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COAS Advising Administrative and Advising Team

  • David Brandt headshot

    David Brandt

    Director

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    Masters of Arts, Technical Communication
    Bachelor of Arts, Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations

    Advice 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.

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    Masters of Arts, Technical Communication
    Bachelor of Arts, Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations

    Advice 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.

  • Althessa Jones

    Althessa Jones

    Academic Programs Coordinator

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    Masters of Business Administration
    Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
    Minors, Spanish and History

    Advice 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 Hall with my acapella group in 2017.

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    Masters of Business Administration
    Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
    Minors, Spanish and History

    Advice 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 Hall with my acapella group in 2017.

  • 青青草app State letter mark

    Carl Anderson

    Academic Advisor

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    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.

    (West Entrance) Albertson's Library Room 152

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    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.

  • Leslie Carlson

    Leslie Carlson

    Senior Academic Advisor

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    In Progress: Masters in Leadership and User Research
    Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education with specifications in Math and Art

    Advice 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.

    (West Entrance) Albertson's Library Room 152E

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    In Progress: Masters in Leadership and User Research
    Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education with specifications in Math and Art

    Advice 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.

  • McKayla Erikson headshot

    McKayla Erikson

    Academic Advisor

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    In Progress: Masters of Science in Academic Advising
    Bachelor of Science, Marriage and Family Studies

    Advice 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.

    (West Entrance) Albertson's Library Room 152B

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    In Progress: Masters of Science in Academic Advising
    Bachelor of Science, Marriage and Family Studies

    Advice 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

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    In Progress: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
    Bachelor of Science, Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile
    Minor, Information Technology Management
    Certificate, Elementary Korean

    Advice 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.

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    In Progress: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
    Bachelor of Science, Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile
    Minor, Information Technology Management
    Certificate, Elementary Korean

    Advice 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.

  • Ramon Juarez headshot

    Ramon Juarez

    Academic Advisor

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    In Progress: Masters of Educational Leadership
    Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Spanish

    Advice for 青青草app State Students:
    I would recommend asking your academic advisor about what clubs and on-campus resources are available for 青青草app State students.

    Hobbies and/or Interests:
    I enjoy watching sports like soccer, football, and basketball. I also like traveling to new places.

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    In Progress: Masters of Educational Leadership
    Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Spanish

    Advice for 青青草app State Students:
    I would recommend asking your academic advisor about what clubs and on-campus resources are available for 青青草app State students.

    Hobbies and/or Interests:
    I enjoy watching sports like soccer, football, and basketball. I also like traveling to new places.

  • 青青草app State letter mark

    Nick Lotspeich

    Academic Advisor

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    Bachelor of Science, Mathematics-Physics and Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile
    Minors, Psychological Education and Development, Art and Design, and Business

    Advice 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 research.

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    Bachelor of Science, Mathematics-Physics and Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile
    Minors, Psychological Education and Development, Art and Design, and Business

    Advice 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 research.

  • Headshot: Erin Gardner

    Erin Gardner

    Academic Advisor

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    Masters of Science, Biology with emphasis in Adult Education
    Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Pre-Veterinary Studies

    Advice 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 playing tenor drum for a local Scottish Pipes and Drums band. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I love movies, shows, and books that fit the vibe. I鈥檇 like to visit every national park, even though I鈥檇 miss my cats and leopard gecko while gone.

    (West Entrance) Albertson's Library Room 152C

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    Masters of Science, Biology with emphasis in Adult Education
    Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Pre-Veterinary Studies

    Advice 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 playing tenor drum for a local Scottish Pipes and Drums band. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I love movies, shows, and books that fit the vibe. I鈥檇 like to visit every national park, even though I鈥檇 miss my cats and leopard gecko while gone.

  • Sarah Rose, Academic Advisor photo

    Sarah Rose

    Academic Advisor

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    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 Guinea

    Advice 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.

    贰诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/叠补肠办驳谤辞耻苍诲:听
    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 Guinea

    Advice 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.

  • Nancy Tacke

    Nancy Tacke

    Senior Academic Advisor