Facilitation Team

Katie Chapman

University of Georgia
Office of Learning and Organizational Development
(912) 614-7835
kchapman@olod.uga.edu

Katie Chapman is a Public Service Assistant faculty member in the Office of Learning and Organizational Development, part of the Office of the Associate Dean for Cooperative Extension at the University of Georgia. In her work as LEAD21 Director, Katie plays a key role in the coordination, facilitation, and assessment of the LEAD21 faculty leadership program. Katie has worked at the University of Georgia since 2014, most recently as Program Review Coordinator in the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness where she supported ongoing continuous improvement, assessment, and accreditation efforts for UGA’s regional accreditor the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Katie received her undergraduate degree in Agricultural Communication, her master’s degree in Adult Education and a doctorate degree in Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development all from the University of Georgia.

Kim Anderson Heller

Vezeto Leadership Consulting

Kim Anderson Heller is the Lead Consultant for Vezeto Leadership Consulting. In her consulting, she provides program development, training and facilitation in areas of human and organizational development for both youth and adult audiences at the local, regional and national levels. Her approach engages program stakeholders in designing and developing strategies and solutions to organizational issues. Prior to her current role Kim served as a faculty member for the University of Georgia with the primary responsibility of managing Lead21 and providing facilitation in youth and adult leadership programming in partnership with Georgia 4-H. Kim developed expertise in leadership and program development through years of experience with Agricultural Education, FFA and 4-H at the state and national levels. Kim received her undergraduate degree in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University, her master’s degree in Agricultural and Extension Education from UGA, and her doctorate in Adult Education at UGA.

Carolyn Humphrey

Voyagers Consulting

Carolyn Humphrey is the Senior Consulting Psychologist and owner of The Consulting Psychology Group. Her areas of expertise include leadership, executive coaching, the design and implementation of psychological assessments, and the creation, facilitation and evaluation of leadership training programs. She has also taught graduate and undergraduate courses at the Universities of Missouri, Utah and Georgia in psychology, assessment, management, personal development, and stress. Carolyn completed a B.A. degree in Psychology and Anthropology at Emory University and a M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Minnesota. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Organizational Development from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She has published articles in refereed journals and presented research at national and international conferences on developing psychological assessments as well as the transfer of learning from training situations to the work place.

Stacey Garrett

Appalachian State University

Stacey Garrett is an associate professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Appalachian State University and serves as Chair of the Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education. Her research centers on faculty experiences and the people, policies, and practices that help or hinder their success and advancement. She is currently exploring faculty wellbeing and academic leadership in four-year public institutions. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership with Higher Education Concentration from Clemson University, M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in College Student Personnel Administration from James Madison University, and a BBA in Marketing from the College of William and Mary. Before joining the faculty at AppState, she worked in entry- and mid-level positions in residence life and fraternity/sorority life at Longwood University and Clemson University, respectively.

Tobias ‘Toby’ Spanier

University of Minnesota

Toby Spanier is an Extension Professor in Leadership and Civic Engagement with the University of Minnesota. In his educator role, he has over 25 years of providing leadership development research and education to individuals, organizations, and communities. He began his educational career in the U.S. Peace Corps before working with other educational organizations nationally and internationally. He has lead leadership educational experiences in numerous countries. In Toby’s Extension role he serves as the Program Leader for the Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership (MARL) program. A leadership program for individuals in the food, agriculture and natural resources sectors. Toby brings extensive experience in leadership coaching, group facilitation, program design, curriculum development, cultural agility, and evaluation to his work. Prior to his current role, Toby was a lead instructor and facilitator for the National Extension Leadership Development (NELD) program for nine years. Toby is the recipient of the Distinguished Field-Based Faculty at the University of Minnesota and is a graduate of LEAD21. Toby received his undergraduate degree in Public Administration and Political Science and masters degree in General Education from Towson State University in Maryland.

Rochelle Sapp

Rochelle Sapp Consulting
rochelle06@gmail.com
979-571-3067

Rochelle Sapp engages in organizational and leadership development at the individual, team, and organizational levels through program development, training, and facilitation. She has worked with higher education, non-profit, and industry groups over the course of her career. Prior to her current role, Rochelle was the Program Director for two national leadership development programs for faculty within the public and land-grant university system, including LEAD21 and the IAspire Leadership Academy as part of her faculty role at the University of Georgia. During her faculty career, she collaborated with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities to acquire a $10 million National Science Foundation INCLUDES grant to focused on diversifying faculty in STEM. She has coordinated employee engagement efforts for organizations with over 750 employees, facilitated strategic planning and team development, and engaged with individuals in their professional development through training and executive coaching. Rochelle received her undergraduate degree in Agricultural Leadership Development from Texas A&M University and her masters and doctorate degrees in Agricultural Education and Communication from the University of Florida.

Larry Van De Valk

VanDeValk Consulting

Larry VanDeValk is principal of VanDeValk Consulting, where he helps emerging and organizational leaders develop their capacity through improved self-awareness, emotional intelligence, coaching, teambuilding, governance, strategic review, and change management. He recently retired from Cornell University, where he served for nearly 25 years as Executive Director of LeadNY, a leadership development program for adult professionals in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors. Previously, he was a Professor of Agricultural Engineering Technology at SUNY Cobleskill, and a department manager at Agway Cooperative. Larry earned PhD, MAT and BS degrees – all from Cornell University – as well as an AAS in Forestry from Paul Smiths College. He has served in numerous elected and appointed board and committee roles and has also consulted with dozens of boards of directors and leadership teams in the non-profit, cooperative and educational institution sectors. His work has earned national recognition, including the Outstanding Leadership Program Director Award from the International Association of Programs for Agricultural Leaders, the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, the Distinguished Service Citation from the NYS Agricultural Society, and both individual and team achievement awards from the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP).

Kristin Bell

University of Georgia
Office of Learning and Organizational Development
(706) 542-4178
kbell14@uga.edu

Kristin Bell serves as a Program Coordinator for the University of Georgia’s Office of Learning and Organizational Development in Athens, Georgia. In her role, she oversees the coordination of the national adult leadership program, LEAD21, and provides support for various initiatives and projects within UGA Extension. Kristin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Georgia and is set to begin her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling in 2026.

Bridget Rucci

University of Georgia
Office of Learning and Organizational Development
(706) 542-7786
brucci@uga.edu

Bridget Rucci serves as the Office Manager for the Office of Learning and Organizational Development. With a passion for creating efficient and collaborative work environments, Bridget plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of OLOD’s daily activities. Her duties encompass coordinating logistics for conferences, training and leadership programs including LEAD21, and events. In addition, Bridget facilitates the onboarding process for new Extension employees, provides support for the Extension Training System, and oversees the Extension Registration system, Modern Campus. Bridget grew up outside of Cleveland, OH and received her Bachelor of Administration from Bowling Green State University. She currently resides in Statham, Georgia with her husband, Josh and 2 children Everett and Emma Jean.