WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS - Key Persons
Andrew Collings joined the Learning Center team in October of 2019. A Wash U alum (AB'11), Andrew received his PhD in History from Princeton University. His dissertation explored dynamics of corruption and reform in medieval Europe. While at Princeton, he taught several courses in pre-modern history and developed a mentoring program for undergraduate history writers. Prior to returning to Washington University, Andrew also worked as an instructional designer and project manager for a publishing services company in St. Louis.
Andrew is passionate about using his experience as an educator and former WashU student to develop resources and opportunities that will address students' needs and help facilitate their academic and personal success. As Director of the Learning Center, Andrew adapts and manages programs to meet students' varying needs, recruits and manages a team of professional staff, and allocates the Center's resources. He also manages partnerships with faculty and staff across campus, and is responsible for the Learning Center's data management, outcome analysis, and reporting efforts. Prior to serving as Director, Andrew oversaw Residential Peer Mentoring and other drop-in mentoring services as the Center's Assistant Director for Group Learning Programs.
When not on campus, Andrew enjoys tabletop gaming, bad movies, DIY projects, cooking, and spending time with his wife, son, and dogs.
Job Titles:
- Classroom Technology Specialist
Carmel Braga joined the Center for Teaching and Learning in October 2020 as a Computer Specialist. Carmel provides administrative support for Kaltura Video Solutions as well as works with the rest of the classroom-support team to provide training, on-call technical support and classroom maintenance for instructors teaching in University-managed classrooms.
Before joining the Center for Teaching and learning, Carmel provided user support at different departments at her university as well as worked with data analytics and programming. Being born and raised in Brazil, Carmel has also served multiple leadership positions in Diversity driven organizations while in the United States.
Carmel earned her B.S. in Information Technology as well as Cybersecurity certificate and minors in Computer Science and Film Production from the University of Missouri - Columbia in 2020. In her free time, she teaches STEAM classes to K-12 students and enjoys musical composition and songwriting, as well as digital media creation such as video production and 3D modeling.
Job Titles:
- Associate Director
- Associate Director for Graduate - Student and Postdoc Programs at the Center for Teaching
- Associate Director for Graduate Student and Postdoc Programs
In May 2017, Denise was appointed Associate Director for Graduate-Student and Postdoc Programs at the Center for Teaching and Learning. Serving as Assistant Director of Educational Development since 2014, Denise came to Washington University in 2013 as the HHMI postdoctoral research scholar and fellow in science education, with a dual appointment in the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Department of Biology at Washington University.
As Associate Director, Denise is working with her colleagues at the Center for Teaching and Learning to develop, implement, and evaluate The Professional Development in Teaching Program for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. She works with our assistant directors to provide mentorship in teaching and professional development for graduate students and postdocs.
Denise develops and evaluates the STEM Pedagogies workshops-an advanced-level workshop series open to graduate students and postdocs in STEM. In these workshops, participants learn about current pedagogical methods in STEM teaching and learning, as well as relevant cognitive-science research on learning and memory. These workshops are an essential component of the WU-CIRTL program for future faculty.
Denise engages deeply with the CIRTL (the Center for Integrating Research, Teaching, and Learning) Network, whose goal is to improve undergraduate STEM education by training future faculty in evidence-based teaching. In addition to representing WashU with the CIRTL network, Denise also teaches and facilitates CIRTL cross-network offerings.
In addition, Denise has worked on faculty development programs including our summer Faculty Institutes on Teaching, such as IDEA FIT (Inclusion and Diversity to Engage All: Faculty Institute on Teaching) in 2017.
Denise consults with graduate students and postdocs on teaching and professional development in teaching, and she sometimes serves as the instructor of the Introduction to Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) seminar. Students in this seminar develop expertise in research methods that may be used to assess the effectiveness of specific teaching methods. The Introduction to SoTL course is an important component of upper-levels of the Professional Development in Teaching Program.
Denise enjoys building interdisciplinary connections with others who have a passion for teaching and learning, and she is most interested in innovative, student-centered methods of teaching that encourage and inspire non-traditional and underrepresented student groups to pursue STEM majors. In addition, she plays a leadership role on the team that is developing and implementing Catalysts for Change, an outreach program designed to encourage young women in St. Louis area high schools to pursue STEM degrees.
