Trisha Hawthorne-Noble, MSW (She/Her)
Director for Leadership & Organizational Development & Associate Director of Student Activities
Trisha Hawthorne – Noble holds two degrees from UConn, earning a bachelor's in English and a master's in social work. Currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership at UConn, Trisha has a distinguished a background as a former All-American in Track and Field Student-Athlete and was one of the most decorated athletes in Big East and UConn history. She proudly represented Team Jamaica both collegiately and post-collegiately.
With over 12 years of professional experience at the University, Trisha has contributed 8 years to Athletics, particularly in coaching and developing Student Athlete Development programming. Her journey also extends to the UConn School of Social Work as a Director for Student Academic Services. Presently, she serves as the Director of Leadership and Organizational Development and the Associate Director for student activities at UConn. In this capacity, she oversees various areas, including, but not limited to leadership programs, student organizations/involvement, UConn’s Four Arrows challenge course, and the leadership learning community, scholarships, and awards.
Beyond her administrative roles, Trisha is actively involved in teaching UNIV 1-credit courses and facilitating sessions on personal, professional, or career development for students, faculty, and staff, both internal and external to the university. Throughout her endeavors, Trisha remains dedicated to the values of education, leadership, and inclusive excellence.
Tiffany Hoxie, MSMOL (She/Her)
Assistant Director of Leadership and Organizational Development
Tiffany Hoxie began her journey in education 18 years ago, working primarily in Youth Development and Early Childhood Education. Tiffany holds an associate degree in early childhood education and a bachelor's degree in child studies. Invested in the non-profit sector while in college, Tiffany climbed the ladder to Director of Education with the Boys & Girls Club organization, where the passion and desire for working with underserved and often unseen communities was born. This is also the time when the seed for leadership and organizational development was planted.
Tiffany achieved a Master of Management and Organizational Leadership in 2015, and that time, the pivot into higher education and entrepreneurship occurred. She pursued an entrepreneurial path that focused on “quality educational services from baby and beyond”. Additionally, she was the Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Child Studies programs at a state university, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Leadership and Organizational Development at UConn. In this role, she teaches UNIV courses, facilitates career and leadership workshops, and serves as a support for students.
In addition to her role at UConn, she is an adjunct professor at external colleges, focusing on courses related to childhood education as well as business. Tiffany is passionate about ensuring that all students have access to a quality and equitable education.