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Bia Guth Roque

Director

bguthroq@nmu.edu
Hometown:

São Paulo, Brazil

Degrees:
  • B.A. in Education
  • M.B.A. in Strategic People Management
  • Graduate-Level Specialization: Organizational Psychology
  • Graduate-Level Specialization: Play Therapy

Oi, tudo bem? (Hi, How are you?) I’ve been working with Higher Education for several years. In SSS, I’m here to help you with advising, connecting with resources, referrals, and exploring the magic of College. I’m passionate about guiding and helping students reach their full potential!

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Jamie Laurie

Jamie Laurie

Academic Coordinator

jlaurie@nmu.edu
Hometown:

St. Clair, Michigan

Degrees:
  • B.A. from Northern Michigan University
  • M.A. from Marquette University
  • M.A. from Northern Michigan University

I have worked in Higher Ed in a variety of ways over the years. In Student Support Services, I focus on advising & coordinating support efforts, which is wonderful! I am an active learner in all that I do and I love helping students explore higher education as a path to personal growth and success.

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Linda Sirois

Academic Coordinator

lsirois@nmu.edu
Degrees:
  • A.A. Bay College
  • B.S. Northern Michigan University
  • M.F.A. Northern Michigan University

My husband and I live in an old Finnish farmhouse out in the hayfields of Trenary, and we’ve been renovating our place for about 23 years.   Some animals live with us: eight chickens, two cats, and one really old (almost 16 years!) dog named Kobe, and a skinny little mutt named Buddy.   My two grown kids and their friends wan...

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Madi Spychalla

Program Assistant

mspychal@nmu.edu (906) 227-1558
Hometown:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Degrees:
  • B.S. from Northern Michigan University

As a first-gen graduate, I know how tough it is to navigate college advising. This is why I am so grateful for the chance to make sure our 216 students always have someone in their corner. This TRIO program does amazing things for students and I am so excited to be a part of this incredible team of advisors who are dedicated to making a change! ...

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Tori Sorensen

Graduate Assistant

tosorens@nmu.edu
Hometown:

Iron Mountain, Michigan

Degrees:
  • Associate of Business, Northern Michigan University
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Northern Michigan University

Throughout my undergrad program at NMU, I was very active on campus. Working in the SSS office created the opportunity for me to stay involved on campus while working on my Master's degree. As a first-generation, low-income student, I understand how challenging college can be and hope to assist as many students as possible to achieve their goals...

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