Meet the Advisors

Advising Center Hours

Monday Through Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Open Advising

Drop-In advising for Exploring Major/Major Pathways, and non-degree seeking students available periodically throughout each semester. Call 702-895-3177 for availability.

Students are assigned to an academic advisor at the ASC based on their last name, and can request any advisor:

A-C: Nicholas Hainesworth
D-H: Elizabeth Johnson
I-M: Sheetal Survase
N-R: Jacquee deJesus
S-Z: Jennifer Czajkowski
Returning/ Transfer/Prospective/Non-traditional students will meet with:
A-Z: Salvador Mora and Tiffany Schmier

Salvador Mora

Director of Academic Advising

Salvador Mora has been an academic advisor with the Academic Success Center since April 2009, working with students exploring majors as freshmen and sophomores. Sal is also an adult-learner concierge and works with nontraditional students returning to college after having been out of school for at least two years and adults looking to explore alternate educational opportunities. Sal began working…

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Tiffany Schmier

Assistant Director, Academic Advising and RPC

Tiffany earned her undergraduate degree in Communication Studies and her graduate degrees in Education at UNLV. Tiffany enjoys working with students from all different majors and ensuring they know about the many campus resources available to them as they pursue their degree. She has been involved with both the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the UNLV Academic Advising Council…

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Sheetal Survase

Senior Academic Advisor

Sheetal earned her bachelor’s degree in management of human resources from Excelsior College, followed by a master’s degree in public policy management from Monash University in Australia. She comes with extensive nonprofit experience, having worked with local and international agencies in multiple roles and settings. Prior to joining UNLV, Sheetal worked with academically at-risk and high-…

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Jennifer Czajkowski

Senior Academic Advisor, First Year Programs

Jennifer earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Marriage Family, Child Therapy. Jennifer started her career in Higher Education in 2008 in San Diego. Her husband’s job moved them to Las Vegas in 2013 where she started working at UNLV as an Academic Coordinator with The Center for Academic Education and Outreach until 2019. Jennifer is thrilled to be working with the…

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Jacquee deJesus

Senior Academic Advisor

Jacquee is driven by a passionate belief in life-long learning and optimism. She gets excited about sharing tools and resources that serves as inspiration and helps make our lives easier. Jacquee is a two-time graduate of UNLV. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Linguistic Studies) with a minor in Anthropology in 2009 while coincidentally developing a fondness for…

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Nicholas Hainesworth

Academic Advisor

Nicholas earned his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and has three years of teaching experience, two of which were with the Clark County School District. He holds a Master’s degree in Higher Education, with a concentration in Leadership for Student Success. Nicholas has always possessed a strong desire to work with students to positively impact both their academic and personal success.…

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Elizabeth Johnson

Senior Academic Advisor

Elizabeth is a California native who achieved her B.A. at Humboldt State University with a minor in Theater and a certificate in Museum Studies. She is a recent Fine Arts graduate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her interests are in anthropology, biology, engineering, D.I.Y., fine arts, and marketing. She has experience working as a Photographer, a Social Media and Research Director and…

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Jason Blankenship

Academic Advisor

Jason has spent the majority of his career in high education, including more than 12 years in academic advising, as well as national scholarship advising, teaching, and administration. He holds an undergraduate degree in anthropology and master’s degrees in English literature and mental health counseling. In addition to his work in higher ed, Jason has served as a therapist at a community mental…

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Scott Hinkle

Academic Advisor

Scott Hinkle received his BA in English and his MFA in Creative Writing at UNLV. Prior to becoming an advisor, he taught English for two years in a small town near Mount Fuji, Japan. Before that, he worked as a writing consultant and as an English composition instructor at UNLV. He loves exploring new cities whenever he gets the opportunity, but his spare time is usually spent reading books,…

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Advising Center Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Open Advising

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. - Noon

Students are assigned to an academic advisor at the Lee Business School advising center based on their last name:

A-B: Adriana Batiz
C-F: Jason Kantrowitz
G-K: Mary Martin
L-O Tashauna Stewart
P-Q & V: Dana Angioni
R-U: John Starkey
W & First Year Students: Stephen Sumner
X-Z: Adriana Batiz

Beth Gersten, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs

Beth Gersten earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Duke University in 1996, and a master's degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University in 1999. She joined the academic advising community at UNLV in 2010, and has served as assistant dean since 2012. Beth earned her Ph.D. in higher education at UNLV in 2018.

