North Country Ambassadors
During the search process, job candidates may have a wide range of questions about what it is like to work on our campus and live in our community (the "North Country"). These personal or non-job-related questions can be important to job candidates but are not appropriate for discussion with search committee or department members.
We have recruited a number of faculty and staff members to be North Country Ambassadors to meet with job candidates to discuss what it is like to live in the North Country, using their own personal, community experiences to help answer questions that job candidates may have.
Candidates will be given the opportunity to meet with or speak to a North Country Ambassador. The Director of Employee Recruitment, Training & Affirmative Action will work directly with the candidate to arrange the meeting and will not share any information about the request with the department or search committee, except to ask them to set aside a particular time slot for a meeting with an Ambassador, if possible. An Ambassador meeting with a job candidate must come from outside of the department is hiring; the Ambassador will provide no feedback or information to members of the department or search committee, in order to maintain the legitimacy of the search and hiring process; the Ambassador will not provide feedback to the candidate or answer questions about the department for which the person is interviewing.
We hope that this initiative can begin to bridge an information gap and make searches more effective, while still maintaining the professionalism of searches.
Anne WARREN
Assistant Director FOR EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT, Career EXCELLANCE
Anne joined the Office of Annual Giving and Laurentian Engagement in October 2012. She is responsible for the overall management and execution of the University’s Calling All Saints phone-a-thon program, the undergraduate giving, and philanthropic education program and serves as the staff advisor to the Student-Alumni Association. In addition to these responsibilities, Anne is responsible for the hiring, training, and managing of student workers during Reunion weekend and also plays a role in the coordination of the student component of the Laurentians in Residence program.
Originally from Cincinnati, Anne earned her Bachelor of the Arts degree in French and Women’s Studies from Denison University in Granville, OH. At Denison, she is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, was a managing member of the Student Calling Program, and is still a dedicated volunteer for the University’s Annual Fund.
Since October 2012, Anne has lived in Canton and enjoyed its small-town charm!
Dennis Morreale '07
Associate Director for Young Alumni Giving
Annual Giving & Laurentian Engagement
Dennis joined the Alumni & Parents Programs staff as assistant director of alumni & parent programs in 2007 and was recently promoted to associate director of annual giving. Dennis earned his B.A. degree from St. Lawrence with a double major in History and Government. He oversees myriad young alumni committees encompassing graduates of the last 15 years. He is also responsible for administering programs, crafting appeals, and planning events that promote volunteerism and annual giving. Originally from Corinth, NY, Dennis came to the University as an Augsbury/North Country Scholar, and during his undergraduate years, he spent a semester in France, was awarded a University Fellowship, and was a proud resident of the Green House Theme Cottage. Still passionate about the liberal arts, Dennis spends most of his time out of the office painting landscapes or writing music.
Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead
Associate Chaplain
The Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead is a native of Chicago, Illinois. She received the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Clark Atlanta University, the Master of Divinity degree and the Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago. Rev. Shaun is the University Chaplain, at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. As Chaplain, Shaun provides spiritual care and pastoral support with persons of all faith traditions or none, within the campus community and beyond. Along with her chaplaincy duties, Shaun leads the weekly Gospel Service and co-directs the Gospel Choir. Shaun founded “Got Spirit?” the annual Gospel Music Workshop & Concert held annually at St. Lawrence. In 2019, they celebrated the 15th Anniversary Gospel Workshop! Through this workshop and other music initiatives, Shaun has brought many people together across racial/ethnic/cultural/religious difference. Shaun’s other campus commitments are North Country Ambassador, a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and co-coordinator of the Restorative Practices Community.
Shaun is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Shaun’s ministry commitments include: Committee on Ministry for the Black River-St. Lawrence Association of the United Church of Christ, New York Conference; (AAWIM) African American Women in Ministry organization within the UCC; Board of Directors and member of WomanPreach, Inc!
Shaun has been a worship leader in small and large gatherings, from churches to festivals and national conferences. Before full time ministry, Shaun worked in Chicago’s radio industry for 14 years. As a preacher, teacher, writer and singer, Shaun focuses her work on breaking down barriers and building relationships that are inclusive, reconciling and affirming.