Jency has been an advisor in University College for over 10 years and prior to that was the departmental advisor for the Medical Laboratory Science program. He also taught business and math courses, primarily at community colleges, for nearly 15 years. He has a bachelor's degree in Biology from Ohio State University and an MBA from the University of Dayton. Jency enjoys running, biking, and other outdoor activities. He has completed over 40 marathons, as well as the Wasatch 100 trail run and the LOTAJA 200 mile bike race.

Martina has been an advisor in University College for over 10 years. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Masters in Counseling from San Francisco State University. She is committed to helping students make the transition to college, and working with students on developing an academic program that utilizes the many opportunities at the University of Utah. She is married and has two daughters. She enjoys walking, yoga, snowboarding with her daughters, reading and traveling to Greece.

Marilyn has been an Academic Advisor at the U for 23 years, and during this time has advised a wide variety of students. She currently specializes in general education and prelaw advising. She is originally from Ohio and has a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre from The Ohio State University. She enjoys working with students and helping them to achieve their academic and career goals. Some of her favorite things are travelling in the U.S. and internationally, hiking in the Wasatch mountains and Southern Utah, skiing, bird watching, photography, theatre, movies, and dinners and laughter with good friends.

Terese has enjoyed working with students in academic advising and orientation at the University of Utah for over 10 years. As Assistant Director of the Transfer Center, she is committed to helping transfer students become successful members of the University of Utah community. Terese is an alumna of the U of U, receiving a BA in English and MA in Linguistics. She is married with two children and enjoys the arts, outdoor activities, travel and gardening.

Sandy has worked in the area of academic advising at the University of Utah for nearly 15 years. She is passionate about her opportunity to work with students on advising issues. Sandy returned to the U of U when her last child was entering kindergarten. She received her BS in Child and Family Development 1990 and her M Ed. in Special Education 1994. Sandy enjoys traveling throughout the United States to visit her children and grandchildren. She enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and watching football and baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs.

Amy joined University College as an advisor in 1998, eleven years after earning her BS degree in Psychology from the University of Utah. It has been a lot of fun for her to return to her alma mater and work with the current generation of students. Between her stints at the University of Utah, Amy lived in Phoenix, Arizona where she earned a Master of Counseling degree from Arizona State University. Since 1999 one of Amy's specialties has been Prelaw advising-helping U of U students and alumni gain admission to law school. Amy loves the outdoors, particularly the area around Moab, Utah where she grew up. She also loves good books, good music and good company.

Leslie has been with University College since 1999. She coordinates the Freshman Advising Program, University College Peer Advisors and the UGS 1010 courses. Assisting students make the most of their college experience is why Leslie loves being an academic advisor. There are so many amazing things to take advantage of at the U! She has earned multiple degrees from the U including Political Science, BS and Family Consumer Studies, BS as well as a Master's Degree in Education, Leadership and Policy. When not at work Leslie loves to be creating new adventures with her family and friends.

John has been an academic advisor since 2001, when he was a graduate student in history at the University of Washington. In 2003, he started working in University College. John received his BA in history from Brigham Young University and his MA in history from the University of Utah. At work, he can be found encouraging students in their quest for admission to a variety of professional schools. At home, he can be found teaching his young son and his boxador (half-boxer, half-lab) to get along with each other and play nice.

Steve was born many years ago when lefthanders like himself were still ridiculed for the use of the "awkward appendage." The Nation was just starting to recover from the oil embargo of the early 1970's. The urban to rural migration was in full swing only to be halted shortly thereafter by the farm crisis of the 1980's. Steve learned at an early age to cook pizza, burritos, nachos, and Pop Tarts. These staples of life have fueled his efforts as he progressed to where he is today. Steve now coordinates advising for students that are undecided on their major. As part of this endeavor students can attend the Major Exploration EXPO which is held annually each September. Students can also work closely with Steve on choosing a major by taking the course UGS 1050: Major Exploration. Steve received his B.S. and M.S. in Sociology from Utah State University. Seeing as though human blood runs both red and blue (Aggie blue, not that blue from the south) depending on its level of oxygenation the University of Utah was a perfect fit. Steve also loves cycling (and his wife). He rides road, mountain, and cyclocross bikes. Steve's advice: "Eat your greens, don't do drugs, get 8 hours of sleep, ride your bike, and go to class."

Vickie has a BFA in Painting and Drawing, as well as a BS in Psychology from the University of Utah prior to completing a Master's of Art in Art Therapy at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Vickie has worked at the University of Utah a combined total of 5 years, with 4 years in academic advising.

Vickie is interested in local art, the value of art in the community, and how creative expression can enhance our lives. She can often be seen at Gallery Stroll, the monthly Salt Lake City art-walk. Vickie is also interested in issues of sustainability, both on and off campus. Vickie enjoys summer hiking and camping in the glorious Wasatch and Uintah mountains. Vickie is a bit of a gourmand and likes to visit to the local farmer's market seasonally. When feeling brave, she tries her hand at experimental cuisine.

