Dr. Ashley Christman, Director
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Ashley 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 Pi, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Alpha Omicron Pi, Latino America Unida, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Phi Delta Theta, Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Chi
Council Advisor: Panhellenic Council
Contact for Questions About: Campus Partnerships, Chapter Insurance Requirements, Community Standard Issues, Expansion, Expectations of Excellence, Husky Village, NGLA/AFA Conferences, and Policies.
Email: ashley.christman@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-1220
Tori Succi, Assistant Director
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Victoria Colon-Succi (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, Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc., Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Alpha Mu, Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc.
Council Advisor: Interfraternity Council
Contact for Questions About: Advisor Support, Arête Leadership Academy, Assessment, Marketing, Membership Experience Programs, 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 Sigma Phi, Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc., Delta Tau Delta, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Tau Kappa Epsilon
Council Advisor: Intercultural Greek Council
Contact for Questions About: Academic Reports, Arête Awards, Community Educational Programming (including, GASA, NHPW, and SAAM), Honor Societies, and Off-Campus Activity Advising.
Email: jose.s.garcia@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486 – 8956
Cara Connor, Graduate Assistant
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Cara Connor graduated from Missouri State University in 2021 with a degree in Communication with minors in Ethical Leadership and Advertising & Promotion. During undergraduate, she joined Alpha Delta Pi, which sparked her passion for involvement on campus leading her to be heavily involved in the campus community. Some of her fraternity and sorority involvement includes serving on both Greek Week and Homecoming committees at Missouri State University. She is a current graduate student in the Higher Education & Student Affairs Master’s program and joined the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Development as a Graduate Assistant in the Fall of 2021.
CFSD Chapter Coach: Alpha Epsilon Phi, La Unidad Latina Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., Phi Sigma Rho, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Sigma Phi Epsilon
Council Advisor: National Pan-Hellenic Council
Contact for Questions About: Alumni Relations and Greek Week
Email: cjc21009work@uconn.edu

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., Pi Kappa Phi, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Council Advisor: Co-Advisor for NPHC and IFC
Contact for Questions About: Homecoming and Parent/Family Relations
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