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Meet the Team

Student Formation & Dean of Students

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Who We Are

Behind every meaningful experience in Student Formation is a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about your journey at Belmont. We’re here to walk alongside you — whether you’re looking for support, opportunities to grow or just someone to talk to. Each member of our team brings unique strengths and a shared passion for helping students thrive in and beyond the classroom. Get to know the people who make it all happen!

Meet the Dean of Students

Division of Student Formation

Tamika Williams

Vice President for Student Formation & Dean of Students
Phone: 615-460-6407
Email: deanofstudents@belmont.edu
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Tamika Williams

Dean of Students Office

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Community Accountability

Janelle Briscoe

Director of Community Accountability
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Ryan Holt
Division of Student Formation, Leadership & Engagement, Belmont Formation Collaborative

Ryan Holt

Assistant Dean of Students for Transformative Experiences & Director of New Student Orientation
Phone: 615-460-6407
Email: ryan.holt@belmont.edu
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Community Living & Housing

Breanna McKnight
Residence Life

Breanna McKnight

Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residence Life
Phone: 615.460.5802
Email: breanna.mcknight@belmont.edu
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Leadership & Engagement

AdriAnne Sternberg
Division of Student Formation

AdriAnne Sternberg

Associate Dean of Students & Director of Leadership & Engagement
Phone: 615-460-6407
Email: adrianne.sternberg@belmont.edu
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Student Well-Being

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Student Care & Support

Maren Bishop

Director for Student Care & Support
Phone: 615-460-6407
Email: maren.bishop@belmont.edu
Office Location: Beaman Student Life Center SC 200 (22100)
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Angie Bryant
Student Well-Being

Angie Bryant

Associate Dean of Students for Student Well-Being
Phone: 615-460-6407
Email: angie.bryant@belmont.edu
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Katherine Cornelius
Counseling Services

Katherine Cornelius

Director of Counseling Services
Email: katherine.cornelius@belmont.edu
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Accessibility Services

Corinne Gilliam

Director of Accessibility Services
Phone: 615-460-6407
Email: corinne.gilliam@belmont.edu
Office Location: Beaman Student Life Center 200 (22100)
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Krystal Huesmann
Health Services

Krystal Huesmann

Director of Heath Services
Phone: 615-460-5506
Email: krystal.huesmann@belmont.edu
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Jamie Zeller
Fitness & Recreation

Jamie Zeller

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Fitness & Recreation
Phone: 615.460.6313
Email: james.zeller@belmont.edu
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Spiritual Life

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Division of Student Formation, University Ministries

Lisa Weaver

Campus Pastor and Pastoral Theologian-in-Residence
Email: lisa.weaver@belmont.edu
Office Location: Gabhart Student Center 1124
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John Witvliet
Office of the President

John Witvliet

Senior Scholar and Program Advisor, University Missional Initiatives, Professor of Theology, Worship & the Arts
Phone: 615-460-5390
Email: john.witvliet@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 610
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