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TRIO DSS Staff

Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd, Director

Master of Education in Counseling

Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies

Provides academic assistance, financial aid advising, ADA advising, and overall holistic advising to ensure student success.
Assists communication between students, faculty, and staff when necessary.
Overseas the daily functionality of the program.
Ensures the program receives funding to continue providing support and services for students.
Always available to students for conversation, concerns, and considerations!

vanessa.souriya@wichita.edu

Caitlin Bruner, Academic Advisor/Study Skills Coordinator

Bachelor of General Studies in Criminal Justice

Advises a caseload of 65 students per academic year.
Provides academic assistance, financial aid advising, ADA advising, and overall holistic advising to ensure student success.
Assists communication between students, faculty, and staff when necessary.
Supervises and guides TRIO DSS student ambassadors.

caitlin.bruner@wichita.edu

Brooke Allen, Academic Advisor/Tutor Coordinator

Master's Degree in Special Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Advises a caseload of 50 students per academic year.
Provides academic assistance, financial aid advising, ADA advising, and overall holistic advising to ensure student success.
Assists communication between students, faculty, and staff when necessary.
Supervises 8-10 tutors.

brooke.allen@wichita.edu

Kayleen Hallberg, Administrative Specialist/Database Manager

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

Supervises all office operations
Maintains DSS database files
Collects and analyzes data for reporting to the Department of Education, the university and community
Assists the Director in maintaining program budget

kayleen.hallberg@wichita.edu

Student Staff

David Smith, Lead Tutor
Kevin Hicks, Student Assistant