A graduate of Saint Louis University with a Ph.D. in Biology (2008), Denise completed a dissertation focused on behavioral enrichment for Mexican gray wolves and African wild dogs. She also completed a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Skills at Saint Louis University's Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning. She has extensive teaching experience, including-most recently-courses in Field Biology and Environmental Science, as well as laboratory courses in General Biology and Genetics at Benedictine University and Lewis University.
Job Titles:
- Classroom Manager
- Manager of Classroom Services
Doug Hughey joined the Center for Teaching and Learning staff in September 2020 as a Computer Specialist. He brings more than 15 years of higher education technology support and administration experience. In previous positions at other institutions, Doug provided campus-wide classroom technology support and department-wide learning technology support. Among other projects, Doug developed and implemented a livestreaming and video debriefing solution for simulation labs, later publishing an article titled A Cost-Effective Solution to Video Debriefing and Livestreaming in Nursing Simulation in the Clinical Simulation in Nursing journal.
As Classroom Manager, Doug provides expert classroom-technology support to faculty teaching in the university-managed classrooms on the Danforth campus. Further, he is responsible for ensuring the physical conditions and technology in the classroom are in good repair. He also acts as an administrator and provides support for Kaltura Video Solutions. In addition, Doug researches, develops, implements, and evaluates emerging technology hardware and software for use in the campus classrooms.
Doug enjoys marrying creativity with technology, and spends time with photography, videography, graphic design and systems diagramming, and web design. As a strong believer in education, Doug derives satisfaction and enjoyment working in a higher education environment, and he brings his enthusiasm to his work. As a result, he was promoted to Manager of Classroom Services in late 2021.
Doug earned a B.S. in Computer Management Information Systems from SIUE in 2002, and an MBA with an emphasis in Information Systems from UMSL in 2012.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director
- Executive Director / Administration
- Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University
The Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Michael E. Wysession, has been a Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis since 1991. Michael earned his Sc.B. from Brown University and his Ph.D. from Northwestern University, both in geophysics. As Executive Director, Michael provides a liaison between the Center for Teaching and Learning and the various schools, departments, programs, institutes, and centers on campus. Michael works with the directors of Academic Services and Classroom Services to develop the vision and to implement and promote the mission of the Center for Teaching and Learning in its service to the full university.
Michael's 40 years of teaching experience began as a high school math and physics teacher in New York City, and he has remained engaged with K-12 pedagogy through coauthoring more than 35 textbook volumes, serving as Chair of Earth and Space Sciences for both the National Academy of Science's Framework for K-12 Science Education and for the writing of the new national K-12 Next Generation Science Standards, and by regularly running workshops around the country to train K-12 science teachers.
Michael is internationally known for his efforts in increasing science literacy, as Chair of the National Science Foundation's Earth Science Literacy Initiative, author of four video lecture courses with the Teaching Company's Great Courses series (How the Earth Works, The World's Greatest Geologic Wonders, National Geographic's Polar Explorations, and The Science of Energy), and presenter of more than 300 public lectures on geologic hazards, natural resources, and human impacts on the geosphere and biosphere.
An established leader in seismology, Michael has made major research contributions in visualizing seismic wave propagation and mapping the structure of Earth's deep mantle, and his more than 100 published papers also include the structure of the U.S. Mid-Continent Rift, the tectonics and structure of African plates, intraplate earthquakes, and using seismic waves to identify military explosions.
Michael's research, teaching, and science literacy work have been recognized through a Packard Foundation Fellowship, an NSF Presidential Faculty Fellowship, the Innovation Award of the St. Louis Science Academy, a Distinguished Faculty Award from Washington University, the Ambassador Award from the American Geophysical Union, of which he is a Fellow, and the Frank Press Award from the Seismological Society of America.
The staff of the CTL provide a unique foundation for teaching and learning at Washington University. As any instructor or student who has benefitted from their assistance knows, they are not only competent and helpful, but are also energetic, talented, clever, creative, cheerful, and a lot of fun to work with. It has been my greatest honor to be able to support this staff as they help connect both instructors and students with the best practices in classroom learning, learning spaces, digital and other innovative pedagogies, and mentoring and academic support.
