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Christopher was born and raised in the Bronx, NY and started his career in education as a 9th and 10th grade English teacher in Bridgeport, CT. Christopher moved into working with college students as an academic counselor for Post University’s main campus, where he worked for two years. Christopher received a bachelor's degree in English from Fairfield University and a master's degree in Education from Post University.
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Jana holds an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Naugatuck Valley Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from Southern Connecticut State University, and a Master of Science in Geography from Louisiana State University. Jana returned to SCSU as a lecturer in the Department of Environment, Geography, and Marine Sciences teaching Geographic Information Systems and the Geography of Africa, while also serving as faculty advisor to the Geography, Environment, and Marine Sciences (GEMS) Club and leading students on international field experiences in Malaysia and South Africa.
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Wanda Daniels is a higher education professional with more than fifteen years of service. During that time, she has supported first-generation, low income, and both traditional and non-traditional students in their efforts to navigate the college system and reach their career and personal goals. Wanda takes pride in being a self-starter, a creative thinker, and a problem solver. She has successfully built strong and collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners at Gateway. Wanda comes to the Student Success Center from the Admissions Department here at Gateway. She received a Master of Science in Business Administration and Leadership, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, and an Associate of Science in Business Administration.
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Siobhan Davis (pronounced Sha-von/Shiv-vaughn) graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Prior to joining Gateway, Siobhan worked in foster care and special education services. Siobhan is passionate about empowering individuals and building communities.
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Adrien Esdaile, a native of New Haven, has been a passionate staff member of PASS (Promoting Academically Successful Students) since she joined the Gateway advising team in August 2019. In addition to coordinating the PASS Program, Adrien has also taught a personal development course - IDS 114, which provides intervention strategies for students who have hit a bump in the road on their academic or career journeys. Adrien is passionate about guiding students to reach their full potential. As a first-generation student, Adrien fully understands the struggles and challenges and aims to provide support to prepare all students to make the most of their desired degree paths. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.
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Natalie Fabian is a higher education professional with nine years of experience guiding students through their academic and employment goals. Natalie has a passion for promoting intergenerational literacy and economic growth within communities by empowering students to challenge the status quo.
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Amanda comes from Housatonic Community College where she worked as a level I Guided Pathways advisor. She has her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and her Master of Science in Elementary Education. Before joining the world of higher education, she previously worked as a fourth grade teacher in the Naugatuck Public School system. Amanda is excited to be back in New Haven where she once lived and volunteered as the artistic director of a nonprofit theater company working with school-aged children and adult mentors in the community!
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Robert graduated from Springfield College with a bachelor's degree in human services. Robert also graduated from Gateway Community College (GWCC) with an Associate of Science in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling. Following his graduation from GWCC, Robert worked as a substance abuse counselor and most recently, worked on the Support Act grant project as a Network Specialist assessing CT’s substance abuse and mental health treatment services.
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A New Haven native, Tom began his Gateway career in 2019 in the Workforce Development & Continuing Education department, where he managed the SNAP Employment & Training program before moving into his current role as Guided Pathways Advisor II in 2021. Tom is thrilled to have the opportunity to support students as they progress in their careers.
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Kristof is a Gateway graduate near completion of a bachelor's degree in business management. He speaks fluent Hungarian and has experience with retention strategies to support first-generation, ESL and at-risk students, assisting with NSAR initiatives, and spearheading advising technology efforts. Kristof has been with Gateway since 2017 in a number of advising related roles.
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Jill is an academic support administrator with over 15 years of experience, including career development, retention, and academic advising. Her most recent role was as the Director of the Office of Student Academic Success at the University of Bridgeport. Jill is a third-year doctoral student at Vanderbilt University, with a research focus on transfer success for students in teach-out programs, guided by Tinto's framework of student departure and Pascarella's framework of social integration. She expects to complete her degree this December. Jill's professional goals align with her passion for student success. She aims to build relationships and add value to the Gateway Community College community and the Guided Pathways team to operationalize our vision for student persistence and success. Jill is from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad, and she lives in Hamden with her dog, Onyx, and her niece, Anisa.
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Linda is a higher education professional with over 10 years of experience working at the University of New Haven. She has worked with students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She holds graduate degrees in education and speech-language pathology and has most recently worked with students pursuing careers in allied health fields.
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Christina received her master's degree in human services from Albertus Magnus College in 2019. Most recently, Christina worked at The WorkPlace, a non-profit organization in Bridgeport, CT where she assisted individuals in developing their educational and career plans. In addition to working one-on-one with individuals, Christina taught workshops on employment readiness, effective communication, and conflict management.
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Sandra Mastropetre is coming from a Guided Pathway Advisor I position in the Student Success Center at Gateway Community College. She has been at Gateway for over 6 years where she offers support to a diverse population of students including advising, SAP advising and through the CARE system. Sandra is passionate about helping students achieve their academic and career goals using a holistic approach. She also coordinates Gateway’s New Student Advising and Registration program (NSAR) providing new students with essential information and resources for academic and career success and connecting students to faculty. She collaborates with staff and faculty departments and attends conferences regularly to connect students with current updates and tools to assist in these important efforts. She is part of multiple committees including Registration Committee, High School Partnership Committee, NECHE, G2E, and the Diversity and Culture Committee within Staff Caucus. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a concentration in Marketing Communications from Quinnipiac University. Sandra is in her last semesters of her master’s degree at Quinnipiac University Online where she is on course to achieve a master's degree in Organizational Leadership in the School of Business in Spring of 2023.
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Bridget graduated from Southern CT State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and received her master’s degree from The University of Bridgeport in counseling. In 2011 Bridget began working at the University of Bridgeport in the Student Accessibility office. In 2013, Bridget started her career here at GCC in the Student Development office providing support for students struggling in developmental math and English classes. Most recently, Bridget served as Coordinator of First-Year Studies Student Services and additionally, as an NSAR advisor, achievement coach and SAP advisor. In this role, Bridget has focused her efforts on retention, managing CARE reports for all FYS students, providing counseling support, career/academic advisement and referral services. Bridget also teaches and coordinates the current First-year Experience course (soon to be CCS 101) and serves on the Advisory Council. Bridget has also been greatly involved with ATD and NECHE.
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Ashley Poitras is an educator by trade and heart and enjoys helping students find success in their educational and professional lives. She received her Bachelor of Science in English Secondary Education from Southern Connecticut State University and has spent the past six years teaching in the Waterbury public schools. She is incredibly excited to join the CT State: Gateway community as a Guided Pathways advisor and looks forward to helping our students reach their goals!
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Alicia earned her Master of Science in Counselor Education and Student Development, and her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Central Connecticut State University. Alicia previously worked at Naugatuck Valley Community College as a Program Coordinator for the GEAR UP program in the Bridge to College Department. Prior to that, she worked as an academic success advisor at University of New Haven where she taught the First Year Experience courses. While in graduate school, Alicia conducted her internship at Gateway Community College in the Student Success Center. Alicia is excited to be back on campus as a Guided Pathways Advisor I.
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Megan attended SCSU for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees, where she also worked in the Interdisciplinary Studies Office providing pre-advising to students. She has recently acquired her LCSW and was previously working at a community mental health agency. She is looking forward to getting back into working with students in an academic setting.
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Brandi earned a master's degree in counseling for student development from Central Connecticut State University and has a passion for helping people who may not otherwise have access to education. Brandi has been working in higher education for over five years, most recently at Post University where she supported students at risk of academic dismissal and online students.