Faculty and Staff Directory

Melissa Frost

Accessibility and Accommodations Counselor
Academics, Accommodations, Student Services
Melissa Frost is DCAD’s Accessibility and Accommodations Counselor. She has over 25 years experience as a pediatric occupational therapist in the school districts in Delaware. Melissa is a lifelong learner and has attended several regional institutions in her undergraduate and graduate career. She recently completed her M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education with a specialty certification in disability services. She has worked in higher education disability services for the past three years.

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Kristen Blanchard

Executive Assistant & Director of Special Projects
Academics
Kristen Blanchard is the Executive Assistant & Director of Special Projects; she has worked in the President’s Office since January 2018. As the President’s assistant, Kristen works closely with the Board of Trustees, DCAD donors, and other relevant stakeholders, as well as ensuring excellent communication between the students, faculty, staff, alums, and the President. Kristen has worked in the non-profit sector for 25 years, and loves the vibrant and unique DCAD community.

 

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David Czarnecki

Registrar and Compliance Coordinator
Academics
David Czarnecki is DCAD’s Registrar and Compliance Coordinator. He has over ten years of experience in his field and loves working with students to ensure that their journey from application to graduation goes as smoothly as possible! He is a lifelong Penn State fan and alum, having earned a Master’s Degree and two Bachelor’s Degrees from his alma mater. Dave operates an open door policy, so feel free to stop by if you have any issues and he will do his best to help you!

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Katelyn Parag

Communications Assistant
Academics, Admissions, Continuing Education, Marketing/Communications
Katelyn is a recent graduate of Delaware College of Art and Design (Class of ’23!) who fell in love with the college early on. She has her Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration and is currently working alongside the faculty and staff who helped her grow as a student with the hopes of doing the same for others. Katelyn is also working outside of DCAD, writing and illustrating her own children’s book that she hopes to self-publish one day.