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Nicole T. Pavlico, M.A.

Associate Director

Nicole Pavlico has been with UNLV Lee Business School since 1999.

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Dana Angioni, M.Ed.

Assistant Director for Leadership Programs

Dana Angioni is originally from Long Island, New York but has been in the Las Vegas area for more than 20 years. She earned her bachelor's degree in hotel administration and master's degree in educational leadership from UNLV. Angioni started her career at Chapman University working in residence life and student conduct and then joined the advising team in UNLV's Lee Business School in 2009.…

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Mary A. Martin, M.Ed.

Senior Academic Advisor

Mary Martin is originally from Orange County, CA where she continues to spend her summers even after moving to Las Vegas, NV in 1987. She started her studies at UNLV in 1992, and has completed a B.A. in Physical Anthropology, an M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership, and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health counseling. Mary Martin has over 20 years experience working in Higher Education and recently…

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Adriana Batiz

Academic Advisor

Adriana was born and raised in la Isla del Encanto, Puerto Rico, for 17 years. Growing up on a 100x35 miles island, she never imagined herself moving to a desert in the United States. However, she quickly realized that UNLV and Las Vegas provided everything she needed to make it as a professional and college student (except the beach, and piña colada). She graduated in Spring 2020 with a…

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Jason Kantrowitz

Academic Advisor

Jason Kantrowitz was born and raised in the California Bay Area but relocated to Las Vegas from Milwaukee, WI in 2020. He earned his BA in Psychology from Arizona State University and his MA in Counseling from the University of San Diego. Over his 20+ year career in student services, Jason has worked at UCLA, the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

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John Starkey, M.Ed.

Academic Advisor

John Joseph Starkey (he/him/his) is a West Virginia native who began his college experience in 2005 as an undergrad at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). John spent his undergraduate career pursuing a B.S.B.A. in Marketing from Lee Business School while working for UNLV’s Housing & Residential Life Office. Working in the residence halls and being involved on UNLV’s campus inspired…

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Tashauna Stewart

Academic Advisor

Tashauna was born and raised on the beautiful island nation of Jamaica. In 2009, she moved to the U.S and has lived in Las Vegas since then. She earned her BS in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2019 and then her M.Ed in Counseling, Student Affairs from Northern Arizona University in 2021. As a first-generation student, a student of color, and an…

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Stephen Summer

Academic Advisor, First Year Programs

A native of rural North Carolina, Stephen earned his B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Spring '96) from North Carolina State University as a Caldwell Fellow and his M.S. in Engineering (Fall '19) from the University of Arkansas. Stephen comes to UNLV with 23 years of technology and business leadership experience in the semiconductor industry, most of which was in Japan as Stephen is bilingual in…

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Advising Center Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
*Wednesdays open until 7 p.m.

Open Advising

Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

There are no assigned advisors for College of Education advising. Students will be assigned to the first available advisor (requests are accommodated).

Lauren Layton

Interim Director, Education Student Services Center

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Lauren started her journey as an Academic Advisor at UNLV in August 2012. An upstate New York native, Lauren graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2009 where she earned her bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Health Science, and played field hockey. Upon discovering her love for Higher Education involvement, she continued her studies and graduated from Clemson…

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Monica Moreno

Assistant Director

Monica Moreno is originally from Orange County, California and relocated to Las Vegas in 2007. She joined the UNLV College of Education in May 2007 where she worked as the Office Manager for the Advising Center until becoming an Academic Advisor, herself, in September 2011. Monica earned her Bachelor's Degree in Human Services from UNLV in August 2011 and her Master’s of Education in Higher…

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Jessica Ogens

Senior Academic Advisor

Jessica “Jess” Ogens has called Las Vegas home for most of her life. She is always planning her next adventure and has been fortunate to travel the world several times, including studying abroad with UNLV’s own international program, USAC. Jess is a first generation college student and earned her BA in Sociology from UNLV, where she plans to complete her Master's as well. Prior to her advising…

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Wilson Hatcher

RPC Coordinator

Wilson “Wil” Hatcher has called Las Vegas home for over 30 years. He earned his BA in Legal Studies from the American Public University System and his M.Ed. in Higher Education from UNLV, where he is currently working toward his PhD in Educational Psychology. He spent his early career teaching English language and standardized test prep overseas in Japan and Thailand. He served as an academic…

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Advising Center Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m.

