Dr. Alex Cassell

Responsibilities: Has served with the Roan since July 2025 as Assistant Director for Recruitment and Selection, responsible for identifying and selecting future Roan Scholars – from engaging prospective students, to building relationships with school officials, and evaluating candidates.

Prior experience: Worked with the American Council on Education (ACE), holding research and government relations positions

Hometown: Bristol, TN

Education: East Tennessee State University, B.A. History, B.S. Political Science; University of Georgia, M.Ed Higher Education; Penn State University, PhD. Higher Education

Family: Katie (wife) and Cora (daughter)