Staff - Student Support Services

Oi, tudo bem? (Hi, How are you?) I’ve been working with Higher Education for several years. In SSS, I’m here to help you with advising, connecting with resources, referrals, and exploring the magic of College. I’m passionate about guiding and helping students reach their full potential!

I have worked in Higher Ed in a variety of ways over the years. In Student Support Services, I focus on advising & coordinating support efforts, which is wonderful! I am an active learner in all that I do and I love helping students explore higher education as a path to personal growth and success.

My husband and I live in an old Finnish farmhouse out in the hayfields of Trenary, and we’ve been renovating our place for about 23 years.   Some animals live with us: eight chickens, two cats, and one really old (almost 16 years!) dog named Kobe, and a skinny little mutt named Buddy.   My two grown kids and their friends wan...

As a first-gen graduate, I know how tough it is to navigate college advising. This is why I am so grateful for the chance to make sure our 216 students always have someone in their corner. This TRIO program does amazing things for students and I am so excited to be a part of this incredible team of advisors who are dedicated to making a change! ...

Throughout my undergrad program at NMU, I was very active on campus. Working in the SSS office created the opportunity for me to stay involved on campus while working on my Master's degree. As a first-generation, low-income student, I understand how challenging college can be and hope to assist as many students as possible to achieve their goals...