People
In the College of Communication and Fine Arts (CCFA), our dedicated team of leaders, advisors, and administrative professionals work together to support our students, faculty, staff, and community. We draw daily inspiration from a city known for its resilience, cultural richness, and creative spirit. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and creative environment where all thrive. Our connection to Memphis fuels our commitment to innovation and growth, offering students and faculty a place where artistic ambition and community engagement go hand in hand. Through discovery, creativity, innovation, and a deep dedication to our mission, we strive to provide the resources, guidance, and support needed for our students to succeed, our faculty and staff to excel, and our programs to grow.
Meet the People Behind the Impact
We invite you to meet the people who bring the spirit of Memphis into everything we do at the CCFA. Through their dedication and creativity, they help shape the CCFA experience and ensure the success of our students, faculty, and community. They help grow a college that moves in rhythm with Memphis’s voice and values.
CCFA Team
Dr. Debra Burns
Dean
901.678.5086
dsburns@memphis.edu
Lucas Charles
Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
901.678.2350
lcharles@memphis.edu
Dr. Michael Schmidt
Associate Dean of Research and Community Engagement
901.678.2350
mschmidt@memphis.edu
Lindsay Crews
Business Officer II
901.678.2872
lehenley@memphis.edu
Dan Froehlich
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication
901.678.2350
Dan.F@memphis.edu
Ashley Harris
Administrative Associate I
901.678.5086
harris43@memphis.edu
Latoya Boyland
Administrative Associate I
901.678.2350
lrwhite2@memphis.edu
Terrell Stanford-Bush
Academic Advisor II
901.678.2418
tstanfrd@memphis.edu
John Faulconbridge II
Academic Advisor II
901.678.2394
jflcnbrd@memphis.edu
Dai Bledsoe
Academic Advisor I / Graduation Analyst
901.678.3149
lrbldse1@memphis.edu
Kandyce Everett
Music Therapy Research Scientist
901.678.2350
Kverett2@memphis.edu