About the
Advisory Board
The NUPD Advisory Board brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to collaborate with university leadership in strengthening campus policing and safety practices while promoting education and awareness of safety issues across the broader campus community.
Board Members
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Eric Piza (chair)
Lipman Family Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Mark Jannoni
Assistant Vice President for University Equity and Compliance, and Title IX Coordinator
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Richard O’Bryant
Director of the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute
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Omar Rouhana
Associate Director, Campus Recreation, Business and Technology
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Ermus St. Louis
Assistant Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Heidi Kevoe-Feldman
Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies
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Armaan Sarao
Undergraduate Student, College of Arts, Media, and Design
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Savannah Reid
Doctoral Student, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Ruben Galindo
Director of Public Safety, and Deputy Chief of Police (ex-officio member)
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Mary Strother
Senior Vice President and General Counsel (ex-officio member)
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Ken Henderson
Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning (ex-officio member)
NUPD Advisory Board Application for Students
Overview
The NUPD Advisory Board currently comprises students, faculty, staff, and a member of the Boston community. As board members transition off or graduate, it is imperative to the function of the board to maintain the right composition of members.
This application serves as a method to identify and select new members. In addition to having passion for and knowledge of the field, applicants must be willing to listen and learn from their peers to maintain the respectful and productive climate that has been established. The board requires a strong desire to improve our Northeastern community.
NUPD advisory board members are required to attend approximately 4 planning meetings each academic year. Members are expected to arrive prepared, contribute their knowledge and perspectives to the discussion, and listen to and learn from their fellow members. Contributions should advance concrete improvements to the Northeastern community while preserving the board’s respectful and productive climate.
To ensure a smooth transition, newly selected members will go through an onboarding phase that includes shadowing current members, viewing a series of presentations, and completing select readings.
Application Requirements
All applicants must submit the following materials for consideration:
- Resume or CV
Provide an up-to-date document highlighting your education, relevant experience, and any extracurricular or volunteer involvement. - Written Response
Please provide a short essay (no more than 500 words) responding to the following prompt:
Why are you interested in joining the NUPD Advisory Board, and what perspectives or experiences would you bring to the group? - Internal and Social Media Review
As part of the selection process, applicants will undergo an internal and social media review conducted by NUPD to ensure alignment with the university’s values and standards of conduct. - Interview with Current Board Members
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with current members of the NUPD Advisory Board to discuss their interest, goals, and potential contributions.