The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) academic advisors conduct thousands of student advising sessions each year while maintaining an average student-submitted rating of 4.7 out of 5. Our advisors also attend to email advising, phone advising, group advising, and represent CLAS at various campus functions and national advising organizations. Among us, we have numerous university- and nationally-recognized leaders and awardees.
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Leadership Team
Gillian Lord
Director, Academic Advising Center
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Email: glord@ufl.edu
Pronouns: she/ella
Bio
Greetings! I am excited to begin my journey in the AAC, though I have been at UF since 2001. I am a Professor of Hispanic Linguistics, and I research how we teach and learn languages other than English, with a specific focus on Spanish. I’m specifically interested in how language learners can acquire the sound system—pronunciation—of a new language, and I have also researched the effects of study abroad, of technology on language learning, and the importance of interaction in language classrooms. I directed UF’s lower division Spanish program for many years, and also chaired the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies for over a decade. During that time, I met frequently with students who had questions about classes, about professional trajectories, about study habits … you name it. I also worked as a Preview advisor for 12 years. All of these things have led me to understand the great importance that advising plays in the educational system—and also what a fabulous team of advisors and lecturers we have here in the AAC! I’m always open to hear from students, so feel free to email me with questions, comments, etc. Go Gators!
Lynn B. O’Sickey
Associate Director of the Academic Advising Center and Director of Residential Advising Services
Email: losickey@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
I help to manage the operations of the CLAS Academic Advising Center. In that capacity, I troubleshoot issues for students, faculty and parents. Frequently, I work to get policies and procedures clarified or simplified to ease the administrative life of undergraduate students. I help the AAC and the College to collect and use data to make decisions that are designed to enhance the undergraduate student experience and student success. I serve on numerous committees and often share the front-line perspectives of undergraduates and academic advisors. As someone who struggled academically as an undergrad, I get great satisfaction helping students avoid or successfully navigate potential struggles. I also love helping students open their minds to the breadth of opportunities available to them and the range of possibilities their futures can hold. In many cases, students are unaware of the many, many paths they can take to achieve their goals. Helping students clarify those goals and then find the right path for them is immensely gratifying.
Glenn Kepic
Associate Director of the Academic Advising Center and Director of Online Advising Services
Email: gkepic@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
Glenn was born in New York City and grew up mostly in Pennsylvania although he lived in 6 different states before settling in Florida. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia where he also was a scholarship athlete in the sport of wrestling. Glenn began working at the University of Florida in 1995 as an academic advisor. During his UF career, Glenn has worked with many CLAS student populations including: probation and at-risk students, readmitted students, exploratory students and most recently online students. Glenn also teaches SLS 1501: College Success, through Flex Learning and in UF Online. Glenn worked closely with the creation and development of the UF Online program which now delivers over 20 entirely online degree options to thousands of students worldwide. In 2004, Glenn created and still serves as program director for a European Studies Summer Program in Salzburg, Austria. He has delivered over 25 advising related presentations across North America and served on the Board of Directors and as Vice President of NACADA, The Global Community for Academic Advising. Glenn is the proud father of two spectacular daughters born in 2003 and 2007.
Sara C. Mock
Associate Director and Director of Transfer Student Admissions and Transition
Email: smock@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
I advise CLAS majors, pre-law students, and exploratory students. Originally from Iowa, I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa and my master’s degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. I have worked at UF since 2000, first as assistant director for experiential education in the Career Resource Center before transitioning to the CLAS Academic Advising Center in 2003. I assist with the advising-related initiatives for new students, including coordination of academic advising at Preview (orientation) for UF’s 6,700+ incoming first-year students each year. I have served on multiple campus committees, including the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars (MFOS) Steering Committee, Academic Integrity Task Force, and Student Conduct Committee, and have served as a mentor in the Reitz Scholars Program and the University Minority Mentorship Program. I am the current president of SAPLA (the Southern Association of Pre-law Advisors), a member of the board for PLANC (Pre-law Advisors National Council), and have been active in NACADA (National Academic Advising Association). I love helping students to have a successful transition to the University, and some of my recent advising project work involves assessing and working to improve the academic transition of transfer students to UF. I realize UF can seem large and daunting, and I enjoy helping students to feel at ease by showing them there are friendly people here to help. I encourage all students to find an advisor with whom they connect, meet with that advisor regularly, and ask lots of questions. There are many fabulous academic opportunities at UF, and we love to help you find a path that’s a great fit for you!
