Academic Advisors - Undergraduate

Amanda earned her Bachelor's Degree in Family and Child Studies as well as her Master’s Degree in Counseling with a concentration in Higher Education from Montclair State University. Prior to working at NJIT, Amanda was an Academic Advisor at UNC Charlotte for Pre-Health majors and an Academic Advisor and instructor at the University of South Carolina for Pre-Pharmacy students. She enjoys getting the opportunity to build relationships with her students during advisement and when she teaches. 

Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, working out, spending time outside. 

Tatyana earned her undergraduate degree from Penn State University in Journalism. After exploring the world of education and social services, Tatyana decided to change career paths and pursue her Master's Degree in Social Work at Rutgers University. Prior to working at NJIT, Tatyana was a Therapeutic Counselor at the Irvington Counseling Center and an Academic Support Coach at Bloomfield College where she found her passion for helping people through their journey of life and education.

Shannon earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology as well as her Masters Degree in Counseling from Montclair State University. Prior to working at NJIT, Shannon held various roles working with students at the University of Connecticut. She enjoys helping students to be the best version of themselves and supporting them to reach their goals.

Shannon enjoys hiking, kayaking, and traveling; in addition to spending time with family and friends. 

Cathlene earned BA in Journalism from the University of Oregon and an MS College Student Services from Oregon State with a focus on working with at-risk/at-promise students. She served students and faculty as the Director of Queer Student Services at Portland State where she found her passion for academic advising.

Cathlene just moved to New Jersey in December 2021 from the west coast and enjoys exploring this new world with her 2 rad kids.