TRIO DSS Staff
![Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd](/services/diversity/TRIO/disability_support/images/IMG_0197.jpeg)
Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd, Director
Master of Education in Counseling
Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies
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Provides academic assistance, financial aid advising, ADA advising, and overall holistic advising to ensure student success.
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Assists communication between students, faculty, and staff when necessary.
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Overseas the daily functionality of the program.
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Ensures the program receives funding to continue providing support and services for students.
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Always available to students for conversation, concerns, and considerations!
![Caitlin Bruner](/services/diversity/TRIO/disability_support/images/CaitlinHeadshot.jpg)
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.
![Brooke Allen](/services/diversity/TRIO/disability_support/images/IMG_0265.jpeg)
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.
![Kayleen Hallberg](/services/diversity/TRIO/disability_support/images/IMG_0205.jpeg)
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
Student Staff
- David Smith, Lead Tutor
- Kevin Hicks, Student Assistant