Meet the Staff

Need to make an advising appointment? Call our office at (502) 852-5502, schedule online through Cardsmart, or stop by Gardiner Hall. Email us for any other questions.

Advisors

	Melissa Benningfield Academic Counselor, Sr. Email: melissa.benningfield@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-3203 Education: Indiana State University, MS Criminology with Corrections specialization Indiana State University, BS Criminology Vincennes University, AS Conservation Law Enforcement My advice for A&S students: This is your life! Take responsibility for yourself and your actions. It is ok if you do not have a clear path for your future because most of us have changed directions more than once in our lives. What is important is that you do not lose yourself in the process and that you make good choices on your journey. Have confidence; be strong; and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
	Maria Blair Academic Counselor Email: maria.blair@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-9624 Education: Midway University, BS Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing My advice for A&S students: Use a planner with dates, so you can visually see what is due when. It saved my life in college and I was always ahead of assignments.
	Matt Church Academic Coordinator Email: mschur01@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-1326 Education: Bellarmine University, BA History University of Louisville, MA History University of Louisville, MA Higher Education Administration My advice for A&S students: Enjoy your time in college and don't rush into anything. If you have an idea what you want to major in and pursue as career, by all means follow your ambitions. If you do not know what you want to do, don't rush into a major or program of study for the sake of finishing in four year. Better to take an extra semester and be happy later on in life than realize you are unhappy with what you are doing fifteen years after school. Also, do not be afraid try new subjects and remember just because you didn't like a subject in high school, doesn't mean you wont like it in college.
	Megan Clifton Academic Coordinator Email: Melark01@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-5182 Education: University of South Carolina, M.Ed Higher Education and Student Affairs Bellarmine University, BA Communication My advice for A&S students: Get to know your advisor and your professors!
	Kelsey Coronel Academic Counselor Email: kelsey.coronel.1@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-3207 Education: Bellarmine University, BA Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies My advice for A&S students: Don’t let fear stop you from all the amazing experiences life has to offer. This is your opportunity to get out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and learn new things. You got this!
	Danielle Dolan Assistant Dean and Director Email: danielle.dolan@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-4115 Education: University of Louisville, M.Ed Education Counseling Psychology with a focus on College Student Personnel University of Louisville, BA English and Communication My advice for A&S students: It is up to you to participate in your own education and we are here to serve as a guide and as a resource. You are now part of a community that has larger implications on a greater number of people. Open yourself up to the experience, in and outside of the classroom and to the diversity this campus affords. Most importantly, participate in positive dialogue with people that might have a different worldview. You will find yourself connected to a vast network of engaged people that will be invaluable to your experience here at UofL.
	Sofia Draper Academic Counselor, Sr. Email: sofia.draper@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-9042 Education: Grand Valley State University, M.Ed Higher Education with a concentration in College Student Affairs Leadership Purdue University, BS Psychology My advice for A&S students: My Advice to A&S Students: Try to step outside of your comfort zone, whether that be talking to the person next to you in class, taking a course in a subject you don’t know much about, or getting involved on campus or in the community. Every time you push yourself, you are given an opportunity to grow so don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! Also make sure to utilize the resources UofL offers you, especially your advisor! We are here to help in any way we can so do not hesitate to reach out!
	Cody Gault Academic Counselor, Sr. Email: cody.gault@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-1536 Education: PhD Humanities, specialization in Studies in Culture, University of Louisville MA Art History, Indiana University Bloomington BA Art History, English, Humanities, University of Louisville My advice for A&S students: In the immortal words of Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus, "Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” It's the only way to grow – and growth is key to a successful college career.
	Kourtney Hall Academic Counselor, Sr. Email: kmdavi09@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-2717 Education: University of Louisville, MA Higher Education Administration University of Louisville, BA Communication My advice for A&S students: Don’t be afraid to ask questions!!! As an advisor, I’m here to help you find the answers! Your college experience is yours to make. Make sure that your decisions are your own!
	Sierra Kronka Academic Counselor Email: sierra.kronka@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-2577 Education: University of Louisville, M.Ed Counseling & Personnel Services with a concentration in College Student Personnel  University of Louisville, BA English My advice for A&S students: As an academic counselor one of my driving goals is to help guide students on their own personal paths of self-discovery and growth while also giving them the tools to feel empowered and autonomous. My advice to students is to lean in and embrace the feeling of uncomfortableness. Embracing that feeling allows for growth and resilience.
	Rebecca Suter Ledford Academic Coordinator Email: rlsute01@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-2715 Education: University of Louisville, MA Higher Education Administration University of Louisville, BA Psychology My advice for A&S students: Take advantage of the resources that are offered to you. There are many people who want to help make your college career the best it possibly can be.
	Sandra Lerner Academic Counselor Email: sandra.lerner@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-2720 Education: New York University, Master of Social Work University of Maryland, Bachelor of Science in Family Studies My advice for A&S students: Use this important time as a student to determine your interests and seek challenges that foster growth. Take advantage of the wonderful resources available, both on campus and beyond, including mentorship opportunities, academic conferences, student organizations, travel experiences and much more!
	Asher Long-Mendez Academic Counselor, Sr. Email: asher.longmendez@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-2716 Education: Central Michigan University, BS Secondary Education My advice for A&S students: Don’t get blinded by looking too far into the future. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you think about everything all at once. Enjoy the ride one day at a time (and check your student email regularly).
	Sydney Miller Academic Counselor Email: sydney.miller@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-9043 Education: University of Louisville, M.Ed College Student Personnel University of Louisville, BA Psychology My advice for A&S students: College is a time of transition and a time to learn more about yourself! Make sure to do that! Keep in mind everyone’s path is different and make sure you stay on the one for you! Take advantage of all the different types of resources, events, and opportunities to connect with other students, staff, and faculty! You never know who you’ll meet and what you’ll learn.
	Joshua Nelson Academic Counselor Email: joshua.nelson.1@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-2719 Education: Western Kentucky University, MA Education with a Concentration in Student Affairs in Higher Education Western Kentucky University, BIS Emphasis in Education My advice for A&S students: College is a time where you have the option to explore what you truly love and follow your dreams. Never ever stop dreaming, and always continue to fight for those dreams. "They say anything is possible, you got to dream like you never seen obstacles". I encourage all students to believe in themselves, believe in their dreams and enjoy the ride, because it's over before you know it. Everything you want is right in front of you, keep moving forward. Much Love #110.
	Jessi Spillman-Johnson Academic Counselor Email: jessi.spillmanjohnson@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-3397 Education: University of the Cumberlands, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Kentucky Christian University, BS Counseling Psychology My advice for A&S students: Make the most of your time in college! It is a completely different experience where there are numerous opportunities, from meeting new people to delving into your future career. So, join a club or take a class that sounds interesting, feel comfortable exploring all that college has to offer.
	Katherine Rucker Academic Counselor, Sr. Email: katherine.rucker@louisville.edu Phone: (502) 852-4962 Education: Florida State University, BA in English Literature w/ a minor in Education University of Louisville, M.Ed Education Counseling Psychology with a focus on College Student Personnel My advice for A&S students: Don't graduate with only a diploma. Take chances, have adventures, intern, volunteer, complete research - gain experiences!