Program Staff

Paulina Berumen

Paulina Berumen

Program Coordinator
Ana Hernandez

Ana Hernandez

Assistant Coordinator
Dr. Shubha Kashinath

Dr. Shubha Kashinath

Project Faculty
Eric Kupers

Eric Kupers

Creativity Lab Staff

Former Staff

Dr. Catherine (Katie) Brown

Dr. Catherine (Katie) Brown

Founder of the College Link Program & Advisor
Bryan Fauth, M.S.

Bryan Fauth, M.S.

Program Adviser, Former CLP Coordinator

Academic Coaches

CLP also has a staff of Academic Coaches who support students in the classroom, CLP lab, and residential halls.

The role of an Academic Coaches: 

  • Provide Individualized support.
  • Support with Organization and monitoring of coursework completion.
  • Facilitate homework and socialization groups.
  • Follow up on students’ coursework daily by communicating with the student in regards to checking Canvas, course syllabi and regular communication with relevant faculty as needed.
  • Facilitate the comprehension of course instructions and materials.
  • Observe students in the classroom and review appropriate classroom social skills as needed.
  • Assist the program coordinator in anticipating stressful environments and addressing anxiety or related behaviors.

Please note: Our academic coaches do not tutor or replace direct communication with staff/faculty.