Brittany Hoover
Assistant Director for Pre-Health Advising
Email: bhoover@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
My role in the AAC is to provide academic advising to all students who are interested in pre-health professions from all majors at UF, as well as help advise CLAS Biology, Botany, Zoology and Marine Sciences majors. I have worked at UF professionally for over eight years, and my first role at UF was in the Office of Admissions working as an Admissions Officer for readmissions, transfer students, freshman students, and transfer evaluations. From 2013 to 2017, I created the Academic Advising Program for the Innovation Academy program here at UF. This allowed me to be cross trained across many majors and colleges, as well as the specialist in the Innovation minor. My Bachelor’s degree was awarded from the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a major in Anthropology, and it has served me well when working with diverse student populations at UF. I finished my Masters of Education degree in Spring 2017 and began my journey in LS in July 2017. In my free time I love to be with my family, husband, two children and our pups. I am also a huge advocate of nature and I am an Advanced Scuba Diver through UF, where I have dove to depths of over 110 feet at the U.S.S. Spiegel Grove. Overall I am most looking forward to helping pre-health students grow and find their passions in our college.
Nicholas Mrozinske
Assistant Director
Email: nickmroz@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
Nicole Raymond
Assistant Director for PaCE Advising
Email: nraymond@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
I work with our UF Online program, and primarily advise Sociology students and PaCE students pre-transition to campus. As a graduate of the University of Florida, I am so proud to help students graduate as Gators! I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in English from UF, so I have a tremendous affinity for the majors we offer in CLAS. Prior to returning to UF, I worked at both the University of Oklahoma, where I earned my Master’s degree in Education, and Florida Atlantic University. As an academic advisor, I love to collaborate with students to co-create academic plans and help them achieve their goals!
Kathy Rex
Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Advising
Email: kathyrex@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
The special populations the college serves include pre-professional students (pre-health and pre-law), as well as students coded “exploratory” and AIM. In addition to advising general CLAS students, I work specifically with students admitted through the AIM Program. I also contribute to the services the college extends to exploratory students and serve on the steering committee for the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars program. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree from American University in communications and foreign language media. After working for about six years in the non-profit field, I returned to school to get my Master’s degree from the University of Florida in student personnel and higher education administration. My journey into academic advising was a slightly unorthodox one, full of unexpected surprises. I try to use the experience to help guide students through what can be the intimidating process of finding a major and also to help them try to make the most of their undergraduate years.
Nigel Richardson
Assistant Director for New Student Transitions
Email: nigelrayrich@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
Originally from Newnan, GA, I joined the CLAS Academic Advising Center in 2015. I advise CLAS Majors, PROMISE Scholars, and serve as the faculty advisor for CLAS Ambassadors. I believe the purpose of advising is to enhance the student experience; when I advise students, I aspire to equip them with the information and resources needed to effectively maximize their time at the University of Florida. At the core of my advising philosophy, I commit to be a resource to students. I promote this through intentional conversations and providing continual support based on student need; my goal is to have students leave our meeting confident in the information they received and empowered to take the next step in their academic journey. Go Gators!
Katrina Span
Office Manager
Email: kspan@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
Academic Advisors and Graduate Assistants
Hunter Altman
Academic Advisor
Email: altmanh@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I provide general academic advising for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. I am a proud Double Gator with a B.S. in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences and an M.Ed. in Student Personnel in Higher Education. My appreciation for advising students started during my time here as an undergraduate when I worked alongside CLAS as a Preview Staffer. While assisting new Gators during their transition to campus, I experienced how inspiring our community is and how impactful it was to have someone support you on your unique path to success. My goal when advising students has always been, and always will be, to meet them where they are and provide access, authentic attention, and accurate advice. Go Gators!
