COLLEGE OF

Education and Human Development

Staff

Rochelle Privratsky Rochelle Privratsky

I am brand new to student services in CEHD at the University of Minnesota (as of April, 2023), however I have previous advising experience at other universities in the Twin Cities metro.

Rochelle Privratsky

Rita Richardson Rita Richardson

Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs from the University of St. Thomas, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Catherine University, Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Minneapolis Community + Technical College

Rita Richardson

Madison Sauke Madison Sauke

Madison is a Class of 2024 University of Minnesota graduate who earned her B.A. in Anthropology.

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Danielle Schnettler Danielle Schnettler

Danielle first joined TRIO as a STEM Instructor for the University of Minnesota TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program.

Danielle Schnettler

Kaity Sharp Kaity Sharp

MA (in progress) in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development, BA in English Literature, Central College, Campus Mental Health Advocate, Financial Aid Counselor

Amani Stumme-Berry Amani Stumme-Berry

Hello! My name is Amani Stumme-Berry. I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota with an undergraduate degree in psychology (BA) and a master’s degree in social work (MSW) and public policy (MPP).

Amani Stumme-Berry

Ellen Sunshine Ellen Sunshine

  • Associate Director of Student Recruitment, Admissions, and Engagement
  • 612-626-0627
  • sunsh001@umn.edu

Hello students! I am really excited to be in CEHD working with students in all of our majors, along with students who are undecided or exploring majors in other colleges.

Ellen Sunshine

Lori Tran Lori Tran

Lori grew up attending Hmong charter schools in the Twin Cities area and was a first-generation college student at St.Olaf College, where she studied Psychology, Family Studies, and Education. Lori credits St.

Lori Tran

Padah Vang Padah Vang

  • Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services
  • she, her
  • 612-626-6607
  • vang1976@umn.edu

Padah is passionate about increasing educational opportunity and equity. She is student-centered and supports students holistically by inviting them to bring their whole selves.

Padah Vang

Linda Vang Kim Linda Vang Kim

Hi! My name is Linda Vang Kim and I am looking forward to being your academic advisor! I have worked at the University of Minnesota since 2007 in different departments including the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) and Student…

Linda Vang Kim

Ah Vang-Lo Ah Vang-Lo

Ah has over 15 years of experience in nonprofit and higher education, with a specific focus on empowering young people of their social and cultural capital. Especially those who come from diverse and under-resourced communities.

Ah Vang-Lo

True Xiong True Xiong

Hello! My name is True Xiong. I grew up in Minneapolis and attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN.

True Xiong

Chris Yang Chris Yang

Hey Students! My name is Chris Yang, born and raised here in Minnesota. I currently reside in Brooklyn Park, MN. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my three kids, and I watch and participate in sports.

Chris Yang

Chieh-Ju Yang Chieh-Ju Yang

BA in Leadership and Human Resources, Minor in Accounting, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Yuan Ze University, MBA in Leadership and Human Resource Management, Yuan Ze University, MEd in Human Resource Development

Sarah Yang Sarah Yang

Sarah was born in Yuba City, California. She moved to Minnesota when she was 10 years old. Growing up, Sarah had attended three different high schools.

Sarah Yang

Tina Zillhart Tina Zillhart

BA in History and Political Science, University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts, MA in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development

Tina Zillhart