Job Titles:
- Fellow for AI Innovations
Dr. Ruopeng An was appointed a Faculty Fellow for AI Innovations in Education by the WashU Office of the Provost in 2024. In this capacity, Dr. An collaborates with the Vice Provost for Educational Initiatives and the Center for Teaching and Learning, focusing on developing workshops and educational resources that highlight practical AI applications in teaching and learning. He also plays a crucial role in informing the university's policies regarding the use of generative AI across the Danforth Campus and the Medical School.
Dr. Ruopeng An is an interdisciplinary researcher with a rich background in public health, policy analysis, epidemiology, and data science. His academic prowess is evidenced by his contribution to over 200 peer-reviewed journal publications, earning him recognition as one of Elsevier's top 2% most cited scientists globally. He is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology and the American Academy of Health Behavior.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director for Educational Development
Elina (she/her/hers) joined WashU and the Center for Teaching and Learning in January 2024 as Assistant Director for Educational Development. In her role, she supports a broad range of the Center's programming from graduate student reading groups to developing new programming for faculty.
Elina's PhD (University of Michigan) is in Classical Art and Archaeology, and she has published on social identities in ancient Macedonia and on the archaeology of households. In her role at WashU, she enjoys leaning on her training at the intersection of humanities and social sciences to share insights from both traditions on scholarship. As part of her graduate training, Elina also taught and supported community-based learning courses, and she remains deeply committed to building connections between on-campus and off-campus communities.
Prior to coming to WashU, Elina worked at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on humanities initiatives. In that role, she developed pedagogical programming to support the success of California's diverse students, with a particular focus on belonging, transfer, and career awareness. She also worked on an initiative to reimagine large general education courses.
Job Titles:
- Director of Educational Development
Eric Fournier, PhD, joined the Center for Teaching and Learning in June 2019 as Director of Educational Development. Prior to joining Washington University, Eric served as Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship at Samford University where he was also a Professor in the Department of Geography and Sociology. His work is driven by the conviction that teaching is a core scholarly activity, and helping faculty grow and develop as effective teachers is central to the mission of the university. In his role as Director of Educational Development, he plans and coordinates activities and helps to develop programs for faculty and for grad students. He also works to build partnerships with schools, departments, and centers across the university.
Eric is an award-winning teacher and leader in higher education. His outstanding teaching has been recognized by The University of Georgia, The National Council for Geographic Education, The Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographers, and Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences. In 2015 he was named Alabama Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
He is a leader within the discipline of geography having served as President and Board Chair of the National Council for Geographic Education, member of the Geography Education National Implemental Committee, and Chair of the Education Committee for the American Association of Geographers. He served on the Geography Education Roadmap Project funded by NSF and the National Geographic Society and was a faculty development consultant for the Spatial Perspectives and Curriculum Enhancement project funded through UC Santa Barbara's Center for Spatial Studies.
He has extensive experience working with early-career faculty through his work with the Geography Faculty Development Alliance. This NSF-funded initiative has been hosting intensive week-long workshops for nearly 20 years. Early career faculty gather together to work with experienced facilitators on issues of course planning, time management, active learning, and grant writing. His GFDA work inspired the creation of the Early Career Faculty Teaching and Learning Seminar at Washington University.
Eric is an author on several publications related to teaching and learning, with a particular focus on Problem-based Learning including "Problem-based Learning in Geography: Towards a Critical Assessment of its Purposes, Benefits, and Risks," which was published in Active Learning and Student Engagement: International Perspectives and Practices in Geography in Higher Education by Routledge in 2010. In addition he has led many workshops and presentations on PBL and other active learning techniques.
Eric is a certified referee for the Mid America Rugby Football Union and a member of the Ukulele Fight Club of Greater St. Louis.
Job Titles:
- Lead Classroom Technology Specialist
George joined the Center for Teaching and Learning in September 2015. As the Lead Classroom Technology Specialist, he works with the rest of the Classroom Services team to provide multimedia training and on-call technical support for instructors teaching in University-managed classrooms.
