Dahmir Noel ’17
Assistant athletic director for facilities and operations, Catholic University of America
Dahmir Noel ’17 arrived at Pitt-Bradford from Philadelphia with a love for sports and a curiosity about the world behind the scenes. What he found was a community that pushed him, supported him, and shaped the direction of his career.
Noel credits mentors like Dr. Keary Rouff and Athletic Director Bret Butler with opening early doors. “I was awarded hands-on experience via internships and professional development programs, which ultimately provided more opportunities down the road,” he said.
He entered the field as an athletic administration graduate assistant while earning his master’s degree, then took his first full-time role at SUNY Brockport as assistant to the athletic director. Today, he’s starting a new chapter at Catholic University of America.
Empathy, Noel says, is the skill he relies on most.
“These things go a long way with building an authentic and strong relationship, which is probably the main skill you need to have in this profession.”
—Lexi Najdusak ’26