Renee began in the Kelley School in October of 2016. Prior to that she worked in advising in University Division/Students in Transition at IUB and at various colleges in Minnesota, with most of her time spent at Concordia University, St. Paul. Renee holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, a Master’s degree in Counseling & Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University. In her free time, Renee enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, and two kitties. She enjoys hanging out outside, going to concerts, and watching Minnesota Vikings football.

Tara started with the Kelley School of Business as an Academic Advisor in 2015. Currently, she serves as the Associate Director of Advising & Student Services where she oversees the day to day operations of the Kelley Undergraduate Academic Advising Office. Tara’s passion for working with students centers around her goal to ensure that students studying business maintain timely degree completion, create and achieve their academic goals, and make the most of opportunities as students. Tara earned her Master of Education with a focus in in College Student Personnel Administration from James Madison University and her bachelor’s degree in political science from The Ohio State University. Outside of work, she is an avid dog lover, college football enthusiast and loves to explore the local hiking trails with her family.

Justine joined the Kelley Advising staff in 2010. Prior to working at Kelley, she taught various levels of Spanish at IU. Justine earned her M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics at IU and completed her undergraduate degree in English and Spanish at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Andrea joined Kelley as an Academic Advisor in May 2013. She graduated from IU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and then pursued her true passion in education through a Master’s Degree Program called Transition to Teach at IU, Bloomington. Andrea loves all things IU and all things dogs.

Kelly is a senior academic advisor for the Kelley School of Business. A native Hoosier, she completed degrees at the University of Indianapolis, IUPUI, and Indiana University. After experiences in counseling and management, Kelly joined the Kelley Advising team in 2014. In her spare time, she enjoys playing and watching nearly any sport, working in her garden, or staying active outdoors with her husband and three kids.

Gayla joined the Kelley Advising team in April of 2015. She received her B.S. degree in Secondary Education Speech and Theatre from IU Bloomington. Her transition to advising came after working seven years in the Literacy, Culture, and Language Education graduate department in IU’s School of Education. Growing up in a military family Gayla traveled most of her childhood. Her favorite place to date is Fairbanks, Alaska. In her spare time, you can find her at an IU basketball game, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and three kids.

Amber VanLue Johnston is an Academic Advisor, having joined the team in May 2013. She attended Indiana State University, earning a Master’s Degree in Student Affairs Administration and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor Sociology. Amber has experience in advising student organizations, leadership, was a Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor in Texas and North Carolina. Amber is a long-term member of the Information and Communications team, which is charged with keeping the Kelley Student Portal updated, sending relevant information to students via email, hallway tv screens, and social media. Amber is also on the Public Relations Committee for the Bloomington Academic Advising Council (BAAC), where she is managing the Council’s website.

Amber enjoys spending time with her twin boys, dancing, binge-watching favorite shows, is the Chapter Advisor for the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, and is earning an Informatics Certificate with a Website Design Emphasis.

Julie James, academic adviser, joined the Kelley advising team in April 2017. Julie has a Masters in Applied Health Science and regularly teaches classes for the School of Public Health. Julie also has a background in career development, having worked in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs Career Services for 3 years. Julie is an environmental enthusiast, organic gardener, and enjoys hiking and spending time with family and friends.

Michael earned his undergraduate degree in Music Education from Indiana State University in 2008. After several years as a high school choir teacher and drama director, as well as a short stint in IU’s Office of Student Finance Assistance, he joined Kelley as an Academic Advisor in 2016. He is passionate about helping students create and pursue personally meaningful academic and career goals. Michael brings a coaching mindset to advising and especially enjoys helping students work through challenging decisions or dilemmas. Outside of work, Michael feeds his passion for choral music by singing in multiple community choirs and ensembles. He is also an avid stand-up comedy fan, and on the weekends you can often find him taking in a show at the Comedy Attic in Bloomington.

Ben joined Kelley Academic Advising in July 2018. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from IU with a degree in Exercise Science. While working for the Office of International Services for three years, he discovered his passion for helping students. He enjoys IU’s beautiful campus (especially in the fall!), and stays active by spending time with his wife and children, serving his church and community in various capacities, training for marathons & triathlons, kayaking on Lake Monroe, hiking, and exploring new restaurants around town.

Steven joined the Kelley Undergraduate Academic Advising Office in 2017. Before becoming an academic advisor, he earned a Master’s Degree in English Literature from IU Bloomington and taught classes in the IUB English Department. Steven loves working as an academic advisor and is grateful to every student he has met along the way. In his free time he enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with family.

