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Dave brings a unique background in consulting, student affairs, and analytics to the Kelley School. After working in corporate America, servicing a range of industries and clients, he joined the Kelley Undergraduate Career Services team in 2008. After eight years Dave then served as the director for the Brian D. Jellison Living Learning Center (JLLC) for seven years, before joining the Undergraduate Program as a senior director in 2024. As a “double Hoosier” Dave has a B.S. in Business and M.S.Ed. in Higher Education & Student Affairs from IU. He is quoted as saying “I have the easiest job because I work with the finest business students in the country, a world-class staff, and exceptional faculty at Kelley. GO HOOSIERS!”

Wendi joined the Kelley Advising team in 2019, after having worked as a mental health therapist at Valparaiso University. She has a passion for engaging in initiatives to best promote students' academic success and overall wellness. She also loves working with students from historically marginalized populations. 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 earned her undergraduate degree in psychology. She also obtained a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University and had completed coursework toward a doctorate in Counseling Psychology (at IU), before pursuing her professional career. When she is not working, Wendi enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and trying new food and restaurants.

Heather joined the Kelley Advising Team in October 2021. She earned her BS in psychology and MS and EdS in counseling and counselor education from IU. Prior to joining the Kelley School of Business, she worked as a manager and mental health therapist at a rural mental health center. Heather is excited to be back at IU and loves the fall colors and spring tulips on campus. She values education and enjoys working with students to reach their academic goals. When she is not working, she enjoys game nights with friends, exploring new places, playing volleyball, and spending time with her husband and dog.

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.

Kelly is a senior academic advisor for the Kelley School of Business. A native Hoosier, she completed degrees at the University of Indianapolis, Purdue University, 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.

Jon joined the Kelley Advising team in November of 2023. He earned his BS in Human Resource Management from Ball State, and recently completed his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Before transitioning to advising, he previously taught high school PE, Business, and Computer Science, while also working with the football, basketball, and track teams. In his free time, you can find Jon and his wife attending different athletic events, concerts, taking their dogs on walks, or eating at local restaurants.

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.

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.

Andrea joined Kelley as an Academic Advisor in May 2013. She graduated 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, also at IU. She is fully bilingual in English and Spanish as her parents are from Peru and Costa Rica. Andrea lives with her husband, little boy, and three dogs on 17 acres just outside of Bloomington.

Lydia joined the Advising team in 2022 following careers in classroom teaching, management, and library services. Building relationships and supporting people with relevant information, resources and recommendations has been a passion and common thread for Lydia through her professional experiences. Lydia earned a Masters in Secondary Education at IU and a bachelor's degree in English Literature at DePauw University (IN). Although she enjoys photography, travel, volleyball, and cooking, Lydia currently spends most of her time away from work keeping up with her two busy children.

Brian joined the advising team in September 2024 after previously working in sales management and financial advising roles. As a Kelley graduate himself, Brian is excited to give back to the school that provided him with a phenomenal education and to help students find their own paths to success. Outside of work, Brian enjoys traveling and hiking with his wife and two young children, anchoring trivia teams, and cheering on IU sports.

Lauren joined the Kelley Advising Team in December 2024. Prior to advising, she worked for LIFT Academy, an accelerated flight training program in Indianapolis as a Senior Student Advisor. Originally from Arkansas, she earned her BS in public relations at John Brown University and MA in Higher Education and Student Development from Taylor University. Through her career in student support roles, she has found a passion for walking alongside students in their academic pursuits and aiding them in reaching their goals. In her free time, Lauren can be found exploring a new city, walking her dog, Indigo, learning a new recipe to share or simply enjoying a perfectly crafted latte.

Brett joined the Kelley Advising Team in August 2024. Prior to advising, he worked alongside the Kelley International Programs Team on the administration of the Global Business Immersion and semester abroad programs. He earned his Bachelor's in English/language arts and secondary education from Colorado State University, and a Master of Science in the Cultural Foundations of Education and Community Engagement from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. Brett is a husband and father of two young, high energy children. He enjoys spending time with his family, tinkering and learning new things, playing overly complicated board games with friends, and getting to know the local flora and fauna while exploring Bloomington’s surrounding outdoors.

Rebecca joined the Advising team in 2024. She received her B.A degree in Linguistic and German and her M.A. in Germanic Studies at IU Bloomington. Prior to working at Kelley, she taught German at IU. In her free time, Rebecca loves exploring either in Bloomington or abroad. She also stays active by running and playing sports.