Richelle joined the University College staff in 2009. Richelle was born and raised in Midvale, Utah. In 2004 she graduated from the University of Utah with a B.A. in Classics, specializing in the study of Latin and ancient Greek and Roman culture. She later returned to the University of Utah earning a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy, with a focus on student affairs in higher education in 2009. Richelle has been working at the University of Utah in various positions since 2005, and recently joined University College as the DARS Coordinator in 2009. In her spare time, Richelle still indulges her passion for comparative mythology and religion, dabbles in various needle arts, and enjoys spending time with her family.

Heather has been an advisor in the University College office since 1998. She graduated from the University of Utah with her B.S. degree in Human Development in 1999. Heather really enjoys advising students at the University of Utah. She loves animals, traveling, reading, Mexican food, the arts, and spending time with friends and family.

Amanda received her BA in German from the U of U in 2004 and her MS degree is Parks, Recreation, and Tourism in 2007. She is living proof that Humanities majors can get jobs! She runs marathons (very slowly). She hopes to someday be an amazing telemark skier, but is not quite coordinated enough yet. She does not like vegetables or fruits, but if forced, could manage to eat broccoli, as long as it is bathed in butter and garlic. She also doesn't eat pink things, with bubble gum being the only notable exception. Amanda is also the single parent of an ambitious young lab-like canine named Ralph. She used to get extremely frustrated with Ralph's tendency to chew everything he can see or smell. However, she later realized that Ralph would eat her vegetables when her mother was in town for a visit.

Victoria graduated from the University of Utah in May 2007. She received a BS degree is Speech Communication and also received a BS degree in Human Development & Family Studies. She has worked at University College for over 4 years. What she likes best about advising is making students aware of all the resources that are available to them, things that she wishes she would have known when she entered the college life. She also enjoys the fact that everyday she gets to go home having helped someone get that much closer to reaching their goals. Victoria is engaged and recently became an aunt. She is an outdoors type of girl who enjoys camping, boating, hiking, running, 4-wheeling, fishing but most of all she just loves to laugh!

Mayumi is a new advisor in the Preprofessional Advising office. She has a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Utah. She is from Japan but has lived in Utah for about 5 years. When she was in Japan, she worked for students who were interested in studying abroad. She has two dogs and enjoys baking and traveling.

After dabbling in nearly every fine arts department, Liz finally graduated from the U with a BA in Theatre Studies. She has been with University College since August 2008, working primarily with fine arts students. Prior to that, Liz worked for several years as Fine Arts Career Advisor here on campus. When not at work, Liz can usually be found involved in her own creative projects - most likely acting on a stage or film set somewhere (but often planning and executing elaborate practical jokes). Liz has worked professionally as an actor, singer, stage manager, dialect coach, music teacher, and visual artist. Her favorite role, however, is big sister to ten siblings and favorite aunt to twelve nieces and nephews.

Libby Oberg is a native of Utah and an U of U graduate. As an undergrad, she studied criminal justice before majoring in Theatre. She completed her B.F.A in Theatre Lighting Design in 2007. Libby is currently looking for the perfect masters program. She enjoys snowshoeing, hiking, reading, cultivating plants, skydiving, spending time with her favorite people, and supporting the arts. Libby had her first skydiving adventure last summer and intends to skydive at least once a year until she is old and brittle-boned.

David has been with University College since March 1996. He supports the administrative and advising staff by helping to keep the office running smoothly (which includes everything from making sure everyone gets paid, to ensuring there's enough paper). He also fills in at the front desk and occasionally assists students with specific inquiries. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in French (plus a Secretarial Certificate) from the University of Utah, and attended the University of Washington for one year. He also holds the Certified Administrative Professional rating conferred by the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Among the things he likes best are animals, french fries, languages, Vancouver Island, collecting stamps, and being with friends.

Maria has been working in University College for almost five years as an Academic Program Support Specialist where she helps maintain the front desk and provides support to the staff and students of University College. She also owns her own music promotion company and does promotional work in her free time. She loves sports, music, politics, writing and anything hi-tech. She is currently engaged and looking forward to getting married next year.

The life of a superhero is a lonely one, filled with hardship and danger. Those who answer the call must leave comfort, safety and often sanity behind. But someone has to stand the heat and stay in the kitchen! Someone has to don the oven mitts of all that's right and strangle the red hot throat of all that's wrong. This is that someone's story. I am the sterling silver ladle of justice pouring its foamy cream over the just picked strawberries of crime. I'm mad at bad, aren't you? Don't be a cry baby, be a try baby! Well, destiny honks the horn of gotta go!

Joshua Tomlin is currently attending school at the U. He has chosen business as a major to develop a deeper understanding of human nature. Life is like an Etch A Sketch ® in his eyes, no matter what direction you've gone in you can shake things up and start over.

Natalie has been making short films since 2004, worked with University College since 2000, worked as computer technician at the U since 1996, been programming computers since 1984, dreamed of flying around the world since 1978, been in love with all things technical, shiny white, blue and silver since 1977 and horrified of buggy eyes since 1975.

Michael is a Junior at the University of Utah majoring in Computer Science. He recently started working at University College in November 2008. He loves being a student at the University, working with computers, and studying foreign languages.