Open Advising

Monday: 9-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:30-3 p.m. only
Friday: 9-11:30 a.m. only

*Please call ahead as this schedule is subject to change based on advisor availability.

Students are assigned to an academic advisor at the College of Engineering advising center based on their major:

Chris Parker: Entertainment Engineering and Design and Entertainment Technology and Design
Aline Lopes: Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science (Last Name: S-Z)
Miles Boulton: Mechanical Engineering
Kane Toomer: Computer Science (Last Name: A-R)
Carlene Hart: Civil Engineering and Construction Management

Christopher Parker

Director of Advising and College of Engineering Scholarship Coordinator

Chris Parker is a native of Las Vegas and graduated from UNLV with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 2008 and obtained his master's degree in civil engineering in 2011. Additionally, Parker has a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Utah. Prior to becoming an academic advisor for the College of Engineering in October 2011, he spent many years in the…

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Shae Deschutter

Associate Director of Advising

Shae Deschutter is a UNLV alumna completing both her Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice and Masters of Education in Higher Education Leadership as a rebel. As an undergraduate she was a low income first-generation college student and embraced the many opportunities UNLV offers its students. It was through her campus involvement that she realized UNLV was where she wanted to build a career.…

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Miles Boulton

Assistant Director

Miles Boulton was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from UNLV. Prior to his current position, Miles worked at UNLV's Paradise Campus for the Department of Continuing Education. In addition to this role, Miles volunteers at Marion Earl Elementary School as a teacher's assistant and at the soup kitchen with Christ the King…

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Carlene Hart

Academic Advisor

Carlene was born and raised in San Diego, CA, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Management at San Diego State University. Throughout her undergrad, Carlene was a student worker in the SDSU Housing Office, and this is where her love for working in higher education began. When her husband accepted a Civil Engineering position in Las Vegas in 2019, they…

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Nicole Lightell

Academic Advisor

Nicole was born and raised in Las Vegas and is also a first generation student who truly values higher education. She started her education at CSN with hopes of being a special education teacher but she realized it was not her calling. Nicole left with a two year degree in special education and continued her education at UNLV and eventually graduated with a bachelors in psychology. She has worked…

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Aline Lopes

Academic Advisor

Aline Lopes grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She holds a B.S. degree in Psychology, an M. Ed., and an MBA from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. Aline joined UNLV from the College of Southern Nevada where she served as an Academic Advisor and Success Coach. Before joining CSN, Aline also worked for Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas as an Academic Advisor, along with teaching…

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John Robles

Academic Advisor, First Year Programs

John Robles is a Southern California native, who earned his bachelor's degree in communication studies with a minor in marketing from UNLV in 2012. John began his career in higher education as an Enrollment Advisor with the University of Phoenix in Tempe, Arizona. Prior to joining the College of Engineering advising center, John worked as a Financial Aid Counselor and Process Analyst in the…

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Kane Toomer

Academic Advisor

Kane Toomer is the Computer Science Academic Advisor for the College of Engineering. He is a UNLV Alum and Las Vegas native who majored in Public Administration. He has a love for horology, politics and software development and hopes to one day start his own tech company.

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Jenny Vidal

Academic Advisor

Jenny (She/Her/Ella) is a first generation Latina student. She has a passion for helping others grow and overcome obstacles. Jenny graduated from UNLV in 2019 with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus in Multicultural Education. In addition to a Masters program, Jenny is also pursuing a second Bachelor…

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Advising Center Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., by appointment

Open Advising

Open advising hours vary by major. Please visit our webpage for specific hours of availability

Students are assigned to an academic advisor at the College of Fine Arts advising center based on their major:

Graphic Design, Dance: Kristie Berthelotte
Architecture: Leann Karr
Music, Theater: Rochelle Walker
Film, Studio Art, Art History: Jack Kelly
First Year students (all majors): Ryan Ziegler

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Stacy Shapin, M.Ed.

Director of Advising

Originally from Flagstaff, AZ, Stacy Shapin earned a BS in Arts Management from Northern Arizona University and her M.Ed. in Higher Education from UNLV. Stacy joined the UNLV community in 2007 and currently serves as the Director of Advising for the College of Fine Arts. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education at UNLV with an emphasis on educational policy. Stacy is a musician and…

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Kristie Berthelotte, M.B.A.

