Kelsey Avey - Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences

Began advising for EEGS in Fall 2021

About Kelsey

In her role as a Senior Success Advisor for the Physical and Natural Sciences, Kelsey Avey is the primary advisor for hundreds of EEGS, Biology, Math and Computer Science, and Physics majors. Kelsey, Ruth Abbott, Lauren Anargyros, Jose' Garcia, and Jennifer Mital collaborate as “Team Science” to help students in four departments. We are fortunate that Kelsey her advising experience to our students at NMU, as she worked as an embedded success specialist for EEGS students since August 2021.

Although Kelsey grown up in Warren, Michigan, she is no stranger to the Upper Peninsula. Kelsey completed a bachelor's degree at NMU, and then she moved to Wisconsin to complete a Master's of Science in Education. Following work in the University of Wisconsin system, Kelsey returned to NMU.

Kelsey enjoys working with students, help them establish connections within the department and get excited about their major, as well as discover NMU and Marquette. She focuses on holistic student support, which includes course scheduling, long-term degree planning, academic skill development, navigating NMU policies, and connecting with faculty and other helpful resources.

Outside of work, you can find her hanging out in a Marquette coffee shop, kayaking or paddleboarding, or playing clarinet in the Marquette City Band.