Todd Best
Academic Advisor
Email: tbest@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
My role in the AAC is to provide general academic advising for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Originally from the Midwest (Indianapolis area), I joined the AAC after 12 years as an advisor in the Dept. of Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering. I earned a bachelor’s degree from Anderson University (Indiana), and I completed a master’s degree in religious studies with a focus on educational philosophy in CLAS at UF. As an academic advisor, I am especially interested in helping students become more reflective about their educational pathway and to consider the various ways they might be meaningfully engaged in their discipline beyond the classroom. In addition to advising, I have taught in the Beyond120 program, and I teach Honors Uncommon Reading courses on topics in the humanities, including media literacy, the common good, ecology, the self, and higher education. On a personal note, I am a fan of creative non-fiction film (a form of documentary), as well as other forms of storytelling. I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my family—hiking, biking, paddling, and taking in Florida’s unique places.
Racheal Croucher
Academic Advisor
Email: rcroucher@advising.ufl.edu
Brittany Gibson
Academic Advisor
Email: bschambow@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
My primary role in the AAC is to provide academic advisement to CLAS Biology, Botany, Marine Sciences, and Zoology majors and any students interested in pre-health professions. I have worked at UF professionally for over six years and graduated from UF with a M.S. in Health Education and Behavior. I am also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®). In my free time, I enjoy playing with our two dogs, Stella and Blue, and run with a local running group. I am a passionate advocate for students and enjoy helping them discover and pursue their personal and professional goals.
Ava Gomez
Graduate Student Assistant
Email: avagomez@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
My role within the AAC is to help CLAS students with general advising questions. I have recently graduated from the University of Florida in Spring 2022 with my B.A. in Anthropology and Geography. As of Fall 2022, I am in pursuit of my M.A. and PhD within the UF Department of Anthropology where I am specializing in Cultural Anthropology. I am excited to utilize my background in such a human centric field and as a former CLAS Ambassador in order to aid students within their own academic and personal ventures in CLAS. I am very passionate about the opportunities that can arise from being a student within this college, and I can’t wait to share this with other students!
Olivia Guthrie
Academic Advisor
Email: ogroves@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I am a general advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prior to serving as a general advisor, I worked for the Academic Advising Center as a Graduate Assistant. I enjoy helping students navigate their unique experiences at UF. I began my college career at the University of Alabama where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and later joined the Gator Nation at UF where I earned my Master’s degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education. As an advisor, I am passionate about helping students think outside of the box and find experiences in and out of the classroom to prepare them for their future.
Eryan S. Johnson
Graduate Student Assistant
Email: esjohnson@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Bio
My role in the AAC is to assist students with general advising questions. I graduated from the University of Georgia in 2019 with my B.A. in Sociology. Then, I spent two years working in academic, college, and career advising before coming to UF. I am currently pursuing dual M.Ed./Ed.S. degrees in Mental Health Counseling with the Counselor Education program and a certificate in Horticultural Therapy! I am excited to advise CLAS students and use a collaborative relationship model to support you on your academic, professional, and personal journeys – Go Gators!
Shannon Kelly
Academic Advisor
Email: shannon.kelly@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I provide general academic advising regarding course registration, degree requirements, major choices, campus resources, etc. When I was a student at Penn State, I completed degrees in Mathematics and Psychology with emphases in Statistics and Sexuality, respectively. More recently, I have worked as an academic advisor for international students at Santa Fe College. My own experiences and participating in my students’ experiences have taught me that each path is (and should be) unique. Any student can customize their college experience to maximize his or her life during and after that time, and I greatly appreciate the opportunity to help in that process through my advising.