Assistant Director

Kristie Berthelotte is an Academic Advisor in the College of Fine Arts. She was born and raised in Las Vegas, and has a BA in Psychology and a Master's in Business Administration. She's been with Fine Arts since September 2012, and has been at UNLV since 2001. Additional Information Current Majors and new transfer students in: Music and Dance

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Leann Karr, M.Ed., MA Ed. Admin.

Senior Advisor

Leann Karr is the College of Fine Arts RPC (Retention, Progression and Completion) specialist and brings to UNLV over 30 years of educational experience. Leann was born and raised in Nebraska where she earned her BME from Nebraska Wesleyan University. After spending many years as a teacher, Leann stepped into the world of school administration and then moved to working in higher education. Leann…

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Jack Kelly, M.A.

Academic Advisor

Jack grew up in Minnesota, earning his B.A. at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities before moving to North Carolina, where he completed his Master’s at UNC-Wilmington. Prior to joining Fine Arts Advising at UNLV, he worked in Admissions at the University of Minnesota and ran the MAPS office at Western Carolina University, overseeing independent student support and advising along with summer…

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Kimberly Miller, B.S.

RPC Coordinator

Kimberly Miller (she/her) is a graduate of the University of Evansville and an alum of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. Her background is in Theatrical Production Management and Arts Administration, and over the past 15 years she’s worked with companies such as The Second City, Blue Man Group, and Martin Lawrence Galleries. Prior to her joining the College of Fine Arts Advising team she worked…

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Rochelle Walker, M. Ed.

Academic Advisor

A native of New Jersey, Rochelle moved to Las Vegas to in 2006 to perform in Stomp Out Loud at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Prior to her career in entertainment, Rochelle worked in Admissions and Institutional Advancement at The College of New Jersey and the College of Saint Elizabeth. She joined the UNLV community in the fall of 2010 and has worked in the Offices of Admissions and the…

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Ryan Ziegler, B.A.

Academic Advisor, First Year Programs

Ryan was born and raised in Ohio where he earned his B.A. in Biomedical Humanities and a minor in Philosophy at Hiram College. Ryan moved to Las Vegas in July 2017 and later that year joined UNLV’s Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach as a counselor for their Upward Bound Math and Science Center. During his two years at CAEO Ryan has helped hundreds of local students pursue their dreams of…

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Advising Center Hours

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m.

Open Advising

Tuesdays: 1-4 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

There are no assigned advisors for Division of Health Sciences advising. Students will be assigned to the first available advisor (requests are accommodated).

Vaune Kadlubek, M.S.

Director of Advising

UNLV alumna and current director of the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center ('80 BS Physical Education, '83 MS in Exercise Physiology), Vaune Kadlubek the first female water polo player to play on a men's high school team. She coached the USA Women's Water Polo Team, played for ten years on the first USA Women's Water Polo Team, and was inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame in…

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David Jackson

Associate Director

David Jackson joined the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center in Spring 2020. He has worked at UNLV since 2003, with previous stops at the Office of Admissions and Student-Athlete Academic Services. David earned both of his degrees from Texas Tech University; a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems in 2001, and a master's degree in Higher Education Administration in 2002.…

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Jeremy Meronuck, D.M.A.

Senior Academic Advisor

Jeremy Meronuck received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and his master’s and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees at UNLV. Prior to joining the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center, Jeremy worked as a musician, music director, arranger and/or contractor for companies such as Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, and Princess Cruises. He has…

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Maria Aladjova

Senior Advisor, First Year Programs

Maria was recruited to join the UNLV Rebels Volleyball team. While at UNLV, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Maria was awarded the UNLV Graduate College Medallion for serving as a Graduate Ambassador representing the UNLV Graduate College in addition to obtaining Mentorship and Teaching Certificates. Maria also completed the Post-…

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Jaime Carbajal Jr.

RPC Coordinator

Jaime earned his B.A. in Sociology and his M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Arizona and will soon earn his Ph.D. in Higher Education from UNLV. He has served UNLV students in various roles since 2011 within the following departments: the Admissions Office; Financial and Scholarships; Engineering Advising Center; Academic Success Center; the College of Education and is now the RPC…

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Cody Grundwald

Academic Advisor

Hello, my name is Cody Grunwald and I’ve been an Academic Advisor with UNLV’s Health Sciences Advising Center since March 2021. Originally, I’m from Central Florida and completed my Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Psychology and my Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy at the University of North Florida in 2017. After completing my undergraduate education, I came to UNLV to pursue a Master of…

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Rameesha Kazi

Academic Advisor

Rameesha is from the “Great White North” also known as Canada, but relocated to Northern Nevada to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Nevada, Reno. Throughout her time at UNR, she worked at Admissions and Records and at a first-generation academic outreach support program. She is passionate about working with students…

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Allison McSwain, M. Acc., M.M.

