BASC is now open!

The Biology Academic Success Center office renovation is complete, and BASC is now open again for in-person advising.

Meet Our Advisors

Academic Advisors

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Ebony McClain

Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Advising
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Jazmin Campos

Associate Director | Academic Advisor: Human Biology | Undeclared Life Sciences
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Joyce Fernandez

Assistant Director | Academic Advisor: Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity | Plant Biology | Undeclared Life Sciences | Systems and Synthetics Biology
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Christina L. Jackson

Assistant Director | Academic Advisor: Biological Sciences | Human Biology | Undeclared Life Sciences
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Lori Cooper

Academic Advisor: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
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Kellie Rosado

Academic Advisor: Human Biology
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Jessica Ildefonso

Senior Academic Advisor: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
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Yasmine V. Jefferson

Academic Advisor: Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity | Plant Biology | Systems and Synthetic Biology | Biological Sciences | Human Biology
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Alan Lemus

Academic Advisor: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
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Academic Advisor: Biological Sciences | Molecular and Medical Microbiology
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Kassandra Lopez-Lugo

Academic Advisor: Cell Biology | Genetics and Genomics
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Sophy Ney

Senior Academic Advisor: Biological Sciences | Molecular and Medical Microbiology
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Teresa Nguyen

Academic Advisor: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
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Teresa Nishikawa

Academic Advisor: Biological Sciences | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Forrest Pratt

Academic Advisor: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Victor Preciado

Senior Academic Advisor: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
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Janice Tse

Academic Advisor: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Genetics and Genomics
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Terri Zamora

Academic Advisor: Front Desk Advisor
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International Student Advisor

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Amandeep Kaur

International Academic Advisor
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Retention Specialist

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Dominique N. Jackson

Retention Specialist
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Student Counselor

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Jon De Paul Dunbar

Student Counselor
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Faculty Advisors

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Michele Igo

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Academic Programs | Professor
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Siobhan Brady

Professor | Department of Plant Biology | Systems and Synthetic Biology Faculty Advisor
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Jonathan Bragg

Assistant Professor of Teaching | Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics | Undeclared Life Sciences Faculty Advisor
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William DeBello

Associate Professor | Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior | Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Faculty Advisor
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Rachael Bay

Associate Professor | Department of Evolution and Ecology | Marine and Coastal Science Faculty Advisor
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Christopher Fraser

Professor | Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Advisor
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Laci M. Gerhart

Associate Professor of Teaching | Department of Evolution and Ecology | Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity Faculty Advisor
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Marina Ellefson

Associate Professor | Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology | Genetics and Genomics Faculty Advisor
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Miriam Markum

Associate Professor of Teaching | Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics | Molecular and Medical Microbiology Faculty Advisor
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Francis J. McNally

Professor | Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology | Cell Biology Faculty Advisor
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Talitha van der Meulen

Assistant Professor of Teaching | Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior | Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior Faculty Advisor
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Mona Monfared

Associate Professor of Teaching | Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology | Human Biology Faculty Advisor 
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Alex Nord

Associate Professor | Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior | Human Biology Faculty Advisor
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Kenjiro W. Quides

Assistant Professor of Teaching | Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics | Molecular and Medical Microbiology Faculty Advisor
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Lesilee Rose

Professor | Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology | Biological Sciences Faculty Advisor
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Philipp Zerbe

Associate Professor | Department of Plant Biology | Plant Biology Faculty Advisor
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Peer Advisors

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Ruben

Ruben is a fourth-year Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior major. Ruben is currently involved with the Knights Landing One Health Clinic.  Ruben enjoys playing the guitar, learning martial arts, and taking cool nature photos! Ruben’s goal as a BASC peer advisor is to facilitate the accessibility to the many resources our university provides and help my fellow peers succeed! 

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Charlie

Charlie is a third-year Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Psychology double major. He is currently involved in an undergraduate research lab focusing on biological membranes. He enjoys running, listening to music, and trying new places to eat downtown. As a BASC peer advisor, he hopes to help students become more confident in navigating college while reminding them that it’s okay to ask for help along the way.

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Kasidy

Kasidy is a third year Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior major. She is currently the primary leader of a club she started on campus and loves to connect with people. As a BASC peer advisor, Kasidy wants to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for all. She hopes to provide the support and resources that her fellow students may need. While not in school, Kasidy likes hiking, drawing, trying new things, and hanging out with friends!

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Sadhika

Sadhika is a second-year Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior major. As a peer advisor, Sadhika’s goal is to share her knowledge and experience with anyone who comes to drop-in advising, in the hopes of answering questions and providing resources that will help them resolve any issues. Sadhika is also involved in undergraduate research and volunteers as a research associate for EMRAP. Outside of academics, she enjoys listening to music, getting a sweet treat, and playing with her dog.