• Katy Braunsky
    Katy Braunsky, M.S. (she/her/hers)
    Admissions

    Admissions Counselor | Campus Visit Coordinator

    Works primarily with first-year students from Northcentral Wisconsin

    "Encouraging students to create and fulfill their personal and academic goals at UW-Eau Claire brings me so much joy. I'm thrilled to work in a role where I can support students throughout their college journey, allowing them to discover who they will ultimately become through the opportunities provided at UWEC."

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    Ashley Walton-Beal, M.S., LPC (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Clinical Counselor | AODA Coordinator

    Ashley is a Counselor at UWEC Counseling Services and the AODA coordinator. She obtained her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Ashley's areas of clinical interest include depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment to college, stress management, identity development, intersectionality, and concerns related to gender identity and sexual orientation.

  • Erin Hisey, assistant professor of theatre
    Erin Hisey
    Music and Theatre Arts

    Assistant Professor - Theatre

  • Cheryl Jimenez-Frei
    Dr. Cheryl Ana Jimenez Frei (she/her/hers)
    History | Latin American and Latinx Studies

    Assistant Professor | Co-director of the Public History Program

    Dr. Jiménez Frei's research and teaching specializations are in public history, modern Latin America, Argentina and the Southern Cone, memory studies, and cultural history. She is a founder of the Western WI COVID-19 Archive and a core member of the WI Latinx History Collective.

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  • JesicaNkouaga
    Jesica Nkouaga
    Languages

    Lecturer

  • Adam Freese
    Adam Freese
    Academic Skills Center

    Learning Center Specialist

  • Whitney Tabbert
    Whitney Tabbert (she/her/hers)
    Integrated Marketing and Communications

    Online Content Writer

    As part of the web team, I write and edit content across the UWEC website, specifically surrounding academics and recruitment. I can help you craft your messages for the web using UW-Eau Claire’s brand voice, the latest Blugold success stories and compelling images.

  • Marissa Yenter
    Marissa Yenter, MSW, APSW (She/Her/Hers) Alum
    Counseling Services

    Clinical Counselor

    Marissa is a Clinical Counselor and Case Manager at Counseling Services. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from UWEC and then her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Capella University. Marissa has worked with individuals of all ages that experience anxiety, mood disorders, and suicidal tendencies. She also has experience in crisis intervention. Marissa works from a strengths based, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral approach.

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    Dr. Sarah Snyder, Ed.D. (she/her/hers) Alum
    Dean of Students

    Student Assistance Manager

  • Zhia Lee
    Zhia Lee, B.B.A (she/her/hers) Alum
    Admissions

    Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with multicultural students and first-year students from Western Wisconsin

    “Being able to support and impact students gives me great joy. I love being able to see students do what they want and to be able to experience all the opportunities that UWEC has to offer. I’m excited to be able to help students on their journey. “

  • Alicia Schwahn
    Alicia Wiltrout, B.S. (she/her/hers) Alum
    Admissions

    Special Populations Coordinator

    Works primarily with High School Special (ECCP and HSSP), Undergraduate Special, and Graduate Special students for both UW-Eau Claire and UWEC – Barron County

    “The best part about my job is being able to assist special student populations in furthering their education, no matter where they are in life.”

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    Erin Gumm, M.A., LPC (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Interim Associate Director | Training Coordinator

    Erin Gumm, MA, LPC brings over a decade of experience to her role at UWEC. Her expertise includes adjustment concerns, anxiety and mood disorders, co-occurring diagnoses, substance abuse, ADHD, family and relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and attachment concerns. Her approach is client-centered and strengths-based. She is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

  • Julie Katzer
    Julie Katzer, B.B.A (she/her/hers) Alum
    Admissions

    Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with first-year students from Southwestern Wisconsin, Southern Minnesota, and states other than Wisconsin and Minnesota

    "UW-Eau Claire became my 'home away from home' during my time as a student. It brings me great joy to share my continued passion for the university with future generations and encourage them to discover all this campus has to offer. I am excited to help students find their place here at UWEC!"

  • Professional portrait of Jenna Kaiser
    Jenna Stromberger Kaiser (she/her/hers) Alum
    Admissions | UW-Eau Claire – Barron County

    Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with students interested in UWEC – Barron County and first-year students from Northwest Wisconsin or Northern Minnesota

    “It is a joy to see students take steps towards their personal and professional goals as they discover the possibilities that await them at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire – Barron County!”

  • Ian McIntyre
    Ian McIntyre (they/him) Alum
    Admissions

    Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with first-year students from Southcentral Wisconsin

    “Finding a University is so personal; I am so privileged to be apart of so many peoples’ journey. I hope to create a safe space for students to able to ask those hard questions so they know that UWEC is a great choice for them, like it was for me.”