Program Instructors

Sally Linowski has 30 years of experience in substance abuse prevention, community building and teaching in higher education. She serves as a consultant to campuses nationally on the strategic implementation of comprehensive prevention programs, including extensive experience ensuring compliance with federal mandates and planning and implementing individual and environment prevention approaches. She has expertise in building meaningful campus and town partnerships and engaging students in addressing off campus student concerns as peer leaders. Currently, she is a Lecturer in Health Promotion and Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences. Until January 2023, Sally served as Senior Director, Off Campus Student Life and Community Engagement at UMass Amherst, where she oversaw the Off Campus Student Center, Sorority and Fraternity Life, and Student Parent Programs. Sally is committed to public health strategies that improve living conditions and health for all community members and will continue to serve as founder/co-chair of the Campus and Community Coalition to Reduce High Risk Drinking.

Greg D. McDanel is the City Manager of Seaside, California, appointed in 2025 after serving 13 years as the City Manager of Maryville, Missouri. Prior to his tenure in Maryville, McDanel worked for the City of Independence, Missouri, and served as the City Administrator of Cherryvale, Kansas. McDanel is an ICMA-Credentialed Manager and has been recognized for his leadership in public service. He received the 2016 Public Service Award from the Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Association and was named one of the “50 Missourians You Should Know” as well as part of the “40 Under Forty” 2020 class by Ingram’s Magazine. He currently serves as President-Elect of the International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) Board of Directors and on the National League of Cities (NLC) University Communities Council (UCC).

Dr. Randall Edouard is the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at  SUNY Old Westbury. Before moving to SUNY Old Westbury, Dr. Edouard spent the last 15 years at Binghamton University, and his role included being Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.  As the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dr. Edouard supervised the areas of Student Activities, the University Student Union, Off-Campus Programs and Services, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Parent and Family Programs, the Parent Leadership Council, New Student Programs and Orientation, TRiO Programs, Student Affairs Compliance, Veterans and Military Services, the Consultation, Advocacy, Referral and Education (CARE) Team, the Students of Concern (SOC) committee, the Threat Assessment Team (TAT), the Workplace Violence (WV) committee, the Binghamton University Interfaith Council (BUIC), and the Violence, Abuse and Rape Crisis Center (VARCC). Dr. Edouard also created, implemented, developed, and lead the Binghamton University Town Gown Advisory Board (TGAB) as Chair, which we will hear about today.

With over twenty years' experience in higher education and community relations, Dilnavaz has extensive experience cultivating town-gown relationships, bringing innovative solutions to unique community challenges, and developing and supporting students at various stages throughout their college career. As part of the Residential Experience, Dilnavaz leads Student Life Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement at The Ohio State University. She and her team work with a variety of university, community and city partners/stakeholders to provide a wide range of resources, education and support for The Ohio State University community. From enhancing town-gown relationships, promoting safe and healthy behaviors, to advancing student learning and engagement and providing a premier residential experience, the final objective is student success. 

Dilnavaz is an OSU alumna, having received her bachelors degree and masters degree at The Ohio State University.

Kerri and her team work to address the basic needs of students at Rutgers, with a particular focus on food, safety and shelter. She oversees all of the basic needs initiatives on campus (food pantry, emergency funding, meal plan scholarships, etc.) and her team works to bridge the gap between off-campus students and the community where they reside, educating students about being a good neighbor- understanding their rights and responsibilities. Additionally, Kerri manages faith and spirituality initiatives on campus. Kerri has over 25 years of experience in Student affairs including residence life, student conduct, and student involvement. Kerri earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Sacred Heart University and a Masters of Education in Counseling from Bridgewater State College.

Dr. Karen Armstrong is a clinically trained mental health counselor and dignity practitioner. She has an extensive track record of building lasting relationships with internal and external partners that establish successful outcomes for all.  Her area of research focuses on dignity in the workplace and in community collaborations. 

Chiluvya Zulu has over ten years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), cross-cultural communication, and dialogue facilitation. Since November 2022, she has served as the inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the Borough of State College, Pennsylvania, where she works to foster a more inclusive and engaged community.

Zulu’s passion for building bridges across cultures led her to State College, where she contributed to Penn State’s World in Conversation dialogue program, helping to facilitate meaningful discussions on social and cultural issues. In her current role, she is committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and creating spaces for connection and understanding. She has played a key role in organizing impactful community events, including the State College National Day of Racial Healing and the annual State College Pride parade and festival. Beyond her municipal work, Zulu is deeply invested in education and community empowerment. She co-founded the 1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship, which recognizes academic excellence and community service among underrepresented and Indigenous students in the State College and Bellefonte areas. She also serves as an adjunct instructor at Penn State Smeal College of Business, where she teaches inclusive leadership. Zulu envisions a future where inclusivity is not just a goal but a fundamental part of every community. She strives to create environments where diverse perspectives are valued and collaboration is second nature, reflecting her deep belief in the power of engagement, advocacy, and open dialogue.

Tom O’Donnell had over 36 years of law enforcement experience with the University of Massachusetts Amherst Police Department and currently is the Associate Director of Safety and Security at Dartmouth College. While a Lieutenant with the University of Massachusetts Police Department, Tom oversaw the administrative functions with direct supervision of accreditation, overtime and community outreach. Tom has developed strategies and tactics to address emerging trends, reduce crime, and improve quality of life in the community so Amherst residents and UMass students can coexist and thrive. In Hanover, Tom is working to bring similar programs to the Dartmouth Community while working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to foster a relationship built on respect and trust, emphasizing the needs of marginalized and underrepresented communities.

Tom was a member of the Campus and Community Coalition to Reduce High Risk Drinking, he helped create Walk this Way, a program to reduce neighborhood nuisance behavior. Tom is a proud alum of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

In his 28th year with the Amherst Police Department, Chief of Police Gabriel Ting has extensive experience with town-gown relationships within the town of Amherst, in which the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College all call home. While beginning as a patrol officer, Chief Ting had worked his way through the ranks to experience every layer of partnership from directly dealing with problems on the street level, to developing administrative policies to find solutions. During his time as the Captain of Operations commanding the patrol division, Chief Ting had an active role in collaborating with his academic partners and allowing inclusivity from the student body to help change the destructive party culture in Amherst to one where social life can be accomplished responsibly within their respective campuses and off-campus locations. Chief Ting is committed to the mission of transforming the town and gown relationship in Amherst into becoming one community.

Chief Ting is a native of Amherst, a University of Massachusetts at Amherst alumnus, having earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from nearby Western New England University.