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Learn essential skills for jobs in office technology, accounting, food and beverage, marketing, sales, and customer relations.
Jessica Garcia, NCC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3227)
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AA, Liberal Arts, Johnson County Community College
BS, Education, University of Kansas
MS, Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor for Business Administration, Strengths Advisory Council, Counselor to the dance team, Diversity Task Force
Professional Interests: career counseling, distance learning, multicultural initiatives, Strengths Assessments
Andy Meenen
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3341)
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BA, Psychology, University of Arkansas
MS, counseling psychology, Avila University
Campus Involvement: Lead Counselor, Ed Affairs Committee, Peer Review Council, SAP Review Committee
Professional Interests: nontraditional students, returning adult student
Star Triscornia
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3653)
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AA, Liberal Arts, Seward County Community College
BS, Psychology, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
MS, Educational Psychology, Walden University
PhD, Educational Psychology, Walden University
Campus Involvement: Program counselor for Accounting, Online Learning Advisory Council (OLAC), Pathways Committee, Financial Aid liaison, Strategic Counseling Committee
Professional Interests: bilingual (hablo español), distance learning, ELL/EAP, multicultural initiatives, transfer students
Find your inner artist! Create and learn in fashion and interior design, floral and graphic design, animation, recording arts, and many fine arts programs.
Maureen Alexander
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3505)
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BS, Rehabilitation Services, Emporia State University
MS, Rehabilitation Counseling, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: Professional Development Committee, Inclusion and Diversity Committee, Counselor to women’s basketball team
Professional Interests: autism, financial concerns, returning adult students, transfer students, undecided students
Heather Bratton
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3224)
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BS, Journalism, University of Kansas
MA, Counseling, University of Northern Colorado
Professional Interests: Undecided Students, Career Counseling, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Student Success and Engagement
Kristen Harth, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4231)
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BA, Psychology, Washburn University
MS, Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor for Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Professional Interests: anxiety, depression, mental health awareness, positive psychology, Strengths Assessments
Emily Ziegler, LCMFT
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 6754)
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BS, Family Life, and Community Services, Kansas State University
MS, Family Studies and Human Services – Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Kansas State University
Graduate Certificate, Child Play Therapy, Wichita State University
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor to Hospitality and Culinary Programs, Graphic Design, and Cosmetology, Mental Health Outreach Committee, Counselor to volleyball team, Counselor for homeschool students
Professional Interests: anxiety, homeschooling, mental health awareness, family/relationship issues, stress management
Share your passion for teaching and learning in elementary education or transfer to a four-year institution and continue your educational journey.
Angie Claussen
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4086)
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BA, Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
MS, Counseling, University of Kansas
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor for Registered Nursing (RN), Counselor to women’s soccer team, Sexual Assault Response Task Force member
Professional Interests: career counseling, educational planning, positive psychology, Strengths Assessment, student success
David Dominguez
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3502)
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BS, Sociology, Kansas State University
MA, Education Administration, National University of San Diego
MS, Rehabilitation Counseling, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor for Communication Studies, Legal Interpreting, and Social Work, EAP and International Students, Promotores club, Counselor to men’s soccer team
Professional Interests: bilingual (hablo español), learning styles, mindfulness, positive psychology, sports anxiety
Dan Mueller
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4384)
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BA, Psychology, Wittenberg University
MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor for Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, and Journalism, Veterans Team member, Counselor to the Baseball team
Professional Interests: career counseling, nontraditional students, transfer students, veterans
Nancy Riley
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 6485)
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BS, Psychology, Elementary Education, Fort Hays State University
MS, Counseling, Fort Hays State University
Campus Involvement: Adjunct Psychology Professor, Counselor to men’s basketball team, Program Counselor for Education and Social Sciences
Professional Interests: distance learning, nontraditional students, returning adult students, transfer students, undecided students
Occupations and majors within healthcare are practically endless. Learn about diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services to become a health and wellness professional.
