Connect with an Advocate

Have questions about succeeding at Carolina? Want to talk about your major or graduate school?
Need some guidance on study skills or goal setting? Contact a CAROLINA FIRSTS ADVOCATE today. These faculty and staff members have gone through a special training to discuss some of the challenges and strengths that Carolina’s first-generation college students face. They are committed to helping you make the most of your time at Carolina and are waiting to hear from you.
Review the advocates’ profiles to learn more about each one, and make a connection today.

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions
pbaum@admissions.unc.edu
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
College/Grad School: UNC-Chapel Hill, undergraduate, graduate
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversation
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Scholarships and Student Aid, Staying Motivated, Healthy Habits, The Admissions Process

Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
hboylston@admissions.unc.edu
Hometown: Matthews, NC
College/Grad School: B.A. from Carolina / M.Ed. School Counseling from University of Georgia
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Staying Motivated, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admissions, School of Nursing
carleemerritt@admissions.unc.edu
Hometown: Greenville, NC
College/Grad School: B.A. and M.A. from East Carolina University
Available For: Meetings, Office, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Academic Majors (Nursing), Career Planning, Research Opportunities

Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions
davismw@admissions.unc.edu
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College/Grad School: University of Georgia
Available For: Meetings, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns

Senior Assistant Director & C-STEP Program Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
regbert@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Military child but NC is home
College/Grad School: East Carolina University
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Scholarships Development Coordinator, Office of Scholarships and Student Aid
olivia_hammill@unc.edu
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
College/Grad School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergraduate and graduate studies
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
yk@unc.edu
Hometown: Burgaw, NC
College/Grad School: Cape Fear Community College, UNC-Chapel Hill, and North Carolina Central University
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Goal Setting, Staying Motivated, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
blee1@admissions.unc.edu
Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
College/Grad School: UNC Chapel Hill
Available For: Lunch or coffee, Telephone conversations, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, making friends, academic majors (journalism and mass communication), career planning, study skills, time management

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Business Admissions, Kenan-Flagler Business School
leslie_melton@unc.edu
Hometown: Wilmington, NC
College/Grad School: University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Available For: Advising Appointments, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Academic Majors, Business Major

Assistant Director of Admissions, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
onmiller@unc.edu
Hometown: Lorton, VA
College/Grad School: UNC-Chapel Hill – B.A. and Boston University – Ed.M
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors, Global Studies, Internships, Career Planning, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Study Abroad

Transfer Credit Evaluator, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
erobinson@admissions.unc.edu
Hometown: New York, NY
College/Grad School: University of MD, University College (undergraduate) & Liberty University (graduate)
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Telephone conversations, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, transitioning to Carolina, making friends, staying motivated

Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
fermaria@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Gastonia, NC
College/Grad School: North Carolina State University (undergrad). Clemson University (graduate school)
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Internships, Career Planning, Staying Motivated

Director of Graduate Studies & Admissions, Exercise and Sports Science
ed.shields@unc.edu
Hometown: High Falls, NC
College/Grad School: UNC Chapel Hill (AB, MAT, Ph.D.)
Available For: Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations, Telephone Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Academic Major: Exercise and Sports Science, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions
gmthomas@admissions.unc.edu
Hometown: Nicholasville, KY
College/Grad School: University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill / University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Student Information Specialist, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
yarroyo@admissions.unc.edu
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
College/Grad School: N/A
Available For: Office Hours, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Staying Motivated

Senior Associate Dean, Office of Undergraduate Business Admissions
angela_bond@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
Hometown: Henderson, NC
College/Grad School: UNC Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Telephone Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Interest in Study Abroad

Admissions Resume Reader, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
hannah_nousain@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
Hometown: Maple Grove, MN
College/Grad School: University of Minnesota
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Academic Advising, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors (Business Program), Internships, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Associate Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
jrosenberg@unc.edu
Hometown: Durham, NC
College/Grad School: Washington University in St. Louis, Miami University, Ohio
Available For: Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Director of Scholar Selection, Morehead-Cain
karman_kent@unc.edu
Hometown: South Haven, MI
College/Grad School: Kalamazoo College, University of Louisville
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Associate Director of Admissions/Diversity, Kenan-Flagler Business School
stephanie_robertson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
Hometown: Aiken, SC
College/Grad School: Duke University, Georgetown University Law Center
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Academic Majors (Language/International Relations), Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Applying to Grad School