Rachel joined the Kelley Advising office in August 2017. She earned a BA in Psychology from University of Delaware and a Master’s in Elementary Education from Wilmington University. Prior to joining the Advising team, Rachel worked in the Business Law department and taught 5 years as a Kindergarten and 3rd grade teacher. For fun, Rachel loves being active and spending time with her daughter.

Chris has served as an undergraduate Academic Advisor in Kelley since March 2019. Prior to that, Chris spent five years as a career advisor for liberal arts students at both DePauw University and IU Bloomington, and before that he was a graduate student in the higher education master’s program at Bowling Green State University. A Hoosier, born and raised, Chris attended IU South Bend for his undergraduate career, where he earned a German major, a business administration minor, and a certificate in international studies. Chris’ “claim to fame” is that he studied abroad three times in four countries while in undergrad. In his spare time, Chris loves to play video/board/card games with friends and spend as much time as possible with his wife and their dog, Turbo. Chris also collects smashed pennies as souvenirs from wherever he travels.

Dillon joined the Kelley Undergraduate Advising Office in July of 2019 shortly after earning a Master’s Degree in Student Affairs Administration at Michigan State University. His previous professional experience includes a two-year term of AmeriCorps service in the Michigan State University College Advising Corps. During that time he worked on various college access initiatives to help increase the college-going culture in two low-income, underrepresented school districts in rural West Michigan. He was also able to coach for a varsity hockey team in the area during his term of service. This experience solidified his desire to work in a one-on-one relationship-building, advising capacity with students. Dillon received his BA degree in Psychology with a Minor in Religious Studies from Michigan State University. In his spare time Dillon enjoys going to concerts, vacationing at his family’s cottage in Northern Michigan, and cheering on B1G athletics.

Wendi is an Academic Advisor who joined Kelley in June of 2019, after having worked as a mental health therapist at Valparaiso University. Wendi is a former international student from Vancouver, BC (Canada), having spent her summers in Hong Kong. She is thrilled to be back at IU, where she had earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology. She also obtained a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University, and had completed some coursework toward a doctorate in Counseling Psychology (at IU), before pursuing her professional career. Wendi enjoys helping students to navigate their academic journeys, and to facilitate their overall wellness. She also has a passion for working with students from underrepresented populations.

Shawn joined the Kelley Academic Advising Team in November 2019. He earned a BA in French and Global Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an MA in French Linguistics at IU. Prior to joining the Kelley team, Shawn worked in Admissions at Penn State University and as an Associate Instructor in the French Department at IU. In his free time, Shawn enjoys learning to bake, tabletop board games, and relaxing with his two cats.

Ruthie first joined the Kelley School Advising team in September 2019. Ruthie received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Northwestern College (Orange City, IA) and a Master’s Degree in Music Theory from Indiana University. Before coming to IU, Ruthie taught English as a second language at Baiko Gakuin School in Shimonoseki, Japan. After over 10 years of teaching and learning in the IU Jacobs School of Music, Ruthie transitioned to the role of academic advisor to use her skills as a teacher to more directly help students succeed. Ruthie and her husband live near Bloomfield, Indiana with their two longhaired dachshunds, Bailey and Guinness.

Jana joined Kelley Undergraduate Advising in April 2019 as the Office Services Assistant Senior, after beginning at IU as an invoice processor in Accounts Payable. She is a graduate of the University of Indianapolis, and has many years of experience in public school systems, most recently in the guidance office at a southern Indiana high school. Her family moved to the Bloomington area in 2016. She and her husband enjoy traveling to their hometown and visiting family. Jana enjoys reading, visiting with her children, playing with her dogs, and listening to music.

Carmund came to the Kelley School of Business in 2014 as an Academic Advisor. Currently, Carmund is Associate Director of the Undergraduate Program and Director of Diversity Initiatives where he sets the strategic vision for the recruitment, retention, advising and support of underrepresented undergraduate students at Kelley as well as oversees diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for the Undergraduate Program. Prior to working at Kelley, he worked in the non-profit sector in Bloomington. Carmund received a Bachelor of Music from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his Master of Music from the Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music.

Carmund is currently a doctoral candidate at Jacobs. He has had the opportunity to travel the world performing opera, musical theater, plays, several world premieres, recitals and singing in large choruses. Carmund has 13 years of teaching experience and it is this passion for students that brought him back to higher education. Carmund is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and when he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his amazing wife and two little boys.

