Gwynese is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native (Go Steelers!) and now lives in North Carolina. She earned Bachelor of Arts from Duquesne University and a Master of Science from Midland University. She has been in higher education for over a decade with experience in both student & academic services. She has been a Slate administrator for both Undergraduate and Graduate instances. She always eager to learn of new ways to assist the needs of others through their Slate instance whether it’s help desk questions, auditing, or query/report building. She enjoys helping solve problems and identify best practices for your unique Slate needs.
Outside of searching for cool & new things to do in & with Slate, she enjoys traveling, reading, singing, and, as a proud foodie, loves trying new cuisines & beverages.
Janelle has worked in higher education since 2015, bringing nearly a decade of experience from Southern Adventist University in Tennessee. Before joining enrollmentFUEL, she served as the Systems Specialist for Enrollment Management, where she focused on simplifying complex systems to improve user experience and efficiency. One of her favorite aspects of her work is listening, getting to know each partner’s unique process and challenges so she can develop Slate solutions that make their work easier and more effective.
Originally from Hawaii, Janelle earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She has a deep love for travel and seeing the world, but she’s just as happy at home with her husband and their fur babies in a small town near Greenville, South Carolina. Together, they enjoy tackling DIY renovation projects, having flipped their last two homes, and supporting the ministry of the churches where her husband pastors.
Kylie touts over a decade of experience in higher education and a deep passion for making processes simpler for colleagues and students alike. Most recently serving as the inaugural Slate Captain at Georgia Southern University, Kylie led the university’s digital transformation efforts, supporting two Slate instances, building workflows, training campus partners, and launching major projects like Common App integration and undergraduate application processing. She’s known for approaching Slate like a puzzle—loving the challenge of building queries and systems that make work easier and spark new ideas.
Kylie’s favorite projects are often the most complex, including streamlining dual-enrollment processes, creating academic reporting tools, and navigating evolving requirements during major system integrations. She has thrived as an internal consultant, keeping her coffee close and her focus sharp through time blocking and a solutions-first mindset.
Outside of work, Kylie is an award-winning knitter, an avid gardener, and a devoted cat rescuer (her home has unintentionally become a small feline haven). She loves to travel—next stop: an Alaskan cruise. In every role, Kylie brings a genuine desire to Deliver & Delight, always adding that extra touch to exceed expectations.
Claire received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Community Development from Covenant College. Claire originally joined enrollmentFUEL as a Slate Coach, working with clients to best utilize their instance(s) of Slate by Technolutions to reach their institutional goals. Prior to that, she worked for ten years in all aspects of the Admissions office at Covenant College (international and domestic recruitment and leading the counseling, visit, and operations teams) and served as Slate Captain starting with their implementation in 2019. She loves helping clients have those “Aha” moments as they learn how to best use Slate, and relishes problem solving and finding better solutions for new and old challenges alike—no learning moment or found solution is too small or too big.
Originally from Anderson, SC, Claire now calls Chattanooga, TN area home, where she lives on Lookout Mountain with her husband and three daughters.
Maggie Johnson has a decade of experience working within higher ed in a variety of positions, including as a college advisor, university recruiter, data specialist, and Slate Captain. Most recently, she served as the Director of SUO Data Analysis for Stevenson University Online. In her work with partners, Maggie prioritizes creating solutions that will maximize the capabilities of their Slate instance. She delights in finding ways to help her partners make their job easier.
Maggie holds a B.A. in English from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. When she’s not traversing Slate, she enjoys creating custom gifts for her family and friends with her Cricut machine. Her specialty is novelty onesies. She also enjoys traveling, visiting zoos, reading, and puzzling. Maggie lives in South Central Pennsylvania.
Susanna enjoys listening to your challenges to help you find your next opportunity – to reboot, reimagine, and find a better way.
Susanna spent close to two decades dabbling in almost every aspect of admissions. She brings experience in undergraduate, performing arts, adult, graduate and seminary recruitment: the more specialized the student population, the better! Having previously served as enrollmentFUEL’s Vice President of Slate Education, she has experience with a variety of institutions through implementation, audits and just about any kind of Slate project you can imagine.
A native northwest Ohioan, Susanna now lives in Columbus, Ohio. She loves cuddling with her cocker spaniels while watching Hallmark movies or reading a book. She’s always happy to share her recommendations.
With over 10 years of experience in higher education, Blake Pogrant brings her expertise and passion to the enrollmentFUEL team as a Slate Coach. Throughout her career, she’s worn many hats at various institutions, most recently serving as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at a public 4-year university, where she managed Systems and Communications.
Blake holds a Master’s in Student Affairs Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and is deeply committed to helping colleges and universities maximize their Slate instances. She works hand-in-hand with institutions to unlock the full potential of Slate, whether through seamless onboarding or fine-tuning existing setups. Blake is passionate about empowering teams to leverage technology, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency.
When she’s not helping schools thrive, Blake can be found exploring the stunning landscapes of Northeastern Wisconsin and making memories with her family!
Stephanie Ruckel serves as the Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management at a private institution in Minneapolis. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, she has held a variety of roles across campus including in the bursar’s office, financial aid, and nearly every role in admissions.
She has worked within multiple Slate instances and thrives on creatively solving problems to make systems work better for both schools and students. She is passionate about operational efficiency and leveraging Slate in new and innovative ways to centralize data and support more informed, strategic decision-making. A champion of Direct Admissions, she especially enjoys streamlining processes to give teams more time to build meaningful connections with students.
She earned her Bachelor’s in Economics from the College of St. Scholastica and her Master’s in Leadership from Augsburg University.
When she’s not working, she’s likely cheering from the sidelines at a game or practice for one of her three kids.
