ODE experts assist with leadership development and workforce planning, and provide counsel to managers throughout the system. The department also helps employees learn, grow and upgrade skills. Training and classes are available on each campus, online or by webcast.
ODE uses professional and best practices human resources guidelines to attract, develop, motivate and retain productive, engaged employees. The goal of ODE is to create a high-performance, sustainable organization that meets its strategic and operational goals and objectives.
The ODE Team consists of:
Dwan Bryant, Ph.D
Director of Culture, Organizational Development & Engagement Department
Dr. Dwan Bryant has served in Secondary and Higher Education for over 15 years.
She uses her unique communication style to effectively engage Executive Leaders through coaching, facilitation, training, and consulting to move them from application to transformation. Dr. Bryant has served on several platforms where she shared her research and expertise in Leadership and Organizational Development. In her previous role at Tarrant County College District, she served as the Subject Matter Expert of Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness in the Corporate Solutions and Economic Development Department customizing solutions for client workforce needs. Dr. Bryant received her BA in Applied Speech Communication, MA in Communication, and a Doctorate in Industrial Organizational Psychology.
Amanda Fisher, M.S., CTP
Organizational Development Consultant
Amanda currently serves in the role of Organizational Development Consultant and joined the HR team in 2015. As a collaborative partner, Amanda is responsible for providing strategic consulting services in the areas of organizational development, change management, employee engagement, and learning development.
Prior to joining UNT HR, Amanda worked for Hill College in Hillsboro Texas for 9 years, providing a multitude of HR-related functions including training & development, employee relations, recruitment & selection, and employee recognition. She also served Hill College for 2 years as the Assistant Director of Human Resources.
Amanda holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Kansas State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Development, with a minor in Business, from Texas A&M University. Amanda is Certified as an Executive Coach, Training & Development Professional, and Career Coach. She has also earned certificates/specializations in the areas of Supervisor Coaching, Instructional Design, and Change Management.
Carl Miron
Senior Training Specialist
Carl has a background in both education and learning & development. He joined UNT System in August of 2013 as a training specialist where he helped improve the various business process training offered to faculty and staff across our three campuses as well as UNT System personnel. He also developed and delivered workshops and retreats for System employees on topics such as accountability, positive leadership, and change management. Prior to joining UNT System, Carl taught college classes in Rhetoric, Humanities, and US History in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and San Antonio. He also worked as an Assistant Principal in schools in San Antonio and Mexico City where he worked closely with faculty, students and families.
Shaun Treat Ph.D.
Training Specialist
Dr. Shaun Treat (pronouns: He, Him, His) brings over 20 years of experience in higher education at various levels, as a professor, teacher, researcher, mentor, training specialist, and active community-builder. He has worked in Higher Education, corporate, and government settings in strategic communication and organizational teambuilding or consulting. Dr. Treat previously served as an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at UNT Denton, Education Consultant with Denton County Museums, and now as Training Specialist with UNT System. Shaun holds a BA and MA in Communication from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and a PhD in Communication Studies from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. His passions include actively seeking out cultural and culinary adventures with family, hidden local history, and contributing to diverse civic coalitions that collaboratively build better communities.
Brenna Berry
Employee Engagement Coordinator
Brenna brings a diverse background in retail management and education to her role at the UNT System, which she joined in December 2022. Since then, she has been a vital contributor to the HR team, spearheading creative initiatives to support UNT System staff across all institutions. Brenna plays a key role in the implementation of the UNT System Enterprise Onboarding program through the North Texas Career Portal, powered by PageUp. Additionally, she plays an important role in supporting employee and leadership programs, ensuring a satisfactory employee experience within UNT System Administration. Before joining UNT System, Brenna served as an assistant director at a local childcare center, where she contributed to the curriculum development and taught for several years. She has also dedicated over 20 years to teaching Sunday School. With over 15 years of experience in retail management, Brenna's multifaceted expertise enhances her ability to support and innovate within the UNT System. Outside of her professional life, Brenna enjoys spending time with her family, listening to live music, and enjoying great shows.
Erinna M. Hinds, M.A, CPM
Leadership Development Coordinator
Erinna is an experienced leadership strategist and teambuilding expert with 16+ years in coaching, supervision, facilitation, and consulting both nationally and abroad. For nearly two decades she has served in senior executive leadership roles for community and faith-based organizations; helping drive organizational effectiveness through high-level leadership, coaching, and training. Her diverse professional background includes HR-related functions (onboarding, recruitment and retention, and talent management), public speaking, change management, grant writing, strategic planning, mentoring, professional development training, family engagement, and managing her own communications consulting firm. In 2024, she received the Ruby Award from 1st State Bank and was recognized as one of the top 10 professional leaders under the age of 40 in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Prior to joining UNT as the Leadership Development Coordinator, Erinna worked for 10 years as the Senior Director and Leadership Development Coordinator for a faith-based non-profit in Michigan, in addition to serving as the Managing Partner and Lead for Global Partnership for the Passionate Africa Leadership Institute (PALI) in Accra, Ghana.
Erinna earned her BA in Communications with a minor in Secondary Education from Howard University and her MA in Ministry Leadership from Cornerstone University. She is a certified professional mediator with specialized training in domestic relations and behavioral health mediation. She has also earned certifications in Change Management and Corporate Crisis Management.