Janis directs the operation of the HR department coordinating policy and procedure issues and employee relations. The majority of her time is spent consulting with managers and department heads on strategic issues, performance management and supervision of the HR staff. She also serves on the University's International Committee. Janis has been designated by the University to be the Title IX coordinator, ADA/Section 504 coordinator and Age Discrimination Act coordinator.

Janis graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education as well as a Master of Education in Counseling and Family Studies. Janis has over 20 years Human Resources experience in private industry in the real estate, financial services and software industries.

On a personal note, Janis attempts to keep up with three active children and enjoys bicycling and quilting. She actively leads the implementation of mission work in Peru with plans to actively serve the spiritual and social needs of the poor in Lima with the culmination of a first project at the end of 2006.

Daphne handles benefits, C.O.B.R.A., F.M.L.A. and Workers Compensation issues for University employees. She chairs the Safety Committee, acts as the Tuition Exchange Liaison for the University and coordinates the University's blood drive program.

Daphne is a graduate of the University of Dallas with a Bachelor of Arts in German. She has over nine years Human Resources experience and over six years experience working in higher education.

Liz coordinates the hiring of staff positions for the University. Additionally, she serves as the ADA representative for the University and is on the ADA committee. Liz is also the United Way coordinator.

Liz came to UD in the fall of 1997 to complete her undergraduate studies. She received her B.A. in 2001 and her Masters in Psychology in 2005. Liz is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi, and is the recipient of the 2001 Adrian van Kaam award in psychology. She worked in the Rome office from May 2004 until joining the Human Resources department in April of 2007.

Luke oversees the Student Employment program of the University, and assists the office in a variety of other functions.

Luke has been with the University community since 2001. He received his BA in Drama in 2005, and is currently completing an MA in Humanities. He is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He worked in the Rome and Summer Programs Office from October 2005 until joining the Human Resources department in 2008. On a personal note, he and his wife, Ashley (also a UD alum), were blessed with their first child, Lily Katherine, this past March.