As Director of Development for NTC, Ryan Meck is dedicated to supporting undergraduate education at Tulane by involving alumni, parents, and other supporters as donors and volunteers. Ryan is dedicated to making connections between a broad spectrum of people to bring external perspectives and experiences into the College and ensure that NTC continues to provide our students with the highest quality educational opportunities while preparing them for fulfilling and rewarding lives beyond Tulane.

J. Celeste Lay has been with Tulane since 2004 and joined NTC in 2019. As the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Celeste oversees several units that introduce students to academic opportunities and support historically marginalized and minority communities on Tulane’s campus. Academic Affairs strives to help all Tulane undergraduate students on their academic journeys by creating and guiding students on multiple pathways that allow them to discover and deepen their academic and co-curricular interests, strengths and passions.