Meet the Team

Jeannette earned two bachelor’s degrees in Mass Communication and English Literature, along with a Master of Public Administration—all from the University of Utah (Go Utes!). She is passionate about student success and believes strongly in the transformative power of higher education. Her work is rooted in creating supportive, inclusive spaces where students feel empowered to reach their academic, personal, and professional goals.

Outside the office, you’ll usually find her with either a book or paintbrush in hand, or wrangling her four dogs.

Shelby graduated from The University of Nevada, Reno with her B.S and M.S in Human Development and Family Studies. During graduate school, she became a Certified Family Life Educator and is passionate about helping individuals achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. In her free time, she likes to travel, watch movies, and decorate sugar cookies.

Emily is an alumna of the University of Wyoming and Western Wyoming Community College. She joined the Navigate Hub for Exploring Students team in 2024 after working in the Office of Orientation & Student Success at SLCC. During her time there, Emily advised and advocated for first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students, as well as English Language Learners. Before pursuing a career in higher education, Emily taught in the Dual Language Immersion program in Canyons School District for 7 years. Her passion lies in helping students find a sense of belonging at the university and exploring all the choices and possibilities available to them in their college experience. Outside of work, you'll find Emily at the theatre, watching women's sports, or on a walk with her partner and their little old man dog, Freddie.

Madeline graduated from the U with Honors B.S. degrees in Psychology & Health, Society & Policy, & a B.S. in International Studies with Minors in Leadership Studies & Health. She graduated in 2018 with her Master’s Degree in International Relations from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Cassidy developed a deep appreciation for the opportunities life has offered her. She earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University and later pursued a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University. Since 2018, she has worked full-time in higher education, where she admires the grit and determination of students striving for a better future. Cassidy is passionate about the arts, spending time with her son, health and wellness, sharing laughter, and cheering on her favorite teams. Go Utah! Go Celtics!

Amber joined the Navigate Hub for Exploring Students team in July 2024 after 8 years in Student Affairs. She received her BA in Sociology with a Minor in Criminal Justice from Fort Hays State University, and her M.Ed in Educational Leadership & Policy at the U. Amber is passionate about helping students find community and success on campus. When she's not at work, she enjoys spending time with her partner, kiddo, and 2 black cats, reading, and watching Colorado Avalanche hockey.

Emily joined the Navigate Hub for Exploring Students team in April 2024. She is a University of Utah Alumni with a BA in English, earned her post master’s degree in educational psychology from Brooklyn College (CUNY), and certified as an ICF life coach. Emily is passionate about helping students identify their personal strengths to deepen their self-understanding and chart their individual pathway to success. Off duty, Emily is probably in the garden or trying new recipes.

Amanda is a Utah native who graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Utah with a double major in Psychology and Communication. She began her career in mental healthcare and found opportunities within the field to help youth get their education back on track after experiencing mental health challenges. Amanda wanted to find a way to combine her passion for mental health advocacy with her interests in education, and landed in the Navigate Hub for Exploring Students as an Academic Standards Advisor helping students get back on track after academic challenges.

Hannah joined the team in June 2022. Originally from Oklahoma, she double majored in Spanish & Psychology as an undergrad at Hendrix College and went on to earn an M.Ed. from the University of Texas at Austin. Hannah is passionate about supporting students in building community in college. Outside of work, she is an avid podcast listener who is always on the hunt for the next great dog park to explore with her wife and their pup!