2026 Forum Annual Meeting
Facing Complexity, Finding Solutions

Nicholas Fuselier

Director of Academic Partnerships, Learning and Development, Programs and Services

303.541.0284nfuselier@wiche.edu

Nicholas Fuselier, Ph.D. serves as the Director of Academic Partnerships, Learning, and Development in WICHE’s Programs and Services unit. In this role, he leads the Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders and the Western Academic Leadership Forum — membership groups for senior academic leaders at 2- and 4-year institutions, related system offices, and state coordinating boards. Additionally, he coordinates leadership development programs, including the Western Academic Leadership Academy, and oversees a number of grant-funded projects. Prior to his time at WICHE, Fuselier earned tenure as a faculty member in the College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. His teaching was recognized by students and colleagues alike, earning him several awards including the Faculty Excellence in Teaching award from the NASPA Faculty Council in 2024. Prior to his time as a faculty member, Fuselier worked as a student affairs professional in a number of areas including first year experience, college access programs, and leadership development. This work earned him the prestigious Annuit Coeptis Emerging Professional award from ACPA-College Student Educators International in 2017. Fuselier earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education as well as a graduate certificate in community college leadership from the University of North Texas, an M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Texas State University, and a bachelor’s of interdisciplinary studies from the University of New Orleans.

Kay Hulstrom

Associate Director, Operations and Program Implementation, Programs and Services

303.541.0294khulstrom@wiche.edu

Kay Hulstrom serves as WICHE’s associate director of operations and program implementation. She works on a variety of projects including the Western Academic Leadership Academy, the Western Academic Leadership Forum, and the Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders. The latter two are membership organizations for the chief academic officers of WICHE-region two and four-year institutions and system offices. She holds a B.S. in finance from Colorado State University.

Onnika Hanson-White

Administrative Assistant III, Programs and Services

303.541.0253ohwhite@wiche.edu

Onnika Hanson-White graduated from Oklahoma City University with a major in Acting. Before joining WICHE, she has worked mostly in food service as a bartender, caterer, and event designer. She is very excited to be working at WICHE and bringing her customer service background and love of working with others to her position as Administrative Assistant III in the Programs and Services unit.

Outside of work, Onnika sings in bands around Northern Colorado. She loves to support the local music scene and enjoys spending time with family and friends.