Kristen Collett-Schmitt

Associate Dean for Innovation and Inclusion and Teaching Professor of Finance

Kristen Collett-Schmitt is a Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. She received her Ph.D. and Masters in Economics from North Carolina State University and her B.A. in Economics and Sociology from Bellarmine University. Dr. Collett-Schmitt teaches economics in the undergraduate studies, Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration (EMNA), Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA), Master of Science in Management (MSM) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs in the Mendoza College of Business. Her current research focuses on education and literacy, encouraging students to develop an interest for economics through the use of real-world applications, and inclusive pedagogy. Dr. Collett-Schmitt's honors and distinctions include the Department of Finance James Dincolo Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award (2016), the Joe and Gina Prochaska Family Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award (2015), the Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2014), the EMNA Program Outstanding Professor Award (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2022), the MNA Program Outstanding Professor Award (2021), the Leo Burke Outstanding Professor Award for the Chicago EMBA Program (2021), and the Provost's Award for Academic Support of Student-Athletes (2022). In 2017, she was named to Michiana's Class of Forty under 40 and a Top 40 Undergraduate Business Professor by Poets & Quants.

Prior to being named as Chicago office managing partner in early 2023, Travis served as the Dallas Business Unit Partner in Charge of the Audit practice, providing Audit and business services to a variety of public and private entities across industries, with a specialized focus in healthcare. His audit experience ranges from public home health, hospice, long term acute care facilities, private integrated healthcare systems, end-stage renal dialysis providers, teaching hospitals, and diagnostic imaging centers in accordance with PCAOB, SEC, and AICPA requirements. In addition, he has many years of experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and private payor regulations, including cost reports, reimbursement rates and estimates, and statutory reporting.

Both inside and outside of the classroom, Kristen Collett-Schmitt is passionate about inclusion and equity. In 2022, she spearheaded the inaugural DE&I Grow the Good in Business Case Competition and piloted a professional development program that addresses the inequitable promotion of women to management positions. Dr. Collett-Schmitt helped establish the Notre Dame Chapter for MoneyThink, a student organization that seeks to promote financial literacy by placing college mentors in South Bend high schools to teach personal finance lessons, and is devoted to providing necessities for hospitalized premature infants through her family’s non-profit organization, “Wishes for Preemies.”

In 2022, Dr. Collett-Schmitt was appointed as the Associate Dean for Innovation and Inclusion in the Mendoza College of Business. Previously, she served as the Associate Dean for Specialized Master's Programs and oversaw accreditation for the College as Director of Special Projects.

Martijn Cremers

Martin J. Gillen Dean and Bernard J. Hank Professor of Finance

K.J. Martijn Cremers serves as the Martin J. Gillen Dean and the Bernard J. Hank Professor of Finance at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. Cremers served as interim dean starting in 2018 before accepting the position in 2019; he was recently reappointed to serve a second term that will run through 2029.

Prior to joining Notre Dame in 2012, Cremers was a faculty member at the Yale School of Management from 2002 to 2012. His research and teaching areas are investment management, corporate finance, corporate governance, corporate law, business ethics, and Catholic social thought.

Cremers’ research currently has over 13,000 Google citations. His best-cited paper, “How Active is Your Fund Manager? A New Measure That Predicts Performance,” published in 2009 in the Review of Financial Studies, introduced Active Share, an innovative tool for determining the extent of active mutual fund management by measuring the percentage of stock holdings in a manager's portfolio that differs from the benchmark index. Active Share has become widely used in the financial industry and was incorporated in Morningstar Direct and FactSet.

His recent awards and distinctions include receiving an honorary degree in 2019 from Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, where he served as the 2019 commencement speaker.

Cremers has long-standing consulting relationships with various investment managers, including Touchstone Investments. He serves as an independent director at Ariel Investments, an investment company located in Chicago, since 2018.

A native of the Netherlands, Cremers earned his master’s degree from the Free University Amsterdam and his Ph.D. from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Cremers and his wife Liesbeth reside in South Bend, Indiana, and have six children.

Claudia Saran

U.S. Sector Leader, Industrial Manufacturing, KPMG US

Claudia Saran is a highly accomplished and recognized leader in the field of Industrial Manufacturing. With over 25 years of experience, she currently serves as the U.S. Sector Leader at KPMG LLP. She is also a board member of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Claudia's deep interest and passion for the evolution of industrial manufacturing has guided her throughout her career, as she works with leaders of automotive/mobility, aerospace and defense, and diversified industrial companies to drive change agendas and navigate their complex industry challenges.

As the U.S. Sector Leader at KPMG, Claudia brings practical client engagement experience in areas such as organizational culture transformation, functional performance improvement, growth strategy activation, and leadership team alignment. She is committed to ensuring clients have the best experience with KPMG in terms of capabilities, quality and overall satisfaction.

Prior to her current role, Claudia held various leadership positions at KPMG US, including Vice Chair of Culture and U.S. leader of the People & Change Practice. She also served on KPMG’s Board of Directors and the firm’s Women Advisory Board. From a technical perspective, she was the global sponsor of the firm's Behavioral Change Management Methodology/Framework, demonstrating her commitment to driving positive organizational change and development.

