Staff

Jannie Gonzales

Aspire Program Coordiantor

Start Year: 2015

Email: jannie.gonzales@uwrf.edu

Education:

M.S. in Education: Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

B.S. in Child, Adult & Family Services; Minor in Criminal Justice,
Iowa State University

A.A. Human Services,
Kirkwood Community College

Role on Campus:

Jannie is the Aspire Coordinator in the Center of Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging. Her role is working with upperclassmen mentors who are paired with first-year students to help with transition to UWRF during their first year. The Aspire Program collaborates with partners across campus to provide on-going learning for students and staff along with helping student's access unique opportunities and leadership roles.

Additional Information

I grew up in Muscatine, IA and currently reside in the Twin Cities metro area. During my time as an undergraduate student I took advantage of many leadership opportunities that allowed me to get connected, meet new people, and grow personally and professionally. It is because of my experiences I was lead to discovering my passion for pursuing a career in higher education.