Create initiatives that integrate the services of the Weingarten Center to strengthen programs for students
Serve on University committees to promote the Weingarten Center mission and collaborate with campus stakeholders to advertise the services of the Weingarten Center
Incorporate the University Life mission and goals within the Weingarten Center services
Facilitate Weingarten Center Advisory Board meetings, participate in planning for the Annual Disability Symposium, and support professional development activities for Weingarten Center staff

marmill@upenn.edu

Ryan Miller, EdD, Senior Director, Weingarten Center

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, administer, and evaluate the total service delivery of Academic Support, including the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
Work closely with the Executive Director and Weingarten Center staff in the design and evaluation of new program initiatives.
Respond to operational and decision-making issues in collaboration with the Executive Director.
Serve as a pre-major advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences and an advisor for the Center for Community Standards and Accountability.

Integrated Care Initiative

simyers@upenn.edu

Simuelle Myers Abiko, MA, Director of Instructional Design for Integrated Care

Key Responsibilities:

Determine technology services and products for students to integrate within their learning strategies and for Weingarten Center staff to incorporate into their approaches in handling their position responsibilities.
Create and cultivate relationships with academic entities and promote the pedagogical elements and benefits of Univeral Design.
Create and teach workshops for a variety of audiences on topics ranging from incorporating technology in instructional design to using applications to strengthen study strategies.

amylw@upenn.edu

Amy Weiss, JD, MS, Case Manager for Integrated Care

Key Responsibilities:

Meet with students to assess their needs, recommend services, and aid students in navigating Weingarten Center services.
Collaborate with Weingarten Center staff in assembling a profile of services for students seeking academic and/or disability services
Serve as a consultant for the Weingarten Center staff in determining which University resources can be instrumental in helping students and to facilitate outreach to University offices.

Operations Team

warfield@upenn.edu

Sheryl D. Warfield, MBA, Associate Director of Operations

Key Responsibilities:

WorkDay – Hiring, approve timesheets, job changes, terminations, requisitions, etc.
BEN Financials – Manage, track, and reconciled division ProCards. Create and manage purchase orders, process accounts payables and accounts receivables
Concur – Process reimbursements for travel and employee purchases
Manage all financial accounts – Financial management of business activity; run reports, monitor account activity, prepare and reconcile budget accounts
Manage operations in Stouffer Commons

swainlt@upenn.edu

Lauren Swain, BS, Financial and Operations Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with the Operations team
Process payroll
Process new student accommodation requests
Assist in building maintenance
Triage support to students, parents, and faculty
Serve as a liaison to the Penn Employee Solution Center to inquire about any HR or payroll-related issues

gardb@upenn.edu

Barbara Gardner, Operations Supports Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with the Operations team
Answer incoming calls from students, parents, and faculty
Provide information, namely navigating the website, requesting/renewing accommodations, and sharing general information regarding the Weingarten Center services
Process payroll
Process new student accommodation requests
Assist in building maintenance

neysap@upenn.edu

Neysa Porter, BS, Operations Supports Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with the Operations team
Answer incoming calls from students, parents, and faculty
Provide information, namely navigating the website, requesting/renewing accommodations, and sharing general information regarding the Weingarten Center services
Process payroll
Process new student accommodation requests
Assist in building maintenance

Learning Specialists

rashmik@upenn.edu

Rashmi Kumar, EdD, Associate Director and STEM Learning Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Develop active learning and technology-driven learning programs for Penn students in STEM fields
Guide students towards developing feasible goals and unpacking any misconceptions
Co-create learning templates and study plans in collaboration with students

reynj@upenn.edu

Julianne Reynolds, MA, Associate Director and Learning Specialist for International Students

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individual learning consultations and group workshops on a variety of study, academic writing, and time management topics to all Penn students
Coordinate and co-facilitate the signature Academics Plus workshop series for new undergraduate and graduate international students
Serve as a pre-major advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences and an advisor for the Center for Community Standards and Accountability

jordany@upenn.edu

Jordan Yanoshik, MSEd, Associate Director and Learning Specialist for Students with Disabilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide learning consultations to all Penn students as well as tailored support for students with ADHD and other learning disabilities
Collaborate with Disabilities Services staff and campus partners to ensure that students’ needs are being met
Discuss with students the individual ways their disabilities impact their academic performance and overall Penn experience
Coordinate Weingarten Center working groups and other professional development and team-building opportunities

oscare@upenn.edu

Oscar Escudero, MA, STEM Learning Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate individual consultations and workshops for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on a variety of study and time management topics, with special attention to approaching STEM courses
Work with campus partners to facilitate effective STEM learning through customized programs and resources
Serve as an advisor for the Center for Community Standards and Accountability

kimchuk@upenn.edu

Pete Kimchuk, BA, Senior Learning Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Design and facilitate workshops
Maintain availability for student appointments
Collaborate with campus colleagues in areas of student support
Serve as a resource to Weingarten Center colleagues

ayoungl@upenn.edu

Ayoung Lee, MSEd, Learning Specialist and Fellow

Key Responsibilities:

Support undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through one-on-one consultations to strengthen students’ academic reading, writing, and time management skills by utilizing strategies and techniques tailored to individuals’ needs
Develop and conduct differentiated workshops and seminars for students and organizations throughout the Penn campus

leighmon@upenn.edu

Leigh Monistere, MSEd, Learning Specialist and Fellow

Key Responsibilities:

Support undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through one-on-one consultations to strengthen students’ academic reading, writing, and time management skills by utilizing strategies and techniques tailored to individuals’ needs
Develop and conduct differentiated workshops and seminars for students and organizations throughout the Penn campus

skhubert@upenn.edu

Shantel Hubert, M.Ed., Learning Specialist and Fellow

Key Responsibilities:

