Meet the First-Year Advising Staff

Every member of the First-Year Advising staff is dedicated to providing high-quality academic advising for freshman students and any student still exploring majors or who has an undeclared/exploratory major. We welcome you to learn more about our leadership team, academic advisors, and office support staff.

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Leadership Team

Academic Advisors

Maria Carter, Academic Advisor
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration
Vanderbilt University
B.S. Telecommunication
University of Florida

Advice for students: "Take advantage of your time in college to build relationships and explore opportunities you otherwise wouldn't have. Don't lose sight of your priorities, but be open to new experiences- you never know where they may lead!"

Natasha Chapman, Academic Advisor
M.M. Music Education
University of Florida
B.A. Music
University of North Florida

Advice for students: "Take advantage of the resources and opportunities at UNF - from the library to study abroad. Don't be afraid to try new things!"

Michele Clements , Sr. Academic Advisor

M.B.A.

University of North Florida

B.F.A. Communciations

Southern Methodist University

Advice for students: "Use ACE tutoring services, it is free and really helps! Strive for a healthy balance between work, school and play. Keep up with course work by reviewing for each class every day, not just when assignments are due. Use a planner!"

Carole Goldberg , Academic Advisor

M.A.E. Elementary Education
University of North Florida
B.A.E. Elementary Education
University of Florida

Advice for students: "Take charge of your college experience! Connect with your professors. Seek tutoring and advising before problems arise. Stay informed about resources, organizations and opportunities. Choose your activities wisely and as you try to maintain balance, remember that education is your first priority."

Shania Hernandez, Academic Advisor
B.A. Human Communications
University of Central Florida

Advice for students: "During your college career be intentional. This is the time to start building healthy habits, strong positive skills and long lasting relationships. Enjoy your unique journey of transformation."

Jeannie Jacobs , Sr. Academic Advisor

M. Ed. Counselor Education
University of North Florida
B.A. German Language and Literature
University of Florida

Advice for students: "Sacrifice now and put forth the hard effort now. The rewards of a college education are worth it and will be evident throughout the rest of your life."

Annette Robinette , Sr. Academic Advisor

M.A. Communication Disorders
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
B.A. English
University of Florida

Advice for students: "Enjoy your time at UNF. Get involved in a student club. Ask for help when you need it (if you do not know who to ask for help, ask your academic advisor). Strive to make decisions that you will be happy with in the future."

Katie Sarria , Academic Advisor
M.S. Higher Education Administration
University of North Florida
B.S. Telecommunication
University of Florida

Advice for students: "If you work hard and are kind, amazing things will happen. Take advantage of your time in college to not only focus on your studies but to build lifelong relationships."

Chelsea Whiteman, Academic Advisor

B.A. English

University of North Florida

Advice for Students: "It's never too early to start thinking about your future! Take advantage of Career Services to get a clearer picture of what you want to do with your degree after college. Do mock job hunts online to see what kind of openings there are in the careers that you’re interested in pursuing."

Ambrey Wilson , Academic Advisor
M.A. Practical Philosophy and Applied Ethics
University of North Florida
B.A. Philosophy
Georgia Southern

Advice for Students: "You have the ability to shape who you will become, and education and experience provide the means and perspective from which to grow and guide yourself forward. Never stop seeking to learn and grow."

Support Staff