George monitors the classroom computers regularly to solve problems and to determine when new hardware and software are needed. He also evaluates and recommends instructional technology for potential incorporation into the classroom-technology systems.
George designs the integration of computer technology into the classroom multi-media systems and oversees installations. He also ensures effective testing, system documentation, and implementation of programs. In addition, he develops, implements, and refines systems for preventing, responding to, solving, and documenting classroom support issues.
Before joining the Center for Teaching and Learning, George worked as a PC/Network Technician for the Union and Washington School Districts in Missouri. In these positions, he maintained physical networks-from fiber WAN links to switches, routers, and servers-and he oversaw security monitoring systems and fiber-optic networks.
George earned his B.S. in Information Science and Technology in 2010 from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. In his free time, he enjoys taking road trips to national parks (in 48 states so far). He also enjoys brewing beer and talking Cardinals baseball.
Job Titles:
- Academic Programs Coordinator II
Karen Backes joined the Learning Center team in August of 2019, after receiving her Master of Social Work degree from the Brown School at Washington University. She is passionate about promoting equity and inclusion in academics and extracurricular programming on WashU's campus.
In her role as Academic Programs Coordinator II, Karen oversees the Matched Academic Mentoring and Academic Skills Peer Coaching programs, maintains an ever-growing virtual library of academic skills resources, and collaborates with campus partners to promote, improve, and expand the Learning Center's programs and resources. She also co-teaches the Seminar in Academic Mentoring (SAM) training course for new mentors every fall and the FSAP Transitions course during the summer term. As a certified Social Work Field Instructor for the St. Louis Field Education Collaborative, Karen occasionally supervises foundation-level practicum students; interested first-year MSW students are encouraged to email Karen or check Handshake for more information about open positions.
In her spare time, Karen enjoys hiking, traveling, watching "so bad they're good" movies, and taking care of her ever-growing collection of houseplants.
Job Titles:
- Administration
- Program Coordinator II
Kat Weir, MA '19 (she/her), joined the CTL as Program Coordinator in early 2022 and she's thrilled to be back at WashU. She previously worked with University Advancement, and is an alumna of the Masters in Non-Profit Management program. Kat's experience in education, events, non-profits, teambuilding, and leadership have helped her build an eclectic "toolbox" of skills and perspectives. She is excited to bring her creative energy and enthusiasm for personal and professional growth to the CTL.
Kat's initiatives and responsibilities evolve as the goals and strategies of each of the CTL's divisions do. She analyzes, adapts, and acquires new skills to produce top-notch services and programming for WashU's academic community. Kat is proud to be the CTL staff's resident fixer and wrangler.
When Kat is off the clock, she might be found being relentlessly competitive (but also successful) at trivia nights, cheering on Cardinals baseball, trying to not kill the plants in her yard, and daydreaming about wherever she wants to travel next.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Assistant / Mallinckrodt Center
Laura Waite joined the Learning Center team in August of 2022. Laura has a passion for serving others and is driven by a sense that equality is essential, so she works to ensure that everyone's input is valued and needs are met. As the Learning Center's Administrative Assistant, she assists with day-to-day operations and provides administrative support for all programs and initiatives. Laura also coordinates the Learning Center's test prep programs and is responsible for the Learning Center's social media presence.
Since graduating from the University of Missouri - St. Louis with a BA in Political Science and a BS in Public Policy and Administration, Laura has served in various administrative support roles including supporting a regional professional association since 2017. She is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Adult and Higher Education, emphasis in Higher Education at the University of Missouri - St. Louis.
Laura spends her time off-campus wrangling her four young boys with the assistance of her husband and their dog (yes, he tries his best to keep them in line). They enjoy spending time outdoors, playing tabletop and video games, and traveling. Laura makes a point to practice yoga at home daily and is usually in the middle of reading at least two books. On the rare night they have a babysitter, Laura and her husband love trying new local restaurants, so she would love to hear about your favorites!
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director of Graduate and Postdoc Programs
Lisa Kuehne, PhD, joined the Center for Teaching and Learning in July 2022 as Assistant Director of Graduate Student and Postdoc Programs. At the CTL, Lisa leads workshops on evidence-based teaching methods and helps develop and implement programming for the Professional Development in Teaching program for graduate students and postdocs. She also co-teaches the Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) seminar where graduate students and post docs learn about research methods to assess the effectiveness of teaching methods.
