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!
Rebecca Carr
Academic Advisor
rebecca.carr@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 23
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles
- The best four-legged animal:
- Puppies!
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Hollywood stuntwoman
- Best thing about working with students:
- Helping students navigate the transition to college
“Step out of your comfort zone and join a student organization!”
Megan Carroll
Academic Advisor
megan.carroll@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 15
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Chex Mix
- The best four-legged animal:
- My dog, Rex!
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Vet
- Best thing about working with students:
- Working with students 1:1
“Be open to new experiences.”
Tony Fucci
Academic Advisor
afucci2@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:
- Cheez-Its
- The best four-legged animal:
- Dog
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- History Teacher
- Best thing about working with students:
- Interacting with a diverse group of students
“Take advantage of educational opportunities.”
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:
- 6
- 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:
- Being a sounding board for students
“Relax! It will all work out.”
Bryson Irwin
Academic Advisor
birwin@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:
- Skittles
- 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
“Turn obstacles into opportunities.”
Katie Kerr
Director
katie.kerr@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- 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@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 13
- 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:
- Skittles
- 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 challenge and develop 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
Administrative Coordinator
daniela.martinez@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:
- 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
get the dirt
- 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!”
Elisa Heide
Academic Advisor
elisaheide@unl.edu
(402) 472-3605
Love Library Room 127
get the dirt
- Number of Nebraska t-shirts currently in my closet:
- 2
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Honey BBQ Frito Twists
- 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!”
Kelsey Yadon
Career Advisor
kelsey.yadon@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:
- Popcorn
- 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.”