Leadership Team & Staff
Diana Crossley
Managing Director
dianak@umich.edu (734) 647-2210
Diana Crossley is the Managing Director of the Tauber Institute for Global Operations, a position she has held since 2000. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Diana worked at the beverage company Diageo PLC for 10 years in the areas of Forecasting, Production Planning, New Product Introductions, Supply Chain Operations and served as the Director of Demand Planning.
Diana is a native of Connecticut and received her B.S. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1986 followed by an M.S. in Industrial Engineering in 1987. Diana is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Ann Arbor, plays women’s ice hockey and is certified by APICS at the CPIM and CIRM levels.
Asli Aka
Associate Director, Industry Relations
akah@umich.edu (734) 647-2220
A 2005 Tauber alumna, Asli Aka is excited to return to the Tauber Institute as Associate Director, Industry Relations. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Asli worked in the private sector in strategic consulting, banking, and private equity, specializing in renewable energy, automotive and electronics projects, as well as international business, technology roadmapping, procurement and supply chain optimization.
Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Asli earned multiple degrees from the University of Michigan: B.S.E. in Industrial and Operations Engineering, B.A. in German, and M.S. in Manufacturing.
Danielle Bain
Student Program Coordinator
dbain@umich.edu (734) 763-3883
Danielle Bain is the Student Program Coordinator for the Tauber Institute for Global Operations. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Danielle earned her BBA from Eastern Michigan University where she was an active member of the campus community and received the EMU Greek Life Silent Leader Award.
Post-graduation she served as the Superior Edge Graduate Assistant at Northern Michigan University for two years while pursuing her Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs. In her position at NMU, she worked with student organizations, leadership development programming, and event coordination - and earned the Superior Edge Honor for completing over 1,000 hours of service in the Leadership, Diversity, Citizenship, and Real World edges. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family on the lake, traveling, photography, and serving as a member of the Volunteer Service Team for Alpha Gamma Delta.
Theresa Ceccarelli
Marketing and Communications Manager
tceccare@umich.edu (734) 647-0308
Theresa's responsibilities include marketing strategy, branding, visibility, communication and awareness of the Tauber Institute. Theresa Ceccarelli began her career with Gannett Co. Inc., working in the USA Today circulation office as a blue chip account manager in markets around the US. While at Gannett, she held various operations and sales positions of increasing responsibility in customer service, product development, retail and national advertising, new media, and circulation for The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News. She also held the position as conference manager for Society of Manufacturing Engineers, business development manager for the Advanced Electric Vehicle Program at the University of Detroit-Mercy and director of business and IT workforce for Macomb Community College. She joined the Tauber Institute in 2011 as a marketing manager.
Theresa received her BA from Michigan State University, MA in public relations from Wayne State University followed by a PhD with an emphasis in marketing from Wayne State University. She continues to teach communication courses at Wayne State University and has authored several case studies for WSU.
Michaele Reeves
Team Project Manager
mlreeves@umich.edu (734) 647-1333
Michaele Reeves joined the Tauber Institute for Global Operations in April 2008. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Michaele was the Office Manager at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation for over seven years.
Michaele is a native of Michigan. She served in the U.S. Air Force for four years specializing in behavioral science and is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War.
Laura Turner
Program Manager
lleyturn@umich.edu (734) 763-8604
Laura joined the Tauber Institute from the full time MBA Admissions team and the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. She has worked with the University of Michigan for the past decade. During her tenure at the Alumni Association she developed and managed lifelong learning and professional development programs that serve students and alumni and worked closely with clubs and affiliates to create opportunities to leverage the alumni network. Laura brings experience in program development, student and alumni advising, recruitment, and alumni relations to the Tauber Institute community. Laura is an extensive world traveler who has touched ground in over 30 countries, and has received her mindfulness meditation teacher training. Laura is passionate about creating engaged educational opportunities that support personal and professional growth.
Teri Minton
Marketing Associate
Teri Minton contributes her background in news and event production to the Tauber Institute for Global Operations communication team. Contact Teri about news to share with the Tauber Institute community.