Meet our Team
Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conflict Resolution
Stacey P. Jaksa
Associate Dean of Students, Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conflict Resolution (She/Her)
As the Associate Dean for Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conflict Resolution, Stacey provides comprehensive leadership, management, and vision for the department. This includes supervision of the full-time staff, overseeing the University’s conduct and conflict resolution processes, including administration of the Maxient conduct software, and facilitating the office’s assessment methods. Prior to joining the Loyola community, Stacey worked in Student Affairs at DePaul University and the University of South Florida. She earned her B.A.A. in Family Studies from Central Michigan University and her M.S. in Counseling and Student Development from Eastern Illinois University. Stacey is also a trained Circle Keeper. Stacey enjoys reading, painting, baseball/softball, basketball, and spending time volunteering for her national sorority, Sigma Sigma Sigma.
Willie Gore
Assistant Dean of Students, Conflict Resolution Services (He/Him)
As the Assistant Dean for Conflict Resolution Services, Willie is responsible for providing conflict resolution services for students and staff across the University system through training, advocacy, and consultation. This position is also responsible for coordinating preventative outreach through the framework and practice of restorative justice. Prior to joining the OSCCR team, Willie worked full-time in Residential Education at both DePaul University and Saint Louis University. Willie received his B.A. in English and Black Studies from Allegheny College and his M.Ed. in Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago, where he also served as an Assistant Residence Director. Willie’s interests include faith/spirituality, helping others to find purpose/motivation, and he has a passion for working with and supporting marginalized populations. Willie is also a huge sports fan – especially the New York Knicks (NBA), San Francisco 49ers (NFL), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB).
Jae Joseph
Assistant Dean of Students, Student Rights & Responsibilities (She/Her)
Jae Joseph serves as the Assistant Dean for Student Rights & Responsibilities. In this role, Jae serves as a principal conduct hearing officer, supervises the Assistant Director of Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conflict Resolution and is liaison to various departments across the institution. Jae is a native of Chicago and is passionate about assisting first generation students in navigating higher education and connecting students with varying demographics to resources and opportunities. Jae obtained her B.S. from Illinois State University and her MSW from DePaul University. Jae is an avid reader and enjoys live music and comedy shows as well as discovering hidden gems throughout Chicago.
Michael Wilhite Jr.
Assistant Director, Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conflict Resolution (He/Him)
As the Assistant Director for Student Rights, Responsibilities & Conflict Resolution, Michael serves as a conduct hearing officer, provides training, as well as being the liaison for numerous departments within Loyola. Prior to joining Loyola, Michael worked as a Dean for Chicago Public Schools Alternative School Network where he helped urban youth receive their high school diploma. Michael earned his B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology at the University of Dubuque, where he was also a collegiate athlete. Michael went on to earn his Masters in Human Resources at North Park University. Michael enjoys playing basketball, watching rugby and running. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Jo Anne Walsh
Administrative Assistant (She/Her)
Fresh from the University of Iowa, Jo Anne joined advertising giant Young & Rubicam where she sharpened her advertising skills until joining Scholastic Inc. as Midwest Marketing Director. Jo Anne worked with the likes of Hallmark and SC Johnson developing and implementing quality “in-classroom” marketing programs. Ten years later, Jo Anne was wooed into joining the family business centered in real estate, and became an administrator and real estate agent. Exposure to quality education models via her children’s schools led Jo Anne to leave the real estate business and find a position in education at Loyola's Division of Student Development. As she rides into the sunset of her career, Jo Anne enjoys being in a position where she can assist the quality work being done with and for our students.
Austin Stadie
SRCR Graduate Intern (He/Him)
Austin graduated with a B.A. in Environmental Policy from Loyola University Chicago. He is currently pursuing an M.S. in Environmental Science & Sustainability at Loyola's School of Environmental Sustainability. Before his graduate studies, Austin gained experience working with Loyola's Urban Agriculture program and aquaponics systems, cultivating his interest in sustainable food production. For his graduate research, Austin is exploring public perceptions of nuclear energy in Illinois and its potential role in achieving the state's clean energy goals. His primary interests include following sports and listening to music, but he is always exploring different hobbies and enjoys learning new things.
Hannah Eure
SRCR Graduate Intern (She/Her)
Hannah graduated with a B.A. in criminal justice and criminology from Loyola University Chicago. Currently, she is pursuing her master's in criminal justice and criminology at Loyola Chicago. Before joining the team, Hannah was a Chicago Neighborhoods Fellow with the Loyola Chicago Center for Criminal Justice and is now a graduate student researcher. At the Center, she conducts data analysis for the John Howard Organization to provide greater transparency in the IDOC system and aids in researching the impact of the Pre-Trial Fairness Act. She is an aspiring researcher with a special interest in violent crime, psychology, and restorative justice. In her free time, she loves watching movies, baking, and spending time with her friends and family.