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, the Omicron Delta Kappa advisor, and provides oversight to the Blue Chip Program.
Graduate Assistant for Blue Chip: Justin Strohmeyer
Justin Strohmeyer is from Corvallis, Oregon, where he attended his hometown school and ultimately graduated from Oregon State University in 2007. Growing up around a university is what initially inspired him to work with students and he credits many of his college mentors for helping him cultivate a passion for student leadership. After working in new student programs and admissions for the last several years, Justin is excited to join the Blue Chip team and to start his new adventure at the U of A. When he has the time, Justin is an avid golfer, lifelong sports fan, and you will often find him buried in the latest book he has stumbled across. Justin is the Arts theme coordinator and he is responsible for Blue Chip Admissions.
Graduate Assistant for Blue Chip: Brent Williams
Brent is a Tucson native and a lifelong wildcat basketball fan. He did his undergraduate work at Chapman Univeristy in Orange, Ca where he received his BS in Economics. While at Chapman Brent was involved in both the student governement and greek life serving as an officer in both for two years. Brent has one sister Bri who is a freshman on the soccer team at Pima, and parents Denny and Rita who also live in Tucson. Brent's mother works at the U of A foundation and Brent's father is a minister. Brent loves playing sports and hanging out with his close friends. On the weekends Brent is most likely playing video games or hiking, biking etc outdoors. Brent is the Social Entrepreneurship Theme Coordinator and oversees Phase III of Blue Chip.
Director of ATLAS and NCLC: Tom Murray
Tom has been working with Leadership Programs for 2 years. 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 Leadership Programs: Dr. Corey Seemiller
Corey has been at the UofA for 8 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 teaches part-time at Pima Community College. Corey is the Global Theme Coordinator and oversees Leadership Courses for Credit, Equiss, and other administrative functions.
2010-2011 Student Staff
Kristina Gerboth, OrgSync Lead
Chelsey Belmer, Pima Lodge Programming and Alumni Lead
2010-2011 Assistant Theme Coordinators
Arts: Alex Ross
Eco: Marla Michaud
Global: Nick Jacobsen
Service: Morgan Pfander
Social Entrepreneurship: Chris Pings