Academic Advisor

Allison McSwain has been an Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor at UNLV since September 2012. Prior to that, she served as a graduate assistant in UNLV's Academic Success Center, working with first-year students transitioning to college. Hailing from South Carolina, Allison holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Furman University, a master's in accountancy from Western Carolina…

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Christina Molina

Academic Advisor

Christina is a Las Vegas native and UNLV alum, having earned her B.A. in Anthropology in 2016. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Education in Higher Education, with an emphasis in Student Affairs, at UNLV. She hopes to continue studying ways in which institutions can become better advocates for underrepresented student populations. Before becoming a Student Outreach Specialist for the Office…

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Lance Nelson

Academic Advisor

Lance received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from California State University of Bakersfield (CSUB). His time in the sciences revealed not only the importance of the subject matter, but the value of effectively communicating that knowledge. He then pursued his Master’s Degree in History from CSUB. He focused his studies on how science, technology, and innovations improved people’s lives. While…

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Advising Center Hours

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Honors students are assigned to an academic advisor based on the college in which their major resides:

Dr. Tony Terrell – Pre-Nursing/Nursing
Derek Sommer – Business (+ Pathway), Education, Exploring, & Sciences (Biological Sciences, last name A-N and CoS majors)
Al Hastings – Health Sciences (except Nursing), Hospitality, Fine Arts, Sciences (Biological Sciences, last name O-Z, + Pathway), & Urban Affairs
Marlon Urquico - Engineering (+Pathway) & Liberal Arts

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Tony Terrell, Ph.D.

Director of Advising and Recruitment

Dr. Tony Terrell is a three-time graduate of UNLV (B.A.’02, M.Ed.’07, Ph.D.’12), UNLV Athletics Hall of Famer, and Rebel Pride Ambassador. He has been a higher education professional for 15 years at UNLV and Nevada resident for over 18 years. His employment history at UNLV is unique and centered around student learning, service, and advancement. Working with students as an admissions/recruitment…

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Derek Sommer

Associate Director

Derek is a Las Vegas native and completed his undergraduate degree in English and a Masters of Education at UNLV. Derek loves the Las Vegas community and especially the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball team. He started as a graduate assistant in the Wilson Advising Center in 2006 and has been working in academic advising ever since. Joining the Honors College in 2019 is the pinnacle of Derek's…

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Al Hastings

Academic Advisor, First Year Programs

Originally from Washington State, Al (pronouns: they/them) holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Gonzaga University, where they were a proud member of Gonzaga’s Honors Program. They recently earned their MFA from UNLV’s Creative Writing program, with a focus on poetry and creative nonfiction. During this time, they had the opportunity to work closely with first-year students as an instructor…

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Advising Center Hours

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

There are no assigned advisors for the Hospitality College advising center. Students will be assigned to the first available advisor (requests are accommodated).

Antonio Villegas

Director of Advising

Antonio Villegas is originally from the "Heart of the South Bay" California and relocated to Las Vegas to pursue a bachelor's degree at UNLV. After graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies with a minor in Entertainment Management, he joined the Office of the Registrar as an Enrollment Services Representative/Residency Evaluator. In early 2012, he transition to the Office for…

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Jill Weigel

Associate Director of Advising

Jill earned her B.A. in Visual Art from Winona State University and M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities. Jill has an extensive academic career reaching back 20+ years. Before coming to UNLV, Jill served as director for advising, tutoring, and student success programs, as well as Chief Student Officer throughout several universities in WI, MN, NV, and…

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Esther Herrera, M.Ed.

Assistant Director of Advising

Esther Herrera is originally from Chicago, IL but has lived in the Las Vegas area since 2009. She earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Latino/a Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master's degree in Higher Education at UNLV. Esther came from the College of Southern Nevada where she was an advisor/specialist in the counseling department.…

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Lisa Annebro

Senior Academic Advisor

Lisa Annebro has been advising at UNLV in the Hospitality College since 2008. She attended UNLV and earned a bachelor's degree in hotel administration in 1998 and a master's degree in French in 2002.