Jamie joined the Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives (KODI) in June of 2019 after serving four years as an Assistant Director for Academic Services in Indiana University’s athletic department. She has over 10 years’ experience in Higher Education where she has developed a deep-seated passion to help students navigate the ever-changing college experience. She is a devoted advocate for her students on all accords and enjoys being able to assist her amazing co-workers in the areas of advising, recruiting and programming.

Jamie is from Kankakee, Illinois and loves to read, roller-skate and kayak in her free time. If you happen to see her in passing, don’t be surprised if she speaks to you and attempts to make you laugh or smile. She loves people and has never met a stranger.

Jamie received her BS in Business from the Kelley School of Business, her MS in Sport Management from the School of Public Health (formerly HPER) and has started her PhD in Human Performance with an emphasis in Sport Management in the School of Public Health. #IUisHome

Maqubè Reese (ma-QUEE-ba) Maqubè is an Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives with responsibility for Kelley Prep Academy, Kelley FUTURES, and Standard Admit advising. Maqubè is an IU graduate and proud GROUPS Scholar Alum. Maqubè received her Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science and has multiple certifications in Nonprofit Management. She is currently completing her Masters in Social Work.

For the past four years, before joining us, Maqubè was an Academic Advisor and Coordinator for Upperclassmen Initiatives with the GROUPS Scholars Program. She also worked for the City of Bloomington’s Safe and Civil City and was a Community Organizer. Maqubè is heavily involved in the City of Bloomington, and a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Color People (NAACP). Fun fact she is the youngest of 13 children, her parents had nine sons, and four daughters together. She jumped off the Auckland Bridge while in New Zealand.

Britta has been at Kelley in the International Programs Office since November 2015. She graduated from the Kelley School of Business with a BS in Business with concentrations in Marketing and International Business in 2006. She also earned a BA in French at this time. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on Language, Literacy and Culture in 2013 from Indiana University.

In her current position, she manages the BUS-X 272 Global Business Immersions Programs (BUS-X 272) portfolio. She advises on all Kelley study abroad programs. She has led study tours to India, Switzerland, and Greece. She speaks German and English natively, French fluently, and has some basic knowledge in Spanish. She grew up in Germany and studied abroad in France and Prague during her undergraduate studies.

Prior to starting at Kelley, she worked in Marketing Research at Synovate (now Ipsos) for 4 years. She was located in New York City, Indianapolis, and Hamburg, Germany during her time at Synovate. After earning her Master’s degree, she taught German and Communication at a local school to students with Dyslexia and other learning differences. During her free time, Britta enjoys spending time with her husband and her three kids. She plays oboe and English Horn in the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.

Andrea joined the Kelley School in August 2017 as a Study Abroad Advisor. She currently manages the Kelley school’s undergraduate exchange program portfolio, working closely with inbound and outbound exchange students. Prior to joining Kelley, she was the Assistant Director of IU’s Turkish Flagship Program. Andrea holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Political Science from the University of Dayton and a Master’s degree in Political Science from Indiana University. She has lived and studied in Sweden and China, and work has taken her around the world from Azerbaijan to Peru. In her free time, Andrea enjoys exploring with her husband and two sons. She is passionate about human rights and inclusivity, striving towards a low-waste lifestyle, and might be considered a stationary snob.

Sara joined the Kelley School of Business in 2015 at the Kelley Living Learning Center. She transitioned to the International Programs team in 2019. Sara earned her B.S. from IU and her Master of Education at the University of Florida. While living in Florida, Sara became infatuated with the beach life and Disney. When she’s not planning their next Florida vacation, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dog (Opie).

Laura joined the Kelley School in 2019. Prior to that, she worked in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Laura earned her Master of Social Work degree from Washington University and her Bachelor of Arts from Saint Louis University. Laura loves to travel and has studied abroad in Spain, Ghana, Haiti, and Uganda.

Alison has served as Honors Program Director at Kelley since 2006. She originally joined the Kelley School as an academic advisor and she loves working with students.

Academically, Alison’s background is in European History and French. She earned her PhD in Early Modern European History from IU and loved Bloomington so much that she and her family decided to stay. Her husband also works at IU as a systems administrator and they have a teenage son. As a family, enjoy camping, traveling, and watching sports (especially baseball and soccer). Alison strives to be outside as much as possible!

Heather joined Kelley Undergraduate Programs in 2014. She graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in Psychology in 2009 and her M.S. in Counseling and Counselor Education in 2011. In her role, Heather coordinates the ACE Program and advises freshmen ACE students through senior Honors students. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband (a PhD candidate in Accounting) and two children.