COLLEGE OF

Education and Human Development

Staff

Elizabeth Al Elizabeth Al

Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, studying Public Health Administration and Policy.

Elizabeth Al

Anthony Albecker Anthony Albecker

Anthony Albecker is a dedicated advocate for first-generation, underrepresented, and marginalized student populations.

Anthony Albecker

Marina Aleixo Marina Aleixo

Marina B. Aleixo is Director of International Initiatives and Relations at the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Minnesota.

Marina Aleixo

Naji Alfateh Naji Alfateh

  • Career Services Intern
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PhD Student in Human Resource Development, University of Minnesota; MA in Human Resource Management, American University of Beirut; BS in Human Resource Management, American University of Science and Technology

Naji Alfateh

Kathy Byrn Kathy Byrn

  • Clinical Partnerships Coordinator, Elementary & Early Childhood, Agriculture Education, and Music Education
  • 612-991-1117
  • byrn0039@umn.edu

Kathy supports clinical partnerships and co-teaching placements for elementary education, early childhood education, agriculture education, and music education.

Katherine Byrn

Kayla Cory Kayla Cory

Kayla Cory is an advisor for and an alum of the TRIO McNair Scholars Program. She has a master's degree in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development and a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota.

Kayla Cory

Stephanie Erickson Stephanie Erickson

Stephanie graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor of science degree in geology.

Stephanie Erickson

Laura Essig Laura Essig

  • Associate Director of Student Degree Progress & Retention
  • 612-626-4866
  • lessig@umn.edu

Hi All, my name is Laura Essig and I am so excited to be guiding you on your academic journey! I was born and raised in Michigan where I attended Michigan State University (MSU) and earned my BA in Public Administration & Public Policy and my MA in…

Laura Essig

Denise Felder Denise Felder

20 years in career advising, Masters in Community Psychology, Bachelors in Journalism, Josie R. Johnson Leadership Fellow (AALF), ECHO Equity & Diversity Certification, Racial Justice Facilitator, Certified Poverty Awareness Coach

Denise Felder

Reggie Gandy Reggie Gandy

Hello and welcome! My name is Reggie Gandy and I’m so excited to be working with you on your academic journey here at CEHD. While I was born in Chicago and lived shortly in Portland, Oregon, I have spent most of my time in Minneapolis.

Reggie Gandy

Zoila Ganuza Hoaglund Zoila Ganuza Hoaglund

Zoila was born in El Salvador and moved to Minnesota at age three. Attending a college-preparatory high school on scholarship was pivotal in navigating her academic journey.

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Phuong Geiger Phuong Geiger

Hello! My name is Phuong Geiger and I look forward to working with you! I started working at the University of Minnesota in May of 2018.

Phuong Geiger

Sara Georgeson Sara Georgeson

I have been working in student services at the University of Minnesota for over 20 years and am fortunate to be part of the CEHD advising team.

Sara Georgeson

Nick Goffard Nick Goffard

BA in Sociology and Organizational Communication, MA in Leadership in Student Affairs, Certified Career Counselor (CCC), Campus Mental Health Advocate, LGBTQ+ Identifying and Affirming

Nick Goffard

Consuelo Gutierrez-Crosby Consuelo Gutierrez-Crosby

Consuelo is a Latina from Albuquerque, New Mexico who came to MN as a first-generation college student to attend Macalester College.

Consuelo Gutierrez-Crosby

Jessica Heidemann Jessica Heidemann

Hello Students! I’m happy to support those transferring to CEHD from other colleges at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

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Chelsea Kramer Chelsea Kramer

Chelsea Kramer provides student licensing advising support, tracks and maintains student records to support ongoing analysis and enrollment reports.

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Amy Jo Lundell Amy Jo Lundell

Amy Jo finalizes and tracks clinical/co-teaching placements across the University. She answers questions about placements, surveys cooperative teachers, coordinates payment of stipends, and manages professional development for cooperating teachers.

Amy Jo Lundell

Marjorie Grevious Marjorie Grevious

I was born and raised in Louisville Kentucky. My family sent me to Minnesota because I had dropped out of college to be in love. I was sent here to live with my great-aunt who was the first black social worker hired by Hennepin County.

Marjorie Grevious

Kelly Meyer Kelly Meyer

Kelly coordinates innovative partnership development projects across districts and school sites. She also leads the professional development planning and coordinates preparation for clinical supervisors working with schools.

Kelly Meyer

Anna Mraz Anna Mraz

  • Student services advisor and PES Program Coordinator (CEHD)
  • 612-625-9591
  • annam@umn.edu

My name is Anna Mraz, I grew up in Minneapolis and I have worked in student services and advising for nearly 20 years at the U of MN in various units including the College of Pharmacy, the College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Education and…

Anna Mraz

Kyle Nickodem Kyle Nickodem

As a research methodologist whose expertise is in quantitative methods, my goal is to continuously improve the methodological rigor of education research so decisions based on findings can be made with confidence.

Kyle Nickodem

Katie Niznik Katie Niznik

BA in Marketing and Human Resources, Dordt University, MA in Higher Education Administration, University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development, Campus Mental Health Advocate

Katie Niznik

Samantha Parker Samantha Parker

Samantha was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and after high school continued her education at Concordia University-Saint Paul where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

Samantha Parker