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Meet Your STAR Advisors
Emerging Scholars Program:
| Leah Barrett
Retention Advisor
970-339-6452
leah.barrett@aims.edu Student Success Center
Greeley Campus, CCTR 266
Greeley, CO 80632
Educational/Professional Background: I attended Coastal Carolina University where I received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. I then went on to complete a Master of Education from the University of West Georgia. After completing my Master’s degree I worked as an Academic Advisor at the College of Southern Maryland. I have been working in Higher Education for the past four years.
Area of specialty: Retention Advisor
Personal Philosophy on Advising: Guiding students through their academic careers to be successful and self-sufficient. Giving them the knowledge and tools they need to make the choices concerning their academic future. Eventually, making it possible to reach their goals and potential in school and life.
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| Lesli Bicknell
Pre-Collegiate Advisor
970-339-6364
lesli.bicknell@aims.edu Student Success Center
Greeley Campus, CCTR 158
Greeley, CO 80634
Educational/Professional Background: I hold a Masters Degree in Education (College Student Personnel Administration) from Colorado State University. I started my career in higher education 19 years ago as a Director of Residence Life and Housing at the University of Southern Colorado (now Colorado State- Pueblo).
I also worked at the University of Northern Colorado in the Student Activities Department, and have also worked with my husband in our own business here in Greeley.
Area of Specialty: I will be working mainly with high school students that are taking courses here at Aims, but will also be a generalist advisor for all students. In addition to advising, I will also be promoting Career Academy and College Promise in our local high schools.
Personal Philosophy on Advising: I believe that an education is a gift that everyone deserves and can never be taken away. I love helping students pursue their dreams through education. I believe my role is to encourage and guide students to sometimes find as well as pursue their educational goals.
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| Phong Tram
Advisor
970-339-6455
phong.tram@aims.edu Student Success Center
Greeley Campus, CCTR 266
Greeley, CO 80631
Educational/Professional Background: Bachelors Degree in Biology/Many years of working with first generation/low-income students in educational setting both pre-collegiate and collegiate level.
Area of specialty: Retention Advising
Personal philosophy on advising:I love helping students. Seeing students take charge of their education and accomplishing what they set out to do makes me happy.
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| Kara Tripician
Advisor, Senior
970-339-3306
kara.tripician@aims.edu Student Services
Loveland Campus
Loveland, CO 80537
Background: I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2008 with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in Couples and Family Therapy. Before joining Aims, I had a private counseling practice serving couples, families and children in play therapy. I have also worked in K-12 education for five years. Prior to that, I earned two Bachelor’s degrees, one in Medical Technology and one in Microbiology, and I worked as a Medical Technologist and Microbiologist for 7 years.
Area of Specialty: I am an Admissions and Academic Advisor on the Loveland Campus. I look forward to meeting you!
Advising Philosophy: My advising philosophy is to partner with and empower students as they navigate their way toward their academic and career goals. I am committed to listening to the students, and providing support, information and tools the students need in order to take ownership of their journey and make informed choices.
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| Mary Tucker
Advisor, Senior
303-857-4022 Ext. 4303
mary.tucker@aims.edu Student Services
Fort Lupton Campus
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Educational/Professional Background: I have a B.A. in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work. My M.S. is in Counselor Education. Both of these degrees are from Southern Illinois University. Before coming to Aims, I worked at UNM in their Admissions Department.
Area of specialty: I have been with Aims for approximately 13 1/2 years. I work at the Ft. Lupton Campus. I am the Academic and Financial Aid Advisor for this campus. I also do the Career Counseling and I am in charge of Assessment.
Personal philosophy on advising: I believe advising is very important for the student. Hopefully we help the student make the right choices. Advising should be a partnership between the Advisor and student. An Advisor is also a teacher. I want to help the student learn to use the tools available to them.
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