Alice Baty
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 6749)
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BA, Art Education, Eastern Michigan University
MS, Art Education, University of Kansas
MS, Counseling Education, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: Veterans Team member, Pre-Pharmacy Club sponsor, Sunflower Grant mentor
Educational Interests: arts curricula, international students, pre-pharmacy programs, veterans
Patricia Donaldson, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4424)
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BA, Business, Jorge Tadeo Lozano University (Cartagena, Colombia)
MS, Counseling Psychology, Avila University
Campus Involvement: Counselor to men’s basketball team, Program Counselor for the Dental Hygiene Program
Professional Interests: bilingual (hablo español), ELL/EAP, international students, mental health awareness, positive psychology, undecided students
Amy Fisher
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3403)
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BS, Elementary Education, Kansas State University
MS, Counselor Education, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: High School Outreach, Job Shadowing, Career Fairs, Veterans Team member
Professional Interests: career counseling, educational planning, professional development, student success, transfer policy, and engagement
Jill Konen, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4371)
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BA, Psychology, University of Kansas
MS, Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
Campus Involvement: Mental Health Outreach Committee, Educational Affairs, Counselor for volleyball team, Program Counselor for Respiratory Care and Neurodiagnostic Technology, Pre-Pharmacy Club advisor
Professional Interests: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, mental health awareness
Elaina Pivovar, LMFT
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4214)
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BS, Human Development and Family Science, Kansas State University
MS, Human Development and Family Science with a specialization in couple and family therapy, Kansas State University
Professional interests: mental health (anxiety, depression, navigating change, trauma), self-esteem, career counseling, undecided students, returning adult students
Emily Plotkin
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3969)
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BA, Psychology, University of Kansas
MA, Counseling and Guidance, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Campus Involvement: Nursing and Health Care
Educational Interests: Alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety, depression, transfer students, undecided students
Melanie Roberts
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4085)
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BS, Psychology, Iowa State University
MA, Counseling and Student Development, University of Iowa
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Counselor to women’s basketball team
Professional Interests: career counseling, educational planning, healthcare students, returning adult students, undecided students
Bailey Sosa Wilner, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4152)
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BA, Psychology, Baker University
MS, Counseling, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Campus Involvement: Counselor to women’s soccer team and athletic training students, Program Counselor for Emergency Medical Science
Professional Interests: crisis counseling, depression, LGBTQ, mental health awareness, student-athletes
Erin Walters, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4303)
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BS, Psychology, Eastern Illinois University
MS, Clinical Counseling, Eastern Illinois University
Campus Involvement: Mental Health Pillar Committee Chair, Honors Program Counselor, Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART), Program Counselor to Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare Cluster Counselor
Professional Interests: anxiety, crisis intervention, interpersonal violence (sexual violence, dating and intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual harassment, bullying), LGBTQ+, mental health awareness, undecided students
Hand-on hands-on, technically proficient work. Specialize in a trade fit just for you.
Denise Filley
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 6539)
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BS, Biblical Studies and Psychology, Calvary University
MS, Counseling, Liberty University
Campus Involvement: Counselor to men’s soccer team, Mental Health Outreach Committee, Campus-wide annual Network Fair (founder)- awarded League of Innovation 2020 Award and JCCC 2020 Innovation Award
Professional Interests: grief, homeschooling, learning styles, mental health awareness, nontraditional students, spiritual development
Carrie Thompson
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4236)
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BS, Psychology, Kansas State University
MS, Counseling, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: Counselor to women’s softball team, Industrial Technology Fair, Program Counselor for Industrial Technology
Counseling/Educational Interests: ADD/ADHD, eating disorders, undecided students
STEM majors strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills, problem-solving, and technology applications.
Casey Buchanan
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3761)
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BA, Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
MA, Counseling and Guidance, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Campus Involvement: STEM Counseling Lead, Program Counselor for Animation and Game Development, Educational Affairs Committee, Campus-wide Policy and Procedures Committee, STEM Scholars NSF Grant Counselor
Professional Interests: anxiety, international students, mindfulness, stress management
Amy Warner Koch
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4612)
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BA, Psychology, Hastings College
MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Nebraska
Campus Involvement: Tuition appeals committee, Program Counselor for Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, and Computer Support Specialist, STEM Cluster, DegreeWorks Implementation Team, AccuCampus
Professional Interests: ADD/ADHD, anxiety, autism, domestic violence, math anxiety, test anxiety, transfer student
Indra Mursid, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3236)
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BA, Art Therapy
MS, Counseling Psychology, Avila University
Professional interests: transracial adoptees with the impact of adoption, cultural identity exploration, 2SLGBTIA+ community, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, spiritual/religious ideology exploration, racial trauma, first-generation students, and transfer students.
Chad Yonker, LCPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3162)
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BGS, Psychology and Sociology, University of Kansas
MS, Counseling Psychology, Avila University
Professional Interests: career counseling, transfer students, undecided students
