Tunxis Campus Advising
Connect with your Guided Pathways (GP) Advisor!
If you've chosen Tunxis as your home campus, please see the information below to learn about preparing for and scheduling your advising appointment.
Office Hours
Monday: 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Staff is limited, so appointments are strongly encouraged any time after 4:30 p.m. Hours of operation may vary during semester breaks, holidays and summer months.
Meet the Team and Schedule an Advising Session
All new and current CT State students are assigned to a Guided Pathways (GP) advisor. You can book an appointment with your assigned advisor by clicking on their name below. We offer in-person and virtual appointments during regular business hours.
Check the online booking calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.
New students must first apply and be admitted to CT State before meeting with an advisor. Prior to your meeting, please ensure placement documents and transcripts are on file with the Admissions Office. This will ensure you receive the best advising experience. Without placement information and/or transfer credits in the system, the GP Advising team will be limited in how they can assist you.
Continuing students are encouraged to connect with your Guided Pathways (GP) advisor to prepare for registration, and your faculty advisor or program coordinator to learn more about their degree path each semester. You can view/contact your assigned academic advisor by finding them below or through your MyCTState account (select “Access Degree Works” and your advisor will be listed at the top of the page). You can view advisor office hour information and schedule advising appointments. If you cannot locate your advisor, contact the Guided Pathways Advising Office. While you are assigned an advisor, you are welcome to meet with any advisor in the center. To guarantee time with your advisor, please schedule an appointment. Advisors can meet with you in-person, virtually, or over the phone. Same day service is not guaranteed without an appointment.
Campus Advising Lead
Email: jbarry@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1775
Dr. Jennifer Barry has worked in higher education for the past 17 years holding various leadership roles in areas including Academics, Admissions, and Advising as well as teaching courses for several colleges over her career. She is a passionate student advocate and believes that advisors are the co-pilot on the student’s academic journey. Jen earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Minor in Psychology, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at Southern New Hampshire University. When Jen isn’t at Tunxis, she fills her time by going to the movies, attending concerts, traveling, and spending time at home with her husband and her cat, Lucy.
Guided Pathways Advisor I
Email: kcanady@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1905
Kevin V. Canady has a Master Degree in Counselor Education from Central Connecticut State University. He is a retired United States Army and Connecticut Army National Guard Veteran with over 20 years of honorable service.
Guided Pathways Advisor I
Email: afoster@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1778
Ashley Foster has an Associate of Science from Tunxis Community College in Retail Business Management and a Bachelor of Science from Central CT State University in Marketing. She works primarily with business students with the last names A-K.
Guided Pathways Advisor I
Email: hfox@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1907
Hannah Fox (GPA I) is a community college graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a master's degree in business administration. Hannah has over six years experience in higher education across a variety of areas: admissions, registrar's, enrollment services and advising. In Hannah's free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and son and going on family vacations. Hannah currently works with the business students and loves to help and see students achieve their goals.
Guided Pathway Advisor I
Email: DJackson@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1903
David C. Jackson is an active artist who combines his creative and administrative-counseling skillsets. He has earned a B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Management. With a background in higher education, including Admissions, Student Access, and Career Services, he has served diverse populations which started with TRiO programs. These programs have catapulted his passion to connect with families, assisting individuals in identifying, determining, and cultivating their path so they may seize their potential.
Guided Pathways Advisor l
Email: Skapros@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1501
Sam has earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Marketing and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. He brings over fifteen years of classroom experience teaching various subjects throughout his career in business, humanities, and communications. He specializes in career-readiness, which includes career and job exploration, resume and cover letter creation and/or critiquing, interviewing skills, networking, and social media marketing. Sam currently works with Liberal Arts students.
Guided Pathways Advisor lI
Email: jlong@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1776
Jordan Long currently serves as a Guided Pathway Advisor II. He received his BS in Kinesiology and MS in Organizational Psychology. Jordan has over 10 years of experience in higher education, serving students at various institutions including 4 year and community college campuses. His background has focused on areas concerning DEI, mentorship, and student development.
Guided Pathways Advisor l
Email: hlozada@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-606-9762
Helen earned her associate degree at Tunxis Community College, and a bachelor degree from Charter Oak State College. Her masters is in higher education administration from Bay Path University. She also serves as the Chapter Advisor for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, School Certifying Official for Tunxis veterans, teaches College and Career Success and is a member of the Campus Emergency Response Team.
Guided Pathways Advisor l
Email: Nmihelis@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1779
Nicole Mihelis has her BA in Psychology and her MS in Counseling and has worked in community colleges in both the career and academic advising realm. She enjoys connecting with her students and watching them find their passion for their fields. While her caseload consists of Psychology, Social Work, and Human Services students, she loves meeting students in all majors. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys traveling, hiking, trying new restaurants, and jigsaw puzzles.
Guided Pathways Advisor l
Email: mperillo@tunxis.edu
Phone:860-773-1906
Mathew Perillo has earned a bachelor's degree in political science/public administration and a master's degree in international studies concentrated in US domestic/foreign policy with his specified area of focus being US – middle east foreign policy and intra-middle eastern government affairs and history.
Guided Pathways Advisor l
Email: kpittman@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1503
As a result of twenty-nine years of employment at Tunxis, Kelly Pittman has amassed a tremendous degree of expertise and skills that support recruitment, retention, student engagement and student success. Accordingly, for many years Kelly worked with colleges and universities to co-develop articulation agreements that ensured successful and cost-effective transfers of community college students to four-year institutions. As a result of this work, she is sometimes asked to offer workshops/presentations about preparation for college for both students and parents, particularly students who are economically disadvantaged and/or members of ethnic/cultural minority groups. A native of Connecticut, Kelly is a graduate of Marymount University, located in Virginia.
Guided Pathways Advisor lI
Email: ASyta@tunxs.edu
Phone: 860-773-1777
Anna Syta (GPA II) has a bachelor's degree in philosophy, Master of Science in Counseling with specialization in student development in higher education, and a graduate certificate in project management. Her native language is Polish and she is an advocate for educational experiences abroad. Anna has many years of higher education experience across private, public, and four-year institutions.
Guided Pathways Advisor I
Email: kshoultz@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1901
Kadijah Shoultz has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and an Master of Science in Counselor Education with a specialization in student development in higher education. Kadijah has been involved in higher education since 2019 in a variety of student support services. Kadijah is passionate about helping others and working with first-generation college students. Kadijah works with S.T.E.A.M. and manufacturing students.
Guided Pathways Advisor l
Email: ntabol@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1780
Nicole Tabol has a BS in Secondary Education, English and a MA in Education. A former grade 7-12 English teacher with TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) endorsement, Nicole has also worked for six years at Tunxis Community College as a supplemental English instructor and English Lab tutor. Nicole loves meeting people from all over the world and advises ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) students and General Studies students as well as the Community Conversations group.
Guided Pathways Advisor I
Email: jvamvakas@tunxis.edu
Phone: 860-773-1904
Jenn Vamvakas has a BA in Graphic Communications from Franklin Pierce University. She began her career in higher education after the printing company she worked for suddenly closed. It was then she decided to pursue a career in education. She got her master’s in education at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, CT. Five years later she received her Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Northcentral University. Jenn has been in higher education for over 15 years in the Admissions Department, Registrar’s Office, and Advising departments. She also teaches at the Tunxis campus and for a private University in Connecticut. She currently is a part of the Transfer Team at the Tunxis campus and loves assisting students as they move on in their journey. She is married to her college sweetheart, has a son in high school, 3 Shihtzu pups, and 3 rescue cats.