Higher Education and Student Affairs Master’s Program
Class of 2019 Cohort
KAYLA BROWN
Undergrad: Sonoma State University
Major: Liberal Studies (Elementary Education focus)
Hometown: Visalia, CA
Assistantship: Department of Student Activities – Leadership Office
Bio: I am a first generation college student and have lived in California my entire life ... read more
KATRINA CAMERATO
Undergrad: University of Connecticut
Major: Human Development & Family Studies
Hometown: Orange, CT
Assistantship: Residential Life – Assistant Residence Hall Director
Bio: During my undergraduate experience, I was an RA and Tour Guide for two years ... read more
MORGAN COLEMAN
Undergrad: Dean College
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Manchester, NH
Assistantship: Student Activities- Student Union Board of Governors
Bio: I had every intention of becoming a dance therapist until I became an Orientation Leader ... read more
BRIDGET CONAWAY
Undergrad: Drexel University
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Assistantship: Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Bio: I was able to touch numerous functional areas including Student Activities, Veteran Affairs, Orientation, and Greek Life ... read more
MELISSA FERRIN
Undergrad: SUNY Oneonta
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Assistantship: Student Union/Student Activities
Bio: I graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a major in psychology ... read more
JOE FISHER
Undergrad: Merrimack College
Major: Health Science (Public Health)
Hometown: Somerville, MA
Assistantship: Pre-College Summer Program (Office of Early College Programs)
Bio: My interest in Student Affairs stemmed from my experiences at Merrimack in Residence Life and in our Honors Program.... read more
JESSICA GRAMAJO
Undergrad: Brooklyn College
Major: Television and Radio, Communication Studies
Hometown: White Plains, NY
Assistantship: Department of Student Activities – Leadership Office
Bio: I sought opportunities where I could work with students one-on-one ... read more
DENÉE JACKSON
Undergrad: University of Connecticut
Major: Communications
Hometown: Willimantic, CT
Assistantship: Husky Sport
Bio: In undergrad, I was super involved in the Greek community, the African American Cultural Center organizations, and service activities ... read more
MADISON MAYNARD
Undergrad: University of Rhode Island
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Pawtucket, RI
Assistantship: Dean of Students Office
Bio: At URI, I became interested in community service ... read more
BRI MILOZ
Undergrad: Northern Arizona University
Major: Marketing and Management
Hometown: Peoria, AZ
Assistantship: Office for Diversity and Inclusion
Bio: As a business major, I struggled with finding a way to fit my passion into a career path that would be just right for me ... read more
BAILEE RABER
Undergrad: Eastern Michigan University
Major: Political Science and Communication
Hometown: Haskins, OH
Assistantship: Off-Campus Student Services
Bio: Higher Education caught my attention while I was working for Eastern’s Admissions office as a tour guide ... read more
ALFREDO RAMIREZ
Undergrad: Montclair State University
Major: Family and Child Studies
Hometown: Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Assistantship: Department of Student Activities- Leadership Office
Bio: I attended Montclair State University with the intention of being a forensic psychologist, child services worker, social worker, and a gerontologist ... read more
PATRICK ROGERS
Undergrad: Providence College
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Middleboro, MA
Assistantship: Center for Students with Disabilities
Bio: I spent my Social Work Field Experience working as a case manager for a homelessness provision agency ... read more
CORY SPRINKEL
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: English Literature
Hometown: Dodgeville, WI
Assistantship: Office of Community Outreach
Bio: I graduated a major in English and certificates in LGBT Studies and Educational Policy ... read more
ALESSA STRELECKI
Undergrad: Drake University
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: West Des Moines, IA
Assistantship: Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Bio: My first year out of college was spent on Fulbright in South Korea ... read more
BRENNA TURER
Undergrad: Gettysburg College
Major: English & Education
Hometown: Ramsey, NJ
Assistantship: Residential Life – Assistant Residence Hall Director
Bio: I've always had a passion for teaching and was interested in being a middle school teacher until I discovered Student Affairs ... read more
MATT WENZ
Undergrad: Dickinson College
Major: American Studies
Hometown: New Hope, PA
Assistantship: Office of Community Standards
Bio: I realized that working with students and student leaders was the perfect career path for me ... read more
KAYLA WONG
Undergrad: Colorado State University
Major: Communication Studies
Hometown: Mojave Desert, CA
Assistantship: Asian American Cultural Center
Bio: My thesis topic was mental health and college students, focusing on intersectionality ... read more