Staff

Rebecca Berger (she/her) serves as Director of Testing and Disability Services at Augusta University. She supervises a team of dedicated professionals who ensure equal access to qualified students with disabilities through determining appropriate accommodations according to the framework of the Americans with Disabilities Act and promoting an inclusive environment at Augusta University. She received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Education from Fairmont State University and her Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from West Virginia University.  Prior to Augusta University, she served as Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services at High Point University and Assistant Director of Disability Services at West Virginia University.  Rebecca is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a member of the Association of Higher Education and Disability.

Keire Melson (he/him) serves as the Assistant Director for Testing and Disability Services. He began working in the Testing and Disability Services Office in 2023. He coordinates and provides programs, services, and accommodations for students with disabilities at Augusta University. He also assists the Director with program administration, outreach, and advocacy. Keire is a member of the Association on Higher Education And Disability. Before joining TDS, he was a Senior Program Coordinator in the Student Access Office at Vanderbilt University. Keire holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Georgia Southern University. In addition, he is nearing the completion of his Master of Public Administration from Villanova University.

Alexandria Jennings (she/her) serves as the Disability Services Coordinator for Testing and Disability Services. She has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Augusta University. Alexandria began working for Testing and Disability Services in 2019 as the Testing & Disability Specialist. She transitioned to Disability Coordinator in 2022. Within the office, her primary duties include meeting with students to establish appropriate accommodations and being a reliable resource for students, faculty, staff, and parents. She provides additional support to the Director & Assistant Director of Testing and Disability Services. She also assists the Testing Coordinator and Testing and Disability Specialist, as needed. 

Felicia Johnson (she/her) is a proud Jaguar Alum. She has worked at Augusta University in Testing and Disability Services for more than 15 years. Felicia is responsible for scheduling and administering institutional and national examinations, keeping all testing materials and software updated, reporting, recording and analyzing monthly and fiscal year departmental data, proctoring exams for disability students as needed, and is the current Building Manager for Galloway Hall. 

Erica Rubiera (she/her) has an Associate of Science degree in General Education from Troy University and is currently nearing the completion of her Bachelors. Erica began working in the Office of Testing and Disability Services in 2020 as the Administrative Assistant. Erica assist the director with the operation of the department and provides additional support to the Disability Services Coordinator, Testing Coordinator, and Testing and Disability Specialist.

Lameka Walker (she/her) has over fourteen years' experience working in an educational setting (higher education and K-12). Lameka received an associate degree in General Studies from Georgia Military College and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management at Clayton State University. She began working for Testing and Disability in 2023 as the Office Specialist. Lameka will assist with scheduling, proctoring, and other department duties as needed within the TDS office.

Markell Brady-Whitfield (he/him) has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Augusta University. Markell began working in Testing and Disability Services Office in 2022 as the Testing and Disability Specialist. Markell schedules and proctors exams for students who request accommodations while testing at Augusta University.