Lisa provides individual consultations on a variety of topics in several STEM disciplines including psychological and brain sciences, engineering, mathematics, physics, earth and planetary sciences, and chemistry. Common consultation topics include helping instructors to design course materials, brainstorming ideas to address classroom challenges, providing feedback on classroom teaching observations, and guiding graduate students and post docs through professional development programs and in writing teaching philosophy statements.
Before joining the CTL, Lisa worked for more than fifteen years in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics here at Washington University in a variety of pedagogically-focused roles.
Job Titles:
- Associate Professor of Practice in Social Work at the Brown School
In 2023, Lorien was selected as a Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Pedagogies through the Washington University Office of the Provost. In this role, she is working with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Diversity, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion to recommend and implement faculty development programs and teaching initiatives that increase teaching effectiveness and enhance student learning outcomes across the Danforth Campus.
In addition to her role as a Faculty Fellow, Lorien Carter is an Associate Professor of Practice in Social Work at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis where she teaches graduate level direct practice and administration courses. She is the Chair of the MSW Foundation curriculum and Co-chair of the MSW Program Assessment Team. She is a 4-time recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award.
In her faculty role, Lorien not only teaches the next generation of social workers to be passionate and prepared, engaged and effective but also works closely with other faculty and field instructors to support their efforts with students. Between 2009 and 2013, she co-trained more than 300 St. Louis area field instructors in the Brown School's Evidence Based Practice Process model. Since 2015, Lorien has been directing the Faculty Instructional Coaching Initiative which focuses on enhancing teaching excellence for all Brown School faculty.
An MSW graduate of the Brown School, Lorien has extensive direct social work practice with adolescents in education and health care settings, with skills in crisis assessment, case management, group work, facilitating and training, agency administration and grant writing and grant management.
Through her consulting group, Facilitating for Change LLC, Lorien is a highly sought-after trainer for workshops on topics related to adolescent development, adolescent reproductive and sexual health education, group work facilitation, logic models, conflict management strategies, self-care practices, evidence based practice, higher education pedagogy and professional teambuilding. She also supports initiatives, programs, and organizations by providing organizational strategy, curriculum writing, and guidance with program planning, implementation, and evaluation. As a certified workshop leader in Strategic Doing TM, Lorien guides loosely connected coalitions, open networks, and teams to take strategic action and achieve measurable impact.
In all interactions and in all environments, Lorien is recognized as an effective problem solver, a coach, mentor, and a compassionate and insightful thought partner, with a natural ability to see opportunities for collaborative work and to help others feel appreciated for their contributions.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director for Classroom Services
J. Michael (Mike) Floyd joined the Center for Teaching and Learning staff in 2001, when he became a computer specialist. In 2015, he became Manager for Classroom Services. Prior to coming to Washington University, he was a computer programmer for Maritz Inc.
Mike is dedicated to ensuring that all University-managed classrooms on the Danforth campus are well equipped and maintained to support teaching and learning. As Manager of Classroom Services, he works closely with Facilities Management to monitor and maintain classroom physical conditions. He also oversees the installation of multimedia technology in the classrooms and serves as the project manager on all classroom renovation and construction projects overseen by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
With the rest of the classroom services team, Mike administers multimedia training for instructors and on-call technical support. Mike works to provide faculty with any assistance they need to make their use of instructional technology as intuitive and trouble-free as possible.
Mike's current projects include developing a standardized system for classroom maintenance and an improved obsolescence plan for classroom multimedia. In his former position as the Center for Teaching and Learning's computer specialist, he created a virtual network for the classroom computers, developed an obsolescence plan for the classroom computers, and implemented an inventory system for the multimedia equipment.
As a member of the Classroom Monitoring Committee (CMC), Mike keeps the committee informed about the state of the classrooms, any ongoing updates and renovations, and new multimedia technology that might be useful in the classrooms.
