Advising Team

Degrees in: Psychology and Human Development and Masters of Arts in Counseling- Higher Education

Where I have lived: Green Bay, WI

Fun fact: I love creating art. I make and sell clay earrings!

Tips: Challenge yourself and take classes outside of what you already know. Be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and make new friends that will enrich your learning and growth.

Degrees: Undergrad: Psychology & French / Grad: Business

Where I have lived: Dominican Republic; Florida; NYC; Tennessee; Illinois; Wisconsin

Fun fact: I love cooking and dancing merengue - sometimes simultaneously!

Tips: Get involved in some clubs/activities - they usually make for some great experiences.

Degrees in: Human Development/Psychology

Where I have lived: Milwaukee/Green Bay

Fun fact: Love to bake (& exercise so I can eat what I bake)

Tips: Take time to do things you love & spend time with those you love

Degrees in: BA in Psychology (Minor in Spanish) and MSE in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Student Affairs/College Counseling

Where I have lived: Larsen, WI; Decorah, IA (College); Green Bay, WI

Fun fact: In college, I performed in a Christmas concert that won a regional Emmy in 2008.

Tips: College is so much more than just the classes you take and the major you pursue! Take time to get involved, make new friends, ask lots of questions, and try new things. Spread your wings, and make the most of it!

Degrees: Undergrad: Psychology & French / Grad: Business

Where I have lived: Dominican Republic; Florida; NYC; Tennessee; Illinois; Wisconsin

Fun fact: I love cooking and dancing merengue - sometimes simultaneously!

Tips: Get involved in some clubs/activities - they usually make for some great experiences.

Degrees: Bachelors in Interpersonal Communication, Masters in Student Affairs Administration from UW-La Crosse.

Where I have lived: Appleton, WI, River Falls, WI, La Crosse, WI, Brookings, South Dakota.

Fun fact: Prior to becoming an educator, I worked in construction and worked with heavy machinery and explosives.

Tips: Get involved and find your people on campus! Trying new things and building a network of friends and resources will help you throughout your time here.

Degrees in: Educational Psychology, Human Development, Urban and Regional Studies

Where I have lived: Green Bay, Eau Claire, Milwaukee

Fun fact: I enjoy potlucks and buffets.

Tips: Don't be afraid to ask questions. We ask and we learn.

Degrees in: History, and Social Change and Development (now DJS), minors in Psychology and Political Science, Master’s Degree Counseling- Higher Education,

Where I have lived: Appleton and Green Bay

Fun fact: During my undergrad I studied abroad for a summer in Greece, and it was AMAZING!

Tips: Don't be afraid to talk to your faculty- after class, during office hours, via email. Just get connected. They are there to help you learn!

Degrees in: Political Science

Where I have lived: Marinette, WI & Milwaukee, WI

Fun fact: I love sports, especially baseball. Go Crew!

Tips:Try new things: take a class because it sounds fun, join a club, ask questions!

Degrees in: Social Work and then Higher Education and Leadership

Where I have lived: Wisconsin

Fun fact: I've visited 16 different states and 4 other counties. I hope to keep traveling!

Tips: You don't know what you don't know. So don't be afraid to get connected and ask. College is an interesting time and there are some amazing opportunities/services and awesome staff/faculty. Take advantage of their knowledge.

Degrees in: BA in English, MA in Student Affairs Administration

Where I have lived: Green Bay WI, East Lansing MI, South Bend IN, and back to Green Bay WI!

Fun fact: I can recite the first 14 lines of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in Middle English. And I love cats.

Tips: Be open to learning new ways to learn- regardless of how you did before starting at UWGB.

Degrees in: Business Admin

Where I have lived: Seymour, WI; Green Bay

Fun fact: I have 7 sisters and 5 brothers, two of which I never lived with! I have three nieces older than me. My mom and sister were actually pregnant at the same time!

Tips: Don't rush through this experience, slow down and learn from those around you. Take the time to try new things, explore opportunities and develop friendships, you'll have memories for a lifetime.

Degrees in: BA in History Education with a minor in Spanish Education

Where I have lived: Green Bay, WI

Fun fact: I enjoy running, reading, and cooking. My spouse and I volunteer for a local rescue and foster dogs in need of homes.

Tips: College is what you make of it. Try new things! Meet new people! Join clubs, organizations, and teams! There are so many opportunities out there. Do a little research and make the most of your opportunities.

Degrees in: University of MN- Nutrition; Textiles & Clothing

Where I have lived: Minnesota and Wisconsin

Fun fact: Co-Leader of 20 Mission Trips in US, Mexico, Haiti and Belize with 567 participants. Build houses, plant trees and service projects related to natural disasters.

Tips: Resources are available, if you are struggling, get help early. Get to know your instructors and advisor!