Program Officer for Faculty & Campus Programs, Kenan-Flagler
kim.allen@unc.edu
Hometown: Richmond, VA
College/Grad School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations, Walks
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Anthropology Major, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Navigating life at Home vs. on Campus

Graduate Student Teaching and Learning Consultant, Center for Faculty Excellence
dbailey1@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Hometown to come
College/Grad School: Education institution to come
Available For: More info to come
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, etc., etc.

ESL Specialist, The Writing Center
becky.butler@unc.edu
Hometown: Danville, VA
College/Grad School: UNC Chapel Hill & Cornell University
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or coffee, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, transitioning to Carolina, joining student organizations, academic majors, public service, career planning, research opportunities, healthy habits

Director of Business Development, Industry Relations, Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations
joonhyung.cho@unc.edu
Hometown: Seoul, Korea
College/Grad School: Concordia College, Moorhead, MN (undergraduate); University of New Hampshire (graduate)
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Entrepreneurship

Coordinator for Diversity Programs and Recruitment, Office of Student Affairs, Gillings School of Global Public Health
coopert@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Tarboro, North Carolina
College/Grad School: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Making Friends, Academic Majors: Public Health, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Financial Aid Counselor, Office of Scholarships and Student Aid
tammy_dozier@unc.edu
Hometown: Durham, NC
College/Grad School: UNC-Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or coffee, Telephone conversations, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, transitioning to Carolina, making friends, public service, scholarships and student aid, study skills, staying motivated, goal setting, time management, healthy habits

Assistant Dean of Students, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Office of Student Affairs
simsevan@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Mount Olive, NC
College/Grad School: Winston-Salem State University and Bowie State
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Coordinator of Student Affairs with School of Social Work, School of Social Work
amfranci@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Warrenton, North Carolina
College/Grad School: UNC-CH School of Social Work
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major(s), Public Service, Scholarships and Student Aid, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Merit Scholarship Manager, Undergraduate Business Program
Hometown: Mineola, NY
College/Grad School: Goucher College
Available For: Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Scholarships and Student Aid, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Associate Director, Carolina Center for Public Service
emily.gangi@unc.edu
Hometown: Hildebran, NC
College/Grad School: UNC Chapel
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Internships, Goal Setting, Time Management

Program Coordinator, Carolina Women’s Center
sgist@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
College/Grad School: UNC-Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Internships, Study Skills, Staying Motivates, Goal Setting

Associate Athletic Director
cholliday@unc.edu
Hometown: Midlothian, VA
College/Grad School: UNC Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Goal Setting, Staying Motivated, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Academic Major: Exercise and Sports Science

Gender Violence Services Coordinator, Carolina Women’s Center
cassidyjohnson@unc.edu
Hometown: Hendersonville, NC
College/Grad School: UNC Chapel Hill and University of San Diego
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors:Psychology, Public Service, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Healthy Habits, Interpersonal Violence (Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, Stalking, Harassment)

Assistant Dean of Students, Office of the Dean of Students
dawnaj@email.unc.edu
Hometown: East Orange,NJ
College/Grad School: Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, West Chester University
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors:Sociology and Social Work, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid,Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management.

Community Director, Housing and Residential Education
krjones2@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Fort Lewis, WA
College/Grad School: Washington State University and Texas Tech University
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors:Sport Management, Career Planning, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Admissions Coordinator for the Gillings School of Global Public Health, Office of Student Affairs at the Gillings School of Global Public Health
jking3@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Wilson, North Carolina
College/Grad School: Barton College for Undergraduate and East Carolina University for Graduate
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Applying to Graduate Schools and or Professional Programs

Assistant Director, Carolina Leadership Development
kryder@email.unc.eduu
Hometown: McClure, Ohio
College/Grad School: Ohio University and Loyola University Chicago
Available For: Ohio University and Loyola University Chicago Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service ,Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Leadership

