College of Charleston Welcomes New Staff

Meet the College of Charleston’s newest staff members! These new Cougars bring a lot of experience, talent and enthusiasm to the community, and they are excited to share their skills with the CofC community and contribute to the success of the College!

Find out a little about these new colleagues below – and be sure to welcome them when you see them out and about!

Dex Blank
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development/Executive Director of Charleston Athletic Fund, Athletics Department

Background: I most recently lived in Norfolk, Virginia, where I was the associate athletics director of development and sport administration for the athletics department at Old Dominion University (ODU). Prior to ODU, I held various positions in college athletics fundraising at the University of Oklahoma, Ohio University and the University of South Carolina.

Interests: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling to new places, playing golf, listening to good music, attending live events and all things related to sports.

Looking Forward: In fundraising, I am so privileged to get the opportunity to meet and spend time with many successful and passionate individuals. I am very excited to meet many of the supporters of CofC and build strong, quality relationships with them.

Delaney Biester
Assistant Director of Employee Experience and Success, Office of Human Resources

Background: I am originally from Pennsylvania but have been a Charleston resident since 2019. I was a teacher through Teach for America for three years and then transitioned out of the classroom. I loved designing instruction as an educator, so I decided to get my master’s degree in instructional systems design and performance improvement at The Citadel, and I graduated with that degree this past May. While earning my degree, I worked on the management team of a local Lululemon, where I learned about managing a business and being a people leader to a diverse team of individuals. I also was part of a Learning Designer development cohort through Lululemon that provided invaluable experience in regard to designing training programs.

Interests: In my spare time you can find me doing a yarn-related craft (I love to knit and crochet) or reading a book. I will read anything and everything, and I never go anywhere without a book.

Looking Forward: I am looking forward to applying my skill set to improve employee experience, thereby creating an even better academic environment for students, faculty and staff.

Janice Campbell
Student Services Associate, Office of the Registrar

Background: I am originally from North Carolina, and I have an environmental consulting and public accounting background. I have worked in the customer service food industry, lived in Costa Rica for six years and been a stay-at-home mom to two children.

Interests: I am interested in wellness and nutrition, and I practice feng shui and yoga.

Looking Forward: I look forward to being immersed in the CofC culture and nurturing a meaningful career.

Bhoomi Gohil ’24
Academic Success and Global Studies Advisor, School of Business

Background: I am originally from North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I recently graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in international business and a minor in international studies. During my time at CofC, I worked closely with the Student Success Center and participated in global learning opportunities, including studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. I’ve also had the opportunity to be a LEADer several times for the SPECTRA summer program, helping incoming students transition to campus life. These experiences inspired my passion for supporting students in both their academic and global journeys.

Interests: I love traveling, discovering new cultures, attending concerts and spending time with family and friends. It’s important to me to create an inclusive and welcoming space where everyone feels valued and supported. I’m also passionate about helping others succeed, whether through advising, mentoring or simply being a resource when someone needs support.

Looking Forward: I’m most excited about giving back to the CofC community that shaped my own academic journey. I look forward to helping students find success in the classroom while encouraging them to pursue global opportunities that will expand their perspectives and prepare them for the future!

Calvin Joyner
Associate Director for Student Leadership and Involvement, Office of Student Involvement

Background: I am originally from Columbia, South Carolina. Before returning to the College of Charleston, I served as assistant dean for student engagement and success at the University of Mount Saint Vincent. I worked at the College of Charleston in 2022. I have over seven years of experience in higher education, with a strong background in student engagement, leadership development and strategic programming.

Interests: Some of my hobbies include traveling, reading, writing fiction, cooking and spending time with family and friends. I am also a video gamer and enjoy playing video games in my spare time.

Looking Forward: I look forward to revitalizing the student leadership department and providing students at CofC with fun and rewarding leadership experiences. Leadership is important and can be beneficial for students both before and after college. I would like students to understand the importance of leadership development.

Julianna King
Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Programming, Office of Student Involvement

Background: I am originally from Connecticut and graduated from Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, in 2020. During my time at Endicott College, I was involved in many clubs and organizations. That is where my passion for student involvement and student leadership developed, which led me to continuing at Endicott College to receive my master’s degree in higher education in May 2022. Over the past three years, I have lived in Boston, where I have worked in student involvement and campus recreation.

Interests: In my free time, I love to stay active by going to yoga or spin classes, enjoying a day at the beach and spending time in nature. Being new to Charleston, I am so excited to explore the area and see all it has to offer!

Looking Forward: I am so excited to work with the Cougar Activities Board, the Office of Student Involvement and be a part of the College of Charleston community! I am looking forward to working with CAB for all of their events throughout the year and meeting members of the campus community.

Kristina MacLure
Assistant Sports Performance Coach, Athletics Department

Background: Originally from Stow, Massachusetts, I attended college at the University of Rhode Island where I was on the track and field team, competing in the 400m hurdles. At URI, I received a bachelor’s of science in kinesiology and a bachelor’s of arts in communications. After URI, I earned a master’s of science in strength and conditioning at Merrimack College, where I was also a graduate fellow for the Strength and Conditioning department, and then an MBA at Lander University.

Previously to being at the College of Charleston, I was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Virginia (2024-25), where I worked with the track and field and cross-country teams. There, the women’s team earned ACC Conference Champions, there were 35 East Regional Qualifiers and 11 NCAA Qualifiers.

Previous to UVA, I was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Lander University (2022-24), where I created and coached programs for women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, men and women’s cross-country and track and field, acrobatics and tumbling, field hockey, women’s tennis and men and women’s golf.

Interests: I love to spend time outside, read and visit/explore different coffee shops.

Looking Forward: I can’t wait to watch the athletes succeed in both their academic and athletic careers.

Morgan Welborn
Enrollment and Budget Manager, Graduate School

Background: I am originally from Alabama and moved to Charleston in 2022. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Auburn University and a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of North Texas. After graduating, I began my career in higher education in international student and scholar services.

Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and dog. In my free time, I enjoy exploring walking trails, cross stitching and taking group fitness classes.

Looking Forward: I am really looking forward to getting to know the CofC community. My most recent position was outside of higher education, so I am also excited to return to higher education and support the graduate students and departments at CofC.