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Brandon Durham

Senior Academic Advisor

Brandon earned his Bachelor's Degree in Environmental and Resource Science from Nevada State College (NSC). Throughout his time at NSC, he worked in the School of Education, Academic Success Center, and the Office of the Registrar. He interned in the Risk and Environmental Services Department of the Clark County School District and worked for the solar and battery division of Tesla. He enjoys…

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Sam Goodrich

RPC Coordinator

Sam is originally from Lake Havasu, AZ but has lived in Las Vegas since 2010. He earned a bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry master's degree in Instructional Design. Sam has been working in higher education since 2012. He started helping students with their academic success in the tutoring center before moving into advising. His passion is helping students learn and be…

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Amanda Lange

Senior Academic Advisor

Amanda Lange began working at UNLV in the Admission and Registrar's Office in 2001 — the same year she began her undergraduate program. She held positions of increasing responsibility within this area until she moved to advising in the Hospitality College in 2008. Lange finished her undergraduate degree at UNLV in 2006, earning a bachelor's degree in university studies with an emphasis in…

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Daniel Abeleda

Academic Advisor, First Year Programs

Originally from California, Daniel received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Azusa Pacific University in 2016 and his Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Leadership from Tiffin University in 2018. Before coming to UNLV, Daniel previously worked as an Admissions Counselor at Tiffin University for over 2 years. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys going…

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Mariellen Van Winkle

Academic Advisor

Mariellen Van Winkle is a native from Massachusetts, however has lived in various parts of the country and abroad as part of a military family. She relocated to Las Vegas in 1996 to attend UNLV as a student. She began working at UNLV in 2006 for the Enrollment Services Center, obtaining her degree in Public Administration in 2012. She left the University for a few years to spend time with her…

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Advising Center Hours

There are no assigned advisors for the Wilson Advising Center. Students will be assigned to the first available advisor (requests are accommodated).

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Open Advising: Wednesday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (One week before classes and the first week of classes)

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Cheryl Tillotson

Director

Cheryl Tillotson has more than 19 years of academic advising experience at UNLV, with over seven of those years working specifically with students in the College of Liberal Arts. In addition to serving as an academic advisor, Cheryl has held positions of assistant director, associate director, and interim director for the academic advising centers she has worked in. Cheryl has been a devoted…

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Michael Terry

Assistant Director

Michael Terry has worked in higher education in various capacities, beginning with his time as an undergraduate peer tutor in 2002. Some of his other higher ed roles include tutor coordinator, instructor, advisor, and advising administrator. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Central Arkansas, his master’s degree in American Studies from Utah State University,…

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Kaliya Arnwine

Senior Academic Advisor

Kaliya Arnwine is originally from Los Angeles, California and moved to Las Vegas to join the UNLV community in 2002. She graduated with her Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology. During her undergraduate career, Kaliya worked in the Cashier's Office and was an involved student leader in various organizations. After graduating she took a position with the Registrar’s Office as a Degree Audit Analyst.…

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Alysse Medina

Senior Academic Advisor

Alysse Medina has more than 10 years in higher education, 6 of those years are in academic advising. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Alysse earned a Bachelors degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Saint Louis University in Missouri and a Master’s degree in Organization Leadership from Regis University in Colorado. Alysse has a passion for international travel and her favorite trip so…

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Marlon Urquico

Senior Academic Advisor

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Marlon received both his bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in political science in 2009 and master’s degree in history in 2013 from UNLV. His fields of interests are in African American history, the Atlantic Slave Trade, U.S. political and presidential history, and U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War era. Before becoming the Assistant Director of…

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Debbie Pattni

RPC Coordinator

Debbie was a Senior Academic Advisor, COLA 100e part-time instructor, the High School Dual Enrollment Advisor, and a Graduate Assistant Academic Success Coach all in the Academic Success Center before joining the College of Liberal Arts. She was the NACADA Region 9 Excellence in Advising winner for 2019. Her undergraduate degrees: Interamerican Studies and Business Administration/Marketing were…

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Kelsie Gunderson

Academic Advisor

Kelsie is a first-generation college graduate and proud UNLV alumna, receiving her bachelor’s degree in communication studies with a minor in leadership and civic engagement in 2018. Throughout her undergraduate career, Kelsie has actively pursued career paths and educational opportunities that allowed her to become directly involved with diverse student growth, well-being and success such as a…