Senior Program Officer and Multi-Media Producer– Center for Global Initiatives
bkutchma@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
College/Grad School: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Clinical Social Worker, Counseling and Psychological Services
aleach@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Marcellus, NY
College/Grad School: Alfred University (undergraduate) / UNC Chapel Hill (graduate school)
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Public Service, Psychology Major, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Health Educator and Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives for Wellness, Student Wellness/Campus Health Services
dholman@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Oxford, North Carolina
College/Grad School: UNC-Chapel Hill (undergraduate); UNC Gillings School of Public Health(M.P.H.)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Other: Stress Management and Mindfulness

Student Services Specialist, Carolina Center for Public Service
RBNilsen@unc.edu
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
College/Grad School: North Carolina State University and Duke University
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Study Skills

Coordinator, Multicultural Programs & Carolina Latina/o Collaborative, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
josmell@unc.edu 919-843-5517
Hometown: Saddle Brook, NJ
College/Grad School: Muhlenberg College / UNC-Chapel Hill
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Associate Athletic Director, Department of Athletics
ppogge@uncaa.unc.edu
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
College/Grad School: University of Notre Dame
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Academic Majors, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Coordinator for Leadership Development, Department of Housing and Residential Education
kprince@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
College/Grad School: North Carolina State University, University of South Carolina, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management.

Senior Associate Dean of Students, Office of the Dean of Students
desireer@unc.edu
Hometown: Illinois
College/Grad School: Eastern Illinois University / Texas A&M University
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affair
bcshuford@unc.edu
Hometown: Granite Quarry, North Carolina
College/Grad School: North Carolina Central University, UNC Greensboro, Bowling Green State University
Available For: Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Director, Center for Global Initiatives
nsteiner@unc.edu
Hometown: Thun, Switzerland
College/Grad School: UNC and Northwestern
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee
We Can Talk About: Advising Appointments, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations

Assistant Director of Student Affairs, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
aaron_todd@unc.edu
Hometown: Otisville, MI
College/Grad School: Central Michigan University and The University of Tennessee
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors: Pre-Pharmacy, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Director, New Student & Family Programs, New Student & Family Programs
jennmallen@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Watertown, MA
College/Grad School: Tufts University
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Assistant Director, New Student & Family Programs
jbinscoe@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Oxford, NC
College/Grad School: UNC Wilmington, NC State University
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Testing Coordinator, Accessibility Resources & Services
scarlett@unc.edu
Hometown: Mebane, NC
College/Grad School: Western Carolina University
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Coordinator, New Student & Family Programs
emilyhooks@unc.edu
Hometown: Gastonia, NC
College/Grad School: UNC-Greensboro
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Public Service, Career Planning, Study Skills, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Business Admissions, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Lisa_Beisser@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
Hometown: Boston, MA
College/Grad School: Tufts University
Available For: Meetings, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Career Planning

Intern at Campus Y, Student in the School of Social Work
mkpalmer@live.unc.edu
Hometown: Durham, NC
College/Grad School: UNC – Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major (Psychology), Public Service, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Co-Director for Diversity & Student Success, The Graduate School
Maria.Erb@unc.edu
Hometown: Burlington, VT
College/Grad School: University of New Hampshire (BS), University of Vermont (MEd)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Careers in Higher Education & Student Affairs

Academic Coach, Chemistry Learning Specialist, Learning Center
abartley@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Prosperity, SC
College/Grad School: College of Charleston & University of Florida
Available For: Advising Appointments, Lunch or coffee, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors (Chemistry), Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Assistant Dean, Academic Advising Program
andreac@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Statesville, NC
College/Grad School: Winston-Salem State University and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversation
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Joining Student Organizations, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Academic Advisor, Academic Advising Program in Steele
nncobb@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Hagerstown, MD
College/Grad School: Messiah College and Oklahoma City University
Available For: Advising Appointments, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Lookout Scholars Program Director
Carmen.Gonzalez@unc.edu
Hometown: Scottsbluff, Nebraska
College/Grad School: University of Nebraska at Lincoln (Undergraduate), University of Northern Colorado (Graduate)
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors: Fine Arts and Humanities, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Social Research Associate, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
sonia.guarda@unc.edu
Hometown: Santiago, Chile
College/Grad School: University of Washington (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations, After Work Meeting Appointments
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina,Making Friends, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Anything Really

