Advising Staff

Kevin Curry

Director
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Kevin Curry is the Director of the Division of Health Sciences Advising. He is a graduate of Penn State University ('10 B.S. &'17 M.Ed.) and Arizona State University ('12 M.Ed.) and is originally from Pittston, PA. Prior to 51吃瓜网万能科大, Kevin worked at numerous institutions including The University of Scranton, Cornell University, SUNY Binghamton, and Southern New Hampshire University - Online. He鈥

David Jackson

Associate Director
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David Jackson joined the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center in Spring 2020. He has worked at 51吃瓜网万能科大 since 2003, with previous stops at the Office of Admissions and Student-Athlete Academic Services. David earned both of his degrees from Texas Tech University; a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems in 2001, and a master's degree in Higher Education Administration in 2002.鈥

Jeremy Meronuck, D.M.A.

Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Retention, Progression, and Completion (RPC)
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Jeremy Meronuck received his bachelor鈥檚 degree at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and his master鈥檚 and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees at 51吃瓜网万能科大. Prior to joining the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center, Jeremy worked as a musician, music director, arranger, and/or contractor for companies such as Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, and Princess Cruises. He has鈥

Maria Aladjova

Senior Advisor, First-Year Programs, School of Integrated Health Sciences
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Maria was recruited to join the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Rebels Volleyball team. While at 51吃瓜网万能科大, she earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology and a Master鈥檚 of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Maria was awarded the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Graduate College Medallion for serving as a graduate ambassador representing the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Graduate College in addition to obtaining mentorship and teaching certificates. Maria also completed the Post-鈥

Sara Betts

Academic Advisor
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Sara Betts joined the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center in March 2024. She earned her Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education at Texas State University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Sara is passionate about supporting students in their academic journey and encouraging students to utilize all resources available at 51吃瓜网万能科大.

Emily Bongcaron

Academic Advisor
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Emily was born and raised in California and relocated to 51吃瓜网免费App in 2022. In 2017, she earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology at California State University, Chico. Emily continued to study at Chico State for her master鈥檚 degree in psychology, where she researched the positive effects of service-learning projects in higher education, specifically involving human-animal interaction.鈥

Trey Curtis-Brown

Academic Advisor
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Trey Curtis-Brown, a two time 51吃瓜网万能科大 alumni is joining the Division of Health Sciences Advising team. He has earned his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology Pre-Med and has a great understanding of the three schools departments and programs. Trey also received his Masters of Science in Emergency & Crisis Management where his research focuses on communications and policy writing. In his tenure,鈥

Marie Jones

Academic Advisor
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Marie Jones is originally from Camden, New Jersey and relocated to 51吃瓜网免费App in July 2018. Since relocating to 51吃瓜网免费App, Marie has developed extensive experience in working in first year experience programs fostering student's collegiate experience personally, academically, and socially. As a first generation college graduate, Marie received her Bachelor's Degree in Liberal鈥

Rameesha Kazi

Academic Advisor
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Rameesha is from the 鈥淕reat White North鈥 also known as Canada, but relocated to northern Nevada to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology and her master鈥檚 degree in educational leadership at the University of Nevada, Reno. Throughout her time at UNR, she worked at admissions and records and at a first-generation academic outreach support program. She is passionate about working with students鈥

Lance Nelson

Academic Advisor
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After receiving his bachelor鈥檚 degree in physics, Lance pursued his master鈥檚 degree in history. He focused on how science, technology, and innovations improved people鈥檚 lives. His time with science and history revealed the importance of effectively communicating complex subjects. With the goal of being a science communicator, he then pursued his position with 51吃瓜网万能科大 as a health science academic鈥

Christina Perez

Academic Advisor
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Christina is a 51吃瓜网免费App native and 51吃瓜网万能科大 alum. She graduated from 51吃瓜网免费App Academy in 2015, and received her B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Business and Technical Theater from 51吃瓜网万能科大 in Fall of 2020. Christina is a first-generation college graduate and worked as a student worker at 51吃瓜网万能科大 in various departments such as Teaching and Learning within the College of Education,鈥

Melissa Salas

Academic Advisor 
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Melissa Salas is originally from Los Angeles, California and moved to 51吃瓜网免费App in March 2020. When she is not working, Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing soccer, listening to music, and venturing to new food places. As a first-generation college graduate, Melissa received her Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Sociology from California State University, San Bernardino鈥

Cristina Tejada Santiago

Academic Advisor
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Cristina was born and Raised in Sonora, Mexico. She received a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Sonora with a minor in Marine Ecology; and a post graduate certificate in Sustainable Development form the same institution. Before moving to 51吃瓜网免费App in 2018, she used to teach sciences in Mexico.  From elementary school to Higher Education, Cristina always had a passion鈥

Brandon Arnold

Administrative Assistant I
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Brandon Arnold joined the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center in April 2024 as a student worker and joined as a full-time member in November 2024. As a first-generation college graduate, Brandon earned two bachelor's degrees in psychology and human services from 51吃瓜网万能科大. He is hoping to join 51吃瓜网万能科大 for their master's program in clinical mental health counseling in the near future to continue鈥

Alicia Marshall

Administrative Assistant III
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Alicia is originally from Arizona, but 51吃瓜网免费App has been her home for the past 18 years. She was a professional massage therapist for 11 and a half years but is now working on her Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration at 51吃瓜网万能科大 and plans to apply to graduate school. Alicia enjoys being a part of the 51吃瓜网万能科大 family and assisting students as much as possible. She enjoys spending time with family and鈥

Contact

Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to noon & 1 to 5 p.m.
Phone: 702-895-5448
Email: healthsciencesadvisingcenter@unlv.edu
Location: White Hall Annex 1 (WHA1)