A&S Academic Advisors

Each A&S Department / Program has at least one advisor available to help you understand your chosen degree program and make sure you're on track to complete your degree in a timeline that works for you. Advisors are listed under their respective departments / programs, and you can always check what department / program administers your major, minor, or certificate if you're not sure.

Learn more about our advisors below, including the majors and minors they oversee.  Their office locations are also listed, and you can check the UNM campus map to see where they are.

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Maddy  Beck

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Northrup Hall (Bldg 24 on map) room 147A

Maddy Beck

Advising Philosophy

As an advisor, I am here to assist each and every student to reach their goals in a manner that best fits them. The best advising comes through honest, trusting and open conversation. I am here to help you make your years at UNM successful and fun. I want to be able to send my students off with the tools they need to feel successful in the years after UNM.

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Majors/Minors Advised

Amanda  Cook

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  SMLC (Science & Mathematics Learning Center, Bldg 14), Suite 169

Amanda Cook

Advising Philosophy

I believe in a holistic, student-centered approach to advisement. Advising is a conversation and no two conversations are the same. Successful advisement focuses on students and their individual needs as well as teaching students to advocate for themselves. I advise, you decide!

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Majors/Minors Advised

Kayla  Dubrule

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Economics (Bldg 57)

Kayla Dubrule

Advising Philosophy

My personal advising strategy is built from care and respect that I have for people trying to make change. I believe that people, especially those who are trying to invest in themselves, deserve all the information in the resources they choose to utilize. I want to help students get to a destination in their professional lives that meets their vision of success. My commitment to transparency and honesty is what motivates me to provide a service that creates a smooth process so a student can make the most of the time they are going to spend in college. I believe an inclusive environment helps my students speak openly, which allows me to evaluate their needs. I am here to equip you with the information you need to make the best decision for whatever path you choose.

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Majors/Minors Advised

Ashley (Ash)  Fox

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Social Sciences (Bldg 78), Suite 1094

Ashley (Ash) Fox

Advising Philosophy

My advising approaches are situated within my own lived experience as a first-generation college student. Navigating university systems, discovering fields of interests, creating professional networks, and exploring career options are no easy tasks to do alone. My role as an academic advisor is to be a supportive mentor and partner throughout any student’s journey. All students have all the tools necessary to succeed. I believe in creating a student-centered, advising-as-partnership approach in which both the advisor and advisee practice a rhetoric of respect. There is no one right way to move through the world. The role of the academic advisor is to facilitate collaboration and community through curious, unjudging, and inclusive approaches that advocate for students holistically. My role as an advisor is to provide any advisee with fundamental mentorship that supports them beyond their academic journey.

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Majors/Minors Advised

Hannah  Garver

she / her / hers

Advisor in Training

Hannah Garver

Richelle  Gatchell

she / her / hers

Advisor in Training

Richelle Gatchell

Erica  Henderson

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Anthropology (Bldg 11), Suite 234F

Erica Henderson

Advising Philosophy

Advisors should bring an open, respectful, and positive attitude to listen to what goals a student would like to accomplish. I do not believe that I can tell someone what they should want out of life, but I am extremely motivated to help them navigate their journey to get there. An advisor should encourage students to have a growth mindset and believe in their own potential. Though some roads may be longer than others, I believe that all students are “college material” if they commit to accomplishing that goal.

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Majors/Minors Advised

Kate  Merrill

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Ortega Hall (Bldg 79), Suite 235

Kate Merrill

Georgia  Moos

she / her / hers

Advisor in Training

Georgia Moos

Cory  Muñoz

he / him / his / él

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Social Sciences (Bldg 78), Room 2069

Cory Muñoz

Advising Philosophy

I believe advising is about collaboration. Through grown trust, effective guidance and knowledgeable communication, each student who walks through my door will know I am on their team. The partnership between student and advisor is pivotal to making the UNM experience worthwhile for students. I strive to enhance that experience through each session as an advisor. Working toward graduation can be difficult at times, which is why I don’t take the responsibility of supporting students lightly.

Pre-Law and Law School Admissions Advisor

When it comes to law school admissions and Pre-Law advisement, I want to help all Lobos make their dreams of being admitted and graduating from a law school come true. Whether you are a branch student in Gallup, Los Alamos, Taos and Valencia or a main campus undergraduate or graduate student, I want to help you on your path to applying to law school. I know how special UNM graduates are when it comes to law school recruitment, and I want to help maximize that with scholarship offers. This can, hopefully, lead to more UNM graduates graduating from law schools around the country as close to zero debt as they can.

