I came to UNC Charlotte in October 2005. In my role as Assistant Dean of Students for New Student Programs, I work with the campus community to orient over 4700 new students and their families each year. One of my favorite aspects of my job is supervising a team of student leaders hired as orientation counselors dedicated to helping incoming students learn about how to make the most of academic and co-curricular opportunities at UNC Charlotte.

 I grew up in Iowa City, IA. I then earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. During my time at Marquette I developed my interest in the student affairs profession through my student leadership experiences. After graduation I worked at Marquette for three years, one as an admission counselor and two as the Coordinator for New Student Programs. In order to diversify my experiences I went to Indiana University in Bloomington for my Master’s program in Higher Education and Student Affairs. While I was there I served as a Resident Leadership Specialist in Residential Programs and Services and as an intern in the Office of Orientation Programs. 

As a member of the Dean of Students Office team, I enjoy working with a fantastic team of colleagues who are first and foremost student advocates. Welcome to Niner Nation!