Jillian Quandt
Interim Director

Jillian joined the SSS staff in 2000 as an Academic Advisor.  She is currently serving as Interim Director for the second time, and is excited to be part of the search committee to find a new Director.  Jill stated “I think this is a wonderful time of change for SSS, we have new staff, new space, and soon will have a new Director.”  Jill also serves as the WSU Tutoring Services Coordinator and often teaches Public Speaking (CMST 191) courses.

In her spare time, Jill is busy with her family:  husband Jeremy, daughter Addy, and son Aiden.  She also enjoys reading and wishes she could travel more.

You can contact Jill at (507) 457-5680 or email her at JQuandt@winona.edu

Leslie Albers, MS, NCC
Academic Advisor/Counselor

Leslie has been part of the SSS staff since November 2007, although she has been associated with WSU for much longer. Her first job at WSU was as a master tutor in the former Academic Skills Center and she worked for several years in the Disability Resource Center while completing her master's degree in counseling at WSU. She completed her master’s internship in the WSU Student Counseling Center.

After graduate school, Leslie served as an academic advisor for the Student Support Services Program at Rochester Community & Technical College, serving TRiO students at that institution. "My life's mission is to help others discover or rediscover the strengths and resources they already have to help them reach their academic, career and personal goals. I think I have the best job in the world working with TRIO students every day!"

When she isn't in the office, Leslie enjoys reading, knitting and exploring nature. Her newest outdoor passion is kayaking, and during the summer she can often be found paddling the backwaters of the Mississippi River.  She has a college-professor husband, 3 adult sons, 2 adorable grandchildren and 2 rowdy dogs and says she is very happy to share pictures with anyone who asks.

To make an appointment with Leslie, call (507) 457-5464 or email her at: lalbers@winona.edu

 

 

Kim Dehlin Zeiher
Academic Advisor
Student Leadership Coordinator

Kim has joined our staff as an academic advisor.  As a student here at WSU, Kim studied Art and Business Administration, obtaining a position as a stained glass designer with a national art studio after graduation.  In the early nineties, Kim returned to WSU to work on a second degree and completed course work at both WSU and St. Mary's University of MN.  Kim worked in University Relations at SMU for eight years before leaving her position in 2001 as Director of Benefactor Relations in order to become Director of Alumni Relations at WSU.  She enjoyed her experiences in research, capital campaigns, and working with students in the ambassador and student phoneathon programs.  Kim's time as Alumni Relations Director rekindled her interest in student programming and helped her make the decision to redirect her career in a way that would allow her to work more directly with students.

In her free time Kim creates stained glass, gardens, and enjoys spending time with her family.

To schedule an appointment with Kim, just call 457-5023 or email her at kzeiher@winona.edu

 

 

Kate Parsi 
Assistant Tutor Coordinator  

Kate is an alumni of WSU, earning both her undergraduate and graduate degrees here.  She is now embarking on her 15^th year as an employee and she is really excited to be working with the SSS program.  Kate enjoys working with students and helping them find their academic direction.  She also specializes in helping students hone their study and time management skills to better ensure success at WSU.

In her free time, Kate loves to cook, go on trips to see new parts of the world and most of all, spend time with her family.

Kate can be reached at 507-457-5156 or via email at KParsi@winona.edu  

 

 

Naomi Theye
Temporary Program Assistant

Naomi is located in the Krueger Library room 220, phone number 507-457-2486 or via email at NTheye@winona.edu