Academic Advisors

Need help choosing a major? Thinking about switching gears? Just want to make sure you're on track to graduate? That’s what we’re here for. Our academic advisors are experts on UB’s curriculum and requirements, and they’re here to help you figure it all out—from your first semester to your last.

Making an appointment

You can schedule a meeting with your advisor by:

  • Signing in to Navigate using your UBIT name and password
  • Calling the front desk at 716-645-6883
  • Prefer email? You can find your advisor's email in Navigate

Meet your Academic Advisor

  • Amy Arends.
    Amy Arends, MS

    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: AI Logic and Ontology, Health and Human Services, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology

    Profile for Amy Arends

  • Headshot of Brittany Cozad.
    Brittany Cozad, EdM

    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Criminology, English, International Trade, Sociology

    Profile for Brittany Cozad

  • George Deacon.
    George Deacon, MS

    Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: AI and Quantitative Economics, Biological Sciences, Communication, Criminology, Economics, Psychology

    Profile for George Deacon

  • Headshot of Matt Doino.
    Matt Doino, MS

    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Health and Human Services, Mathematics, Media Studies, Urban and Public Policy Studies

    Profile for Matt Doino

  • Headshot of Brad Hendricks.
    Brad Hendricks, EdM

    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: AI and Language Technology, AI and Policy Analysis, Chemistry, Classics, Cognitive Science, English, Linguistics, Medicinal Chemistry, Political Science

    Profile for Brad Hendricks

  • Headshot of Liz Kerr.
    Liz Kerr, MSEd

    Director of Advising
    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: American Studies, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Indigenous Studies, Sociology

    Profile for Liz Kerr

  • Headshot of Kassie McCarn.
    Kassie McCarn, MSEd

    Director of Student Success
    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Art History, Fine Arts, Global Affairs, Studio Art

    Profile for Kassie McCarn

  • Photo of Valentina Meurlin.
    Valentina Meurlin, MS

    Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Mathematics, Psychology

    Profile for Valentina Meurlin

  • Headshot of Wendy Orosz.
    Wendy Orosz, MEd

    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: African American Studies, AI and Geospatial Analytics, AI and Quantitative Economics, Anthropology, Economics, Geographic Information Science, Geography, Global Gender Studies, International Trade, Judaic Studies, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics,

    Profile for Wendy Orosz

  • Erin Pawlak.
    Erin Pawlak, MS

    DAC Coordinator
    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: AI and Quantitative Economics, Asian Studies, Economics, Film Studies, Mathematics, Psychology

    Profile for Erin Pawlak

  • Headshot of Adriana Maria Pera.
    Adriana Maria Pera, MM

    Director of Undergraduate Services
    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Acting, AI and Language and Intercultural Competence, Dance, Music, Music Theatre, Romance Languages (French, Italian, Spanish), Theatre, Theatre Performance, Theatre Design and Technology

    Profile for Adriana Maria Pera

  • Xavier Perez Gonzalez.
    Xavier Perez Gonzalez, MA

    Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Biological Sciences, Psychology

    Profile for Xavier Perez Gonzalez

  • Headshot of Shilah Richardson.
    Shilah Richardson, MS

    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: AI and Policy Analysis, AI and Responsible Communication, Biological Sciences, Communication, Geological Sciences, Political Science

    Profile for Shilah Richardson

  • Photo of Natalie Rivera.
    Natalie Rivera, MS

    Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Biological Sciences, History

    Profile for Natalie Rivera

  • Interlocking UB logo.
    Azita Safaie, MS

    Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Communication

    Profile for Azita Safaie

  • Headshot of Joe Syracuse.
    Joe Syracuse, MA

    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Computational Physics, International Studies, Legal Studies, Media Studies, Physics, Speech and Hearing Sciences

    Profile for Joe Syracuse

  • Headshot of Meredith Volker.
    Meredith Volker, MEd

    Coordinator of Professional Development
    Senior Academic Advisor
    College of Arts and Sciences

    Majors/Programs: Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, History, Mathematics, Psychology

    Profile for Meredith Volker