Dylan King
Academic Advisor
Email: dsking@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Bio
I primarily advise Biology, Geology, and Geography majors in our UF Online program. I received my Bachelor of Music from Stetson University and my Master of Music from right here at the University of Florida, both in flute performance. So how did I become a CLAS advisor? As an undergrad, I held work-study positions in University Operations and Admissions which lead me to my graduate assistantship in Admissions and Undergraduate Students Services. Through these experiences, I discovered and developed my passion for advising and student success! One of the best parts of my job is getting to know and work with students pursuing a degree from UF from all walks of life, all over the world! When I’m not advising, I stay active in the community performing in local orchestras, directing the Gainesville Flute Ensemble, and teaching flute lessons. Go Gators!
Chris Kozak
Academic Advisor
Email: ckozak@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I work with our UF Online program with Computer Science students letters A-K and PaCE students pre-transition to campus letters A-K. As a proud graduate of the University of Florida, it is my privilege to help current and future students achieve gator graduate status! I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and went on to pursue my Master of Fine Arts in Production & Stage Management from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. With my artistic background, I look forward to being able to help students think outside of the box when it comes to academics and their life pursuits. It is my goal to create an inviting and collaborative space for students to help achieve their goals here at UF and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Robert Kwong
Academic Advisor
Email: rkwong@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I provide general advising for CLAS majors and Exploratory students. Additional responsibilities include programming support services for CLAS Transfer Students and development of CLAS programs students for students currently enrolled in Chinese Universities. Currently, I serve as faculty advisor for the following UF student organizations, Health Educated Asian Leaders (HEAL) and the Delta Chapter of Tau Sigma National Honor Society. My family emigrated from Hong Kong, and I am the first in my family to attend college. I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a B.S. in Chemistry and then my M.S. in Biomedical Science at Barry University in Miami, FL. I taught Biology courses at Loyola University of Chicago, and also worked as a Learning Assistance Counselor. At UF, I previously worked as a pre-health advisor and have taught courses in the Honors Program. I believe education provides the tools to help us discover our talents and passions and the opportunities to use those gifts to serve to others.
Laura Beth Lancaster
Academic Advisor
Email: lblancaster@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I work with our UF Online program, and primarily advise Criminology and Anthropology students. I earned my M.S. and Ed.S. in Counseling and Human Systems from Florida State University, and my B.A. in Liberal Arts from Flagler College where I was on the college volleyball team. I am a big advocate for a Liberal Arts and Sciences education as I feel it provides students with a holistic education and the skills needed to be successful in the next steps of their lives. During my academic career I had a coach, advisor, and faculty advisor who took the time and effort to be there for me and help me along the way. I don’t know where I would be today without these individuals and I hope to be that person for my students. I love working with students and helping them along their paths, it is a dream come true to be in the position I am in. It’s great to be a Florida Gator!
Megan LeCorgne
Academic Advisor
Email: mefinton@advising.ufl.edu
Fallen Lee
Academic Advisor
Email: fwlee@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I work with our UF Online program, and primarily advise Computer Science and Psychology students. I am a proud Gator graduate, with my Masters of Education in Student Personnel in Higher Education from UF. I was also a Liberal Arts and Sciences student, with my undergraduate degree in English. I truly value my liberal arts background and know it prepared me with strong writing and critical thinking skills that helped me through graduate school, and that I still use daily. As both a first-generation and transfer student myself, I always feel a special connection to these populations of students. I feel very privileged to say that I honestly love my job!
Robert Lopez
Academic Advisor
Email: rlopez@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I work with our UF Online program, primarily advising Sociology students and PaCE students pre-transition to campus. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication degree from UF, and I am very excited to be back at my alma mater. After graduating from UF, I earned my Master of Education degree from the University of North Florida, and then served as an academic advisor for student-athletes at Stetson University and Cal State University, Northridge. My favorite part of being an academic advisor is helping each student achieve their own unique academic and career goals. No two students are the same, and I thoroughly enjoy helping each individual student take ownership and navigate their college journey in a way that caters to their specific aspirations. Go Gators!