Academic Advisor, Natural Science and Mathematics Division
hansont@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Wilmington, NC
College/Grad School: UNC – Chapel Hill (Undergraduate), Wake Forest University (Graduate School)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Associate Director for Student Development and Special Projects
schoover@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Greencastle, IN
College/Grad School: Purdue University, Undergraduate / University of Maryland at College Park, Graduate
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations

Academic Advisor, Academic Advising Program in the College of Arts & Sciences, Natural Science and Math Division
marycharles.barrett@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Durham, NC
College/Grad School: College of Charleston, undergraduate; University of Colorado at Denver, graduate
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transition to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major(s), Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Academic Coach, Learning Center; PhD Candidate, City & Regional Planning
Hometown: Falls Church, VA
College/Grad School: Northwestern University (Undergraduate), University of Virginia and UNC-Chapel Hill (graduate)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Test Prep (GRE, MCA, LSAT and more)

Carolina Firsts Program Director
chuerta@unc.edu
Hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico
College/Grad School: Santa Clara University (Undergraduate), Rice University (M.A), UNC-Chapel Hill (M.A)
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or coffee, Email conversations.
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Career Planning, Staying motivated, Goal setting, Time management

Assistant Director, Office of the University Registrar
kaplan@unc.edu
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
College/Grad School: University of California, Berkeley and New York
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors, Internships, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Time Management

Head, House Undergraduate Library
smohanty@email.unc.edu
Hometown: East Greenwich, RI
College/Grad School: Mary Washington College and UNC Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Healthy Habits

Undergraduate Student Services Manager, Information Science
kaitlynm@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
College/Grad School: Northern Illinois University
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: University Resources, Academic Advising, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors: Information Science, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Healthy Habits

Senior Assistant Director for Retention
candicef@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
College/Grad School: Univ. North Carolina – Chapel Hill / NC State University
Available For: Meetings; telephone conversations, email conversations and lunch or coffee
We Can Talk About: University resources, Academic eligibility,Transitioning to Carolina, Staying motivated,General concerns about college, Goal setting,Time Management

Military Academic Advisor, Friday Center, Credit Programs
nohemi@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Idaho Falls, ID
College/Grad School: Liberty University: MA, Marriage and Family Counseling
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or coffee, Telephone conversations, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, academic advising, transitioning to Carolina, study skills, staying motivated, goal setting, time management, healthy habits

Assistant Dean, Academic Advising
eshuster@email.unc.edu
Hometown: East Greenbush, New York
College/Grad School: Mount Holyoke College; University of Washington, Seattle
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated

Executive Vice Provost and Chief International Officer, Office of the Provost
ron_strauss@unc.edu
Hometown:
College/Grad School: Queens College (City University of New York) and University of Pennsylvania
Available For: Advising Appointments, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Academic Majors: Pre-Health Professions, Public Service, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits,

Student Program Administrator, Minor in Entrepreneurship
wunderwo@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Goldsboro, NC
College/Grad School: UNC Chapel Hill/NC State
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or coffee, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, transitioning to Carolina, making friends, joining student organizations, public service, internships, career planning, study skills, staying motivated, goal setting, time management, healthy habits

Academic Advisor, Academic Advising
cwaterhouse@unc.edu
Hometown: Stanfield, NC
College/Grad School: UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University
Available For: Advising Appointments, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Senior Assistant Dean, Academic Advising
wyrick@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Bluefield, VA
College/Grad School: East Carolina University
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors

Academic Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
korin@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Indiana
College/Grad School: Indiana University, Hunter College
Available For: Advising Appointments, Lunch or coffee, Telephone conversations, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, academic advising, transitioning to Carolina, academic majors, career planning, goal setting, healthy habits

Academic Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences, Academic Advising
kerichar@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Concord, NC
College/Grad School: UNC Chapel Hill, NYU
Available For: Advising Appointments, Lunch or coffee, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, academic advising, transitioning to Carolina, making friends, joining student organizations, academic majors, public service, internships, career planning, study skills, goal setting

