Academic Advising Staff

Tony earned his B.S. in Secondary Education/Mathematics and his M.A.E. in Instructional Design & Technology from Seton Hall University. Prior to working at NJIT, Tony advised freshmen and taught freshman seminar and developmental math courses at Seton Hall, and advised Health/Kinesiology students at Texas A&M University.

Tony likes to run, watch football and TV shows, play fantasy football and video games, and try out new restaurants.

Michele earned her undergraduate degree in Management and Finance from the University at Albany. After working several years in the business sector, she opted for a change in her career path and began pursuing her M.A. in Counseling at Montclair State University. She found her passion for working with students in higher education while holding internships with MSU’s Educational Opportunity Fund office and here in YWCC.

Michele loves traveling, rock scrambling, swimming and spending time with her family.

Darnell is a native of Louisiana where he received his B.S. in Psychology and M.S. in Higher Education and Instructional Technology at McNeese State University. With over 10 years of professional experience in higher education in academic affairs and student affairs he understands the multifaceted nature of the collegiate experience. Darnell's passion is to inspire and nurture the talents of our future leaders to reach their full potential.

He enjoys traveling, volunteering, and conquering adrenaline filled feats in his spare time.

Kencia earned her B.S in Psychology (Minor in Education) at the University of Central Florida and her Master’s Degree in Higher Education at Seton Hall University. She is currently studying in the Family Science and Human Development doctoral program at Montclair State University researching social media's impact on the family. Prior to working at NJIT, Kencia has worked in Admissions and Financial Aid.

Kencia enjoys singing karaoke, traveling, and reading audiobooks.

Dan joined NJIT in 2013 as a computer science transfer student and, after graduating in 2015, returned as a full-time academic advisor. He has completed degrees in psychology (B.A., The College of New Jersey) and mental health counseling (M.A., New York University), is working on his M.S. in Computer Science, and is thrilled to be combining his passions for people and technology.

Outside of the office, Dan enjoys various mind- and body-bending activities from gymnastics and martial arts to jigsaw puzzles, foreign languages, and strategy games.

Nisha Reyes has been working with diverse students in both a K-12 setting and in higher education for over fifteen years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Mass Media from Rutgers University and a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Kean University.

Nisha loves spending time with her family and traveling!

Tony earned his B.S. in Secondary Education/Mathematics and his M.A.E. in Instructional Design & Technology from Seton Hall University. Prior to working at NJIT, Tony advised freshmen and taught freshman seminar and developmental math courses at Seton Hall, and advised Health/Kinesiology students at Texas A&M University.

Tony likes to run, watch football and TV shows, play fantasy football and video games, and try out new restaurants.

Michele earned her undergraduate degree in Management and Finance from the University at Albany. After working several years in the business sector, she opted for a change in her career path and began pursuing her M.A. in Counseling at Montclair State University. She found her passion for working with students in higher education while holding internships with MSU’s Educational Opportunity Fund office and here in YWCC.

Michele loves traveling, rock scrambling, swimming and spending time with her family.

Darnell is a native of Louisiana where he received his B.S. in Psychology and M.S. in Higher Education and Instructional Technology at McNeese State University. With over 10 years of professional experience in higher education in academic affairs and student affairs he understands the multifaceted nature of the collegiate experience. Darnell's passion is to inspire and nurture the talents of our future leaders to reach their full potential.

He enjoys traveling, volunteering, and conquering adrenaline filled feats in his spare time.

Kencia earned her B.S in Psychology (Minor in Education) at the University of Central Florida and her Master’s Degree in Higher Education at Seton Hall University. She is currently studying in the Family Science and Human Development doctoral program at Montclair State University researching social media's impact on the family. Prior to working at NJIT, Kencia has worked in Admissions and Financial Aid.

Kencia enjoys singing karaoke, traveling, and reading audiobooks.

Nisha Reyes has been working with diverse students in both a K-12 setting and in higher education for over fifteen years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Mass Media from Rutgers University and a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Kean University.

Nisha loves spending time with her family and traveling!