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!
Laura Britten
Academic Navigator
laura.britten@unl.edu
(402) 472-3604
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!”
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!”
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:
- 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
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- 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
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:
- 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!”
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:
- 25
- 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:
- Getting to be a part of their individual story
“Push yourself to meet new people!”
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
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- 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:
- 4
- My favorite library vending machine snack:
- Gardetto’s
- The best four-legged animal:
- Dog
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Waitress
- Best thing about working with students:
- Getting to hear each student’s experience
“Find a balance for academics and the things that are important to you!”
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:
- Popcorn
- The best four-legged animal:
- Fox
on a serious note
- Career choice as a child:
- Librarian
- Best thing about working with students:
- Hearing about students’ hopes and dreams!
“Get to know your professors and other professionals on campus.”