Marquita Ockletree
Academic Advisor
Email: ockletreem@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
My name is Marquita Ockletree, and I am from Durham, North Carolina. I have been in the educational field for over 14 years, advising specifically for about 7 years. I enjoy working with all students. Assisting them in reaching their ultimate goals in life provides me with my daily purpose. I am passionate, funny, and a caring individual who loves to cook, read, and travel. I derived from an HBCU, so my experience here is even more rewarding as I gain more diverse ways to assist all students. I am happy to be a part of the UF CLAS family, ecstatic about my opportunities, and optimistic about my future.
Rachel Nelson
Academic Advisor
Email: rnelson2@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
Jason Storch
Academic Advisor
Email: jstorch@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
My role in the AAC is to provide general advising for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prior to serving as a general advisor, I worked in the Hawkins Center for 24 years as an academic advisor for University of Florida student athletes. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brandeis University and hold a Master’s degree in Sports Management and a Ph.D. in Higher Education both from the University of Florida. As an advisor, I am passionate about collaborating with students by providing accurate and detailed information so students can make educated and well-informed decisions. It is imperative to provide an environment where students can mature, develop, and understand how their actions and choices shape their academic experience. I strive to challenge students to ask questions, investigate options, and uncover their true potential. I am excited to work with students as they navigate the University of Florida and throughout their academic career.
Abby Vining
Graduate Student Assistant
Email: abbyvining@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
My role as a Graduate Assistant within the AAC is to help students with any general advising questions. I graduated from the University of Florida in 2020 with my B.S. in Psychology and went on to work as a Registered Behavioral Technician. As of Fall 2021, I am pursuing my M.Ed./Ed.S. in School Counseling through UF in hopes of becoming a counselor within school systems. I couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity to work with students and help them navigate through their college experience. As always, it’s great to be a Florida Gator!Beyond120 Team
Brittany Grubbs-Hodges
Assistant Director for Experiential Learning
Lecturer
Email: brittanygrubbs@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
In my role as a lecturer, I teach classes in the Beyond120 program and coordinate the Alumni Internship Program. I am originally from the Jacksonville area, but moved to Orlando to attend UCF and earn a Bachelor’s degree. I also have a Master’s degree in Mass Communications from UF, and I’m currently a doctoral student in the Higher Education Administration program here at UF as well. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering, spending time with friends and family, being involved in church, and of course, going to Gator games!
Aimée Bourassa
Lecturer, Internship Coordinator
Email: aimeebourassa@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
Hi! I’m Aimée [eh-MAY]. As a Beyond120 lecturer, I help develop and offer career readiness courses, experiences, and advising for undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. I notably coordinate the Beyond120 internship program and collaborate with several partners to create, promote, and increase access to rewarding internship opportunities. Before coming to UF, I completed a Ph.D. in Political Science at Brown University, where I also designed and taught multidisciplinary college courses. During this time, I developed a passion for supporting student academic, personal, and professional development by connecting scholarly discussions and skills with applied perspectives and experiences. At CLAS, I strive to empower students with the resources to explore, learn, and succeed in their unique paths in college and beyond. Go Gators!
Christine Richmond
Senior Lecturer, Global Engagement Coordinator
Email: crichmond@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
In my role as the Global Engagement Coordinator for our Beyond120 program, I teach courses related to global engagement and love meeting with students to talk about their plans to add a global component to their undergraduate experience, whether that’s an international internship or an exchange program. I am also program director for UF in Vigo, UF in London: CLAS Internship, and have helped lead excursions to meet with CLAS alumni in London and Washington D.C. Having had an impactful study abroad experience in Tanzania, I am truly passionate about helping students go abroad to continue their education both in and out of the classroom. I’m happy to say I’ve always been a Gator and earned both of my degrees here. I went through most of my time as an undergraduate student in CLAS completely undecided about my career path, so I can relate to students who have not yet discovered what they want to do in life. I hope through our Beyond120 programming I can help you find your path and reach your goals during your time at UF! Through experiences like traveling, teaching, and taking on a variety of jobs I finally discovered that I love working with college students, but in my free time I’m a mom, equestrian, photographer, and spend my Saturdays playing with shelter dogs.
