Kim Sousa-Peoples, PH.D.
Education: Ph.D, Curriculum and Instruction, UNCG
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, University of South Carolina
BA, Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina
Senior Director
ksp@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: NAV1GATE, Division of Student Success communications, departmental strategy and budget.
Get To Know: Kim spends much of her free time as a volunteer at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. She is also certified fitness instructor, serves on the Board of Directors for the Volunteer Center of the Triad, a coach for Future Fund 10 of Greensboro, and has 2 daughters both working and studying outside of the Greensboro area.
Emily Wiersma
Education: M.Ed. in College Student Personnel, Ohio University
B.S. in Psychology with a focus in Education and English, University of Mount Union
Director
e_wiersm@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Oversees the FYE 101: Succeed at the G course and strategic planning for the program including curriculum, assessment, FYE Instructor supervision, campus partnership development, and more.
Get To Know: Emily also enjoys visiting family at the beach and spending time with her partner, dog, and two cats!
Katie Tucker
Education: M.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, UNC Greensboro
B.A in Communication Studies, Bloomsburg University
Assistant Director
kaseagre@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Oversees Your First Year (YFY) transition programs like Spartan SPEARS, YFY Success Series, and First Finals Fest and services such as YFY social media, First Year Connect Newsletter, and YFY Success Planner.
Get To Know: Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring Greensboro, coffee, and traveling.
Mackenzie Radford
Education: MBA in Business Administration, UNCG
B.S. in Business Administration, UNCG
Coordinator
mrwinslo@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Oversees the Peer Academic Leader (PAL) program, teaches FYE 201: Lead at the G, and coordinates Campus Partner workshops for FYE 101: Succeed at the G.
Get To Know: During her free time, she enjoys investing in her local church and spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Mackenzie is a former UNCG softball student-athlete and loves to attend Spartan athletic events every chance she gets!
Kameryn Taylor
Education: B.A. in Political Science, UNCG
Currently pursuing M.Ed. at UNCG in the Student Affairs Administration and Higher Education, UNCG
Your First Year – Coordinator
kataylo3@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Helps to plan events such as First Finals Fest, Freshman Forum, and the YFY Success Series as a whole.
Get To Know: In her downtime, Kam enjoys reading, painting, watching tv, or spending time with friends and family!
Lauren Kennon
Education: M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education, Iowa State University
B.S. in Neuroscience, Drake University
FYE Specialist
lekennon@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Teaches multiple sections of FYE 101: Succeed at the G, and supports the program’s continued development with a primary focus on curriculum development.
Get To Know: Lauren enjoys exploring new places, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, reading, and dance.
Heidi Liles
Education: M.A. in Sociology, UNCG Greensboro
B.S. in Psychology, B.S. in Sociology, Western Carolina University
FYE Specialist
hhliles@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Teaches FYE 101: Succeed in the G and helps oversee communication and marketing for First Year Experience (FYE)
Get To Know: Heidi is a proud dog and cat mom, enjoys spending time with her friends, and visits the mountains anytime she gets the chance.
Marcus Perkins
Education: M.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, UNCG
B.S. in Psychology, UNCG
FYE Specialist
maperki3@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Instructs multiple sections of FYE 101: Succeed at the G with an interest in exploratory students and oversees primary assessment for FYE 101.
Get To Know: During his free time, Marcus likes to watch reality tv shows, meet up and hang with his friends and listen to R&B music.
Ashanté Price
Education: M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Kent State University
B.A. in History, Kent State University
B.A. in Pan African Studies, Kent State University
FYE Specialist
ajprice@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Teaches FYE 101 courses, advises Alpha Lamba Delta
Get To Know: Outside of work, Ashante likes to read, travel, coffee, and spend time with family.
Courtney Pigg
Education: B.A. in English with a concentration in Professional Writing, Western Carolina University
A.A. in General Studies, GTCC
Business Manager
crholder@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Manages funds and transactions; collects timesheets and enters time; and processes HR paperwork for the department.
Get To Know: In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, watching tv shows and movies, and spending time with her husband and chihuahua.
Joshua Pierce
Education: Self-Taught in Computer Science and Graphic Design/Layout
Currently a senior at UNCG, continuing studies in Information Tech. / Instructional Tech.
Technology Services Manager – NST & FYE
j_pierc2@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Manages, monitors, and updates the NST & FYE Webpage and ensures this aligns with UNCG brand strategies and standards. Troubleshoots any technology-related issues as needed, and supports technology-related needs for the department, including events and programs.
Get to Know: Josh is a born Maker – if it ticks, he wants to know how. Pursuing the details of how different mechanisms work has been his passion for the last twenty years or so. When not tinkering, Josh likes music, puzzles, and drinking way too much coffee for one human person.
Macy Jones
Education: B.A. in Political Science and Psychology, Bellarmine University
Currently pursuing M.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration and Higher Education, UNCG
Graduate Assistant – New Student Transitions
mmjones10@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Supports transition programs such as SOAR, Spartan Orientation Staff, and Rawkin’ Welcome Weeks.