Writing Specialist, The Writing Center
tafunt@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
College/Grad School: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Mississippi-Oxford, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or coffee, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, transitioning to Carolina, making friends, public service, study skills, staying motivated, goal setting, healthy habits, writing

Academic Advising, College of Arts and Sciences, Academic Advising
cjones11@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Durham, NC
College/Grad School: UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Lunch or coffee, Telephone conversations, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General college concerns, university resources, academic advising, transitioning to Carolina, making friends, joining student organizations, academic major(s), career planning, research opportunities, study skills, staying motivated, goal setting, time management

Assistant Director for Recruiting and Operations, Honors Carolina; Special Assistant to Honors Deans
erin_marcinowski@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Durham, NC
College/Grad School: University of Mt. Olive
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major(s), Public Service, Internships, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Academic Advisor
adaha@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Macomb, IL
College/Grad School: Loyola University College, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major(s), Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting

Counselor & Coordinator for Academic Appeals
jessical@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Maxton, NC
College/Grad School: Loyola University College, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major (International Studies and Social Work), Public Service, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, transitioning to UNC from rural communities (small towns)

Administrative Support Specialist
leitch@unc.edu
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
College/Grad School: Wake Forest University
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major (English, History, and SILS), Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Recruitment & Selection Coordinator
anntshaw@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Mobile, AL
College/Grad School: The University of Alabama, Baruch College
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Research Opportunities, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Academic Advisor, Hardin Hub
rpalermo@email.unc.edu
Hometown:
College/Grad School:
Available For:
We Can Talk About:

Academic Advisor, Hardin Hub
Hometown: Farmville, VA
College/Grad School: James Madison University/The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Academic Advising, Academic Advising Program in the College of Arts and Sciences
sbmaloy@unc.edu
Hometown:
College/Grad School:
Available For:
We Can Talk About:

Assistant Dean, Academic Advising Program
mitchall@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Springfield, MA
College/Grad School: New York University (NYU), City University of NY (CUNY), NC State University
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Lunch or coffee, Email conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major(s), Internships, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Cultural transition to a college campus

Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics
balabanr@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Camp Hill, PA
College/Grad School: St. Joseph’s University/University of Pittsburgh
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Academic Majors, Economics Major, Career Planning, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Assistant Professor, Religious Studies
jboon@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Ithaca, NY
College/Grad School: Yale/University of Pennsylvania
Available For: Advising Appointments, Office Hours
We Can Talk About: Academic Majors: Religious Studies and History and Romance Languages, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Academic Writing

Professor and Chair, Marine Sciences, Environment and Ecology
jecable@email.unc.edu
Hometown: McClellanville, South Carolina
College/Grad School: University of South Carolina (BS) and Florida State University (PhD)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors: Environmental Studies/Sciences, Internships, Career Planning, Research Opportunities

Faculty, Department of English and Comparative Literature
current@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
College/Grad School: Purdue/University of Louisville/University of North Carolina-CH (grad school)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Major: English, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, LBGTQ Issues

Assistant Professor, Department of Classics
jdownie@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
College/Grad School: University of Victoria, Canada; King’s College London; University of Chicago
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

PhD Graduate Student, Sociology Department
alannag@live.unc.edu
Hometown: Hilton Head, SC
College/Grad School: Furman University
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major(s), Internships, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Lecturer, English and Comparative Literature
mgutie@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
College/Grad School: UCLA (undergraduate), University of Massachusetts and University of New Hampshire (graduate)
Available For: Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Advising, Academic Majors, Internships, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting

Doctoral Student, School of Media and Journalism
jlharker@live.unc.edu
Hometown: Amarillo, Texas & Phoenix, Arizona
College/Grad School: Arizona State University; West Texas A&M University
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Mass Communication/Journalism/Public Relations/Strategic Communication/Advertising Majors, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Parenting while attending college

Assistant Professor- School of Nursing
eahodges@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Martinsville, VA
College/Grad School: UNC-Chapel Hill, UT-Memphis, George Mason University, & Oregon Health & Science University
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Academic Majors: Nursing and International Studies, Research Opportunities, Healthy Habits

