
Mission | We seek to advance the interactions of higher education institutions with children and youth. We serve as a coordinated voice promoting good practices for protecting vulnerable populations and providing programming and resources appropriate to their needs.
Vision | With guidance and support of the Higher Education Protection Network, colleges and universities advance the well-being of children and youth with whom they interact.
To carry out this mission and vision, HEPNet is guided by the following values:
Accountable. We are accountable to our mission and to the public good.
Collaborative. We work together productively and respectfully.
Ethical. We act with integrity and fairness in all our dealings.
Expert. We develop and promote reliable knowledge.
Inclusive. We champion a welcoming and broadly diverse community.
Innovative. We develop and embrace new solutions.
Professional. We promote organizational efficacy.
Responsive. We address requests and obligations in a helpful, timely manner.
Staff
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Executive Director
Lindsay Meyer Bond, M.Ed, MA 681-4HEPNET (443-7638) [email protected]
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Special Projects Coordinator
Kristin Hayes 681-4HEPNET (443-7638)
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Membership Specialist
Ruth Sierra 681-4HEPNET (443-7638) [email protected]
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Board of Directors
To fulfill our mission, HEPNet has an active and dedicated Board of Directors. Please feel free to contact them.
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James Bourgeois, JD RISK CONSULTANT PRAESIDIUM 2225 E RANDOL MILL RD SUITE 630 ARLINGTON, TX 76011 (817) 801-7773 [email protected] Term ending 2023
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David Chupak YOUTH PROGRAMS DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE PROVOST MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 426 AUDITORIUM ROAD, ROOM 430 EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824 (517) 353-6994 [email protected] Term ending 2022
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Nate Friedman ASSOCIATE DEAN CONTINUING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH 540 ARAPEEN DR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84108 (801) 585-9781 [email protected] Term ending 2022
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Carolynn Komanski, Ph.D. AFFILIATE FACULTY, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION VISITING FACULTY, ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY (352) 363-5584 [email protected] GMAIL.COM Term ending 2022
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Greg Linke, MA DIRECTOR PRE-COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS OFFICE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY 2039 BARRE HALL CLEMSON, SC 29634 (864) 656-5716 [email protected] Term ending 2023
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Dawn Riddle, MS DIRECTOR, PROTECTION OF MINORS OFFICE OF RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY 2100 WEST END AVENUE SUITE 700 NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 936-5935 [email protected] Term ending 2023
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Caroline Shelton, MSW DIRECTOR OFFICE FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOX 352800 SEATTLE, WA 98195-2800 (206) 616-5153 [email protected] Term ending 2023
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Brian E. Stone, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Retired) UGA DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE FOR PROGRAMS SERVING MINORS UGA CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION & HOTEL UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA 1197 S. LUMPKIN STREET, OFFICE 198 ATHENS GA 30602 706-542-7255 [email protected] Term ending 2022
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LeeKeshia Williams
YOUTH PROTECTION PROGRAM DIRECTOR DIVISION OF DIVERSITY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN 100 W. DEAN KEETON, MAIL STOP G4600 AUSTIN, TX 78712 (512) 471-0594 [email protected] Term ending 2022
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Elliot Young, JD, MSE, ARM-E
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY RISK & COMPLIANCE OFFICER KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 919 MID-CAMPUS DRIVE NORTH 105 ANDERSON HALL MANHATTAN, KS 66506 (785) 532-6226 [email protected] Term ending 2023
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In 2013, four individuals interested in youth protection in higher education got on the phone and discussed current issues and questions.
At the end of the call, they agreed to meet again the following month. Each month brought more people to the calls as word spread. In 2014, a google group was formed in able to facilitate a listserve and house resources and we became known as the Youth Protection Network for Higher Education (YPNHE). Word continued to spread and the google group quickly reached over 100 members. Around this time, the monthly calls transitioned into a combination of guest speakers presenting on pertinent topics in addition to the open forum. |
In 2016, it was decided that it was time to become a national organization so that we could better support and serve those supporting and serving minors in higher education. Just before becoming a national association, we had over 250 members in the google group and membership for the Higher Education Protection Network (HEPNet) opened on May 15, 2017. |
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