Meet the ASC Team

Education: B.A. English Education, California State University Long Beach; M.F.A Creative Writing Nonfiction, Columbia College Chicago

Ask Me About: New initiatives, collaborating, and partnerships

Passionate About: Relationship building, collaborating, big picture thinking

Ask Me About: Workday undergraduate student hiring process, clock in/clock out questions, reserve Hixson classrooms, and ASC programs and services

Education: B.S (Education), Iowa State; M.A (Education), University of Missouri Kansas City

Ask Me About: What is SI? How do I request a tutor? How is SI different from tutoring?

Passionate About: Supporting women in STEM, and true crime podcasts and documentaries

Education: B.S. (Psychology & Criminal Justice), Iowa State University; M.S. (College Student Affairs), Minnesota State University, Mankato

Ask Me About: How to become a tutor, how to find a tutor, and our partnership with Knack

Passionate About: I'm passionate about helping students find the support they need to be a successful student. In my free time I enjoy reading, watching reality TV and spending time with my family.

Education: B.A. History, Middle East Technical University; M.A., in History Education, Bilkent University; M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Iowa State University; Ph.D., in History Education, Gazi University 

Ask Me About: How to succeed in challenging courses, creating schedules, and organizing SI sessions

Passionate About: In my professional life, my passion is for helping students reach their full potential. Also, I'm passionate about exploring new teaching methods and finding ways to better meet the needs of diverse learners. Outside of work, I'm passionate about travel and adventure. Exploring new places and cultures energizes me and expands my perspective. I'm also a soccer lover. I like to play and watch soccer.

Education: B.A. (English), Creighton University; M.A. (English), Iowa State University

Ask Me About: Connecting your course with writing and communication support, scheduling workshops or presentations, and writing and communication consultations

Passionate About: Reading, writing, gardening, helping people get over their fear of public speaking, indie bookstores, family

Education: B.S. (Civil Engineering), University of Iowa, 2013; M.A.T. (Secondary Education - Math, STEM), Drake University, 2017

Ask Me About: Academic Skills Coaching program and appointments, Academic Skills workshop presentations, Psych 131 connections

Passionate About: Helping students find ways to make the most out of their learning & celebrating small victories along the way; Planning trips to new places and telling people about my cats

Education: B.A. (Journalism and Integrated Marketing and Communication), University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.A. (English), Iowa State University

Ask Me About: how to get connected with ASC programs and services, Navigator meetings, and ASC reception and consultation spaces

Passionate About: I'm passionate about writing and communication pedagogy, working one-on-one with students to support their success, and all things cat-related (I have two at home)! My research focus in graduate school was trauma and resilience within Shakespeare. I continue to bring a trauma and resilience lens to my work at the ASC

Education: B.S. (Finance), Iowa State University, 2017; M.S. (Developmental Psychology), Southern New Hampshire University, 2022;  Currently pursuing M.S. & Ph.D. (Counseling Psychology), Iowa State University

Ask me About: What resources can best support your unique needs and holistic academic success at Iowa State

Passionate About:  I'm passionate about helping students become more autonomous and authentic in their academic and career pursuits in order to reach their full potential! I also love nature and enjoy spending time outside, finding cool rocks, and hiking with my dog. Jiu-jitsu is a big part of my life, as well, and I spend most of my free time training and competing in it. Art is cool too!

Education: B.A. (English and Women & Gender Studies), Iowa State University, 2024; Currently pursuing Masters in Education, Student Affairs, Iowa State University

Ask me About: Workshops and communication consultations

Passionate About: Career-wise, I am passionate about supporting students through their educational journey and making education more equitable for more people. In my free time, I love textile arts and spend a lot of my time natural dyeing, sewing, embroidering and the like!