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Meet the 2009-10 Advisory Staff

ANDERSON HALL

Laryssa Lavender lavendl@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Anderson Hall

Hometown: Geneva, IL

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Aurora University; Master of Science in Management & Organizational Behavior, Benedictine University.

Susan Martin martinsr@muohio.edu
Assistant First Year Adviser

Hometown: Spring, TX

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English and Interdepartmental (Intercultural Studies), Elmhurst College. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


BISHOP HALL

Nolan Yaws yawsne@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Bishop Hall

Hometown: El Dorado, CA

Education: Bachelor of Art in Liberal Studies, University of the Pacific; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


BRANDON HALL

Jillian Kiska kiskaj@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Brandon Hall

Hometown: Wintersville, OH

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Bethany College; Master of Education in Higher Education Administration, Kent State University.

Stephanie Bibbo bibbos1@muohio.edu
Graduate Academic Adviser

Hometown: Franklin, MA

Education: Bachelors of Sport Management, Western New England College. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


CLAWSON HALL

Maulik Khatadia khatadm@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Clawson Hall

Hometown: Mumbai, India

Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Indiana State University; Master in Business Administration, Indiana State University.


COLLINS HALL

Ronnie Houchin houchir@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Collins Hall

Hometown: New Trenton, IN

Education: Indiana University, Germanic Studies & Gender Studies, B.A. May 2004; Grand Valley State University -College Student Affairs Leadership, M.Ed. April 2007


COMMUTER CENTER

Madeline Vitek vitekmn@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Commuter Center

Hometown: Puyallup, WA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Nonprofit Leadership, Seattle University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


DENNISON HALL

Phil Campbell campbep@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Dennison Hall

Hometown: Florissant, MO

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology, Truman State University. Masters of Education in College Student Development and Administration, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

Lauren Worth worthla@muohio.edu
Graduate Academic Adviser

Hometown: Saint Anne, IL

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Colorado State University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


DODDS HALL

Jessica Melita melitajm@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Dodds Hall

Hometown: Audubon, PA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Political Science, University of Connecticut; Master of Arts in College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University.

Felicia Bergman bergmafn@muohio.edu
Assistant First Year Adviser

Hometown: Frisco, CO

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Colorado State University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


DORSEY HALL

Sarah Kelly kellys2@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Dorsey Hall

Hometown: Brick, NJ

Education: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies w/focus on Business and Social Sciences and Education, Misericordia University. Master of Education in College Student Personnel, Miami University.

Mark Collyer collyeme@muohio.edu
Assistant First Year Adviser

Hometown: Queensbury, NY

Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Western New England College. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


ELLIOTT/STODDARD HALL

Craig Berger bergercr@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Elliiott/Stoddard Halls

Hometown: Salem, OH

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in English, Allegheny College; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


EMERSON HALL

Matt Lewis lewismw@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Emerson Hall

Hometown: Gresham, OR

Education: Oregon State University (The other OSU), English; Master of Education in College Student Personnel at Miami University

Sue Ann Huang huangs3@muohio.edu
Assistant First Year Adviser

Hometown: Millbrae, CA

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Washington University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.

Abby Trout troutal2@muohio.edu
Graduate Academic Adviser

Hometown: Ames, IA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in French Teaching, University of Northern Iowa. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


FLOWER HALL

Margaret Whelehan whelehmm@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Flower Hall

Hometown: Rochester, NY

Education: Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, SUNY Fredonia; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


HAHNE HALL

Rayshawn Eastman eastmarl@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Hahne Hall

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studien with a Minor in Political Science, College of Mount St. Joseph; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


HAMILTON HALL

Morgan Wagner wagnermh@muohio.edu
Resident Director, Hamilton Hall

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Minor in Business Administration, Northern Kentucky University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


HAVIGHURST HALL

Brittany Garner garnerb@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Havighurst Hall

Hometown: Indiana, PA

Education: Clarion University of Pennsylvania , Bachelor of Science (Communication), Bachelor of Arts (Spanish); Master of Education, Kent State University (May 2004)

Dana Parcher parchedb@muohio.edu
Assistant First Year Adviser

Hometown: Lago Vista, TX

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Texas A&M Univeristy. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


HEPBURN HALL

Philip Dodd doddp@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Hepburn Hall

Hometown: Paris, TX

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a Minor in theater Arts, Texas A & M University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


HERITAGE COMMONS

Edward Butch butche@muohio.edu
Apartment Director, Heritage Commons

Hometown: Salem, OH

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Government and Foreign Affairs, Walsh University. Master of Science in Educational Leadership Studies-Higher Education Administration, Oklahoma State University.


LYON HALL

Molly McGravey mcgravme@muohio.edu
Graduate First Year Adviser, Mary Lyon Hall

Hometown: Orchard Park, NY

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, Allegheny College; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


MacCRACKEN HALL

Margaret Sweeney sweenem4@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, MacCracken Hall

Hometown: Rocky River, OH

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing, Ohio State University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.



McBRIDE HALL

Jelene Grace gracej@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, McBride Hall

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with emphasis in Reading, Texas Woman's University; Master of Science in Education Administration with emphasis in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, Texas A & M University.