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Chemistry
hoganb@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Boonton, NJ
College/Grad School: Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey)/ PhD UNC Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Academic Majors, Public Service, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Healthy Habits

Senior Lecturer, Biology
leek@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Aberdeen, NJ
College/Grad School: The College of New Jersey/ UNC Chapel Hill
Available For: Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: Email Conversations College Concerns, Study Skills

Teaching Assistant, Religious Studies
mhotham@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Boise, ID
College/Grad School: BA from Colgate University, MFA from Syracuse University, MTS from Harvard University, pursuing a PhD at UNC
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors: Religious Studies, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills

Associate Professor, School of Nursing
skneipp@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Fife Lake, Michigan
College/Grad School: University of Michigan / University of Washington
Available For: Meetings, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Healthy Habits

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
rlanning@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Central Florida
College/Grad School: Earlham College in Richmond Indiana and University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Health Sciences Majors, Public Service, Career Planning, Staying Motivated, Healthy Habits

Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology
gmaroni@unc.edu
Hometown: Buenos Aires – Argentina
College/Grad School: Buenos Aires/Madison, Wisconsin
Available For: Meetings, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors: Biology and Chemistry, Career Planning

Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant, Department of History
xamartin@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
College/Grad School: University of California at Los Angeles (college); University of Mississippi and UNC-Chapel Hill (grad school)
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Majors (History), Study Skills

Graduate Student Instructor, Department of Sociology
mcclela@live.unc.edu
Hometown: Brown City, MI
College/Grad School: Ferris State University
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Career Planning, Study Skills, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Attending Graduate School

Professor, Department of Political Science, Hamilton 302
timmck@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
College/Grad School: Macalester College, B.A.; Stanford University, Ph. D.
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors: Social Sciences, Public Service, Internships, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Other: religion at Carolina

Professor, Department of Political Science
mosley@unc.edu
Hometown: Ocala, Florida
College/Grad School: Rollins College (BA); Duke University (MA, PhD)
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Majors: Political Science and Global Studies, Public Service, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing; Carrington 514
pagej@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
College/Grad School: Illinois Wesleyan University and Rush University, both in Illinois
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: University Resources, Academic Advising, Academic Majors: Nursing, Study Skills, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Undergraduate Education; Professor of Psychology in the L.L. Thurstone Psychometric Laboratory
pgoodman@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Palisades, NY
College/Grad School: Wellesley College (BA);New York University (MA, PhD)
Available For: Advising appointments, Meetings, Telephone Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors, Career planning, Research opportunities, Study skills, Staying motivated, Goal setting, Time management, Healthy habits

Lecturer in African American Studies, African, African American and Diaspora Studies CB 3395, 104 Battle Hall
rporter@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Houston, Texas
College/Grad School: University of Texas at Austin, undergraduate. Rice and UNC-CH, graduate
Available For: Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Professor of Political Science, Political Science
jroberts@unc.edu
Hometown: Falkville, AL
College/Grad School: University of North Alabama / Washington University in St Louis
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Academic Majors: Political Science, Research Opportunities, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Graduate Student, Department of Sociology
schultzm@live.unc.edu
Hometown: Centralia, WA
College/Grad School: Whitworth University
Available For: Meetings, Off Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Academic Advising, Making Friends, Academic Majors: Sociology, Public Service, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Lecturer, Faculty Advisor, Biology
bishemer@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Nir-David, Israel
College/Grad School: Israel
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Academic Majors: Biology, Research Opportunities, Study Skills

Teaching Assistant, Department of Political Science
smithjf@live.unc.edu
Hometown: Clinton, OH
College/Grad School: Kenyon College (undergraduate) and UNC Chapel Hill (graduate school)
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, University Resources, Making Friends, Career Planning, Public Service, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Associate Professor, Geography
shsmith1@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
College/Grad School: Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Academic Majors, Geography Major, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Time Management