Her educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Outside of her professional achievements, Claudia is a mother to 5 and 3 year old boys, and holds board positions at Skills for Chicagoland’s Future and HFS Chicago Scholars.

Claudia Saran

U.S. Sector Leader, Industrial Manufacturing, KPMG US

Claudia Saran is a highly accomplished and recognized leader in the field of Industrial Manufacturing. With over 25 years of experience, she currently serves as the U.S. Sector Leader at KPMG LLP. She is also a board member of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Claudia's deep interest and passion for the evolution of industrial manufacturing has guided her throughout her career, as she works with leaders of automotive/mobility, aerospace and defense, and diversified industrial companies to drive change agendas and navigate their complex industry challenges.

As the U.S. Sector Leader at KPMG, Claudia brings practical client engagement experience in areas such as organizational culture transformation, functional performance improvement, growth strategy activation, and leadership team alignment. She is committed to ensuring clients have the best experience with KPMG in terms of capabilities, quality and overall satisfaction.

Prior to her current role, Claudia held various leadership positions at KPMG US, including Vice Chair of Culture and U.S. leader of the People & Change Practice. She also served on KPMG’s Board of Directors and the firm’s Women Advisory Board. From a technical perspective, she was the global sponsor of the firm's Behavioral Change Management Methodology/Framework, demonstrating her commitment to driving positive organizational change and development.

Her educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Outside of her professional achievements, Claudia is a mother to 5 and 3 year old boys, and holds board positions at Skills for Chicagoland’s Future and HFS Chicago Scholars.

Dinesh Sinniah

Partner, Tax, KPMG

Dinesh is a Tax Partner and Midwest leader for KPMG’s Global Reward Services practice. With 16 years of experience, he has worked closely with the firm's most prestigious clients in developing and executing intricate global strategies pertaining to global mobility and tax planning for their global rewards program. Dinesh has experience with a wide-range of clients across multiple industries with a focus on tax, global rewards, global mobility, and HR programs in the consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, financial services, technology, and automotive industry. Dinesh holds the responsibility of leading teams across 80 countries, providing tailored solutions to address cross-border tax and social security challenges, global rewards management, talent acquisition, M&A tax, international assignment policy, change management, tax technology implementation, and various other global HR matters for KPMG's Fortune 500 clients.

Dinesh holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and Bachelor in Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Notre Dame.

Holly McCune

Benefits Manager, 1st Source Bank

Holly McCune is an accomplished Benefits Manager at 1st Source Bank, renowned for her expertise in administrative support and payroll. Through her extensive background supporting staff at various levels, Holly has developed exceptional multitasking abilities coupled with meticulous attention to detail. She is highly regarded for her strong communication and problem-solving skills, making her an invaluable team member. With a Bachelor's degree from Bethel College and active participation in organizations like AFS Intercultural Programs and the American Red Cross, Holly brings a unique blend of professional expertise and community engagement to her career.

Jim Sperduto

President, Small Business, Retirement, and Insurance Services, ADP

Jim Sperduto is the President of Small Business, Retirement, and Insurance Services for ADP. In this role, he leads a team focused on helping ADP’s small business clients achieve their entrepreneurial dreams by providing them integrated solutions for payroll, HR, and benefits.

Previously, Jim served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of ADP Retirement Services. He was responsible for leading ADP’s Retirement Services business, which provides recordkeeping services for employers. He oversaw the client and plan participant experience, providing them with advanced technology, proactive service, and a range of investment options to meet their unique needs. His senior leadership team led areas including Operations, Service Delivery, Strategy and Marketing, IT, Finance and Sales. In addition, he was responsible for determining the next generation of product and services, leveraging technology and analytics to deliver intelligent, integrated Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions.

Since joining ADP in 1994, Jim has traveled a diverse path across the organization through his more than 25+ year journey with ADP. His career began in New York City where he was promoted from a sales associate to hold several regional leadership positions. As a Sales Operations leader, Jim spearheaded the development of the accountant channel strategy, extending ADP’s reach and market penetration.

Jim’s passion for driving associate engagement and talent development has served him well in a myriad of significant leadership roles in multiple areas of the business, including Senior Division Vice President of Sales for ADP Retirement Services and Senior Vice President of Sales for both Small Business Services and Major Account Services, where he led a sales transformational effort. Jim was also the Senior Vice President of Sales for ADP’s Global Inside Sales team. In addition, Jim’s support of talent development extends outside of ADP where he currently serves on the New York/New Jersey Advisory Board of America Needs You, a non-profit organization that provides mentorship and career development opportunities for first-generation college students.

Jim holds a Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame

Daniel Windoff

Senior Analyst, Cambiar Investors

Daniel Windoff is a Senior Analyst at Cambiar Investors. Prior to joining Cambiar in 2021, Daniel worked at Crescit Asset Management, where he was a Portfolio Manager. Daniel began his investment career as an Associate with Macquarie Group Limited in London.

Mr. Windoff received an MBA in Investments from the University of Notre Dame and a B.Sc in Finance and International Business from High Point University.

