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!
Sawyer Barragan
Assistant Director
Explore Center Recruitment
sawyer.barragan@unl.edu
(402) 472-6196
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 12
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Cool Ranch Doritos
- The best four-legged animal:
- A moose
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Veterinarian
- Best thing about working with students:
- Showing students they are capable & worthy of academic success
"Take advantage of every opportunity!"
Rebecca Carr
Academic Advisor
rebecca.carr@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 25
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles
- The best four-legged animal:
- Kittens
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Hollywood stuntwoman
- Best thing about working with students:
- Seeing students reach their goals.
“Join a student organization!”
Jaci Gustafson
Assistant Director
jaci.gustafson@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 8
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Bottled Water
- The best four-legged animal:
- Dogs
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Writer for National Geographic
- Best thing about working with students:
- Helping students connect who they are with what they want to do in life.
“Don't try to do this on your own. We can help!”
Elisa Heide
Academic Advisor
elisaheide@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:
- Cheez-Its
- The best four-legged animal:
- Dogs
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Fireman ballerina
- Best thing about working with students:
- Seeing students take ownership over their academic journey!
“Get involved outside of class!”
Bryson Irwin
Academic Advisor
birwin@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 7
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Spree
- The best four-legged animal:
- Dogs
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Pet store owner
- Best thing about working with students:
- Seeing them realize their potential
“Don't be afraid to ask for help.”
Katie Kerr
Director
katie.kerr@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 5
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Peanut M&M’s
- The best four-legged animal:
- Fluffy panda bears
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- I had no idea (and it terrified me!)
- Best thing about working with students:
- Hearing students’ goals and ambitions
“Push yourself to meet new people!”
Kadina Koonce
Academic Advisor
kkoonce2@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 16
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Peanut Butter Snickers
- The best four-legged animal:
- Giant tortoise
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Spy
- Best thing about working with students:
- Helping and watching students overcome their fears and challenges
“Find people to turn to when stressed.”
Lindsay Kretchman
Academic Advisor
lindsay.kretchman@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 8
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Chewy Sprees
- The best four-legged animal:
- Dogs
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Interior designer
- Best thing about working with students:
- Engaging in their development and watching them blossom.
"Allow others to coach and challenge you."
Joey Lynch
Assistant Director
jmlynch@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 7
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Gardetto’s
- The best four-legged animal:
- Pass? (I don’t really like animals!)
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Physical Therapist
- Best thing about working with students:
- Working 1:1 with students
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
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!"
Kristin Plath
Academic Advisor
kristin.plath@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 5
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Skittles
- The best four-legged animal:
- Beasley (my dog!)
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Elementary Ed teacher
- Best thing about working with students:
- Helping students find their passion
“Take time to explore!”
Kelsey Yadon
Career Advisor
kelsey.yadon@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
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- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 3
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Salt and Pepper Pistachios
- The best four-legged animal:
- Sloths
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Librarian
- Best thing about working with students:
- Hearing students’ hopes and dreams!
“Get to know your professors and other professionals on campus.”