Advisors are teachers – they teach students how to navigate successfully through the university system. Advisors are navigators – they give guidance that enhances students’ educational journey and personal development. Advisors are translators – they articulate for the student the language of higher education.

Stephanie has been at The University of New Mexico since she was 19 years old. She has worked in student success for over 30 years and specifically in Arts & Sciences for over half that time. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration degree from UNM. Her goal is to expand student opportunities through the Arts and Sciences Center for Academic Success. She strives to continuously improve its practices and policies to enhance the experience for all students. She believes that student success is best delivered through a community of supportive individuals, as advisement is an active partnership between students, staff and faculty.

Pronouns: she / her
As a first-generation college graduate from a rural community, I understand the challenges that many of our students face and understand that each academic plan needs to be accompanied by specific guidance tailored to the individual student. Advisors help students transition to college and guide students toward program completion by assisting students in identifying academic and career goals and creating plans for reaching those goals.

I am originally from Pennsylvania, attended college in New Hampshire, and moved to New Mexico in 2007. While in New Hampshire, I was worked at a high school where I taught US History, Geography and World Cultures and Research Methods, I also led group and individual tutorial sessions, and coached soccer and kayaking. I have a Master of Science in Academic Advising with a concentration in advising administration from Kansas State University and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in cultural studies from Dartmouth College.

Pronouns: she / her / ella
You don’t know what you don’t know until you know – so, all you have to do is ask! Lack of support and understanding, whether it be institutional, academic, technological, financial, emotional, etc., is often one of the greatest roadblocks to succeeding in higher education. I see it as my job to help guide you, the student, in understanding institutional information and requirements and share information on available resources, which can help you make educated decisions and navigate your own experience here at UNM!

The University of New Mexico has played a significant role in my entire family’s life. In fact, I grew up in Albuquerque and on UNM campus (from the age of 5 years old) due to the fact that my father received a faculty position here at UNM way back in 1992. My family has been here ever since, and all of us have benefited from the amazing opportunities that this institution has to offer!

I received a BA in Latin American Studies and Spanish and later returned to complete my MA in Hispanic Linguistics. I spent time here as an undergraduate student teacher, a graduate teaching assistant, and finally as a Visiting Lecturer I and Assistant Program Coordinator in UNM’s Spanish and Portuguese Department where I created and taught both face-to-face and online courses in lower-division Spanish. I am very excited to now occupy the role of Academic Advisor, so that I can continue to teach and serve UNM students and watch them pursue their dreams and reach their full potential, just as I did!

Pronouns: she / her

Advises: students with special circumstances (e.g. students returning to school after a hiatus and those on academic probation or suspension)

Exploring the World requires a critical lens--school will help you create that lens so that you can truly see the world.

I love school! As a former teacher, I find that school gives me the greatest sense of purpose. I am working on my Masters degree in Special Education. In my free time, I spend as much time with my weenie dogs and playing out-of-doors.

I am part of the A&S Support and Success Group (SSGs):  SSGs support all departments, students and advisors by working on special retention and graduation projects and covering advising availability for vacant major advisor positions while A&S hires and trains new student support professionals.