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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!

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 25 years. Some animals live with us: eight chickens, two cats, and a happy little Goldendoodle named Sunny. My two grown kids and their friends wander in and out.

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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! ...

Student Staff

Alexis

Alexis

SSS Peer Mentors

Read below for short bios about the SSS Peer Mentors!  Peer Mentors are students who you can have 1-on-1 meetings with, attend events with, do activities with, help further your academic skills, and work on maintaining your WellBeing Wheel!  Fill out the Interest Form below to get started!  

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SSS Peer Mentors

Jess Letherer

Jessica Letherer

SSS Peer Mentor

jlethere@nmu.edu

Major/Minor:

I'm an Environmental Science major with a natural resources concentration, as well as a Mathematics minor. I also recently decided to pursue a GIS certificate.

Campus Extracurriculars:

I've been involved with the Conservation Crew and the Hoop House on and off since my freshman year, mostly depending on how busy I am each semester with classes.

Outside of NMU:

Hiking is one of my favorite things to do in the fall and winter in Marquette. I also love swimming in Lake Superior in August and September, and hanging out with my friends.

Favorite TV show/movie:

New Girl and Scooby Doo: Mystery Inc. are the two shows I've watched over and over again. My favorite movie is either the Secret Life of Walter Mitty or Pride and Prejudice (2005).

In my spare time::

I always enjoy movie nights with my roommate, reading pretty much any genre of books, and listening to music.