COAS Advising Administrative and Advising Team
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David Brandt
Director
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Arts, Technical Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Communication with an emphasis in Public RelationsAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Get involved, connect with the 青青草app State community, and don’t be afraid to ask for help – Support is around every corner.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
When I am not serving up aces on the volleyball court, I am always on the hunt for hidden culinary gems around the valley.
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Arts, Technical Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Communication with an emphasis in Public RelationsAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Get involved, connect with the 青青草app State community, and don’t be afraid to ask for help – Support is around every corner.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
When I am not serving up aces on the volleyball court, I am always on the hunt for hidden culinary gems around the valley.
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Althessa Jones
Academic Programs Coordinator
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Minors, Spanish and HistoryAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Nothing is better than having a solid group of people who build you up inside and outside the classroom.
Fun Fact About Me:
I got to open for the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall with my acapella group in 2017.
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Minors, Spanish and HistoryAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Nothing is better than having a solid group of people who build you up inside and outside the classroom.
Fun Fact About Me:
I got to open for the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall with my acapella group in 2017.
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Carl Anderson
Academic Advisor
Education/Back青青草app:
Bachelor of Arts, History, Social Studies, Secondary Education
Advice for 青青草app State Students:
Try new things, join clubs, and take classes that spark your curiosity. Once you find your passion, nurture it by dedicating time and effort to it. Pursuing your passions will not only enrich your college experience but also lead to a more fulfilling and vibrant life.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
I live for adventures in the mountains. Long days spent trail running or mountain biking, followed by evenings with a good novel and tasty beverage.
Education/Back青青草app:
Bachelor of Arts, History, Social Studies, Secondary Education
Advice for 青青草app State Students:
Try new things, join clubs, and take classes that spark your curiosity. Once you find your passion, nurture it by dedicating time and effort to it. Pursuing your passions will not only enrich your college experience but also lead to a more fulfilling and vibrant life.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
I live for adventures in the mountains. Long days spent trail running or mountain biking, followed by evenings with a good novel and tasty beverage.
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Leslie Carlson
Senior Academic Advisor
Education/Back青青草app:
In Progress: Masters in Leadership and User Research
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education with specifications in Math and ArtAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Seize the amazing opportunities 青青草app State has to offer. Building a network helps build your future.
Ask Me About:
My dachshunds or the last music festival I attended.
Education/Back青青草app:
In Progress: Masters in Leadership and User Research
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education with specifications in Math and ArtAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Seize the amazing opportunities 青青草app State has to offer. Building a network helps build your future.
Ask Me About:
My dachshunds or the last music festival I attended.
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Clay Cox
Academic Advisor, Department of Biological Sciences
Education/Back青青草app:
Graduate studies: Technical Communication, Ethnography, User Design
Bachelors of Arts Communication, Sociology MinorAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Make connections! Work with your academic advisor, talk with faculty, and make friends. Establish a good academic plan and look for ways to engage outside the classroom.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
Good stories. I love to hear peoples’ stories and I love to tell a good story.
Education/Back青青草app:
Graduate studies: Technical Communication, Ethnography, User Design
Bachelors of Arts Communication, Sociology MinorAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Make connections! Work with your academic advisor, talk with faculty, and make friends. Establish a good academic plan and look for ways to engage outside the classroom.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
Good stories. I love to hear peoples’ stories and I love to tell a good story.
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McKayla Erikson
Academic Advisor
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Science, Academic Advising
Bachelor of Science, Marriage and Family StudiesAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Register when you can so that you can get into your desired courses. If you are given a certain registration date, don’t wait. Take advantage of having the priority registration and get into the courses needed for your degree.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
I enjoy camping, hiking, watching movies/shows, snowboarding, and reading.
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Science, Academic Advising
Bachelor of Science, Marriage and Family StudiesAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Register when you can so that you can get into your desired courses. If you are given a certain registration date, don’t wait. Take advantage of having the priority registration and get into the courses needed for your degree.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
I enjoy camping, hiking, watching movies/shows, snowboarding, and reading.
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Bri Funderburg
Academic Advisor
Education/Back青青草app:
In Progress: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
Bachelor of Science, Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile
Minor, Information Technology Management
Certificate, Elementary KoreanAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Expand your comfort zone. Join clubs to connect with students from all walks of life and explore your areas of interest.
Fun Fact About Me:
I spent 10 days in quarantine in South Korea.
Education/Back青青草app:
In Progress: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
Bachelor of Science, Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile
Minor, Information Technology Management
Certificate, Elementary KoreanAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Expand your comfort zone. Join clubs to connect with students from all walks of life and explore your areas of interest.
