Student Affairs Welcomes New Team Members

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Trocaire’s Student Affairs division has welcomed eight employees into new roles this past semester. Meet them all below!

 

Wellness Center


Genevieve Kruly
Title: Director of Wellness
Contact Info: Room 118, (716) 827-2412, krulyg@trocaire.edu
Last Position Held: Coordinator of Accessibility Services (Medaille College)
Years in Higher Ed: 3
Best thing about Trocaire so far: The people—everyone has been kind and helpful!
Fun Fact about Yourself: I love to run–I’ve completed four half marathons in the last year, three of which have (sadly) been solo!

 


Jennifer Elliott
Title: Program Coordinator, OVW grant
Contact Info: Room 129, 716-827-2543, ElliottJe@Trocaire.edu
Last Position Held: Domestic Violence Advocate, Family Justice Center
Years in Higher Ed: First Year in Higher Ed
Best thing about Trocaire so far: Everyone has been so kind and supportive, love the positive work culture.
Fun Fact About Yourself: Huge MARVEL Fan

 

 

Avery Seyler-Wetzela
Title: Graduate Assistant
Contact Info: Seyler-wetzela@trocaire.edu
Last position held: Customer Associate
Years in Higher Ed: 5 years
Best thing about Trocaire so far: Everyone is so welcoming and nice! Trocaire has a wonderful atmosphere.
Fun fact about yourself: Playing the cello is one of my favorite hobbies.

 

 

 

TRiO Grant/Student Support Services


Adriane Z. Williams
Title:  Director, TRiO, and SSS Program
Contact Info: Room 137, 716-827-2523, WilliamsAd@trocaire.edu
Last Position Held:  Associate Director, Academic Advisement
Years in Higher Ed: 27
Best thing about Trocaire so far: Everyone I encounter has been super nice and helpful
Fun Fact about Yourself: I enjoy playing Scrabble

 

Timothy Mark Jackson Jr.
Title: TRiO Grant Student Service Advisor
Contact Info: Room 140, 716-827-4339, jacksont@trocaire.edu
Last Position Held: TOP (Trocaire Opportunity Program) Counselor
Years in Higher Ed: 3 years
Best thing about Trocaire so far: If you have a question, there is always someone here willing to help you or point you in the right direction to get your question answered!
Fun Fact about yourself: I am in an alternative rock band called Mom Said No. We play all around Buffalo and have an album out on all streaming platforms called “Welcome to the Loser’s Club.”

 

Holly Ryan
Title: TRiO Grant Administrative Assistant
Contact Info: Room 140G, 716-827-2469, RyanH@trocaire.edu
Last Position Held: Program Service Coordinator
Years in Higher Ed: 8
Best thing about Trocaire so far: The friendliness of the staff so far in getting me acclimated to Trocaire life
Fun Fact About Yourself: I absolutely love vegetables, especially broccoli, and I am an avid adventurer for the outdoors who loves to bike, hike, zip line and just explore the new and exciting things around Buffalo!

 

Student Engagement

 

Lauren Ashley Reczek
Title: Director of Student Engagement
Contact Info: Room 143, 716-827-2487, ReczekL@trocaire.edu
Last Position Held: Interim Director of Student Engagement
Years in Higher Ed: 4.5
Best thing about Trocaire so far: working with students from Orientation to Graduation and seeing them develop on their journey!
Fun Fact About Yourself: I enjoy thrifting with my friends and family.

 

 

 

Michael Stilson
Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement
Contact Info: Room 141, stilsonm@trocaire.edu
Last Position Held: Graduate Assistant at Medaille College (Career Planning)
Years in Higher Ed: 1
Best thing about Trocaire so far: I love how supportive our students are in helping each other out. I also admire the resiliency of our students, especially in these challenging times.
Fun Fact About Yourself: I have never met a dog I did not like. They are all just so sweet!