Get To Know: Outside of work, Macy enjoys being with her friends and family, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, cooking, and watching TV shows and movies.
Adina Loomis
Education: B.A. in International and Area Studies, Washington University
Currently pursuing M.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration and Higher Education, UNCG
Graduate Assistant – YFY Communications
abloomis@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Supports all YFY Communications such as YFY Social Media, FY Connect Newsletter, Spartan SPEARS, and YFY Success Planner in addition to other marketing and communications initiatives.
Get To Know: After completing her Master’s, Adina hopes to work in the field of Orientation, Transition, and Retention so she can serve new students in their transition to college. Outside of work, Adina enjoys spending time with friends and family, hanging out with her cat Basil, baking, reading, and watching musicals
Sarah Pirozzi
Education: B.A. in Communication Studies, UNCG
Graduate Assistant – YFY Programming
sepirozz@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Assisting with the implementation of the YFY Success Series, first year programming, and coordinating giveaways for individuals who complete the YFY Success Series program.
Get to Know: Outside of work, Sarah enjoys to cook and hang out with her friends.
Kaitlyn Singleton
Education: B.S. in Psychology, Furman University
Currently pursuing M.S. in Counseling and Education Development with a concentration in School Counseling, UNCG
Graduate Assistant – Communications & Special Projects
kisingleton@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: General Assistant for New Student Transitions & First Year Experience; assists in interdivisional communications and outreach to the campus community, as well as special projects in Student Success.
Get To Know: Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, and playing with her cat Fiona outside of work.
Rebecca Yakel
Education: B.A. in Psychology, UNCG
Currently pursuing a M.S. in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, UNCG
Graduate Assistant – First Year Experience
rjyakel@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Supports the First Year Experience programs such as the Peer Academic Leader (PAL) program and FYE 101: Succeed at the G.
Get To Know: Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys playing video games, reading, watching movies and TV shows, and being with friends.
Kaleigh Del Greco
Education: Currently a senior majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Psychology, UNCG
First Year Experience – First Year Assistant
kadelgre@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Supports the FYE 101: Succeed at the G program and other first year experience initiatives.
Get To Know: In the future, Kaleigh hopes to receive a Master’s Degree in Higher Education to be able to continue to support first year students through their transition into college. After work, Kaleigh enjoys reading, going to coffee shops, and catching up on new videos game and TV shows.
Maya Hare
Education: Currently a Junior at UNCG majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, and double minoring in Entrepreneurship and Psychology
PAL Captain
mghare@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Supports Peer Academic Leader Program and other first year experience initiatives.
Get To Know: Outside of school and work Maya enjoys all things creative, taking care of her house plants, and traveling as much as she can! After college, Maya is hoping to open and own her own business.
Mannie Mendez-Aquino
Education: Political & Philosophy Major, UNCG
SOS Lead Staff
e_mendezaqu@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Creating programs and activities to help prepare the next Spartan Orientation Staff in preparation for the SOAR programs!
Get To Know: Along with Lead staff, Mannie is also an RA, so he helps others transition to college. He is the first person to go to college in his Mexican household! A fun fact about him is that he lives on a farm and has a strong love for animals!
Ivan Tarpley
Education: Currently a Sophomore double majoring in Political Science and Communications Studies with a double minor in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies and History, UNCG
SOS Lead Staff
ijtarpley@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Supports the Spartan Orientation Staff (SOS) and the SOAR program.
Get To Know: In the future, Ivan hopes to continue working in the world of Student Affairs and Higher Education in order to continue assisting transitioning students and families. After work Ivan loves to relax with a good show or spend time with friends!
Mikaela Lewis
Education: Currently a senior majoring in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in criminology and minors in American Sign Language and African American Studies, UNCG
New Student Transitions – First Year Assistant
malewis5@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Helps support first year transition programs such as SOAR, Spartan Orientation Staff, and Rawkin’ Welcome Weeks.
Get To Know: In her free time, Mikaela enjoys reading and spending time with her dog, Othello. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a Masters in Criminal Psychology.
Melissa Lozada
Education: Currently a senior seeking a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Musical Theatre, UNCG
Your First Year – First Year Assistant
milozada@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Supports the Your First Year Team with the texting line and all other team initiatives.
Get To Know: In the future, Melissa hopes to become a professional actress and marriage and family counselor, geared towards helping BIPOC communities, especially Latinos/Hispanics. In her free time, Melissa enjoys reading, singing, dancing, and spending time with family.
Kaylee Collins
Education: Currently a sophomore majoring in Pre-Nursing, UNCG
Creative Content Manager
kacollins@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Serves as the Canva graphic designer and creates graphics for social media and departmental communications.
Get To Know: In her free time, Kaylee enjoys drawing, writing, playing video games, and watching medical dramas. After graduation, she intends to pursue a Master’s degree in Midwifery.
Trey Townsend
Education: Currently a second-year Social Media Marketing major, UNCG
Social Media Manager
t_townse@uncg.edu
Primary Responsibilities: Serves as the social media manager for the Division of Student Success.
Get To Know: Trey loves how much UNCG has to offer and is grateful for this opportunity to move forward with his career!