KIM SOUSA-PEOPLES, PH.D.
Education: PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, UNCG
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, University of South Carolina
BA, Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina
Senior Director
k_sousap@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: NAV1GATE, Division of Student Success communications, departmental strategy and budget.
Get To Know: Kim is a certified fitness instructor, a coach for Future Fund 10 of Greensboro, and has 2 daughters both working and studying outside of the Greensboro area.
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 Contact: 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.
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
Associate Director
e_wiersm@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: 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!
MACKENZIE RADFORD
Education: MBA in Business Administration, UNCG
B.S. in Business Administration, UNCG
Coordinator
mrwinslo@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: 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!
ZACH TRABONA
Education: B.A. in English, Colorado State University
Technical Services Manager
zvtrabona@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: Updates and maintains the website, troubleshoots tech issues within the department, organizes and oversees tech equipment.
Get To Know: In his free time, Zach enjoys spending time with his family, playing hockey, working out, and reading/writing.
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 Contact: 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.
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 Contact: 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 Services
abloomis@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: Supports all YFY Services such as Spartan SPEARS, the First Year Connect Newsletter, YFY social media, and the YFY Success Guide in addition to other marketing and communications initiatives.
Get To Know: Outside of work, Adina enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking, reading books, and watching her favorite shows.
KAITLYN SINGLETON
Education: Currently pursuing M.S. in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling, UNCG
Graduate Assistant
kisingleton@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: 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.
KAMERYN TAYLOR
Education: B.A. in Political Science, UNCG
Currently pursuing M.Ed. at UNCG in the Student Affairs Administration and Higher Education, UNCG
Graduate Assistant – YFY Programming
kataylo@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: 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, Kameryn enjoys a good book, tv show, or a fun round of spades with her family.
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 (FYE)
rjyakel@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: 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 junior majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Psychology, UNCG
First Year Experience First Year Assistant
kadelgre@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: 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.
ALEX LITTLE
Education: Currently a senior majoring in English with a minor in Classical Studies, UNCG
PAL Captain
amlittl3@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: Supports Peer Academic Leader Program and other first year experience initiatives.
Get To Know: In her free time, Alex loves reading, drinking coffee, and spending time with friends. After graduation, she intends to pursue a Master’s in Higher Education to continue serving new students.
SARAH PIROZZI
Education: Currently a senior majoring in Communication Studies, UNCG
First Year Assistant for New Student Transitions
sepirozz@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: Spartan Orientation Staff, Peer Academic Leader, and Spartan Guide. Member of and served as the President for the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.
Get To Know: In her free time she enjoys exercising, hanging out with friends, and baking.
ADYERA ROBINSON
Education: Currently a senior studying Professions in Deafness (Interpreter Concentration) and minoring in Photography, UNCG
Photographer
arrobin2@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: Serves as the Photographer for the New Student Transitions and First-Year Experience Office, supporting department design efforts in addition to capturing department lead events and staff headshots.
Get To Know: In her free time, she enjoys watching tv series, reading, longboarding, and taking on creative photography/art projects.
TREY TOWNSEND
Education: Currently a second-year Social Media Marketing major, UNCG
Social Media Manager
t_townse@uncg.edu
Primary Contact: 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!