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Counseling & Advising
Our Staff
All advisors and counselors are knowledgeable about all programs at Inver Hills. Students are assigned based on their program of study.Meet the advisors
Amanda Barklind
Interim Dean of Student Success and Retention
Department: Student Services
Office: CC-211
Phone: 651-450-3863
E-mail: ABarklind@inverhills.edu
Advises: A.A., Pre-Nursing, PSEO
Education Credentials:
Master of Science in Education (MSED) -
University Of Wisconsin-River Falls
Annette Carpenter
Academic Advisor for Adult Learners
Department: Student Services
Office: CC-240
Phone: 651-450-3662
E-mail: ACarpenter@inverhills.edu
Advises: Adult students, age 25+, in the following programs A.A., Anthropology, Art, Business, Communications, Gender Women Studies, Music, Nursing, Paralegal, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre
Rae Dillon
Academic Advisor
Department: Student Services
Office: CC-252
Phone: 651-450-3403
E-mail: rae.dillon@inverhills.edu
Advises: A.A., Accounting, Business, Economics, Paralegal, Pre-Nursing, PSEO
Jessica Johnson
Academic Advisor
Department: Student Services
Office: CC-252
Phone: 651-450-3772
E-mail: jessica.johnson@inverhills.edu
Advises: A.A., Criminal Justice, Culturally Responsive Peace Officer, Education, Exercise Science, Pre-Nursing, Social Justice, Spanish, Special Education, PSEO
Education Credentials:
Master of Arts in ESL (MA) -
Majors: English Second Language -
Hamline University
Amy Lofquist
Academic Advisor
Department: Student Services
Office: CC-240
Phone: 651-450-3422
E-mail: ALofquist@inverhills.edu
Advises: A.A., Anthropology, Art, Communications, Emergency Medical Services, Gender Women Studies, Music, Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Social Work, PSEO, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre
Education Credentials:
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: Counseling and Student Personnel -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Chong Moua
Academic Advisor
Department: Student Services
Office: CC242
Phone: 651-450-3762
E-mail: CMoua@inverhills.edu
Advises: A.A., Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Programmer, Engineering, Environmental Science, History, I.T. Support, Network Technology & Security, Math, Political Science, Pre-Nursing, PSEO
Education Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: History -
Minors: Anthropology -
University Of Minnesota-Duluth
Catima Wilson
TRIO SSS & EDGE Academic Advisor
Department: Student Services
Office: CC-256a
Phone: 651-450-3742
E-mail: CWilson@inverhills.edu
Advises: A.A. students who are first generation and students in TRIO
Bio
Catima joined the US Air Force directly after high school. After serving 4 years in the military, she worked to obtain her Associate of Liberal Arts, Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Educational Leadership. She gives credit to St. Paul College, Metropolitan State University and St. Mary's University of Minnesota in helping her achieve these accomplishments. She discovered her love for education while working in the TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program at a school in North Minneapolis, MN.
Catima enjoys the opportunity to participate in TRIO SSS events, help serve TRIO students, and build positive relationships with staff and students at Inver Hills. During her time off, Catima enjoys playing sports, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Meet the counselors
Counselors are primarily assigned to students veterans, students undecided about their major and student enrolled in courses taught by a counselor.
Erik Berquist
Counselor
Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
Office: CC-250
Phone: 651-450-3374
E-mail: EBerquist@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Arts (MA) -
Majors: Educational Psychology -
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Master of Arts (MA) -
Majors: Philosophy -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension
Nicole Bietz
Counselor
Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
Office: CC-247
Phone: 651-450-3864
E-mail: nbietz@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science (MS) -
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Community Psychology -
Minors: Community Psychology, Human Relations -
St. Cloud State University
Vaughn Foster
Counselor
Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
Office: CC-245
Phone: 651-450-3515
E-mail: vaughn.foster@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: COUNSELING AND STUDENT PERSONNEL -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: Psychology -
Malone University
Rob Harris
Counselor
Departments: Career Development, Counseling Services
Office: CC-244
Phone: 651-450-3391
E-mail: rharris@inverhills.edu
Rob will return Fall 2023.
Bio
Rob began his college experience as an undecided community college student who earned an Associate in Arts degree. He then transferred to St. John’s University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Humanities.
Rob returned to the community college environment when he joined Inver Hills in 2003. He has spent over 20 years working with students.
He especially likes the day-to-day interaction with students and helping them achieve their educational goals and dreams. Rob really enjoys the opportunity to help students overcome personal obstacles to their success. He understands that students at a commuter school can face many challenges.
In his free time, Rob spends time with his wife and three children, enjoy the outdoors, likes to camp, hike, boat, travel, hunt, explore and spend quality time with loved ones. Recently, he has found an interest in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and the practice of meditation.
Education Credentials:
Master of Arts (MA) -
Majors: Counseling Psych -
University Of St Thomas
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: Philosophy -
Saint Johns University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Majors: Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Philosophy -
College Of Saint Benedict
Associate of Arts (AA) -
Majors: Unknown CIP -
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (AA) -
Majors: ASSOCIATE IN ARTS, Counseling Psych -
ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LeAnne Schmidt
Counselor
Departments: Career Development, Counseling Services
Office: CC-246
Phone: 651-450-3898
E-mail: lschmidt@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: Counseling Psych -
Saint Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Majors: Psychology -
Bemidji State University
Milissa Rose
Counselor
Departments: Career Development, Counseling Services
Office: CC-245
Phone: 651-450-3514
E-mail: milissa.rose@inverhills.edu
Returning Fall 2023.
Education Credentials:
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) -
Majors: COUNSELING: COLL STUDENT DEVL. -
MINNESOTA STATE UNIV MANKATO
Master of Science (MS) -
Majors: Counseling -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) -
Majors: Psychology, General -
Concordia College At Moorhead
