Professional Staff

Melvin L. Butler

Assoc. Professor
Associate Dean, Office of Academic Enhancement

(305) 284-9131
Dr. Melvin L. Butler is Associate Professor of Musicology at the Frost School of Music. He also serves as Associate Dean of the Office of Academic Enhancement for Undergraduate Affairs. His research focuses on music and religion in Haitian, Jamaican, and African American communities, with emphasis on the cultural politics of performance,...

Lynnette Ann Cebollero

Office Manager

(305) 284-3187
Lynnette provides administrative support for the Office of Academic Enhancement.  She assists with programming, prepares financial reports, reconciles accounts, and supervises front office operations.  Her professional experience includes work in the fields of education, mortgages, administrative management and general...

Jonathan Paul Cola

Asst. Director, Empower Me First Programs (A)

Jonathan serves as the Assistant Director in the office overseeing Empower Me First.  He works in support of first-generation college students on campus primarily by the way of one-on-one and group advising, programming, and connecting students to resources and opportunities on and off campus.  Before joining the OAE, Jonathan...

Christopher Doell

Executive Director, Office of Academic Enhancement

(305) 284-3194
Chris serves as Executive Director of the Office of Academic Enhancement. His primary focus is on providing leadership and support to OAE’s professional staff, helping to develop innovative and effective ways of supporting students from all backgrounds, and ultimately helping them craft their most rewarding and enriching undergraduate...

Erika Green Liberus

Director, Programs

(305) 284-5385
Erika Liberus serves as the Director for Prestigious Awards and Fellowships in the Office of Academic Enhancement. She leads the unit’s efforts to identify, recruit, and advise students who are considering and applying for external fellowships and scholarships. She facilitates workshops and provides guidance to students who are...

Molly Lockwood Ho

Assoc. Director, Programs

(305) 284-5387
Molly Lockwood Ho serves as the Programs Manager for Prestigious Awards and Fellowships in the Office of Academic Enhancement. She advises students who are interested in applying for internationally competitive scholarship opportunities and assists them in finding awards that match their personal interests and complement their future goals. She...

Melany Marin

Manager, Programs

Melany Marin serves as a Programs Manager for the Programs of Academic Excellence (PAE) in the Office of Academic Enhancement (OAE). She mentors various student groups within the PAE, including the Hammond and Gates Scholars. This mentorship includes both one-on-one advising sessions and group meetings.   Melany received her B.A. in...

Thomas Terrill

Manager, Programs (A)

(305) 284-3187
Tom Terrill serves as the Programs Manager for the Programs of Academic Excellence (PAE) in the Office of Academic Enhancement (OAE). He mentors various student groups within the PAE, including the Hammond, Jenkins, Stamps, and Gates Scholars. This mentorship includes both one-on-one advising sessions and group meetings. Tom also designs and...

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