Academic Excellence

I have been a member of the Hofstra community since 1995. Prior to joining the Center for Academic Excellence in the Division of Student Affairs I held several different positions in the School for University Studies. I am very fortunate to have had consistent opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout Hofstra University on initiatives that help students discover their interests, work with their strengths, and achieve their goals. This is why I am so excited about my current position in the Center for Academic Excellence.

I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology at St. Joseph's College, and I earned my master's and Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology at Fordham University. It was during my graduate studies that I fully learned to understand and appreciate personal development and growth as a multidimensional and life-long process.

When I am not working you are likely to find me with my son on the baseball field, at the park, bike riding, or playing games. And, any chance I get I love to decompress through running.

I came to Hofstra in the summer of 1997 after being a stay-at-home mom for five years. Through my eighteen plus years here at Hofstra I have had the privilege of working in many different departments: the Office of Financial and Academic Records, the Biology Department; the Career Center, the Office of Graduate Admissions and the School for University Studies.

As a part of the Student Affairs team I will be serving as the Senior Assistant to the Center for Academic Excellence. I aid the students by sending out correspondence, answering questions, and helping them to make appointments with the Dean, Director, and the Student Support Advisors within the Center for Academic Excellence.

I graduated from Kingsborough Community College with my associate’s degree and I am continuing my education here at Hofstra pursuing a degree in Community Health.

I live nearby in Lynbrook with Paul my husband and Mary Kate our daughter who graduated from Hofstra with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am an adult Girl Scout and serve GSNC as a member of the governance team. I love walking around this beautiful campus exploring the sight and smells of nature!

I joined the Hofstra community in 2010 as an advising dean, guiding students through their academic journey from orientation to graduation. In my current role in the Center for Academic Excellence, I oversee our Academic Success Programs, which aim to provide resources to students looking to improve their skills. Our resources include the Undergraduate Tutorial Program and workshops on strategies for academic success. My primary goal is to help all of our students, tutors and tutees alike, find their passion for learning and expand their skillsets.

Prior to my work at Hofstra, I attended the University of Rhode Island, where I completed my master’s degree in human development and family studies. I worked in the Office of Student Affairs in the College of Environment and Life Sciences and taught two first-year seminars. I earned my bachelor’s degree in television video production from Ithaca College.

As a life-long learner, you can find me in the classroom as I pursue another degree in rhetorical studies. In my free time, I enjoy laughs with family and friends, a good book, dancing, comedy, and giving others advice on the best TV shows to watch.

Being on campus as both a student and staff member since 2005, I can proudly say that in my role as a Student Success Advisor in the Center for Academic Excellence, I am extremely motivated to assist the Hofstra student body in achieving greatness.

I began at Hofstra in January 2005 working in Axinn Library. That fall, I started to pursue my B.A. in Psychology. In 2006 I moved into a new position in the Office of the Bursar/Student Accounts. I completed my undergraduate degree in December of 2009 and began my graduate studies in School Counseling in 2010. While in my Master’s program, I embraced the role of student leader, becoming the Co-President of the Counseling Club and working regularly within the department to develop strong extracurricular activities for our graduate students. In May 2012 I graduated with my M.S. Ed in Counseling with Distinction.

Prior to my time at Hofstra I spent a few years as a professional musician, touring the country and meeting a variety of eclectic young people which developed my passion for working with students. Having the ability to hear so many voices from all over the United States showed me that students have ideas that need to be heard and goals that need to be achieved.

Outside of Hofstra I enjoy spending time with my family, attempting to get better at new instruments, cooking exotic cuisines, and traveling to new places (hopefully all over Europe soon!) If you ever have anything you want to talk about, please feel free to stop by my office, e-mail me or call me. I look forward to learning about your experiences both at Hofstra and elsewhere.

I am very excited to join the community here at Hofstra University as a Student Success Advisor. Prior to working at Hofstra, I was a Hall Director at Stony Brook University and taught a first year seminar in their Global Studies Undergraduate College. From 2012 to 2018 I worked in Residential Life at Skidmore College, where I was able to combine my passion for supporting students with a love of animals by helping roll out the newly developed Emotional Support Animal Orientation process.

I started my career as a high school culinary arts teacher in Delaware. I received a master’s in Education from SUNY Oswego and my bachelor’s in Family and Consumer Sciences Education from SUNY Oneonta. As someone who loves to learn new things, you can regularly find me listening to podcasts on news, culture, history, or comedy.

When I’m not at Hofstra, I am (slowly) training my rescue dog Lottie for therapy work, visiting the Berkshires with friends on summer weekends, or gardening and creating floral arrangements. I look forward to getting to know all of you more!