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Zoe Terico

Academic Advisor, First Year Programs

Zoe Terico is the academic advisor for First Year Programs within the College of Liberal Arts. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and is pursuing her Master’s degree in Higher Education. She joined the Wilson Advising Center after being employed as a work-study student and School Certifying Official for UNLV’s Military and Veteran Services Center…

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Advising Center Hours

All admitted students in the College of Sciences are encouraged to meet with an advisor once each semester by calling 702-895-2077 to schedule an appointment, emailing their questions to sci.advising@unlv.edu, or stopping by in-person during drop-in hours (Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.).

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the advising center by emailing sci.advising@unlv.edu. Please allow up to 48 business hours for a response.

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Megan Hullinger

Assistant Dean, Student Success & Undergraduate Programs

A native of Central Illinois, Megan Hullinger earned a BA in Speech Communication and an MS in Technology from Eastern Illinois University. Megan joined the UNLV community in 2008 and currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Student Success and Undergraduate Programs in the College of Sciences. She is in the final stages of completing a Ph.D. in Higher Education at UNLV, with an emphasis on…

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Peter Clancy

Associate Director

Peter Clancy has lived in several states (NJ, AZ, VA, MO, MD) but now calls Nevada home. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri. Before joining UNLV, Peter was a Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor for graduate and undergraduate students at the…

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Kevin McVay

RPC Coordinator

Kevin McVay is a two-time alumnus of UNLV, earning his B.A. in Journalism in 2014 and his M.Ed. in Higher Education in 2017. Prior to working in the College of Sciences, Kevin worked at UNLV as the Publicity & Graphic Design Coordinator for Student Involvement & Activities. As an undergraduate student, Kevin worked as a Resident Assistant, Intramural Program Assistant, and Office…

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Erik McCaleb

Senior Academic Advisor

Before joining UNLV, Erik McCaleb was an Academic Advisor with Ashford University in Denver, Colorado and he was an Academic Advisor at Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, Washington. Erik earned his Bachelors of Science in Business Management from Florida State University and later earned his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Ashford…

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Alisa Watjara

Senior Academic Advisor

Alisa has over five years of professional experience in higher education and research settings. She is experienced in advising diverse student populations and managing educational initiatives that foster academic and professional growth. Alisa is also originally from Southern California, and has completed her Master’s degree at USC and Bachelor's degree at UC Irvine. Outside of work, Alisa enjoys…

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Sofie Burton

Academic Advisor

Sofie was raised in California. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies at California State University, Chico. She moved to Las Vegas in 2010 to pursue a Master’s Degree in UNLV’s Counselor Education program. During her Master’s program, she held a Graduate Assistantship position as an Academic Advisor, and realized she wanted to pursue a career in Higher…

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Huston Green

Academic Advisor

Huston Green is a proud native of Las Vegas and graduated from UNLV in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She has been a member of the UNLV community as a full-time employee since 2015. Prior to becoming an academic advisor, Huston worked in various roles in public and academic libraries - including at the Lied Library on the UNLV campus. In her spare time, Huston enjoys reading, traveling…

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Morgan Maunakea (Fullmer)

Academic Advisor

Morgan is originally from Las Vegas but moved around quite a bit growing up. She received her Bachelors of Arts in History from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2015. Morgan returned to Las Vegas to attend graduate school and received her Master's Degree from UNLV in Higher Education. Prior to becoming an Academic Advisor, she worked with the GEAR UP grant as the UNLV First Year College…

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Lae Morales

Senior Academic Advisor, First Year Programs

Leah Morales was raised as a military brat throughout her whole life. She lived in Japan on and off for the first twelve years before moving to Reno, Nevada, where she attended high school and undergrad. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with BA in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English before moving to Las Vegas to attend UNLV’s Master’s program for Higher Education.…

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Advising Center Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Open Advising

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (on a first come, first served basis). Please call to check availability and seasonal hours.

There are no assigned advisors for the Urban Affairs advising center. Students will be assigned to the first available advisor (requests are accommodated).

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Rimi Marwah, M.S.

