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is here to help you succeed with academic advisors who work with new and returning students, as well as faculty advisors dedicated to supporting students pursuing on-campus programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class=" marginbottom advisor-box col-lg-12" > <div class="padding gray2"> <div class="adv-staff collapsed " role="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#Christakis" aria-expanded="false" itemprop="name" aria-controls="Christakis"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-12"> <img src="/images/people/pauline-c.jpg" class="round img-responsive advimage" alt="Pauline Christakis" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-10 col-xs-12"> <section class="panel panel-default" > <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="ac-toggle " > <i class="fa fa-angle-up"></i> <i class="fa fa-angle-down"></i> Pauline Christakis </a> </h4> </div> <br/> <h4>Assistant Dean</h4> <div id="Christakis" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" > Pauline is an alumnae of UMass Lowell and has 25 years of leadership experience building high-performing student and customer experience teams in multiple areas including online higher education, workforce development, and small business management. Pauline holds a B.A. In Psychology from UMass Lowell and an M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of New Hampshire. Her passion is providing outstanding support services to adult and online learners so they can achieve their educational and career goals. </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" marginbottom advisor-box col-lg-12" > <div class="padding gray2"> <div class="adv-staff collapsed " role="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#Valvis" aria-expanded="false" itemprop="name" aria-controls="Valvis"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-12"> <img src="/images/people/angela.jpg" class="round img-responsive advimage" alt="Angela Valvis" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-10 col-xs-12"> <section class="panel panel-default" > <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="ac-toggle " > <i class="fa fa-angle-up"></i> <i class="fa fa-angle-down"></i> Angela Valvis </a> </h4> </div> <br/> <h4>Assistant Director</h4> <div id="Valvis" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" > Angela received her M.Ed. from Rivier University and her B.A. from Saint Anselm College. She has over 15 years in higher education with experience in registrar services, advising, disability services and program management. Over the course of her career, she鈥檚 had the privilege of working with students at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, both in traditional and continuing education settings. </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h3>Academic Advisors</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class=" marginbottom advisor-box col-lg-12" > <div class="padding gray2"> <div class="adv-staff collapsed " role="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#Forbes" aria-expanded="false" itemprop="name" aria-controls="Forbes"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-12"> <img src="/images/people/dru-forbes.jpg" class="round img-responsive advimage" alt="Dru Forbes" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-10 col-xs-12"> <section class="panel panel-default" > <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="ac-toggle " > <i class="fa fa-angle-up"></i> <i class="fa fa-angle-down"></i> Dru Forbes </a> </h4> </div> <br/> <h4>Academic Advisor</h4> <div id="Forbes" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" > Dru got his B.S. from the University of Central Florida in Psychology with a minor in nutrition. He is currently enrolled at Emerson, obtaining his MFA in Creative Nonfiction. He has over five years of experience working with high school and college students and over ten years of experience in project management and human resources. In Dru's spare time, he loves to be in nature with his wife and puppy, Beau. He also studies nutrition, environmentalism, and sustainability passionately. </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" marginbottom advisor-box col-lg-12" > <div class="padding gray2"> <div class="adv-staff collapsed " role="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#Desgres" aria-expanded="false" itemprop="name" aria-controls="Desgres"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-12"> <img src="/images/people/janine-desgres.jpg" class="round img-responsive advimage" alt="Janine Desgres" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-10 col-xs-12"> <section class="panel panel-default" > <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="ac-toggle " > <i class="fa fa-angle-up"></i> <i class="fa fa-angle-down"></i> Janine Desgres </a> </h4> </div> <br/> <h4>Academic Advisor </h4> <div id="Desgres" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" > Janine received a B.A. from American International College. She has over 15 years of experience helping individuals with career exploration, academic planning, and job searching. In her free time, Janine enjoys home improvement projects on her old house, music, and spending time exploring with her Shih Tzu, Zuzu </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" marginbottom advisor-box col-lg-12" > <div class="padding gray2"> <div class="adv-staff collapsed " role="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#Farias" aria-expanded="false" itemprop="name" aria-controls="Farias"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-12"> <img src="/images/people/hannah-farias.jpg" class="round img-responsive advimage" alt="Hannah Farias" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-10 col-xs-12"> <section class="panel panel-default" > <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="ac-toggle " > <i class="fa fa-angle-up"></i> <i class="fa fa-angle-down"></i> Hannah Farias </a> </h4> </div> <br/> <h4>Academic Advisor </h4> <div id="Farias" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" > Hannah received her B.S. in Psychology from Suffolk University where she mostly focused on adolescent development. Before joining the UMass Lowell team, she was Behavioral Technician where she worked with students of different ages and backgrounds. Hannah enjoys helping students reach their goals. 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She received her Associate鈥檚 from The Culinary Institute of America and her Bachelor鈥檚 from Northern Vermont University. She has over ten years of experience in both admissions and advising in higher education. Over the course of her career, she has had the pleasure of working with traditional and continuing education students. She has worked at various colleges and universities including small niche schools, liberal arts colleges, and large selective universities. </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h3>Student Success Coaches</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class=" marginbottom advisor-box col-lg-12" > <div class="padding gray2"> <div class="adv-staff collapsed " role="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#Twarzynski" aria-expanded="false" itemprop="name" aria-controls="Twarzynski"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-12"> <img src="/images/people/Marek-Twarzynski.jpg" class="round img-responsive advimage" alt="Marek Twarzynski" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-10 col-xs-12"> <section class="panel panel-default" > <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="ac-toggle " > <i class="fa fa-angle-up"></i> <i class="fa fa-angle-down"></i> Marek Twarzynski </a> </h4> </div> <br/> <h4>Student Success Coach</h4> <div id="Twarzynski" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" > Marek received his M.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, Riverside and his B.A. with Honors in Philosophy from Stanford University. Before joining the UMass Lowell team, he worked as an academic advisor at The University of Southern Mississippi, where he developed a passion for promoting student advising and success through coaching and programming. Marek enjoys coffee, hiking, running, and biking, and loves to attend local educational, performing arts, and cultural events with his family. </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h3>Faculty Advisors</h3> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class=" marginbottom advisor-box col-lg-12" > <div class="padding gray2"> <div class="adv-staff collapsed " role="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#Mingels" aria-expanded="false" itemprop="name" aria-controls="Mingels"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-2 col-xs-12"> <img src="/images/people/brad-mingels.jpg" class="round img-responsive advimage" alt="Bradley Mingels" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-10 col-xs-12"> <section class="panel panel-default" > <div class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="ac-toggle " > <i class="fa fa-angle-up"></i> <i class="fa fa-angle-down"></i> Bradley Mingels </a> </h4> </div> <br/> <h4>Faculty Advisor, Electronic Engineering Technology</h4> <div id="Mingels" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" > Bradley Mingels is the Director of Academic Programs and Advanced Manufacturing for the University of Massachusetts Lowell College of Engineering. 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