Advisement Staff

Kelly Aragon Neuschwanger

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Humanities 259

Advising Philosophy

Advising is working closely with students, getting to know them individually, listening to their personal needs, and being part of their academic journey. I am here to work as a team member with students to navigate UNM’s system, find the best major for them, and reach their full potential.

Majors Advised

English Studies
English-Philosophy
Philosophy

Oceana Black Elk

Academic Advisor

Location: UAEC Bldg 85, Suite 135

Advising Philosophy

School is never out for the pro! I enjoy helping others find and utilize the tools they need for success by using trusted systems and procedures that I find to be consistent and true. As the Front Desk Advisor, I work as a liaison between students and the senior advisors, assisting in scheduling appointments and making sure that correct information is given out to reduce runaround. I believe that patience and understanding are critical strengths, as well as being detail oriented. I always try to stay positive, and am a true believer that your attitude has an incredibly large impact on those around you.

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Logan Hall Bldg 34, Rm. 105E

Advising Philosophy

We all need help no matter how great we think we are. It's okay. Just ask. Lets build.

Majors Advised

Psychology

Sage Byrne

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Social Sciences Building 78, Room 2068 (first office right of the stairs!)

Advising Philosophy

Advising is about assisting, teaching, and collaborating with student during their undergraduate career to enhance their college experience and help them reach their academic and career goals.

Majors Advised

Political Science

Amanda Cook

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: SMLC 169

Advising Philosophy

I believe in a holistic, student-centered approach to advisement. Advising is a conversation and no two conversations are the same. Successful advisement focuses on students and their individual needs as well as teaching students to advocate for themselves. I advise, you decide!

Majors Advised

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Mathematics
Statistics

Nathanael Faust-Shucker

Senior Academic Advisor

Advising Philosophy

Advisement is a partnership between student and advisor. We work together, collaborate, and communicate towards common goals that help students thrive and succeed.

Majors Advised

Economics

Stephanie Hands

Director

Location: UAEC Building 85, Suite 135

Advising Philosophy

Advisors are teachers – they teach students how to navigate successfully through the university system. Advisors are navigators – they give guidance that enhances students’ educational journey and personal development. Advisors are translators – they articulate for the student the language of higher education.

Majors Advised

Family Studies

Maria Held

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Castetter Hall Rm. 63, Basement Level

Advising Philosophy

Knowledge is power. Education has made an immensely positive impact on my life. I’d love to meet with you to talk about how it can and will change your life for the better. I am passionate about helping Biology students to explore career options and reach their personal goals. My advising interests include guiding LGBTQIA-identifying students and advocating for International Students and Women in STEM.

Majors Advised

Biology

Moises Ibarra

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Castetter Hall Rm. 62, Basement Level

Advising Philosophy

My advising philosophy is to help develop students into strong leaders in and out of the classroom. I also believe in being an advocate for students who have concerns and discomfort while attending UNM. I also believe in providing professional courtesy which helps enhance the academic advising experience.

Majors Advised

Biology

Nita Kelly

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Check in for appts in Social Sciences 1103

Advising Philosophy

I have a student centered advising philosophy. I want to be your ally at UNM! I use a number of different advising strategies when working with students including intrusive advising, developmental advising, and prescriptive advising. I enjoy working with students one-on-one and in group advising sessions here at UNM. I believe advising is a chance to ask questions, think critically about school and life goals, connect students to resources, and share opportunities. I’m a lifelong learner, and I’m always learning from my students.

Majors Advised

Criminology
Sociology

Cameron Langner

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: UAEC Building 85, Suite 135

Advising Philosophy

Exploring the World requires a critical lens--school will help you create that lens so that you can truly see the world.

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Logan Hall Bldg 34, Rm. 105D

Advising Philosophy

I aim on implementing a learning as advising approach as well as a proactive approach for my students. I understand that transition is a big part of life, and that everyone is going through one at any given time, so I will be purposeful and structured with students, connecting with them prior to problems developing in their academics.

Majors Advised

Psychology

Victoria Lobato

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: CJ Bldg 115 Room 129

Advising Philosophy

I firmly believe you can do whatever you set your mind to but it's not just going to fall into your lap, you have to be an active participant.

Majors Advised

Communication
Journalism and Mass Communication

Manny Lopez

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Anthropology, Rm. 243F, El Centro de la Raza (Tuesday walk-ins)

Advising Philosophy

I believe the purpose of advising is to effectively guide students through the degree of their choice by establishing trusting, professional, academic, and advising/mentoring relationships. An advisor should also help students by promoting the development of analytical and synthetical skills to leverage and utilize resources, and prepare students for future graduate programs or career by implementing academic, professional, and personal goal-accomplishing strategies.

Majors Advised

Anthropology
History

Chris Lynch

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Social Sciences Building 78, Room 1092

Advising Philosophy

"One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." --Andre Gide

Majors Advised

Criminology
Sociology

Karen Majors

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: UAEC 141

Advising Philosophy

Advising is collaboration where students are given the knowledge and resources they need to order to become active participants their own success.

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Castetter Hall Rm 64, Basement Level

Advising Philosophy

I believe advising is creating a safe and accepting collaborative environment in which you can find accurate, timely information and resources that will help to meet your educational goals.

Majors Advised

Biology

Kate Merrill

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Ortega Hall, Bldg 79, room 235

Advising Philosophy

Advising is a conversation: listening, offering perspective, guidance, assistance, expertise and helping individuals make their way through the system.

Majors Advised

Classical Studies
Comp Lit and Cultural Studies
East Asian Studies
French
German
Languages
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Farah Nousheen

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Humanities 415A and Latin American Iberian Institute

Advising Philosophy

I practice a holistic, student-centered, learning-centered, interdisciplinary, social justice approach to advising. I am genuinely interested in the success of all my students, including prospective students and alumni. I see "success" defined differently for each student and that definition can change as life is experienced and knowledge is gained.

Majors Advised

Africana Studies
American Studies
Asian Studies
Chicano-Chicana Studies
International Studies
Latin American Studies
Peace Studies
Religious Studies
Sustainability Studies
Women Studies

Keelan O'Riley

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: SMLC 179

Advising Philosophy

My advisement philosophy centers on layered, accountable collaboration to help students develop and strengthen their central drive to succeed. This is a dynamic process, and everyone will start this path from a different place. You can do it; we can help.

Majors Advised

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Mathematics
Statistics

Jennifer Serrano

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Logan Hall Bldg 34, Rm. 105C

Advising Philosophy

A successful advising session and ideal advising relationship incorporates the following: conversation, collaboration, and above all, trust. This academic journey is yours. My hope is to be your guide, your cheerleader, your soundboard, and advocate.

Majors Advised

Psychology

Maggie Sumruld

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: Northrop Hall Room 147A

Advising Philosophy

I may have the map, but you are the driver. Working together, we will get you where you want to go!

Majors Advised

Astrophysics
Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental Science
Geography
Physics
Physics and Astrophysics

Jacobie Webb

Senior Academic Advisor

Location: UAEC Building 85, Suite 135; and SHS Building 183

Advising Philosophy

"Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it" - Mariam Wright Edelman

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Advisement Hours

Walk-ins:

Tuesdays 1:15-4:30 pm (Fall and Spring only)

and

Fridays 8:15-11:45 am and 1:15-4:30 pm (Fall/Spring/Summer)

All student inquiries should be directed to asadvise@unm.edu or (505) 277-4621

Appointments

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Tuesday

Walk-ins

Tuesday

Friday