Media Contacts

Lindsay Schmitt, Director of Communications
As the Manager of Communications, Lindsay is responsible for sharing The College Network's mission and vision with the outside world. In her five years with the company, she has worked as a marketing specialist, manager of incentive programs, and now manager of communications responsible for The College Network's public relations efforts, social media outreach, customer referral program, web site image, and outgoing communications. Lindsay earned her bachelor's degree in business from Ball State University where she majored in marketing with minors in public relations and advertising.

Lindsay is the initial contact for the media, and will put you in touch with the appropriate party quickly, ensuring that you are able to meet your deadlines while working around the schedules of our spokespeople. Please contact her for all of your needs by calling 1-800-395-3276 or emailing media@collegenetwork.com.

Nita Kasan, RN, MS, Chief Nursing Officer
Nita is responsible for integrating the academic and operational environments for clients of The College Network to excel in its programs.  Nita has represented Region II on the board of directors for the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives, is an ongoing member with the Center for Nursing Leadership, and has served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserves.  Her extensive community involvement, combined with her professional achievements, has led to multiple award recognitions for excellence in both organizational and community leadership.  She earned an RN diploma from Ohio Valley General Hospital, a Bachelor of Science in Health Arts from the College of St. Francis, and a Master of Science in Health Services Administration from Cardinal Stritch College.

Carla A. Downing, Ph.D., Vice President of Product Development
Carla provides the vision and leadership that is responsible for the strategic evolution of The College Network’s product.  She has over fourteen years of experience designing and developing instructionally sound learning experiences for adults.  In addition, she has over eight years of experience training university faculty members in the development of online learning experiences.  Carla holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Education and a master’s degree in workforce education and development.  Her doctorate is in education (curriculum and instruction) with a specialization in eLearning design and development from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Cory A. Eyler, Chief Marketing Officer
Cory is responsible for driving The College Network’s strategic and tactical online, print, media, and industry marketing revenue initiatives.  He leads The College Network’s reporting programs and is directly responsible for providing strategic direction and operational frameworks that help build corporate relationships and streamline corporate efficiencies.  Cory is entering his eighth year with The College Network, where he has worked as a financial services representative, Program Advisor, manager of call center operations, director of business intelligence, and now vice president.  Cory earned his bachelor’s degree in business with concentrations in corporate finance, institutional finance, and corporate economics from Ball State University.