Jacob Watson
Lecturer, Undergraduate Research Coordinator
Email: jacobwatson@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
My role in the Beyond120 program involves teaching courses and performing various functions to promote, support and improve undergraduate research in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Before coming to UF, I completed a doctorate in English at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I taught many research-oriented classes and developed a passion for undergraduate education. Here at UF, I strive to be a resource for both CLAS students and CLAS faculty to ensure that researchers and mentors get the most out of their undergraduate research experience.Pre-Health Postbac
Roberta Knickerbocker
Director Pre-Health Post-Bac (PHPB) program
Sr. Lecturer
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Email: rknicker@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
I am director of the Pre-Health Post-Bac (PHPB) program, advise UF alumni and non-traditional students who wish to pursue admission to healthcare professional schools, and a Sr. Lecturer in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. I began my career as a pediatric and hospice nurse. I went on to be a hospice chaplain and bereavement coordinator. I had the privilege of working with members of the Oglala Lakota tribe and providing medical clinics in northeastern Romania with those in the Roma population. I came to the University of Florida Academic Advising Center and prehealth advising in 2008 at the University of Florida (UF). It has been my privilege over several years to assist undergraduates, alumni and non-traditional students in their journeys.Staff
Carley Anderson
Beyond120 Assistant
Email: carleyanderson@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
Carley is in her final year as an undergraduate student at UF and will soon be graduating with a BA in English and minor in mass communications. Carley has contributed as a travel writer and photographer for The Global Gator for two consecutive semesters. She went to Cape Town, South Africa with UF to intern at a nonprofit organization and recently completed the fall semester abroad as an exchange student at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Before transferring to UF, Carley was training to become a professional dancer and is now a choreographer for one of UF’s student dance organizations. Having benefited exponentially from the coursework and experiential learning opportunities Beyond120 has to offer, she is now excited to assist with communications and events for the Beyond120 program!
Yesenia Granados
Academic Assistant II
Email: ygranados@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I assist the AAC in various ways as an Academic Assistant. I mainly serve as the assistant to the AAC’s Director, Dr. Gillian Lord. I assist the Director in managing scheduling, meetings and task-specific assignments. In the office, I also help out with general lobby duties and inquiries. I proudly serve as the designated staff assistant for the Beyond120 program by assisting in course scheduling and team specific assignments. I am a recent graduate of Florida International University, with a Bachelors in Psychology, so working with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is something I can relate to! I’ve loved my time working in the AAC so far and hope to continue helping the team as best as I can.
Alisha Diane Jordan Olin
Admissions Officer
Email: ajordan@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
Alisha is a graduate of the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Criminology and Law. She also has a Master of Education in High Education Administration from the UF College of Education. As the Admission Assistant for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, she works with transfer and readmission students attempting to gain admission to CLAS majors. Her goal is to guide students through the application process, answering questions and addressing concerns of students and their families, to ensure they receive quick and accurate decisions.
Anyas Kellermann
Pre-Health and Pre-Law Assistant
Email: anyas.kellermann@ufl.edu
Juan Oleas
End User Computer Specialist II
Email: oleas.juan@ufl.edu
Becca Sandbach
Academic Assistant III
Email: bsandbac@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I graduated from UF with a B.A. in English (Literature) in the Fall 2005 and joined the Academic Advising Center in May 2006. I am the Graduation Coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). In my free time, I am an enthusiastic multi-crafter with a primary focus in knitting.
