Who We Are

The WeCU Council Mission is to ensure we as a department grow people and community by creating life-changing experiences through athletics FOR ALL people and communities.

Our Mission:

The Clemson University Athletics Department strives to grow people and community by creating life-changing experiences through athletics.

Our Values:

Family, Integrity, Growth, Excellence, Innovation and Joy.

What We Do

Clemson Athletics aspires to create meaningful relationships that strengthen the bonds within our unique campus community. We actively facilitate dialogues and educational initiatives that broaden our understanding of the rich tapestry that makes up our community. We are also dedicated to experiential opportunities that enrich the academic journey, allowing individuals to engage with high-impact experiences and varying perspectives.
The WeCU Council advocates for all members of our community and amplifies what we are doing to ensure this mission for all. The Council is actively part of Clemson Athletics Strategic Planning to ensure CUAD Elevate reflects our mission in the goals and priorities.
We invest in the following:
- Signature event(s): Black Student-Athlete Summit
- Education and Training: Call My Name, Inclusive Excellence in New2Nieri
- Community We Foster: WeCU, Tigers Unite, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), POWER Leadership Academy

2025-26 WeCU Council

Plan Administrators
- Kyle Young – Executive Senior Associate AD / Strategic Planning & Administration
- Alison Harlan-Smith – Associate Director/ Educational Services

Council Members
- Jeuel Davis – Director of Life Skills & Civic Engagement / PAW Journey
- Scott Dayton – Associate Director/ Academic Services
- Eryn DeLaney – Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Mental Health
- Stephanie Ellison-Johnson – Executive Senior Associate AD / Sports Administration / SWA
- Shelly Greer – Administrative Coordinator / Academic Services
- Logan Hartnell – Director / Student-Athlete Wellness
- Tevin Hester – Assistant Track & Field Coach – Sprints
- Jeff Kallin – Senior Associate AD / Communications
- Matthew Kamph – Senior Director of Social Media & Digital Initiatives / Clemson Ventures
- Mo McKenney – Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator / Clemson Volleyball
- Tori Niemann Lukens – Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Development
- Mita Patel – Associate Athletic Trainer
- Don Scott – Assistant AD / Marketing & Fan Experience
- Nick Singleton – Assistant Director / Student-Athlete Development
- Jana Valentine – Associate Director/ Academic Services
- Kevin White – Deputy Director of Athletics
- Nicole Willis – Director of Volleyball Operations

Heritage Months & Celebrations

Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month (October)
Native American Heritage Month (November)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January)
National Girls & Women in Sports Day (February)
Black History Month (February)
Women’s Celebration Month (March)
National Athletic Training Month (March)
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (April)
Pride (April)
Mental Health Awareness (May)
Juneteenth: Freedom Day (June)
50th Anniversary of Title IX Kick-Off (June)

How We Started

In October 2020, Clemson formed the WeCU Committee comprised of 60 coaches and staff members to ensure planning, development and implementation of Clemson Athletics’ commitment to Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access.