Mike received a B.S. degree in business administration from Boston University in 1990 and an M.B.A. from Webster University in 1996.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director for Assessment and Evaluation
Rick Moore, PhD, joined the Center for Teaching and Learning in 2020 as the Assistant Director for Assessment and Evaluation. Rick is also a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and is affiliated with Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity. He earned his PhD in sociology from the University of Chicago and an MA in Religion from Columbia University.
Rick has extensive experience in the areas of educational development, assessment, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). He helps solve teaching challenges and improve student learning through one-on-one consultations with instructors, interactive workshops, and other programming. Rick has collected and analyzed a variety of data to answer teaching-and-learning-related questions, including surveys, custom learning assessments, student evaluations, structured classroom observations (COPUS), and ethnographic fieldnotes. Some of these data have been used in SoTL research projects on effective teaching methods. Rick also co-facilitates a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Seminar open to graduate students and postdocs.
In his own teaching, Rick has taught a wide range of courses at a variety of institutions including Washington University in St. Louis, Cornell University, the University of Chicago, Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma City Community College. Courses he has taught include Research Methods (grad/undergrad), Film and the City, Sociology of Religion, Deviance and Social Control, a theory-based introduction to the social sciences, and Introduction to Sociology. Rick's teaching style is participatory and evidence based; he embraces active learning pedagogies in the classroom.
Rick's educational research examines active learning methodologies and the training of teaching assistants. His sociological research investigates culture, cognition, religion, secularism, politics, theory, and research methods. Rick has published articles in several peer-reviewed journals, including Sociological Science and Qualitative Sociology.
Prior to joining WashU, Rick was a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Sociology at Cornell University where he worked on projects involving educational assessment and active learning pedagogy.
Job Titles:
- Director of Classroom Services
Tom Furby, Ph.D., joined the Center for Teaching and Learning in 2016 as Director of Classroom Services. He was previously the Director of Facilities and Technology for the Southern Illinois University School of Law, where he was responsible for overseeing the law school's computer and classroom support. This position included implementing the most recent technologies available to enhance traditional and distance instruction offered by the school. Tom was recognized by his SIU colleagues with the Outstanding Teaching Support Award in 2006.
At the Washington University Center for Teaching and Learning, Tom leads the team of classroom-services staff, who provide expert support for faculty teaching in 123 University-managed classrooms on the Danforth campus. He also works with senior management within the Center for Teaching and Learning and with partners across the University to provide technologically advanced and intuitively designed classrooms that support teaching and learning. In this role, in collaboration with faculty and Center for Teaching and Learning colleagues, Tom evaluates and improves the design of classrooms and classroom multimedia systems-including active-learning spaces, SMART Boards, tablet PCs, and document cameras.
Tom shares his expertise in classroom technologies with faculty and administrators through written communications and presentations. He is always glad to talk with faculty to answer questions, share ideas, and address their changing needs in the classroom.
With a B.S. is in Computer Science and years working in technical support, Tom brings to the Center for Teaching and Learning deep knowledge of teaching technologies. Tom also has an MBA, as well as an M.A. and Ph.D in Workforce Education and Development. With his education and years of experience on campus committees, he also brings a strong understanding of organizational vision and goals.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Academic Programs Coordinator
Tyler joined The Learning Center team in August of 2022. She's been an adjunct educator for nearly 20 years, including in the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts. With a master's in art history and experience working as a communications designer, Tyler appreciates the arts as a mode of learning. She enjoys understanding diverse perspectives and applying clarity in communications. Tyler recognizes listening and curiosity as reciprocal to successful mentor-student relationships. She is passionate about serving the student and helping them navigate their individual path.
The role of Administrative Academic Programs Coordinator enables Tyler to assist our team, to work directly with students, and to ensure our mentors are supported. She primarily facilitates Residential Peer Mentoring and Drop-In Academic Mentoring, and she also provides administrative support for the Matched Academic Mentoring program. She looks forward to expanding relationships with campus partners and sees academic success as a holistic endeavor.
In her spare time, Tyler enjoys travel with family, wrangling two teenagers and two dogs, practicing yoga, and dabbling in letterpress printing. Brunch is her favorite social activity, and she welcomes a get-to-know-you coffee anytime.