Our people
A page within Student Support Services
Director
- Director Student Support Services
- 2132 Centennial Hall
- lfannin@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8538
- Advising Manager
- 2131 Centennial Hall
- dgeiger@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8537
Specialty areas:
Interpersonal and group communication, conflict management, grant writing, strategic planning, and precollege through first year student success.
- Program Assistant
- 2131 Centennial Hall
- ssilas@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8535
- Academic Advisor
- 2135 Centennial Hall
- rbeahm@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8530
Specialty areas:
Providing holistic advising for first-generation students, students with disabilities, and income eligible students. Secondary focus in Career advising and Career readiness, Eagle Advantage, and financial literacy.
- Academic Advisor
- 2136 Centennial Hall
- mhenning@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8536
Specialty areas:
Provide academic, career, financial, and personal advising to 140+ First Generation students, income eligible students, and disabled students.
Oversee 5-7 Peer Mentors for the First! Scholars Program, a LLC for 25 first year First Generation students in Laux Hall.
- Math Specialist
- 2131 Centennial Hall
- tbateman@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8535
Specialty areas:
- Student Services Specialist / Writing Specialist
- Centennial Hall
- mmullin@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
Support students in all aspects of the writing process: brainstorming, editing, APA, MLA, resumes, cover letters, personal statements, applications, and short responses. Coordinate Fostering Success for Independent Scholars (FSIS).
Student Staff
Easton Carlin
Biology / Science Tutor
College can be a scary experience for anyone, especially those who don’t have any familial experience about it. I know that I felt that way when I first came to UWL; however, with the support of my advisors, who have experience helping first-generation students like me, I immediately felt accepted and welcomed into the community here. I am so excited to join SSS’s team as a tutor and help foster success in other first-gen students! In my free time, I love to read, do Pilates, take long walks listening to music, and spend time with my family.
Thomas Hall
Peer Mentor | ESS Sport Management & Business Admin
I am a third-year student majoring in Sports Management and minoring in Theatre and Business Administration. I enjoy meeting new students and supporting them as they transition to college life. I love watching and playing sports, mainly soccer and pickleball.
Gavin Hutchison
Peer Tutor | Biology, Biochem & Biomed, pre-Med
I play club rugby and play video games in my free time. I want to go to medical school to become a physician or go to grad school for either a MD/PhD or PhD. My favorite thing about working in SSS is interacting with other students.
Amanda Keil
Peer Mentor | Communications & Psychology
Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am a third-year here at UWL. I’m majoring in communications with a minor is psychology, and in my free time, I like to read, play piano, and hang out with friends. I think SSS has a great atmosphere with a great support system, and I'm excited to meet new people this year!
Sarah Spies
Front Desk | Accountancy
In my free time I like to go on walks in the Myrick Park Marsh, read, or do stuff with my friends. I love the song "Line Without a Hook," by Ricky Montgomery, and my favorite color is lavender. I enjoy working at SSS because it allows me to balance work and school really well.
Gavin Stebbins
Front Desk | Biology
I enjoy playing video games, studying history (primarily automotive history), watching Doctor Who, and cruising around in my car!
My favorite thing about working in SSS is getting the opportunity to meet with and help people, as well as form connections with this close-knit community.
Britney Wendorf
Front Desk | Radiological Sciences w/ Radiation Therapy emphasis
Hi! I'm Britney, and I'm a first-year student at UWL. I'm a Radiologic Sciences major with a Radiation Therapy emphasis. I love reading and watching movies and am currently learning to crochet! My favorite thing about SSS is the welcoming atmosphere, everyone is truly here to help UWL students succeed!
Blare Wood
Peer Tutor | Finance and Management
My name is Blare, and I am from McFarland, Wisconsin. I am majoring in Finance and Management. I like to be active and spend time outdoors. I chose to tutor for SSS because I think it's important to help others when you have the opportunity.
