Advising Community at Idaho State Executive Committee Officers
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Dylan Koenig
President
Office: Office of Academic Advising/College of Science and Engineering
Dylan joined Idaho State University as an Academic Advisor in the Office of Academic Advising in June of 2021. He received his master's degree in college counseling and student development from St. Cloud State University. He has a passion supporting students as they navigate through their educational journeys.
Dylan is a Minnesotan at heart which comes with the responsibility of being a massive Minnesota Timberwolves fan. He also enjoys traveling the country with his amazing wife.
Janelle Fowler
Vice President
Office: Office of Academic Advising/College of Arts and Letters
Laurel Tomin
Secretary
Office: Office of Academic Advising/College of Arts and Letters
Laurel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in University Studies with minors in English and TESOL and a Concentration in Russian Language from BYU-I and taught English at Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School for six years before starting started at ISU as an Academic Advisor in the Spring of 2023. She is currently working on a Master's Degree in English and Certificate in TESOL here at ISU. Supporting students as they find their path to success is what drives her professional goals advising students in the College of Arts and Letters.
Laurel has a variety of interests, but her favorite thing is spending time with her family whether it is traveling, camping, or watching a hockey game together.
Jessica Woolley
Communications Coordinator
Office: College of Technology
Tate Christensen
Professional Development Committee Liaison
Office: College of Arts and Letters
Tate started at ISU as a student, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology minoring in Linguistics. During this time, he found his love for helping students as a peer advisor and content area tutor. After working as a high school college and career advisor, Tate returned to ISU as an academic advisor, where he now advises students in the College of Arts & Letters.
You're likely to see Tate walking his dog, Ralf, all around Pocatello. He likes spending time with family and friends, hiking, and reading.
Linda Hensen-Jackson
Professional Development Committee Liaison
Office: College of Pharmacy
Aaron Todd
NACADA Member Liaison
Office: Office of Academic Advising
Aaron joined Idaho State University as Associate Director in the Office of Academic Advising in October of 2020. He received his Masters degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 1999 and began his academic advising journey at his undergraduate institution Central Michigan University. Here he served as an academic advisor in the student success center.
From there he spent 7 years at University of Tennessee as the Assistant Director of advising in the College of Arts and Sciences. At Duke University he was an Assistant Dean in academic advising. At both Tennessee and Duke, he worked with student-athletes and partnered with student athlete academic services. William Peace University gave him the opportunity to work as Director of Learning Services before working with graduate students at the University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy.
Aaron enjoys hiking, kayaking, and concerts. His favorite sport to watch is hockey and he roots for the Carolina Hurricanes.