Your Advisors
I was born and raised in Southwest Wisconsin and attended Southwest Tech after graduation from Riverdale High School. I started in the Accounting program, but eventually earned an Associate Degree in Business Management and an Associate Degree in Marketing. I used my education to start my career as the Marketing and Sales Manager for the House on the Rock Properties. Working in tourism was an amazing experience as I was able to travel all over North America promoting Wisconsin as a tourist destination. After eight years of traveling, I decided to make a change to be home more with my family and started my career at Southwest Tech in 2013.
I have worked in advising and career coaching roles at Southwest Tech since 2013. Since then, I have gone on to earn my Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and I am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Business and Human Relations. I also helped create the Southwest Tech Clay Target Team and enjoy coaching our students. Southwest Tech was an amazing start for me on my higher educational journey and I am excited to share and help guide you through all the great opportunities that Southwest Tech offers.
Programs I Advise
- Undeclared/Undecided
- Accounting
- Accounting Assistant
- Ag Power & Equipment Technician
- Agribusiness Science & Technology
- Auto Collision Repair & Refinish
- Automotive Technician
- Business Management
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 2
- Golf Course Management
- Individualized Technical Studies
- Leadership Development
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Sustainable Energy Management
- Technical Studies-Journeyworker
I am a proud Lancaster Flying Arrow alumna, and continued my education post-secondary to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from UW-Madison, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Education from UW-Platteville. I spent the first several years of my professional career working in area school districts as a Wisconsin DPI certified Cross-Categorical Special Education Case Manager and Instructor. Transitioning to working with adult learners pursuing the next step of their educational journey is truly a dream come true! I am a learning enthusiast, and love finding ways to share this passion and facilitate curiosity and exploration for others. I am a certified Career Development Facilitator, and am constantly seeking out new opportunities to learn and grow.
My husband and I now reside back in the area on my family farm. We have been blessed with two children who fill our home and hearts with joy. We are an active, outdoors-loving family, who have grown into loving all of the perks of rural Southwest Wisconsin living. I also enjoy live music, good food, and good conversation.
Programs I Advise
- Undeclared/Undecided
- CNC Machine Operator/Programmer
- Data Analytics
- Health Information Technology
- Human Services Associate
- Individualized Technical Studies
- IT-Cybersecurity Specialist
- IT-Network Systems Technician
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Supply Chain Assistant
- Supply Chain Management
- University Transfer - Associate of Arts/Science
- Welding
I grew up in Southwest Wisconsin and love small town, rural living! I decided to stay close to home in attending the University of Wisconsin – Platteville for my undergraduate education. I started as a Psychology Major as I wanted to help people and after a couple of changes, I found my place and earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Human Resources Emphasis. I worked in Human Resources for a couple of years and after starting my family decided that was not the area I wanted to work in long term.
I started working at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Student Services and knew that working in education is where I belong. It was while working in Admissions and observing the impact that the advisors had with students that I knew one day I would become an Advisor myself. It is here that I have found my passion of helping students navigate their educational journey, exploring their interests, and helping to guide them along the way in their successes and failures. Watching students achieve their desired goals in learning, careers, and life is so incredibly rewarding. I look forward to working with each of you as you discover your passions.
Programs I Advise
Southwest Wisconsin has always been my home. After graduating from River Ridge High School, I started at another technical college and soon found it wasn’t for me. At semester, I transferred to Southwest Tech and graduated with a technical diploma in Office Assistant. Shortly after graduation in 2001, I started my career at Southwest Tech as the College Receptionist and then worked in Student Services for several years and online learning for 15 years. During that time, I obtained an Associate Degree in Administrative Professional from Southwest Tech and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Franklin University.
My passion is serving others especially students and it is so good to be back in Student Services as an Advisor. Southwest Tech has been a great fit for me and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share what Southwest Tech has to offer as you explore your passions and navigate your higher education path.
Programs I Advise
- Undeclared/Undecided
- Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery
- Cancer Information Management
- Cancer Information Management (ATC)
- Child Care Services
- Cosmetology
- Dental Assistant
- Early Childhood Education
- Electro-Mechanical Technology
- Graphic & Web Design
- Industrial Mechanic
- Instrumentation and Controls Technology
- Midwife (Direct Entry)
- Nail Technician
- Surgical Technology