Mr. Isom serves as the Director for Human Resources in the division. In his role, he assists departments with the recruitment, onboarding, retention, and separation of all employees, volunteers, and affiliates. Mr. Isom is a graduate of VCU and has worked at the university for 23 years. His previous roles at the university were in Student Health Services, the Office of EEO/AA Services, Multicultural Student Affairs, and the Office of Faculty Recruitment & Retention. Mr. Isom is the father of two (hopefully) future Rams and is a dedicated fan of comics, hip-hop and pro wrestling.

With over 20 years of experience in higher education roles ranging from student activities, orientation, leadership & service, career and academic advising and employer development, Joslyn supports the SVP and leadership team with project management, strategic initiatives, and day-to-day Division operations. Mrs. Bedell has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin from the University of Georgia ('99) and a Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of Vermont ('01).

Mr. Vaeth has worked in a variety of public and private sector finance positions in his nearly 40-year career. Currently, Mr. Vaeth serves as Executive Director of Management and Technology Support Services for the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He is responsible for the Division’s finances, which approximate $70 million in revenue per year, as well as leading the DSA Finance Service Center, a new centralized department that provides financial operation services to all DSA departments.

Mr. Vaeth has worked for VCU for over 25 years, first coming to VCU in 1986 as a Budget Analyst and returning in 1999, eventually moving to DSA in his current role in 2005. In between his two different stints with VCU he worked for a number of Virginia State agencies as well as Media General, a multi-media and communication company based in Richmond, Virginia.

Mr. Vaeth received his B.A. in Management from James Madison University and his M.B.A. from VCU. He is the father of two college graduates, both of whom are now working in the digital marketing field, (and paying their own bills!)

Yiyun Jie, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Assessment for the Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University since 2016, leading the Division's effort in establishing a culture of effective assessment for continuous improvement. Yiyun provides leadership, coordination, and technical expertise for program evaluation, learning and development outcome assessment, and other research and accreditation compliance efforts across the Division.

Before coming to Virginia Commonwealth University, Yiyun served as the Office of Institutional Research Director at Alabama State University for four years, providing database management, institutional data analytical, and reporting support for university leaders' policy development and decision-making. Prior to that, she worked as a research analyst in the Office of Academic Planning and Evaluation, supporting academic program reviews and Quality Enhancement Plan.

Her scholarly work was published in internationalization in higher education, cross-border university partnerships, and students' learning and development in postsecondary education.

Yiyun earned her Ph.D. in comparative and international development education with a program evaluation minor from the University of Minnesota. She received her Master's degree in College Student Services and Administration from Oregon State University.

During her time in graduate school, Yiyun worked as a graduate research assistant for the Assessment Committee at the Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning. Her work focused on evaluating first-year student success, learning community, and other supplemental instructional program efficiencies, supporting faculty development program on interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum mapping, and student learning outcome assessment.

Curtis Erwin, Ed.D., has worked for 30+ years in student affairs. Currently, Dr. Erwin serves as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). A majority of his experience comes through the residential life and housing lens, including when he joined VCU in 2012 as the Executive Director of Residential Life & Housing. In 2016 Dr. Erwin transitioned into the role of Assistant Vice Provost for Student Affairs, and most recently into the role of Associate Vice Provost (2018). Currently, Dr. Erwin’s portfolio includes University Student Commons & Activities, Residential Life & Housing, New Student & Family Programs, and VCU LEAD. In addition, Dr. Erwin has provided leadership for many external reviews and master planning initiatives.

Prior to his arrival at VCU, Dr. Erwin held positions at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Georgia Southern University, Texas Tech University, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Erwin received his Ed.D. from Georgia Southern University in Educational Administration, his M.S. from Indiana University in College Student Personnel, and his B.A. from Truman State University in Communication. His personal interests in higher education are around first-generation students, student engagement, and change management. He is a proud husband, father of two college students, and a life-long fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Matthew Lovisa currently serves as the Director of Communications for the Division of Student Affairs. He develops the brand identity, communication, marketing and public relations strategies. Mr. Lovisa supervises a team of marketing and communication professionals for the division and the Student Media Center.

Working closely with the Senior Vice Provost of Student Affairs and as a member of the Operations Team and Student Affairs Leadership Team, he helps to develop, strengthen and support the division’s goals. Mr. Lovisa works with the Communications and Marketing Office staff who support the web, graphic design and parent and family communications needs for the division and departments.

Mr. Lovisa has more than ten years of professional experience in the areas of public relations, communications and marketing. Prior to his arrival with the Division, he worked at VCU Massey Cancer Center. Mr. Lovisa received his B.S. in Communication Students from James Madison University and enjoys spending time with his family.

Jihad Aziz, Ph.D., is a graduate of South Carolina State University where he earned a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Before arriving at VCU, Dr. Aziz worked at Ball State University in Muncie, IN as a staff psychologist and the Assistant Director for Diversity Initiatives. Dr. Aziz currently serves as the interim Assistant Vice Provost for Student Affairs and the Executive Director of University Counseling Services. He is responsible for overseeing University Student Health, Recreational Sports, University Counseling Services, The Well, and Rams in Recovery. Over the course of his career, he has conducted numerous workshops on diversity issues, leadership, and violence assessment.

Charles (Chuck) Klink, Ph.D. has worked for over forty years in student affairs.  Currently, he serves as an Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.

A psychologist by training, Dr. Klink came to VCU in 2001 as Director of University Counseling Services and was promoted to an Assistant Vice Provost, Associate Vice Provost, Senior Vice Provost, and Vice President for Student Affairs. In 2022 he chose to return to work as an Associate Vice President.  

Prior to his arrival at VCU, Dr. Klink held a variety of positions in Student Affairs and Athletics during his eighteen-year tenure at The Ohio State University.  At Ohio State he served as an Associate Director/Clinical Director for University Counseling Services, Senior Staff Psychologist, Athletic Departments Substance Abuse Counselor, Disability Support Services Counselor, Residence Life and Housing Area Coordinator, Residence Life and Housing Hall Director, Career Counselor, and Assistant Hall Director. Dr. Klink began his student affairs career working in residential life and new student orientation at a small, private, liberal arts college in Northern Indiana.  He has served on threat assessment teams for the last thirty years and currently co-chairs the VCU team.  

Dr. Klink received both his M.A. in Counseling and Guidance and Ph.D. in Psychology from The Ohio State University and his B.A. in Elementary Education from Goshen College. He is the father of three college graduates.

Brooke Berry serves in the inaugural role of Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Within this role Brooke will lead all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the Division of Student Affairs and also supervises the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA). A lawyer by training, Brooke received her J.D. from the University of Iowa and a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from North Carolina A&T State University. Prior to her arrival at VCU, Brooke was Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator at Marymount University and at Virginia Union University. Brooke is active in her community as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America and The Links, Inc. She loves to travel and spend quality time with her husband and son.

Anthony is a 12 year veteran working in Student Affairs. Serving as a graduate assistant in recreation, working full time in recreation and athletics, and now directing development efforts for VCU's Division of Student Affairs. Anthony's role is primarily responsible for supporting the DSA through philanthropy and corporate sponsorships as well as promoting student affairs facilities, programs, and services to external constituents; identifying and securing philanthropic gifts and sponsorships; and facilitating ongoing engagement efforts with VCU alumni, corporate partners, parents, and friends of the university. When he is not creating opportunities for sponsorship you can find him cheering for his Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns or out on the golf course.