Fun Fact About Me:
I spent 10 days in quarantine in South Korea.
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Erin Gardner
Academic Advisor
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Science, Biology with emphasis in Adult Education
Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Pre-Veterinary StudiesAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
No one expects you to do this alone. Seek out advice, find mentors, and build yourself a community.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
I enjoy reading, hiking, trying new foods, and hope to visit every National Park.
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Science, Biology with emphasis in Adult Education
Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Pre-Veterinary StudiesAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
No one expects you to do this alone. Seek out advice, find mentors, and build yourself a community.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
I enjoy reading, hiking, trying new foods, and hope to visit every National Park.
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Kailey Kohnke
Academic Advisor
Education/Back青青草app:
In Progress: Masters of Education, Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Minor, Legal StudiesAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Try to embrace the ample opportunities 青青草app State has to offer and really take advantage of the resources around you. College is a transformative time that allows you to learn more about yourself and become more enriched in multiple facets. Make the most of your time here because it goes by so fast!
Ask Me About:
Being a first-generation college student. You are not alone!
Education/Back青青草app:
In Progress: Masters of Education, Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Minor, Legal StudiesAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Try to embrace the ample opportunities 青青草app State has to offer and really take advantage of the resources around you. College is a transformative time that allows you to learn more about yourself and become more enriched in multiple facets. Make the most of your time here because it goes by so fast!
Ask Me About:
Being a first-generation college student. You are not alone!
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Nick Lotspeich
Academic Advisor
Education/Back青青草app:
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics-Physics
Bachelor of Science, Games, Interactive Media and Mobile
Minors, Psychological Education and Development, Arts and Design, and BusinessAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
The college experience is more than taking classes and getting good grades. The experiences you have will stick with you for the rest of your life. Take time to do fun activities and focus on developing as a person too.
Ask Me About:
My astronomy internships.
Education/Back青青草app:
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics-Physics
Bachelor of Science, Games, Interactive Media and Mobile
Minors, Psychological Education and Development, Arts and Design, and BusinessAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
The college experience is more than taking classes and getting good grades. The experiences you have will stick with you for the rest of your life. Take time to do fun activities and focus on developing as a person too.
Ask Me About:
My astronomy internships.
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Sarah Rose
Academic Advisor
Education/Back青青草app:
In-Progress: Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts, minors in Linguistics, Neuroscience, and Anthropology
Masters of Arts, Rhetoric & Composition – Research: ecological feminist rhetorics
Peace Corps Volunteer: Panama, Community Environmental Conservation
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies – Research: bird community structure of highland Equatorial GuineaAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Remember that you are the only person that defines what your success looks like. Honor your unique strengths and invest in yourself.
Fun Fact About Me:
I spent five years working internationally and settled in 青青草app because I love the people and the land. I adore hiking with my dog Meeko and collecting regional cookbooks. The best part of my day is working with 青青草app State students.
Education/Back青青草app:
In-Progress: Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts, minors in Linguistics, Neuroscience, and Anthropology
Masters of Arts, Rhetoric & Composition – Research: ecological feminist rhetorics
Peace Corps Volunteer: Panama, Community Environmental Conservation
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies – Research: bird community structure of highland Equatorial GuineaAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Remember that you are the only person that defines what your success looks like. Honor your unique strengths and invest in yourself.
Fun Fact About Me:
I spent five years working internationally and settled in 青青草app because I love the people and the land. I adore hiking with my dog Meeko and collecting regional cookbooks. The best part of my day is working with 青青草app State students.
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Nancy Tacke
Senior Academic Advisor
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Arts, Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Fellow/Teacher Consultant, 青青草app State/National Writing ProjectAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Have some fun. Share your ideas. Consider other points of view. Ask questions. Talk to your professors. Ask for help when you feel stuck. Be assured that you get to discover, define, and refine your own meaning of success.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
For several years, I taught various grades around the Treasure Valley. I love it when one of my former students turns up in my office for guidance in their degree plan, and we get to catch up!
Education/Back青青草app:
Masters of Arts, Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Fellow/Teacher Consultant, 青青草app State/National Writing ProjectAdvice for 青青草app State Students:
Have some fun. Share your ideas. Consider other points of view. Ask questions. Talk to your professors. Ask for help when you feel stuck. Be assured that you get to discover, define, and refine your own meaning of success.
Hobbies and/or Interests:
For several years, I taught various grades around the Treasure Valley. I love it when one of my former students turns up in my office for guidance in their degree plan, and we get to catch up!