Meet Our Advisors
At the UNH College of Professional Studies, our experienced academic advising team works with each individual student to provide guidance and assistance on coursework and completing your degree. Our advisors understand the unique challenges of balancing schoolwork with the demands of work and other responsibilities, and can help you achieve success in the pursuit of your goals.
Nicole Horne
Senior Director of Advising & Student Engagement
Email: nicole.horne@unh.edu
Phone: 603-415-1808
Nicole Horne has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2009. She has a B.A. in English from the University of New Hampshire and a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Plymouth State University. Nicole is passionate about the mission of our institution and the positive impact the educational experiences we offer have on our students, their families, and our state. In her free time, Nicole enjoys traveling, being outdoors and spending time with her two children, extended family, and friends.
Lindsay Atoro
Advising Manager
Email: lindsay.atoro@unh.edu
Phone: 603-513-1348
Lindsay Atoro has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2018. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Lehigh University. Lindsay is driven by the mission of providing accessible public education to all, and her focus is on supporting her team who are the pillars of this work. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her husband.
Angela Audet
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: angela.audet@unh.edu
Phone: 603-513-1162
Angela has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2022. She has an M.A.T. in Secondary Education from the University of New Hampshire and an M.Ed. in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum from the University of Missouri. As an Academic Advisor and Program Specialist, Angela strives to provide a student-centered approach to serving her students, where each individual’s progress and success is paramount. In her free time, Angela enjoys outdoor pursuits, healthy cooking, watercolor painting, and spending time with family.
Bette Papa
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: bette.papa@unh.edu
Phone: 603-415-1822
Bette has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2009. She has a B.S. in Biology from UNH and a M.Ed. from Tufts University. Bette loves supporting our amazing students toward fulfilling their academic goals. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, walking, and reading.
Jennie VanderHooven
Academic Advisor and Career Specialist
Email: jennie.vanderhooven@unh.edu
Phone: 603-513-1307
Jennie began a member of our Academic Advising team in 2009 and returned in 2022 after returning to the Granite State. She has a B.S. in Childhood Studies from Plymouth State and a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Maine. As an advisor, Jennie enjoys help each student create educational & career goals that will help them thrive. In her free time, Jennie enjoys hiking the White Mountains of NH, running races, reading, and watching her three kids play hockey.
Jenny Masana
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: jenny.masana@unh.edu
Phone: 603-415-1875
Jenny has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2018. She has a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Gordon College; an MFA in Creative Writing from SNHU; and a graduate certificate in Project Management from Granite State College. Jenny loves helping students embrace their potential and achieve their goals. In her free time, Jenny enjoys writing novels, playing games, and spending time with her family.
Jillian Salsbury
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: jillian.salsbury@unh.edu
Phone: 603-415-1761
Jillian has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2019. She has a B.F.A in Art Education from New England College (formerly NH Institute of Art) and an M.S. in Higher Education Administration from SNHU. Jillian enjoys helping students reach their academic and personal goals each step of the way. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, playing video games, and spending time with her fiancé and cats.
Joe Hannon
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: joseph.hannon@unh.edu
Phone: 603-513-1365
Joe has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2013. He has a B.S. in Social Studies from Granite State College and is pursuing a graduate degree at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law. Joe is a lifelong learner and enjoys working with others who want to pursue their educational goals to support their careers or their love of learning. Joe is an avid reader, a history nerd, and enjoys playing strategy and board games (so, also that kind of nerd).
Katherine Acker
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: katherine.acker@unh.edu
Phone: 603-822-5407
Katherine has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2018. She has a B.S. in Psychology from Granite State College and an M.Ed in Educational Studies from UNH. Katherine is passionate about empowering adults to achieve their education, career, and personal goals. In her free time, Katherine enjoys reading, yoga, the beach, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Keith Carbajal
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: keith.carbajal@unh.edu
Phone: 603-513-1168
Keith has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2021. He has a B.S. in Business Management with a minor in psychology from Granite State College. Keith is passionate about helping adult learners meet short-term objectives to accomplish their long-term goals. In his free time, Keith enjoys traveling abroad, cycling, and going to concerts.
Keri Bresaw
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: keri.bresaw@unh.edu
Phone: 603-513-1373
Keri has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2015. She has a B.A. in Theatre Arts, and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration -- both from New England College. As a lifelong learner, Keri is passionate about working with our students to help them feel supported, encouraged, and inspired to reach their educational and career goals. In her free time, Keri is a multi-media artist, works with wild mustang horses, and loves exploring and appreciating nature with her husband and two sons.
Mary Stanton
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: mary.stanton@unh.edu
Phone: 603-415-1760
Mary has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2014. She has a B.S. in Sociology from Rowan University and an M.A. in Community Counseling from The College of New Jersey. Mary is dedicated to supporting adult students as they work to achieve their educational and career goals. In her free time, Mary enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and son.
Molly Darak
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: molly.darak@unh.edu
Phone: 603-415-1769
Molly has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2012. She has a B.S. in Recreation Management & Policy from UNH and a M.S. in Leadership from Granite State College. Molly is passionate about helping adult students optimize their educational experiences so they can achieve their academic and career goals. In her free time, Molly enjoys gardening, hiking, skiing, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Simon Pierpont
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: simon.pierpont@unh.edu
Phone: 603-415-1870
Simon has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2022. He has a B.A. in English from Plymouth State University and is working towards his M.Ed. in Educational Studies from UNH. Simon has a passion for learning and helping others achieve their educational dreams and career goals. In his free time, Simon enjoys downhill skiing in the winter and in the summer, playing with his Labrador, Tenney.
Tricia Neville-Carey
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: tricia.neville-carey@unh.edu
Phone: 603-513-1381
Tricia has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2011, and prior to that was a curriculum developer at the college. She has a B.S. in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire and an M. Ed. in Adult Learning and Development from Plymouth State University. Tricia’s focus is on transforming the lives of adult students through college advising and teaching the social sciences. She spends time away from work reading British crime thrillers, geocaching on hikes, and trying not to swear at Red Sox pitchers.
Tyler Wentland
Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Email: tyler.wentland@unh.edu
Phone: 603-822-5451
Tyler has been a member of our Academic Advising team since 2013. He has a B.A. in English and an M.S.T. from UNH. He loves when a student comes to us with a particular need, for their particular life, and their particular career, and he can confidently tell them “we were built for you.” In his free time, Tyler enjoys reading, drawing, lifting weights, and cooking for his family.
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