Meet The Team
UMass Lowell's Student Success Team is here to help you succeed with academic advisors who work with new and returning students, as well as faculty advisors dedicated to supporting students pursuing on-campus programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies.
Pauline Christakis
Assistant Dean
Pauline is an alumnae of UMass Lowell and has 25 years of leadership experience building high-performing student and customer experience teams in multiple areas including ... online higher education, workforce development, and small business management. Pauline holds a B.A. In Psychology from UMass Lowell and an M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of New Hampshire. Her passion is providing outstanding support services to adult and online learners so they can achieve their educational and career goals. Read More Read Less
Angela Valvis
Associate Director
Angela received her M.Ed. from Rivier University and her B.A. from Saint Anselm College. She has over 15 years in higher education with experience in registrar services, ... advising, disability services and program management. Over the course of her career, she's had the privilege of working with students at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, both in traditional and continuing education settings. Read More Read LessAcademic Advisors
Winter Bong
Academic Advisor
Winter received her B.Ed from the Royal University of Phnom Penh in Cambodia and an MBA from UMASS Lowell. Before joining the advising team, she worked in consulting, ... supporting small businesses in building resilience and navigating the challenges of the pandemic. Her work focused on coaching and creating meaningful impact in local communities. Winter is passionate about helping students reach their goals and make the most of their time at UMass Lowell. She also enjoys music and photography, where she finds joy in capturing the beauty of everyday moments. Read More Read Less
Salma Dakiri
Academic Advisor
Salma received her B.S in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from UMass Lowell. She is very grateful for the opportunities and guidance she received as a ... UML student and has experience in mentoring students in school-related topics. In her free time, she enjoys reading and binge-watching a good show. Read More Read Less
Janine Desgres
Academic Advisor
Janine received a B.A. from American International College. She has over 15 years of experience helping individuals with career exploration, academic planning, and job ... searching. In her free time, Janine enjoys home improvement projects on her old house, music, and spending time exploring with her Shih Tzu, Zuzu Read More Read Less
Hannah Farias
Academic Advisor
Hannah received her B.S. in Psychology from Suffolk University where she mostly focused on adolescent development. Before joining the UMass Lowell team, she was Behavioral ... Technician where she worked with students of different ages and backgrounds. Hannah enjoys helping students reach their goals. Hannah also enjoys sitting down with a good book while drinking some tea. Read More Read Less
Katelyn McCarthy
Academic Advisor
Katelyn is originally from Johnson, Vt. She received her Associate's from The Culinary Institute of America and her Bachelor's from Northern Vermont University. She has over ... ten years of experience in both admissions and advising in higher education. Over the course of her career, she has had the pleasure of working with traditional and continuing education students. She has worked at various colleges and universities including small niche schools, liberal arts colleges, and large selective universities. Read More Read LessFaculty Advisors
Bradley Mingels
Faculty Advisor, Electronic Engineering Technology & Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bradley Mingels is the Director of Academic Programs and Advanced Manufacturing for the University of Massachusetts Lowell College of Engineering. He is responsible for ...Learn more about Bradley Mingels
Chantal Cole
Faculty Advisor, Nursing
Chantal Cole, DNP, started her nursing career 18 years ago as a registered nurse in Nashua, New Hampshire on an Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit. After ...Learn more about Chantal Cole
Faculty Program Coordinators
Below you'll find the Program Coordinator for each major/ certificate program. Program Coordinators can assist with change of majors, minors, transfer credits, and program exceptions and petitions.