Travis joined the Kelley advising team in September of 2023. Born and raised in Indiana, he earned his BA in Psychology and both his MA and PhD in Educational Psychology. Before coming to IU, Travis taught psychology courses and advised first-year students at several colleges and universities. After many years in the classroom, his interests in academic achievement and student success finally led him away from teaching and to academic advising. In his free time, you can find Travis baking sweet treats, playing video games, rewatching his favorite television shows, and taking cross-country road trips.

Brittany joined the Kelley Undergraduate Advising Office in August 2022. Born and raised in Michigan, she earned her BA in 2021 from Michigan State University in Interdisciplinary Humanities, with a triad of studies in Linguistics, Professional & Public Writing, and Geography, as well as a minor in Linguistics. Before coming to IU, Brittany served with AmeriCorps for a year as a high school college advisor through the Michigan State University College Advising Corps. She is a first-generation college student, and loves using her experience and skills to help students navigate and succeed in their academic careers. Brittany and her partner Thomas, a PhD candidate in Music Theory at IU, spend their free time taking nature walks, exploring the arts, baking, and cuddling their cat, Gustopher.

Sophie joined the Kelley advising team in December 2022. Originally from Georgia, Sophie earned her B.S. in psychology and her M.Ed. in educational psychology both from the University of Georgia. Prior to her position at IU, Sophie taught middle school math and science. She has a passion for education and enjoys working with students on meeting their academic goals. In her free time, Sophie enjoys cross stitching, swimming, and spending time with her husband and many pets (including her four beloved rabbits).

Kayla joined the Kelley Advising Office in August 2024. She earned her B.A. in Folklore & Ethnomusicology and her M.S.Ed. in Higher Education: Administration & Leadership. She previously has experience in Human Resource roles. In her free time, Kayla enjoys traveling, running and staying active, and spending time with her three cats.

Rodger joined the Kelley School of Business as an academic advisor in September 2022. Previously, he served as a Visiting Lecturer of Practice in Public Relations in the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University in Indianapolis. A native Hoosier, he earned bachelor's and master’s degrees from IU, and is a PhD candidate in Health Communication at IU Indianapolis. In his free time, you can find him hiking in state and national parks or getting lost in European cities. He always seems to find his way back home again in Indiana.

Viola joined the Kelley Advising team in November 2024. A native Hoosier, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from IUB. This is Viola’s second job working with IU students and she loves using her experience to help support students in their academic careers. Viola spends her free time in nature, listening to music, baking, and spending time with her two dogs.

Billy joined the Kelley Undergraduate Advising Office in 2021. Before advising, he earned a BA in French and Classics, an MA in French, and was pursuing doctoral studies in Second Language Acquisition. During his time in Bloomington and elsewhere, he taught various subjects, including French, English, and Public Speaking. He also taught English at Paris Diderot University in Paris, France. His interest in students’ success and development has led him away from research and to academic advising.

Anna is the Associate Director of Access & Community Enhancement in the Kelley Undergraduate Office of Access & Community Enhancement (KACE). In this role, Anna oversees Scholar programming, mentorship, and assists with pre-college programs. Anna earned her BS.Ed. in Educational Studies and Spanish from Texas Christian University, and her MS.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from IU. Prior to arriving at IU, Anna spent several years teaching in her home state of Texas. In her free time, she loves spending time with her dog, Lainey, visiting local coffee shops, and keeping up with her favorite college football teams.

José currently functions as the Assistant Director of Access & Community Enhancement. In his current role, José serves as an academic advisor for our Scholars and Kelley Prep Academy. You may see him during New Student Orientation advising sessions or KACE programs supporting our students.

José has worked at IU since 2016 and has held different positions within the Office of International Services where he most recently served as an International Student Advisor. José came to the US from Caracas, Venezuela as a high school exchange student, and then went on to complete a BBA in Management and Marketing from Saginaw Valley State University (Michigan), and later completed a MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs at IU in 2020.

José enjoys spending his time with his family outdoors, kayaking in Lake Monroe, and connecting with the international community in Bloomington.

After receiving a bachelor's in business from the University of Southern Indiana, Lilly went on to graduate from Indiana State University with a master’s in higher education and student affairs. She is an Alton, Illinois, native and enjoys exploring the Bloomington area. With her background in programming, Lilly joined the KACE team to further her career in student development and support.

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.

