Staff Members Archive - Middle States Commission on Higher Education

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Ms. Nicole Biever

Director for Communications and Development Specialist
Communications and Events

Ms. Nicole Biever

Ms. Nicole Biever joined the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as Director for Communications and Development Specialist in April 2022. Ms. Biever works closely with the Senior Director for Communications and Events, the Events unit, and the President to support strategic communications and the Commission's priorities. She most recently served as Assessment/Grant Specialist for the Wokini Initiative and has more than 18 years of experience in higher education and communication. Previously, Ms. Biever taught in the English Department at South Dakota State University (2003-2019) and served as Chief Development Officer for the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains (SD; 2019-2021), directing the organization's marketing, development, special events, and grant management. Ms. Biever most recently served as Assessment/Grant Specialist for the Wokini Initiative and has more than 18 years of experience in higher education and communication. She holds an M.A. and B.A. from South Dakota State University.

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Ms. Victoria Clark

Director for Events
Communications and Events

Phone: 267-284-5017

Email: vclark@msche.org

Ms. Victoria Clark

Ms. Victoria E. Clark join the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in 1994 as an Office Assistant and has risen through the ranks from Events Supervisor to Assistant Director to her current role as Director for Events. With the Commission, she works closely with the Senior Director for Communications and Events to manage logistical functions and registration for all events (including conferences, workshops, and other assigned special events) offered by the Commission. Prior to joining the Commission, she worked at the University City Science Center and primarily for Ben Franklin Technology Center as an Administrative Assistant to the Senior Vice President. She holds an Associate Degree from Harcum College (PA).

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Ms. Rebecca DeHaven

Events Technology Assistant
Communications and Events

Phone: 267-284-5079

Email: rdehaven@msche.org

Ms. Rebecca DeHaven

Ms. Rebecca DeHaven joined the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as the Events Technology Assistant in April 2022. In this role she works closely with the Senior Director for Communications and Events, the Director for Events, other MSCHE staff, and external constituents to ensure the successful delivery of the Commission's events. She is responsible for managing and supporting the technology platforms used to facilitate the Commission's virtual, in-person, and hybrid events including the Annual Conference, workshops, webinars, trainings, and Commission meetings. Ms. DeHaven has a background in both virtual and live event production as well as in higher education having previously worked at The American College of Financial Services and the Inception Company. She earned her M.S. in Management from The American College of Financial Services (PA) and a B.A. in Psychology from Temple University (PA).

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Mr. Brian Kirschner

Senior Director for Communications and Events
Communications and Events

Phone: 267-284-5048

Email: bkirschner@msche.org

Mr. Brian Kirschner

Mr. Brian Kirschner took on the role of Senior Director for Communications and Events in April 2022 to lead a unified and enhanced Communications and Events unit. He had joined the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as Director for Communications and Public Relations in April 2018 before being promoted to Senior Director for Communications and Public Relations in January 2020. Mr. Kirschner works closely with MSCHE senior leadership and the Commission to oversee mission-critical events that provide information, training, and educational opportunities as well as internal and external communications tactics and strategies. He has more than 22 years of public relations and marketing experience in higher education and the sports/entertainment industries most recently at the former University of the Sciences (PA) where he served as Director of Communications from 2006-2018. Prior to his role at USciences, Mr. Kirschner was Director of Communications for the Philadelphia 76ers (2000-2006) and served as Sports Information Director at Temple University (PA; 1996-2000). He holds a Master of Education from Temple and a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University (MA).