Support undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through one-on-one consultations to strengthen students’ academic reading, writing, and time management skills by utilizing strategies and techniques tailored to individuals’ needs
Develop and conduct differentiated workshops and seminars for students and organizations throughout the Penn campus

Tutoring services

vwrenn@upenn.edu

Valerie Wrenn, MA, Associate Director, Tutoring Services

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with faculty, student groups and campus partners to improve and develop content support including tutoring and embedded workshops or programs
Oversee the hiring, training, and quality management of 250+ Peer Educators, as well as the design of a comprehensive training program for them
Design and implement assessment tools for the monitoring and improvement of tutoring services
Serve as a member of the Weingarten Center Leadership team and participate in other center wide initiatives

ericszot@upenn.edu

Eric Szot, MEd, STEM Tutoring Coordinator, Tutoring Services

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the selection, hiring, training, recruitment and management of 200-300 peer educators
Coordinate the operation of the STEM focused support programs such as weekly workshops and special events (i.e. Calculus Startup)
Maintain oversight of the Drop-in Tutoring program

shealy1@upenn.edu

Sarah Healy, BA, Program and Payroll Coordinator, Tutoring Services

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the selection, hiring, training, recruitment and management of 200-300 peer educators
Coordinate efforts related to University policies regarding student employment practices
Maintain oversight of the Trac Cloud scheduling software and schedule

Disability Services

shdou@upenn.edu

Sharon Douglass, Manager of Academic Accommodations in Disability Services

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and supervise the implementation of legally mandated accommodations and auxiliary services (e.g., tests, notes, CART and/or interpreting services assistive technology) for Penn students with disabilities.
Collaborate with the Disability Services staff to ensure accommodations are implemented accurately and timely.
Supervise three staff members who oversee implementation of accommodations.

keglers@upenn.edu

Sabria Kegler, MA, Associate Director, Disability Services

Key Responsibilities:

Review medical documentation in accordance with established guidelines; conduct interactive consultations with students to determine accommodations
Advise students through the accommodation process and provide ongoing support to students and recommending University services
Support the mission of Disability Services and the Weingarten Center by participating in staff meetings and assorted departmental initiatives

ebink@upenn.edu

Emmett Binkowski, MSW, Disability Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Review medical documentation in accordance with established guidelines; conduct interactive consultations with students to determine accommodations
Advise students through the accommodation process and provide ongoing support to students and recommending University services
Support the mission of Disability Services and the Weingarten Center by participating in staff meetings and assorted departmental initiatives

vdash@upenn.edu

Vanessa Dash, MEd, Disability Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Review medical documentation in accordance with established guidelines; conduct interactive consultations with students to determine accommodations
Advise students through the accommodation process and provide ongoing support to students and recommending University services
Support the mission of Disability Services and the Weingarten Center by participating in staff meetings and assorted departmental initiatives

lavel@upenn.edu

LaVel Nelson, BA, Accommodations Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Manage test reservation database to create test schedule, coordinate retrieval of exams from professors, and oversee assigning students to test sites in accordance with established protocol
Handle note-taking arrangements for students with disabilities
Coordinate the hiring and training of test proctors and note-takers

mrobson@upenn.edu

Mark Robson, MFA, Project Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Works with the Manager of Academic Accommodations to ensure efficient and effective operations in the Center for Accommodated Testing
Trains and schedules test proctors, creates and oversees the daily test schedule, and supervises the printing, packaging, and return of exams
Acts as an intermediary between the Manager of Academic Accommodations and the Accommodations Specialists, carrying out assigned tasks from the Manager to facilitate timely implementation of accommodations in the Center for Accommodated Testing

etrott@upenn.edu

Emily Trott, BS, Assistive Technology Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring that students with print disabilities (i.e., visual, learning) receive their course materials in accessible formats.
Oversee the conversion and formatting of texts in accordance with the student’s disability and preferred format.
Confer with students who need assistive technology software and hardware and provide recommendations and training.
Work closely with faculty, staff, web developers, and instructional designers at various schools and offices around campus to address accessibility needs and provide consultation and training.

awimer@upenn.edu

Axel Wimer, MA, Accommodations Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Manage test reservation database to create test schedule, coordinate retrieval of exams from professors, and oversee assigning students to test sites in accordance with established protocol
Handle note-taking arrangements for students with disabilities
Coordinate the hiring and training of test proctors and note-takers

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

TUTORING SERVICES

vpul-asktlr@pobox.upenn.edu

Logan Fosu, BA, Hearst Scholar; Graduate Assistant for Tutoring Services and student support

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the onboarding of new tutors and the ongoing professional development of peer educators on topics related to interpersonal skills and inclusive tutoring
Support students in using technology and scheduling software related to tutoring appointments
Assist in maintaining the quality of tutoring services through the use of student feedback and tutor accountability management
Support the tutoring team in outreach to various groups and partners on campus

vpul-asktlr@pobox.upenn.edu

Nowreen Yasmin, M.Sc, Graduate Assistant for STEM Peer Educator Development

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the onboarding of new tutors and the ongoing professional development of peer educators on topics related to STEM education
Support the Drop-in Tutoring space and administrative team
Provide administrative support to STEM workshops and signature programs

Weingarten Advisory Board

The Weingarten Center Advisory Board works to increase the visibility of, and expand support for, Weingarten programs with a diverse audience of students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff stakeholders.

Meet the Advisory Board

Disability Symposium

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