She grew up in Germany and studied abroad in France and Prague during her undergraduate studies. She speaks German and English natively, French fluently, and has some basic knowledge in Spanish.

Prior to starting at Kelley, she worked in Marketing Research at Synovate (now Ipsos) for 4 years. During her free time, Britta enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, and their Covid dog. She plays oboe and English Horn in the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.

Eunice joined the International Programs Office at the Kelley School of Business in 2024. Originally from Australia, Eunice earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

During her time at QUT, she participated in study abroad programs in Montreal, Canada, and Oestrich-Winkel, Germany. These programs provided her with unique perspectives on the importance and value of international education.

Prior to joining Kelley, she served in several international education positions at institutions across Australia, Canada, and the US. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and travelling.

Quynh Luong joined the International Programs Office at the Kelley School of Business in October 2024. She graduated from IU with a double degree in Mathematics and Studio Art in 2015. Before joining Kelley, she served on IU's International Admissions team and brought students from around the world to Indiana University.

Quynh grew up in Vietnam and spent years working at an international school after graduating from IU. She speaks English and Vietnamese and has some knowledge of Japanese. When Quynh is not planning her next overseas trip, she likes to spend time with her daughter and teach her how to care for their garden.

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.

Luke joined the Kelley International Programs team in August 2019. He helps manage logistics related to the BUS-X 272 Global Business Immersion courses and semester abroad programs, and supports the team of Study Abroad Advisors. Before joining Kelley, Luke served in various roles in the local community including as an advisor in University Division at IU, a farmer at a nearby organic farm, and as an instructor of mathematics as a graduate student at IU. Luke holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and mathematics from the University of Toledo in Ohio and earned an MA in mathematics at IU in 2017. He studied German for 6 years and completed study tours in Germany, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. In his free time, Luke enjoys hiking and trail running with friends, training his new border collie puppy, practicing yoga and meditation, learning about political and social issues, drinking coffee, and checking out local music.

Maddie joined the International Programs and Business Honors offices in August 2024. She earned her BS and MPA in Public Affairs Management from Indiana University Bloomington. Prior to working at Kelley, she worked in economic development in Lawrence County.

Born and raised in Bloomington, Maddie is a proud Hoosier. In her free time, she loves learning languages, traveling, and being with her dogs. She loves anything active, especially when it gives her the opportunity to be outside.

Karleigh returned to Kelley International Programs in August 2022 after previously working there as an Assistant Director from 2015-2019. Before joining Kelley, she worked in international higher education in New York, Seattle, and Chicago. She is passionate about international education and the intellectually engaging opportunities and challenges it can provide. She has been fortunate to be involved with student programs and academic work in cities around the world, including Auckland, Seoul, Brussels, and Delhi. Karleigh holds a bachelor's degree and master's degree in French and a Ph.D. in international education. She studied abroad in France twice and tries to speak French and eat real French bread as often as possible. She also enjoys traveling, discovering great coffee, live music, and bookstores.

Linda has worked at IU Bloomington for over 15 years. At the Kelley School she has been part of the Admissions, Honors and International Programs teams. In her current position as Office Services Assistant Senior, Linda supports the International Programs and Kelley Honors teams, and manages the daily logistics of the in-person and virtual drop-ins for both teams. A native Hoosier and married for over 30 years, she loves spending time with her grandkids. Her hobbies include crochet, other arts and crafts, and playing video games.

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, they enjoy camping, traveling, and watching sports (especially baseball and soccer). Alison strives to be outside as much as possible!

Chloe joined the Kelley Undergrad staff in May 2021. She earned her undergraduate degree in political science from Xavier University and her Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington. Prior to coming to IU for grad school, she spent three years as an admission counselor at Xavier.

Chloe is dedicated to helping students have a transformative and meaningful higher education experience. Outside of work, she enjoys running/fitness, travel, college basketball, going to musicals, coffee, and spending time with family and friends. Chloe is originally from Madison, Indiana.

Becky joined the Indiana University staff in 2022 after retiring from 30+ years of teaching middle school and high school social studies. Her passion is working with Indiana University students and assisting them in realizing their dreams. She found the Kelley School of Business Honors Program, fell in love with the team and the students, and is grateful to call it home.

Becky earned her BA in Political Science from the College of Arts and Sciences and an MS in School Administration and Leadership here at IU. Her greatest passion is family. She loves having the family together, especially for BIG meals that she enjoys creating for them. She also enjoys spending quieter times with her husband, Kevin, particularly on the golf course.