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Career Development

Rimi Marwah is the Director of Advising for the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. She earned both her B.S. and M.S. from Kansas State University, located in Manhattan, Kansas (AKA the "Little Apple"). She moved to Las Vegas to pursue a career in higher education and has over a decade of experience in academic advising at UNLV. Rimi has a passion for traveling and exploring the world; in her…

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Kamisha Johnson

Assistant Director

Kamisha is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. She is an alumna of UNLV having earned a B.S. in Secondary Education in 2000, afterwards returning to Colorado Springs where she worked as both a middle and high school social studies teacher. After receiving her M.A. in Counseling in 2007 from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, she worked as a school counselor in Colorado, Saipan (…

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Eric Morrow

Senior Academic Advisor

Eric Morrow is a Senior Academic Advisor for the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Advising Center. He was born and raised in Spencer, Wisconsin. Eric holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and a master's degree from The University of Southern Mississippi. In addition to Wisconsin, he has worked at institutions across the Deep South and Hawaii. He…

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Argie Mendoza

Academic Advisor

Argie Mendoza joined the Academic Advising Team at the College of Urban Affairs in 2022. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Nevada State College and is currently pursuing her Master's in Higher Education at UNLV. Prior to joining the advising team, she worked as a First Year Recruiter where she focused on assisting students from CCSD with their transition to college. As a new…

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Eric Michael

Academic Advisor, First Year Programs

Eric Michael is an academic advisor at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Advising Center focusing on first-year students. He was born in a small Oklahoma town but grew up in the big city of Las Vegas. He received his undergraduate degree from UNLV in Criminal Justice and came back for the Masters Program a year later. This is when he discovered his passion for higher education by advising…

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Anna Toma

Senior Academic Advisor

Anna Toma is originally from the Czech Republic. She graduated high school in Las Vegas and received her undergraduate degree in social work from UNLV. After working a couple of years in the social work field, Anna decided to pursue her further studies in linguistics. This has taken her on many adventures around the world. After meeting her husband in Romania, they relocated back to Las Vegas.…

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Le Quanda Cole

Director, UNLV/CSN Transfer Program

Le Quanda Cole is the spouse of an Air Force veteran and most of her childhood was spent living in Ramstein, Germany. She attended the University of West Florida (Go Argos!) where she obtained her bachelor’s in Communication and a minor in Leadership Skills. She acquired a masters in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Central Florida’s Nicholson School of Communication –Go…

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Janet Hollinger

Assistant Director of Curriculum & Advising

Janet Hollinger has been with the Transfer Office since 2013. Before that, she advised for the UNLV College of Sciences for 8 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Integrative and Organismal Biology from UNLV, and an MAEd in Natural Science & Environmental Education from Hamline University. She is Chair of the Adult Learner Advisory Board commission, a member of the Advising Council of UNLV,…

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Anam Qadir

Associate Director

Anam has been in higher education for over twelve years and has been an academic advisor since 2014. She graduated with a BS in Biology and a BA in Psychology and completed her Master of Education in Early Childhood Education. During her undergraduate years, she was able to join several student organizations, go on a medical mission to Ethiopia, and worked as a student employee in various campus…

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Arosha Meegoda

UNLV Senior Transition Advisor

Arosha Meegoda is a first-year academic advisor originally from Sri Lanka but moved to Las Vegas with his family when he was seven years old. He received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Nevada Reno School of Business and his master’s at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Health Sciences. Arosha’s interest in working with students first began while working as a substitute…

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Ashley Sylvester

Director

Ashley is currently the Director of the new Pre-Professional Advising Center on campus. She earned her Bachelor's in Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska Omaha and her Masters in Public Administration from UNLV. Prior to joining UNLV in January of 2018, Ashley was the Director of Student Affairs and Educational Outreach at UNR Medical School, which included working with current UNR…

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Melyssa Barrera

Senior Advisor

Melyssa is currently a Senior Advisor in the Pre-Professional Advising Center at UNLV. She has been with UNLV since 2016, and previously served as a Program Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life in the office of Student Involvement & Activities. Melyssa is from Idaho, and has earned a B.A. in English from the University of Idaho (Go Vandals!), and an M.Ed in Leadership in Higher…

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Rosalyn Jimenez

Senior Advisor

Currently serving as a Senior Advisor in the Pre-Professional Advising Center, Rosalyn is ready to share all the knowledge and tools she’s picked up on her ten year adventure working in higher education. As an alum of UNLV (B.A. in English), she is excited to give back to her Rebel Fam by guiding her students towards success in their educational journeys while also fueling their inner fire to…

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