Professor and Academic Advisor, Exercise and Sport Science
dstro@unc.edu
Hometown: Wayne, PA
College/Grad School: University of Virginia (B.S.), University of North Carolina (M.A.), and Capella University (Ph.D.)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Other: Meals With Heels
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors: EXSS, Internships, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Careers in the Allied Health and/or Sport Industry

Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Admissions for English
tkill@unc.edu
Hometown: Wilton, CT
College/Grad School: Amherst College (undergraduate) and Johns Hopkins University (graduate school)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: English Major, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Instructor, Sociology Department
turkoglu@unc.edu
Hometown:
College/Grad School: Bogazici University (Istanbul)
Available For: Office Hours, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: Academic Advising, Research Opportunities

Associate Professor, Environmental Sciences and Engineering
vizuete@unc.edu
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
College/Grad School: University of Texas Austin; Missouri Science & Technology
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Goal Setting, Time Management

Assistant Professor, Deptartment of Geography
ekwise@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
College/Grad School: University of California at Santa Cruz / University of Arizona
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, Academic Majors, Geography / Environmental Science / Studies, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Clinical Assistant Professor, Public Health Leadership Program
aimee@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Washington, DC
College/Grad School: College of the Holy Cross (BA)/St. Louis U Law School (JD)/UNC-Gillings (MSPH)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Academic Advising, Making Friends, Academic Major(s), Public Service, Career Planning, Goal Setting

Research Specialist, Carolina Population Center
schorpp@live.unc.edu
Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
College/Grad School: Rutgers University
Available For: Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Academic Major (Sociology), Public Service, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Associate Professor, Department of Communications
mpalm@unc.edu
Hometown: Chatham, IL
College/Grad School: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major(s), Public Service, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits, Family Pressures, Isolation, Identity Issues, Hobbies/Interests/Creative Pursuits

PhD Candidate, Teaching Fellow
menevisc@live.unc.edu
Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
College/Grad School: Istanbul, Turkey
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major (Poli/PWAD), Internships, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management

Associate Professor, Geography
valdivia@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Lima, Peru
College/Grad School: Macalester College, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Available For: Office Hours, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major (Geography), Research Opportunities

Graduate Assistant, Sociology
annar@live.unc.edu
Hometown: Warsaw, Poland
College/Grad School: College in Poland, UNC Chapel Hill
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Career Planning, Research Opportunities, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Graduate Assistant, Teaching Assistant
kiranau@live.unc.edu
Hometown: Madison, CT
College/Grad School: Stanford University (BA), UNC Chapel Hill (MA, PhD)
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: General College Concerns, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Major(s), Internships, Research Opportunities, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Associate Director, NC Health Careers Access Program and the Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs Office
pborden@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Durham, North Carolina
College/Grad School: Wingate University and North Carolina Central University
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors: All Pre-Health Majors, Internships, Career Planning, Scholarships and Student Aid, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Career Counselor/Assistant Director University Career Services
jmgist@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Towson Md.
College/Grad School: B.A. and MSW from UNC Chapel Hill
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Office Hours, Lunch or Coffee, Telephone Conversations, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Public Service, Internships, Career Planning, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Community Service

Career Services Coordinator, School of Information and Library Sciences
lhaight@email.unc.edu
Hometown: Rockville, MD
College/Grad School: So and So University
Available For: University of Richmond (undergraduate), Ohio State and NC State (graduate school)
We Can Talk About: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations College Concerns, transitioning to Carolina, University Resources, Student Organizations, Career Planning, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting

Associate Director, Employer and Alumni Relations, Wood Center for Real Estate Studies at Kenan-Flagler Business School
cpo@unc.edu
Hometown: Six Mile, SC
College/Grad School: Clemson University BA, MEd Clemson University, EdD University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Available For: Advising Appointments, Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Academic Advising, Transitioning to Carolina, Making Friends, Joining Student Organizations, Academic Majors, Anthropology Business, Internships, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management, Healthy Habits

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives, Office of the CIO
creynolds@unc.edu
Hometown: Graham, NC
College/Grad School: UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State
Available For: Meetings, Lunch or Coffee, Email Conversations
We Can Talk About: College Concerns, University Resources, Career Planning, Study Skills, Staying Motivated, Goal Setting, Time Management