Darrien Davenport, Ed.D.

Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

(he/him)

Darrien Davenport is a native of Philadelphia and has over twenty-five years of professional experience with fifteen of those years dedicated to higher education. That higher education experience spans student affairs, student success, DEI, enrollment management, and higher education consulting. Prior to his consulting work at WittKieffer, Darrien served in several key positions at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, including most recently as interim chief diversity officer, overseeing various diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, access, and belonging institutional initiatives. He was also simultaneously assistant vice president of college life and assistant secretary to the board of trustees, preceded by a tenure as executive director of multicultural engagement. In all of these roles, he championed access, support, education, and engagement for underrepresented, first-generation, lower socioeconomic (SES), and LGBTQIA+ students.

At York College of Pennsylvania, Darrien also served in myriad critical roles – as interim dean of enrollment management, assistant dean of student affairs, and director of intercultural student life and global programming. In his time in academia, Darrien has sought out ways to give back to the campus community, whether as an administrator, teacher, committee member, researcher, speaker, or workshop facilitator. Darrien received a B.S. in Economics from West Chester University, an M.S. in Leadership and Business Ethics from Duquesne University and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University. He currently resides with his family in Harrisburg, PA.

Rachael Stark, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President for Student Support & Advocacy

(she/her)

Dr. Rachael Stark is serving as the inaugural Assistant Vice President for Student Support & Advocacy at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.  She joined the Division of Student Affairs in November 2011and has held positions of progressive responsibility with portfolios focused on student resiliency including Disability Resources and Services, the Cherry Pantry and the CARE Team.  Dr. Stark served as the interim Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (from May 2023-December 2024) providing leadership to New Student, Parent & Family Programs, Student Activities, the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards as well as the offices listed above.

Rachael earned her doctorate from Colorado State University with a focus in College and University Leadership.  Her research area focused on the moral behavior of Resident Assistants. She also attended The Ohio State University where she earned a Master of Art in Higher Education and Student Affairs and a Bachelor of Art in Psychology. 

Rachael has extensive experience in case management serving as a founding faculty member for the Higher Education Case Management Association (HECMA) as well as the track coordinator for ASCA’s Gehring Academy track focused on the intersection of Student Conduct & Case Management since 2023. 

Deanne DeCrescenzo, Ed.D. 

 Associate Dean of Students

(she/her)

Deanne DeCrescenzo joined Temple in August 2017.  She is committed to not only supporting the transition of incoming students and their families to Temple University but also to the retention and development of students through various engagement efforts. In her role as Assistant Dean for New Student and Family Programs she oversaw departmental programs including First-year, Transfer, and Parent & Family Orientations, Parent & Family Weekend, and other new student initiatives.  Beginning as the Associate Dean of Students in September 2023, Deanne now supervises an Engagement portfolio, including but not limited to Student Activities and New Student and Family Programs. Prior to arriving at Temple University, Deanne worked at Baruch College, CUNY and Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City.  She is a graduate of Penn State University (B.S. Marketing, B.S. French, B.S. International Studies), Columbia University (M.A. Higher & Postsecondary Education), and Temple University (Ed.D. in Higher Education).  Deanne is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a member of NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, NODA - Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education, and AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education.

Annette Ditolvo

Senior Program Manager for Basic Need Support

(she/her)

Annette Ditolvo joined the Division of Student Affairs at Temple University in September 2022 and currently serves as the Basic Needs Program Manager. In this role, she oversees the daily operations of the Cherry Pantry, ensuring it runs smoothly to meet the needs of students.  Annette also plays a key role in organizing programs and initiatives for the Temple community, focusing on raising awareness around basic needs support and connecting students with resources both on and off-campus for holistic support. Annette holds a Bachelor in Social Work from Temple University.

Tim Lawlor

CARE Team Case Manager

(he/him)

Tim Lawlor joined the Division of Student Affairs at Temple University in February 2023 as a CARE Team Case Manager. He is tasked with handling referrals, follow-up and student engagement towards available resources.

Tim graduated from Swinburne University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology. He completed research on organizational policy and its positive impact on employee wellbeing.

Kenzie Weller

CARE Team Case Manager

(they/them)

Kenzie Weller joined the Division of Student Affairs at Temple University in January 2024 as a CARE Team Case Manager. They are tasked with handling referrals, follow-up and student engagement towards available resources.

Kenzie graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. Kenzie previously served on the City of Minneapolis Transgender Equity Council as co-chair and they currently serve on the board of the Spruce Foundation as chair of the Events Committee.