Undecided, pre-health, pre-law, and pre-engineering students who have not yet chosen a major are assigned to an Explore Center academic advisor. Current UNL students can view/contact your assigned academic advisor through your MyPLAN account via my.unl.edu. You can also view advisor office hour information and schedule advising appointments.
While you are assigned an advisor, you are welcome to meet with any advisor in the center. Pre-health and pre-law students who have major advisors in other colleges may meet with any Explore Center advisor for supplemental pre-health and pre-law advising.
Prospective students wanting to contact the Explore Center and its advisors can call 402-472-3605 or email explorecenter@unl.edu.
Click your advisor's card to learn more about them!
Sarah Braunsroth
Administrative Coordinator
sbraunsroth4@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 10
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Cheez-Its
- The best four-legged animal:
- Pegasus
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Singer and an author
- Best thing about working with students:
- Seeing them grow into adulthood and learn about the path they will take in life.
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and pay it forward by helping others.”
Laura Britten
Academic Navigator
laura.britten@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 15
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Twizzlers
- The best four-legged animal:
- Pitbulls
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Teacher
- Best thing about working with students:
- Teaching them skills & watching them use those skills to change their life.
“I promise you are not the only one feeling this way.”
Sarah Charles
Academic Advisor
sarah.charles@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 1
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- The best four-legged animal:
- Hedgehog
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Astronaut
- Best thing about working with students:
- Helping students create new goals and watching them succeed.
“Be brave and try something new. You might love it!”
Anh Do
Academic Advisor
kado@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 4
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Gardetto’s
- The best four-legged animal:
- Mochi - my dog
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Teacher and ballet dancer
- Best thing about working with students:
- To support students in their academic and career exploration and help them get “unstuck.”
“Have a game plan but be open to what life brings your way.”
Alex Dudley
Academic Advisor
alex.dudley@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 9
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Skittles
- The best four-legged animal:
- Elephants
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- A doctor
- Best thing about working with students:
- Helping students discover their passions and achieve their goals.
“Step out of your comfort zone and lean into new experiences!”
Selma De Anda Gallegos
Academic Navigator
selma.deanda@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 19+
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Sunchips
- The best four-legged animal:
- Snoopy
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Orthodontist
- Best thing about working with students:
- Being a mentor to them during all the transitions they face during this season of life.
“Go out of your comfort zone to find great mentors!”
Jaci Gustafson
Assistant Director
jaci.gustafson@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 7
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Granola Bar
- The best four-legged animal:
- Dog
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Writer for National Geographic
- Best thing about working with students:
- Helping them navigate college and feel confident in what they are doing
“Relax! It will all work out.”
Bethany Heaney
Academic Advisor
bethany.heaney@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 3
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Peanut M&Ms
- The best four-legged animal:
- Golden retrievers
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Ballerina
- Best thing about working with students:
- Getting to help students achieve their dreams.
“Take advantage of your professors' office hours!”
Elisa Heide
Pre-Professional Coordinator
elisaheide@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 9
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Cheez-Its
- The best four-legged animal:
- Dogs
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Veterinarian
- Best thing about working with students:
- Seeing them achieve things they never thought possible.
“Find someone to reach out to whenever you need help!”
Ashley Light
Assistant Director
alight@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 6
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Trail Mix
- The best four-legged animal:
- Panda
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Teacher
- Best thing about working with students:
- Seeing students explore new opportunities and accomplish their goals
“Try new things. We grow through the unfamiliar.”
Daniela Martinez
Academic Advisor
daniela.martinez@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 10
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- The best four-legged animal:
- Fluffy dogs
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Biomedical engineer
- Best thing about working with students:
- Seeing students grow and become active agents in their careers.
"Take advantage of all the resources available on campus!"