Athletic Committees

Athletics Executive Committee: Daemen's leading athletic administrators whose work on this committee helps to ensure the Division of Athletics is operating in pursuit of the goals established by the most recent strategic plan; this committee evaluates and plans for both the short and long term success of Daemen Athletics.

Traci Murphy, Director of Athletics
Mike MacDonald, Sr. Associate Athletics Director for External Relations
Mike Miranto, Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Communications & Operations
Stephanie Albano, Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations/Senior Woman Administrator

Athletics Management Committee: Daemen administrators who lead the various offices they represent; regular meetings are held to offer a transparent perspective on the key items being worked on by each individual office.

Traci Murphy, Director of Athletics
Mike MacDonald, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for External Relations
Mike Miranto, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Communications & Operations
Stephanie Albano, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/Senior Woman Administrator
Jeff Sage, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine & Performance
Jenepher Banker, Assistant Athletic Director for Travel Operations
Suzie Yormick-DeNillo, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Success
Tom McDermott, Director of Athletic Communications
Ian James, Director of Student-Athlete Success & Community Engagement
Bret Stothart, Director of Recreation & Wellness

Sport Supervisors Committee: Daemen administrators who are directly responsible for oversight of specific sport programs; collaborative meetings help to brainstorm solutions to potential problem areas and to ensure each intercollegiate athletic program is operating within the scope of the mission, vision, core values of Daemen Athletics.

Traci Murphy, Director of Athletics (MBB, WBB)
Mike Miranto, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Communications & Operations (WVB, MVB, WTEN, MTEN)
Stephanie Albano, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/Senior Woman Administrator (WLAX, WBWL, MSOC)
Jeff Sage, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine & Performance (WSOC, CHEER)
Suzie Yormick-DeNillo, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Success (XC/TF)

Scheduling Committee: Responsible for the evaluation of proposed competition schedules for each of Daemen's 17 intercollegiate athletic teams, ensuring that each is in compliance with Daemen University, East Coast Conference and NCAA Division II policies.

Mike Miranto, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Communications & Operations
Stephanie Albano, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/Senior Woman Administrator
Jeff Sage, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine & Performance
Suzie Yormick-DeNillo, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Success
Tom McDermott, Director of Athletic Communications

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee: SAAC provides Daemen varsity athletes with a substantial voice in the overall Daemen Athletics and East Coast Conference policy-formation processes, as well as helping to build the athletic, university and overall Daemen communities. Specific responsibilities of the SAAC are to advise the department on issues of importance to student-athletes and to help carryout community-building events. SAAC is comprised of multiple student-athletes from each varsity team. SAAC members develop leadership skills both inside and outside the field of competition, helping them to advocate for student-athlete well-being.

Olivia Alessi '24 (W Volleyball)
Dana Bacher '24 (W Lacrosse)
Elizabeth Bentley '25 (W Track & Field)
Ella Bouley '26 (W Lacrosse)
Jasmine Brundage '24 (W Volleyball) - Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Maggie Burns '24 (W Volleyball) - President
Michael Christensen '27 (M Track & Field)
Aaliyah Deaton '25 (W Lacrosse)
Yinett Del Leon '25 (W Tennis)
Maddy Erno '25 (W Soccer)
Mollie Gizicki '24 (W Bowling)
Emma Grzebinski '24 (W Cross Country/Track & Field)
Kira Grzechowiak '26 (W Lacrosse)
Haley Hinds '24 (W Cross Country/Track & Field)
David Iheke '24 (M Soccer) - Treasurer
Vanessa Kuliga '24 (W Volleyball)
Jackson Kulik '26 (M Basketball)
Zachary Laplante '23 '24 (M Tennis)
Samir Laroussi '25 (M Track & Field)
Alex Lumanog '26 (M Tennis)
Amber Malinak '27 (Cheer)
Dunja Masic '24 (W Volleyball)
Kaytlyn Matz '24 (W Basketball)
Brooke Radecki '25 (W Soccer)
Sujan Rajamohan '26 (M Soccer)
Vincent Ranieri '25 (M Soccer)
Nolan Robillard '25 (M Cross Country/Track & Field) - Vice President
Alexis Rodriguez '26 (W Track & Field)
Jack Rooney '27 (M Volleyball)
David Schwinger '24 (M Cross Country/Track & Field) - Secretary
Preston Shumpert '25 (M Basketball)
Emma Smith '24 (W Bowling)
Hailie Staniszewski '25 (Cheer)
Macie Trimarchi '26 (W Basketball)
Makenna Tront '26 (Cheer)
Mariangelys Vazquez '26 (W Volleyball)
Jayven Williamson '25 (M Tennis)
Kyle Zelasko '26 (M Volleyball)