Dan Shields
IT Analyst
Email: danshields@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Bio
I manage AAC, Preview Prep, Beyond120, and the Pre-Health Postbac websites, along with various other administrative tools. My career began in online journalism, covering Capitol Hill and federal tax, pension, and labor legislation, and from there grew more into computers and the tech industry where I’ve worked for Cisco Systems, PR Newswire, and Microsoft.
Shabon Span
Administrative Support AST I
Email: sspan@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Bio
As a Student Assistant Supervisor, I hire and train federal work study students to do various duties in CLAS Advising. I enjoy working with the students because I get to watch them grow into young professionals. I also assist CLAS students with general information and schedule appointments when needed.
Laurie Tejada
Academic Assistant II
Email: ltejada@advising.ufl.edu
Grace Tyler
UFOnline Assistant
Email: gracetyler@advising.ufl.edu
Joe Uong
Data Management/Analytics Coordinator
Email: joeu@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
Joe is a graduate of the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a minor in Music. Prior to working in the AAC, Joe worked at the UF Office of the University Registrar and the COMPASS Implementation Team. As the Data Management and Analytics Coordinator, Joe provides timely and relevant data and analyses for all areas of student success. His goal is to enhance the student experience through new and innovative technical approaches through the data side of academic advising.Peer Advisors
Carolina Acosta
Peer Advisor
Email: cacosta@advising.ufl.edu
Pronouns: She/Her
Bio
I am a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Health Disparities. I am Cuban and from Miami, FL. I’m really passionate about Public Health and research and I love to paint! I became a peer advisor because I think advisors are one of the most important roles in a university and I wanted to contribute in a similar way. I am very excited to be a part of such an awesome team and help students!
Nicholas Jones
Peer Advisor
Email: njones@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
Hello, I am Nicholas Jones. I am a Junior majoring in political science, minoring in Spanish, and earning a certificate in international relations. I am from Ocala, so I grew up very close to Gainesville and have always been a Central Floridian. As a peer advisor, I hope to become more connected with UF, play a more active role in the student environment, and learn more about the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Emily Lampi
Peer Advisor
Email: elampi@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I serve as a peer advisor, providing general advising to students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. I’m a first-generation, second-year student at UF studying Political Science. I’m also pursuing a minor in Business Administration and Public Leadership, as well as a certificate in International Relations. I’m involved in Student Government and the Panhellenic Counsel at UF and love being able to help others through these outlets! I’m so excited to be working at the Academic Advising Center and helping out my peers with any advising questions they have.
Allison Rhodes
Peer Advisor
Email: arhodes@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
My name is Allison Rhodes, and I’m a third year UF student from Boca Raton, FL majoring in Psychology and Education Sciences, with a minor in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. I became a Peer Advisor because of my passion for working with and helping people, along with my aspiration to become a guidance counselor in my future career. The Academic Advising Center and CLAS Advisors have been a huge help to me as a student in navigating my college experience, so I hope to be a valuable resource to provide that same information and support to my peers!
Jennifer St. George
Peer Advisor
Email: jstgeorge@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I’m a second-year UF student majoring in Economics. I was a military child and have lived in 9 states, but I have enjoyed making Gainesville my home while I’m at UF. Outside of school, I participate in the Women in Economics Club and I’m the President of the Florida Swing Dancing Club. I teach Swing Dance lessons twice a week. As a CLAS Peer Advisor, I enjoy helping my fellow students with any academic advising questions they may have!
Ashley Theilacker
Peer Advisor
Email: atheilacker@advising.ufl.edu
Bio
I am a second year student studying History and English in hopes of becoming a museum curator in the future. Becoming a Peer Advisor is an opportunity that allows me to connect with others I may never meet otherwise, learn more about the options available to students within the CLAS department, and serve as a resource for students! In my free time, I am involved with UF’s Peer Leader program, serve as a director for the Freshman Leadership Council, and volunteer with the Harn Museum of Art.Emeritus Advisor
Lou Powers
Emeritus Senior Associate in Advising
Email: lpowers@advising.ufl.edu