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First-Gen Faculty & Staff Profiles

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These profiles feature testimonials from University staff and faculty who identify as first-generation. These profiles are intended to help current first-gen students identify faculty and staff with shared experiences.

Tonja Brown

Internship and Mentorship Coordinator, Arts and Sciences Advising Center
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Jazz Espiritu

Area Coordinator, Housing and Residence Life
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Christin Everson

Assistant Director of UREC, Marketing & Events
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Mafil Fabroquez

Senior Administrative Assistant, Center for Digital Learning & Innovation
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Laura Hauck-Vixie

Senior Academic Advisor, Arts and Sciences Advising Center
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Johnica Hopkins

Academic Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences
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Mark Jordan

Associate Professor, Environmental Science Affiliate
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Armina Khwaja

Director of Student Conduct & Integrity Formation
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Sujeong Kim

Assistant Professor, College of Nursing Library Liaison
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Gina Lopardo

Director of Education Abroad
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Katelyn Mendoza

Director of Alumni Engagement
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Brooke Pinkham

Staff Director for the Center for Indian Law & Policy
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Gabriella Santos

Student Financial Services Counselor & Veterans Certifying Official
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Kirsten Schumacher

Assistant Director of UREC, Competitive Sports
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Randy Scott

Director of Student Media
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Danielle Spangle

Academic Advisor, Premajor Studies Program
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Charlie Stone

Transfer Admission Counselor
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