hers
Sydney Wein joined the University of Connecticut in 2020 as a Residence Hall Director, where she has worked in Hilltop Apartments, then transitioned to Garrigus Suites. She holds a Master of Education from Clemson University (2020) in Counselor Education, Student Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida (2018) in Interdisciplinary Studies with minors in Leadership Studies and Sociology. Sydney is a member of Gamma Phi Beta and was initiated into the Eta Lambda chapter in 2015. In her free time, Sydney loves spending the day reading and going to concerts.
Contact for Questions About: Husky Village
Email: sydney.wein@uconn.edu
Undergraduate Student Staff
Nina Polumbo

Student Assistant
Elizabeth Moy

Student Assistant