Meet the Staff

Kyley M Sommer, Director, oversees the Leave of Absence Administration team and provides University-wide oversight of the Student Leave of Absence Policy, including the development of all processes and procedures associate with the policy. The Director serves as the primary point of contact for all questions related to the Student Leave of Absence policy, collaborating with the Provost’s Office and Office of the University Registrar, as needed.

Xuxa Sky Lark , Leave of Absence Specialist, supports University-wide efforts to support students leaving and returning to Johns Hopkins University for a Leave of Absence. The Leave of Absence Specialist is responsible for managing paperwork and documentation related to the leave of absence process, and provides outreach to students while on leave.

Vacant, Associate Director of Leave of Absence Administration, oversees the day-to-day management of the Office of Leave of Absence Administration. The Associate Director serves as the primary resource for students who are out on Voluntary Leave or Required Leave from the University, by maintaining regular contact with those students, encouraging a return to the University, and offering support, resources and mentoring upon their return and until their subsequent graduation.

Vacant, Leave of Absence Outreach Coordinator, maintains high student contact to address the needs of students who have concerns in areas such as physical or mental health, finances, and external factors that may affect their academic performance or other aspects of their Hopkins experience, using a variety of interventions, referrals and follow up services. The Leave of Absence Outreach Coordinator meets regularly with students and provides triage and case management to students University-wide.