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Majors/Minors Advised

Kelly  Neuschwanger

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Humanities (Bldg 81), Suite 259

Kelly Neuschwanger

Advising Philosophy

Advising is working closely with students, getting to know them individually, listening to their personal needs, and being part of their academic journey.  I am here to work as a team member with students to navigate UNM’s system, find the best major for them, and reach their full potential.

A&S Advising liaison for the Office of Career Services

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Majors/Minors Advised

Debra  Nieto

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Logan Hall (Bldg 34), North Lobby (waiting area for appointments)

Debra Nieto

Advising Philosophy

I am dedicated to ensuring that everyone who wishes to study in the university has the ability to achieve their own visions of success. Advisors hold a particularly important role in acting as good gatekeepers for our students. We also have the ability to provide the guidance, transparency, and support to students that they may lack elsewhere, and can demystify some of the most intimidating aspects of navigating university life. I feel that to be your advisor is to be a crucial facilitator and partner with you as you navigate your unique journey of academic self-discovery. My hope is to empower you with the tools and knowledge necessary to help you use your time here to become who you want to be!

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Majors/Minors Advised

Elliot  Parras

he / him / his

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Humanities (Bldg 81), 415A

Elliot Parras

Advising Philosophy

My main goal as an academic advisor is to help students tackle the institutional barriers that exist within higher education. College can be overwhelming for some students, especially for those who are the first in their family to attend. As a first generation student myself, I know firsthand how daunting it can be. Between registering for classes, figuring out financial aid, studying for final exams, etc., it is extremely easy to become dissuaded. This is why I will make it my duty to alleviate any stress I can by providing the utmost attention to any and all students who meet with me. 

Because college is a unique experience for each student, every individual comes with a different set of needs depending on their particular set of circumstances. It is my job to recognize these differences for each student and to also develop a plan for them based on those specific needs. I will do my best to find both on campus and off campus resources for students, ensuring that if I’m not able to help with something, somebody else will.

All in all, I long to provide a safe space for students to come and seek help. Whether it be an academic concern or a logistics issue, I hope students are able to find solace through my advising techniques and strategies.

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Majors/Minors Advised

Katherine  Rickers

she / her / hers

Advisor in Training

Katherine Rickers

Miche  Stoughton

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  SMLC (Science & Mathematics Learning Center, Bldg 14), Suite 169, Office 179

Miche Stoughton

Advising Philosophy

As an academic advisor, I am here to guide students through their college journey.  I believe advising goes beyond picking classes and meeting degree requirements.  Advisors are mentors and advocates.  Through honest, empathetic conversations, I develop lasting relationships with students.  Through this relationship I hope to provide students with tools to grow their confidence, independence, and self-advocacy.  By the time they reach their ultimate goal of graduation, students will leave prepared not only for their career ahead, but for life outside of college.  I am a supporting cast member of a student’s story, cheering at their successes and helping them pick themselves up when they stumble.  College can be a stressful time, but with support it can also be an exciting time of growth.  I have experience both as a UNM student and as a teacher, which gives me unique insight into challenges student faces.

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Majors/Minors Advised

Maggie  Sumruld

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Castetter Hall (Bldg 21), Basement Level

Maggie Sumruld

Advising Philosophy

I may have the map, but you are the driver. Working together, we will get you where you want to go!

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Majors/Minors Advised

Dylan  Velez

he / him / his

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  Logan Hall (Bldg 34), North Lobby (waiting area for appointments)

Dylan Velez

Advising Philosophy

My goal as an advisor is to support all students with the hope that they can have an optimal college experience, leading them to graduate with a sense of accomplishment and pride. As a first-gen student myself, I have seen the types of barriers that exist for students unfamiliar with the world of higher education. I hope to do my best to help students learn from these obstacles, and gain skills that can be utilized in the future. I believe that making mistakes is natural to the process of learning, and being able to ask questions or ask for help are essential skills that should be encouraged. The role of an advisor is to develop those skills, and provide guidance that will help navigate through the pathway to a degree. Additionally, I know that each person at UNM has a unique perspective and background, and I strive to approach each interaction as a learning experience for myself.

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Majors/Minors Advised

Sarah  Volden

she / her / hers

Senior Academic Advisor

Email/s

Location:  C&J Bldg. (Bldg 115) (corner of Yale and Redondo)

Sarah Volden

Advising Philosophy

“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.”     --Mary Ann Evans

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Majors/Minors Advised

Abdulmajeed  Yamani

he / him / his

Advisor in Training

Abdulmajeed Yamani