Meet Our Staff
Aaron Ray
Director
Aaron is responsible for the daily operation and delivery of all program services and the long-term vision and planning while serving on 51ÁÔÆæ’s Learn, Advising, and 51ÁÔÆæ Cares committees while working to build bridges with faculty and departments around campus to ensure that students in the Opportunity Program have access to all that 51ÁÔÆæ has to offer.
Brenda C. Davis
Associate Director
Brenda works to support students on every level. She maintains an open-door policy and is available to help students meet their personal, academic and social needs. The staff team policy is to "never ask for anything that we won't help you with."
Bette Ecklund
Educational and Supportive Services Counselor
Bette works closely with students, focusing on academic and personal success at 51ÁÔÆæ. She guides students in building their resume, brainstorming summer internships, exploring study abroad opportunities as well as time management and academic and personal needs.
Kate Mullen
Counselor For Academic Belonging
Kate joined the OP staff in October of 2023 and quickly made an impact. In her role as the Counselor for Academic Belonging, she works closely with our Fellow for Academic Belonging to ensure that all students in the Opportunity Programs have access to the support they need in order to thrive in their 51ÁÔÆæ classes. Kate is available by Zoom on Mondays and can be found in the OP Office Tuesday-Thursday.
Kelvin Nunez
Fellow for Academic Belonging
Nicolette Lamascola
Office Support
Nicolette is the first face you will see upon entering the office. She is ready to help answer questions and assist students with what they need.
Contact
Office / Department Name
Opportunity Program
Contact Name
Aaron Ray
Director of Opportunity Program