Meet the Academic Coaching Team

What is Academic Coaching?

Academic coaching is a free support service available to all PSU students. Students work with coaches to create measurable plans to meet their academic goals. Goals may address school/life balance, active learning and studying strategies, organization, communication skills, how to access resources, and more. Coaches can also serve as an accountability partner for students throughout their studies.

Meet with us!

Academic Coaching is available for either remote or in-person appointments. While our coaches specialize in certain areas, you are welcome to meet with any coach! Read our bios below and schedule an appointment directly with your preferred coach, or check out our full availability here:

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Summer 2025 Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Remote & in-person available!

Contact Us

Email: mycoach@pdx.edu

Phone: (503) 725-4005

Office: Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH), Suite 360

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Meet with Meg

Meg (she/her) has a B.S in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences and is attaining a MPH:Environmental Systems & Human Health. Meg took ASL for 4 years and has a minor in Deaf Studies. She was an algebra tutor during her two years of Americorps service.

Meg specializes working with STEM students and is the go-to support for Math 111Z.

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Meet with Alyssa

Alyssa (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in Geology here at PSU. This is her 2nd year working as an Academic Coach. She is a first generation student and is passionate about increasing access and equity in education. Outside of coaching, she loves volcanoes, video games, and her greyhounds.

Alyssa specializes in working with STEM students.

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Meet with Katy

Katy (she/they) is the STEM AC Coordinator. They got their Master’s from PSU (ELP, PACE) and a Bachelor's in Exercise Science from Willamette University. Katy has a STEM background, is legally blind (has low-vision) and is passionate about accessibility.

They specialize in working with STEM students and students with disabilities.

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Meet with Brittany

Brittany (she/her) is the Asst. Director of Academic Coaching and has worked at PSU since 2021. She has a M.Ed in Counseling and a B.S. in Psychology. Before moving into higher education, she worked in mental health & social work in her hometown of Chicago.

Brittany specializes working with Graduate students.

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