Our Staff

Lynne Cornelius, M.A. 
Assistant Dean of Students / Director of Prevention Education & Programs

lynne.cornelius@drake.edu
(515) 271-4141  

Isaac Newsome Jr. M.Ed.

Director of Student Life 
Advisor for Student Activities Board , Dogtown Afterhours, & Unity Roundtable

isaac.newsome@drake.edu

(515) 271-4078 

Kristin Economos, M.Ed.
Director of Student Leadership Programs
Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute
kristin.economos@drake.edu

(515) 271-4117 

Marina Verlengia, M.B.A., M.S.B.M. 
Director of New Student & Family Programs 
Orientation & Welcome Weekend Director 
marina.verlengia@drake.edu  
(515) 271-4043  

Elizabeth Cadwell, M.A.

Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

elizabeth.cadwell@drake.edu