Degrees in: History with a minor in Secondary Education

Where I have lived: De Pere, Green Bay, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, and Ripon, WI

Fun fact: I’ve won multiple Milwaukee Brewer trivia contests

Tips: Get involved, Start early in your college career. It will help you make friends and professional contacts.

Degrees in: Major: Psychology & Higher Ed Counseling

Where I have lived: Two Rivers and Green Bay.

Fun fact: I love writing short stories and poetry.

Tips: Do not be afraid to ask questions or ask for help! The only thing you gain is knowledge! We are all here to help!

Degrees in: Bachelor of Science in Family Studies with a minor in Psychology

Where I have lived: California, Michigan, Oklahoma and Wisconsin

Fun fact: I love watching movies, streaming tv shows and talking about pop culture.

Tips: Ask questions and use your knowledge to help others as you can become a resource to your peers. Get to know those around you and participate in campus activities.

Degrees in: Master's Degree - High Education Student Affairs with certificate in Academic Advising, Bachelor Degree - Social Work

Where I have lived: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti (All Michigan), and now Green Bay, WI

Fun fact: I love dogs(Have 2 of my own), Love food from around the world, Advisor of the Anime and H4H club, Love to watch anime, I love to travel, I love playing spades, and dancing

Tips: Get involved on campus, if you do not like what's on campus now than create it you never know who else might like it as well.

Degrees in: Master of Science in Education - Student Affairs Administration and Bachelor of Science in Sociology from UW-La Crosse

Where I have lived: All in WI--New London for 18 years, La Crosse for 7 years, and now Green Bay!

Fun fact: 3 things I couldn't live without: my emotional support water bottles, ketchup, and a fan.

Tips: Build a community on campus! There are so many ways to be involved—organizations, clubs, sports, tutoring, housing, on-campus job, volunteer, connect with a mentor.

Degrees in: Master of Education in Educational Policy and Leadership with an emphasis in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Marquette University and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Communications from UW-Parkside

Where I have lived: All in Wisconsin! Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and now I’m back in Sheboygan.

Fun fact: I love spicy food and nigiri sushi!

Tips: Don’t be afraid to try new things in college! This is the perfect time to explore things out of your comfort zone, such as getting to know your professors, joining a student organization, or taking on an internship!

Degrees in: English--Literature and Language

Where I have lived: Luxemburg, WI; Green Bay, WI

Fun fact: I love a good story.

Tips: Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Degrees in: BA in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication (Minor in Spanish), Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in Higher Education

Where I have lived: Stevens Point, Madison, and Green Bay

Fun fact: I wear kids size shoes!

Tips: Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone. College is a place to grow and try something new. There are always lots of exciting things happening! Join a new student organization, take a new class, and make new friends!

Degrees in: Psychology and Human Development and Masters of Arts in Counseling- Higher Education

Where I have lived: Green Bay, WI

Fun fact: I love creating art. I make and sell clay earrings!

Tips: Challenge yourself and take classes outside of what you already know. Be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and make new friends that will enrich your learning and growth.

Degrees in: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Masters in Education in Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration, both from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Where I have lived: My family grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, then we moved to Mohnton, Pennsylvania. I am currently residing in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Fun fact: I enjoy exploring hiking trails with my husband and dog, spending quality time with my friends and family, getting crafty, and listening to podcasts!

Tips: Explore and make connections! Whether that's asking questions about your classes, finding fun spaces on campus, seeking support services, and more - we are here to help you find your best fit and help you grow in your academic and career journey!

Degrees in: Psychology and Human Development

Where I have lived: Manitowoc

Fun fact: I am an UW-Green Bay alum!

Tips: Make the most of your college experience! Utilize the many amazing resources and opportunities that are available to you! Try new things, meet new people, step out of your comfort zone and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Degrees in: Bachelor of Music - Performance and Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Policy

Where I have lived: Pewaukee, Whitewater, Oshkosh, Wausau, and Sheboygan Falls

Fun fact: I run ultra marathons!

Tips: Get to know your professors and the other staff on campus. We’re all here to help and excited to know and support you!

Degrees in: Bachelor or Arts in Psychology and Masters of Science in Industrial Relations

Where I have lived: New Jersey, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, Michigan, Madison, Milwaukee, Marinette and Manitowoc, WI

Fun fact: My first language is Spanish and I am somewhat fluent in Albanian.

Tips: We are here to guide you and remember that you are the commander of your ship! Be excited and engaged with your college experience. This means do the prep work for classes, advising appointments, and anything else that comes your way. Steer your ship to success, knowing that we will help you on your journey!

Degrees in: Political Science

Where I have lived: Marinette, WI & Milwaukee, WI

Fun fact: I love sports, especially baseball. Go Crew!

Tips:Try new things: take a class because it sounds fun, join a club, ask questions!