McFARLAND HALL

Carrie Bierck bierckc@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, McFarland Hall

Hometown: Albuquerque, NM

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication, McMurry University; Master of Science in Student Affairs and Administration in Higher Education, Texas A & M University.

Stephanie Bibbo bibbos1@muohio.edu
Graduate Academic Adviser

Hometown: Franklin, MA

Education: Bachelors of Sport Management, Western New England College. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


McKEE HALL

Phoebe Smith smithpj3@muohio.edu
Assistant First Year Adviser, McKee Hall

Hometown: Warrenville, IL

Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies w/Minor in Spanish, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


MINNICH HALL

Wende Nichols nicholwj@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Minnich Hall

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Education: Bachelor of Arts in History, Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studeis, North Carolina State University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


MORRIS HALL

Shannon Foley foleys@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Morris Hall

Hometown: Boulder, CO

Education: Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO Bachelor of Arts in English and European History; Seattle University , Master of Arts in Student Development Administration

Emily Krechel krecheek@muohio.edu
Assistant First Year Adviser

Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, James Madison University. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.

Chanelle White knickecb@muohio.edu
Graduate Academic Adviser

Hometown: Marion, OH

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Miami University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Eudcation, Miami University.


OGDEN HALL

Kyra Shahid shahidks@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Ogden Hall

Hometown: Eastpointe, MI

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication: Broadcast Media, Central State University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami Univeristy.


PEABODY HALL

Anthony Conard conarda@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Peabody Hall

Hometown: Cranston, RI

Education: Bachelor of Science in Physics: Concentration in Commercial Business and Minor in Mathematical Science, Loyola College; Master of Science in Higher Education: Concentration in Student Affairs and Minor in Student Wellness, Florida State University.


PORTER HALL

 

Matthew Kwiatkowski kwiatkmr@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Porter Hall

Hometown: Erie, PA

Education: Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education — Social Studies, Slippery Rock University. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


RICHARD HALL

Elyse Gambardella gambaren@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Richard Hall

Hometown: Wilmington, MA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology w/Minors in Nutrition and Food Sciences/Women and Gender Studies, University of Vermont. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


SCOTT HALL

Rebecca Walker walkerrr@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Scott Hall

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Communication Certificate in Public Relations, University of Cincinnati; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


STANTON HALL

Barry Tolchin tolchib@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Stanton, Hall

Hometown: Lockport, IL

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government, Illinois State University. Master of Arts in Politics and Government, Illinois State University. Master of Science in College Student Personnel and Administration, Illinois State University.

Tobias Uecker ueckertw@muohio.edu
Assistant First Year Adviser

Hometown: Madison, SD

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science, South Dakota State University. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


SWING HALL

Jeff Manning manninjp@muohio.edu
Graduate Resident Director, Swing Hall

Hometown: Bringhurst, IN

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Education with a focus on Student Affairs, Bucknell University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


SYMMES HALL

Stephanie Acheson achesosm@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Symmes Hall

Hometown: West Chester, OH

Education: Bowling Green State University Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication; Creighton University Master of Science in Counseling in College Student Affairs


TAPPAN HALL

Lindsay Morgan morganl@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Tappan Hall

Hometown: North Tonawanda, NY

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Japanese and Psychology, University of Rochester. Master of Education in Higher Education, University at Buffalo.

Zyanya Torres torreszs@muohio.edu
Assistant First Year Adviser

Hometown: Wichita, KS

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Political Science, Florida Atlantic University; Master of Science in Human Resource Management with a concentration in Leadership, Nova Southeastern University; In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.

Abby Trout troutal2@muohio.edu
Graduate Academic Adviser

Hometown: Ames, IA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in French Teaching, University of Northern Iowa. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.


THOMSON HALL

Jennifer Rybski rybskij@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Thomson Hall

Hometown: Sterling Heights, MI

Education: Aquinas College , Grand Rapids , Michigan : BA – French, Business Administration – Minor; Grand Valley State University , Allendale , Michigan : M.Ed. Adult & Higher Education: College Student Affairs Leadership


WELLS HALL

Yvania Garcia garciay@muohio.edu
First Year Adviser, Wells Hall

Hometown: San Dimas, CA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Journalism, Azusa Pacific University; Masters of Science in College counseling and Student Development, Azusa Pacific University.


WILSON HALL

Jamie Matthews matthej5@muohio.edu
Graduate First Year Adviser, Wilson Hall

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology/ Anthropology, Truman State University. In Progress: Master of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.

 

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

Evan Koff koffer@muohio.edu
Graduate Assistant, LLC

Hometown: Stony Brook, NY

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a minor in Music History, Miami University; In Progress: Masters of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University

 

Ami Rubango rubangna@muohio.edu
Graduate Assistant, LLC

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Education: Bachelors of Science with majors in Journalism/Mass Communication, Public Relations/Advertizing and French, Creighton University; In Progress: Masters of Education in Student Affairs & Higher Education, Miami University.

 

TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE ASSISTANT

Carson Willey willeycl@muohio.edu
Graduate Assistant, Technology

Hometown: Bluffton, IN

Education: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Miami University; In Progress: Masters of Computer Science, Miami University.



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