Kimberly Green Reeves

Executive Director of Community Impact, Beacon Health System

Kimberly Green Reeves, MPA is a well-known thought leader on health equity and change theory, with a proven track record of driving process improvement and workforce development. She is currently the Executive Director of Community Impact at Beacon Health System, where she is responsible for managing health outreach efforts and ensuring effective, equitable, and sustainable models and processes are in place to prevent disease and promote health in communities. Kimberly has extensive experience in directing community health-focused operations, creating effective community-based health initiatives, and carrying out grant renewal and grant acquisition activities. Her expertise in exploring the underlying causes of socio-economic barriers makes her an invaluable asset to the healthcare community. Kimberly holds a Master of Public Administration from Indiana University South Bend and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Holy Cross College in Indiana. She is also a 2025 Executive Master of Business Administration candidate from the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, she has demonstrated her well-developed leadership skills and creativity by organizing, developing, and providing administrative guidance for program effectiveness in various roles.

Eugenio Acosta

Senior Associate Director, Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate

Eugenio Acosta serves as the Senior Associate Director for the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate, as well as Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Minor in Real Estate. Prior to joining the Institute, he served as the Academic Advancement Director for Notre Dame's College of Engineering and the Director of International Alumni Programs for University Relations.

For 12 years, Eugenio worked as a senior engineer and a project manager for McCarthy Building Companies in southern California. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from California State University.

Jessica McManus Warnell

Rex and Alice A. Martin Faculty Director of the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership; Teaching Professor of Management & Organization

Jessica McManus Warnell teaches undergraduate and MBA courses in business ethics, sustainability, inclusive leadership, managing early career employees, and business and culture in Japan. Jessica is a past recipient of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME) North America Chapter Award for Teaching Excellence. Her current research explores business students' values orientations, inclusive business and business education, and sustainable businesses and communities, including community and economic recovery in the wake of natural disasters. She served as a visiting teaching and research fellow at Reitaku University near Tokyo, and continues to collaborate with scholars and business executives in Japan. Jessica is a Faculty Fellow of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and of the Pulte Institute for Global Development, and Affiliated Faculty of the Environmental Humanities Initiative, the Gender Studies Program, the Initiative on Race and Resilience, the Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI), the Poverty Studies Minor, the Sheedy Family Program in Economy, Enterprise, and Society, and the Sustainability Minor. By advancing thought leadership, applying scholarly research, and engaging students, the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership informs, equips, and inspires values-based business leaders who work toward just, resilient, and flourishing communities. We invite you to connect with us at ethicalleadership.nd.edu.

Amanda McKendree

Arthur F. and Mary J. O'Neil Director of the Fanning Center for Business Communication, Teaching Professor Management & Organization

Dr. Amanda G. McKendree teaches crisis communication, strategic communication, and corporate communication at the University of Notre Dame, where she is a Teaching Professor of Management & Organization in the Eugene D. Fanning Center for Business Communication. She also holds the Arthur F. and Mary J. O’Neil Directorship at the Fanning Center and serves as academic director for undergraduate studies in the Mendoza College of Business. Professor McKendree's research examines crisis communication, conflict communication, and the influence of rhetoric on organizational identity.

She received her BA in Global Policy Studies from Chatham University and MPA in Nonprofit/Public Management from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. She was awarded a one-year fellowship in public affairs at the Coro Center for Civic Leadership and Carnegie Mellon University, and earned her Ph.D. in Rhetoric at Duquesne University.

Helenna Xu

Co-CEO, Jubilee Initiative for Financial Inclusion (JIFFI)

Helenna is a senior from Chicago, Illinois majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies and Political Science at the University of Notre Dame. She is actively engaged in policy research, law, and volunteer work, utilizing her skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in her community.

As the Chief Executive Officer at the Jubilee Initiative for Financial Inclusion (JIFFI), she leads the organization's efforts in empowering the South Bend Community through microfinance and combating predatory payday lending. Alongside her academic pursuits and professional responsibilities, she has also served as the President of Circle K International at Notre Dame, actively engaging in service, leadership, and fellowship opportunities. Outside of JIFFI, she is a Director of Projects for SPN, a fellow of the Tocqueville Fellowship, and a part of the Strike Magazine.

John Wagle

Pat & Jana Eilers Associate Athletics Director, Sports Performance, University of Notre Dame

John P. Wagle is the Pat & Jana Eilers Associate Athletics Director, Sports Performance at the University of Notre Dame. With a background in player development and sports performance, he maximizes support for student-athletes through collaborative efforts in areas such as Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Psychology, Nutrition, and the Notre Dame GLD Center. John's expertise in technology and analytics drives data-driven decision-making to enhance the health, development, and performance of each student-athlete.

John's educational background includes double majoring in Physics and Business Management at Augustana College, where he was an All-American baseball player and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. He holds an MBA from Loyola University-Chicago, an MNA from North Park University, and an MS in Kinesiology from Western Illinois University. Additionally, John has completed post-graduate certificates in Applied Statistics and Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries from Penn State University and Australian Catholic University, respectively.