Professional Staff
Director of Blue Chip: Tina Neil
Tina Neil was born and raised in Rhode Island. Her passions are for leadership, social justice, and outdoor education. She has earned two degrees from the University of Rhode Island, a B.S. in Accounting (2001) and an M.S. in College Student Personnel (2008). She has been working in leadership development for the past 6 years in Rhode Island, Massachuttes, Connecticut, and California. During this time, she taught classes on emerging and peer leadership, managed a high and low ropes challenge course, lead wilderness trips, and advised students. She started her career in leadership with a year-long commitment to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. n the tradition of the Jesuit Volunteers, she was "Ruined for Life" (the motto) through her transition from an accountant to a students leadership developer. In the past 18 months, she has been in New Orleans and Mississippi to aid in the Katrina Relief Effort bringing with her 19 students. These trips have been a result of her passion for social justice and the hospitality she received from the people of New Orleans. In her free time, she spends time hiking, kayaking, and traveling around the country. Tina is the Eco Theme Coordinator and provides oversight to the Blue Chip Program.
Graduate Assistant for Blue Chip: Dani Barker
Danielle is originally from Racine, Wisconsin. She went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for her undergraduate career and worked as a House Fellow (RA) at Madison for three years and loves working with students. The most important people in the world to Dani are her family members: Chris (Dad), Kathy (Mom), and Allison & Christopher (brother and sister who are twins). Both of her siblings play college sports and when she has spare time, she loves watching them play! One of Dani's other loves is music. She plays a few different instruments, but piano is her favorite. She also loves musicals, some of her favorites are Wicked, Mamma Mia, Phantom of the Opera, and Rent. She is very excited to be a Wildcat! Dani is the Arts Theme Coordinator and oversees Phase III of Blue Chip.
Director of ATLAS and NCLC: Tom Murray
Tom has been at the UofA for over two years and is very excited to now be a part of Leadership programs! After receiving his MA in Counseling Psychology, he immediately entered Student Affairs to work with the coolest people in the world--college students. He spent three years working for a TRIO Student Support Services program in his home town of Chicago before moving to Tucson for the beautiful "winters" and awesome mountains. In his spare time, he loves to go camping and hiking and he finds nothing better than a good old road trip. His favorite musical act is the Indigo Girls, but nothing compares to 80's music! Tom is the Service Theme Coordinator and coordinates ATLAS and the National Collegiate Leadership Conference.
Director of Curricular Leadership: Dr. Corey Seemiller
Corey has been at the UofA for over 7 years and has worked with Blue Chip during that time. She loves leadership programs and getting to know students through her classes and programs. Corey received her Bachelor's degree from ASU, her Master's degree from NAU, and her PhD from the UofA. She prides herself on being a true Arizonan! Corey loves Tucson and finds time to do a lot of hiking, camping, and playing softball. She loves to travel and engage in new adventures! In addition to Leadership Programs, Corey has a background in Residence Life, Academic Advising, and Career Services. She particularly enjoys teaching and currently teaches part-time at Pima Community College. Corey is the Global Theme Coordinator and oversees Leadership Courses for Credit, Equiss, and other administrative functions.
Graduate Assistant for Social Justice: Richard Baker
2009-2010 Student Staff
Kristina Gerboth, OrgSync Lead
Emily Hobart, Pima Lodge Programming and Alumni Lead
2009-2010 Assistant Theme Coordinators
Arts: Alanna Kagan
I grew up in Pennsylvania before moving to Surprise, AZ during my Freshman year. I am studying English, and after graduating I plan on teaching High School, and I eventually want to work in publishing/editing for a magazine. I love to read and watch movies, and of course, shop :). I enjoy spending time with friends and family.
Eco: Alisha Goshinska
I was born and raised in Gilbert, AZ. My major is Physiology with a minor in Business. I hope to attend Optometry School when I graduate. Besides Blue Chip, I am also President of Unite For Sight and Vice-President of Omega Delta: The Pre-Optometry Club. I enjoy hiking, swimming, and the outdoors in general, since Arizona has beautiful weather.
Global: Tara Pai
My name is Tara. I am a Physiology major and hoping to one day be a surgeon. When I am not in Tucson, I am spending time with my family at home in Gilbert.I spend plenty of time studying during the school year so when I have free time my interests include reading, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, and vacationing!
Service: Monique Vasquez
I am a Psychology and Political Science major. I was born in Texas, but moved to Tehachapi, California, where I lived in a small town until I finished out high school in Tucson. I love spending time with people, volunteering, old horror movies, reading, and learning about Africa. I hope to one day get my PhD in clinical psychology.
Social Entrepreneurship: Briana Ketterer
Hello! I'm Briana, your Social Entrepreneurship ATC for 2009-2010! I'm a senior finishing up a major in Physiology and minors in Chemistry and Italian. I am currently applying to medical school for Fall 2010. I spend my free time taking my adorable miniature-goldendoodle, Rylie, for walks and eating chocolate ice cream (although Fro-Yo is a nice substitute!). Just keep in mind . . . we can all make a difference and, it starts with a smile!