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Director

Luke Fannin  Luke Fannin saysMeet with me  Office hours
Darlene Geiger  Darlene Geiger saysMeet with me

Specialty areas:

Interpersonal and group communication, conflict management, grant writing, strategic planning, and precollege through first year student success.

Stephanie Silas  Office hours
Robyn Beahm  Robyn Beahm saysMeet with me  Office hours

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.

Margaret Henning  Margaret Henning saysMeet with me  Office hours

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.

Tracie Bateman  Office hours

Specialty areas:

 

Meghan Mullin  Meghan Mullin saysMeet with me  Office hours

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

Thomas Hall

Thomas Hall

Eden Prairie, MN
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.

Lily Hernandez

Lily Hernandez

Cleveland, WI
Peer Mentor | Front Desk I Communications / Public Advocacy

Hi, I am Lily, and I am a sophomore. I enjoy hanging out with friends, doing my nails, listening to music and cooking. I currently am the secretary for HOPE (Hmong Organization Promoting Education) and exposure coordinator for PERIOD@UWL and like going to other MSO events/meetings. I appreciate the resources provided by SSS which set me up for success and want to be able to help others succeed.

Amanda Keil

Amanda Keil

Milwaukee, WI
Peer Mentor | Front Desk I Communications & Psychology

Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am in my fourth-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!

Drew Vlasak

Drew Vlasak

Elroy, WI
Peer Mentor I Art/Digital Media and Design

Hello there, my name is Drew, and I am a third year here at UWL. I am an Art major, with a minor in Digital Media and Design. In my free time I play video games, make art, and listen to music. I also enjoy helping students help find their creative side outside of homework. 

Sarah Spies

Sarah Spies

Waterloo, WI
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

Gavin Stebbins

Ontario, WI
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.

Vivian Alvarez

Vivian Alvarez

Milwaukee, WI
Front Desk I Psychology

Hi! I'm Vivian, and I am a first-year psychology major with a minor in Child Youth Studies. In my free time, I love reading, watching shows and movies, and shopping. My favorite thing about SSS is the welcoming atmosphere the second you walk in. 

Joel Fernando

Joel Fernando

Arcadia, WI
Front Desk I Finance

Hello, I am a second year here at UWL. I am currently majoring in finance. In my free time, I like to hang out with friends, go to the gym, or just scroll through social media. I enjoy working at the front desk because of the friendly and chill environment.

Josh Burnes

Josh Burnes

Verona, WI
Front Desk I Professional Communication

Welcome to SSS! My name is Josh, and I am a senior and joined SSS my freshman year as a first-generation student. Though most days it looks as if I am holding a poker face, I am a curious human who won't bite much. If there is one thing I love most about SSS, it is that you will get help here no matter the issue. The more that you come, the more you realize the opportunities you have available (EVEN SCHOLARSHIP MONEY)!

Lila Calder

Lila Calder

Menasha, WI
Front Desk I Undecided

I really enjoy being outdoors and participating in activities that are beneficial to my overall health. I also enjoy school and do my best to stay active within clubs etc.

 

Blare Wood

Blare Wood

McFarland, WI
Peer Tutor | Math & Business

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.

Liam Hall

Liam Hall

St. Paul, MN
Peer Tutor I Business

Hello, my name is Liam Hall, and I am a senior here at UWL. I’m majoring in business analytics and minoring in information systems. I like to lift weights, run, play basketball, and make music. I enjoy working at SSS because it enables me to balance my work and school responsibilities.

Ethan Wateski

Ethan Wateski

Holmen, WI
Peer Tutor I Math

I am a third year Computer Science student who tutors math here in SSS. In my free time, I like to run and do all sorts of activities outside. I currently work as a software developer at Trane Technologies here and La Crosse and hope to spend more time with the company after graduating.

Matthias Murphy

Matthias Murphy

Wheatland, WI
Peer Tutor I Science & Math

I am a senior majoring in biochemistry and chemistry.  I like to spend my free time outdoors hunting, fishing, or hiking.  I also like going to the REC, especially the rock wall.  I am excited to be a peer tutor for SSS to help people understand and solve their questions in math and science. 

Mason Walter

Mason Walter

Madison, WI
Peer Tutor I Science

Hey, my name is Mason Walter, and I'm from Madison, WI. I am a science tutor! In my free time, I do cardiology research with Mayo Clinic, go hiking, and spend time with my friends. I tutor at SSS because I want to help encourage people to persevere when it's tough and to support them on this educational journey.

Easton Carlin

Easton Carlin

Boscobel, WI
Peer Tutor I Science

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.