Whether you are exploring majors or have identified an area of study, counselors are ready to help.
Identify Your JCCC Counselor
- Log in to your MyJCCC account
- Click on MyProfile. You’ll see your primary counselor listed.
Business majors learn essential skills and concepts that can be applied to a variety of industries such as business, government, nonprofit organizations and more.
Our Business Counselors can help you:
- Prepare for a major or career in a skilled area of business
- Understand requirements and deadlines for JCCC programs
- Explore academic resources to support your studies
- Create an academic plan for JCCC and/or transfer to another institution
Cindy Castillon
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4255)
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AA, Crowder College
BS, Education, Missouri State University
MS, Counseling, Missouri State University
Jessica Garcia, NCC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3227)
Email Jessica Garcia
AA, Liberal Arts, Johnson County Community College
BS, Education, University of Kansas
MS, Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor for Business Administration, Strengths Advisory Council, Counselor to the dance team, Diversity Task Force
Professional Interests: career counseling, distance learning, multicultural initiatives, Strengths
Andy Meenen
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3341)
Email Andy Meenen
BA, psychology, University of Arkansas
MS, counseling psychology, Avila University
Campus Involvement: Lead Counselor in Business cluster, Ed Affairs Committee, Peer Review Council, SAP Review Committee.
Professional Interests: nontraditional students, returning adult students.
Star Triscornia
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3653)
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AA, Liberal Arts, Seward County Community College
BS, Psychology, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
MS, Educational Psychology, Walden University
PhD, Educational Psychology, Walden University
Campus Involvement: Program counselor for Accounting, Online Learning Advisory Council (OLAC), Pathways Committee, Financial Aid liaison, Strategic Counseling Committee
Professional Interests: bilingual (hablo español), distance learning, ELL/EAP, multicultural initiatives, transfer students
From fashion and interior design to film and media and graphic design, counselors can help you channel your inner artist.
If you are drawn to a profession in the arts, a Creative Arts counselor can help you find your way. They work closely with the many creative areas of study available at JCCC.
They can assist you in:
- Preparing for a major or career in the above areas and/or related field
- Exploring academic and/or student resources to support your educational goals
- Creating an academic plan for JCCC programs and/or transfer to another institution
Maureen Alexander
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3505)
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BS, Rehabilitation Services, Emporia State University
MS, Rehabilitation Counseling, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: : Professional Development Committee, Inclusion and Diversity Committee, Counselor to women’s basketball team
Professional Interests: autism, financial concerns, returning adult students, transfer students, undecided students
Kristen Harth, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4231)
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BA, Psychology, Washburn University
MS, Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor for Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Professional Interests: anxiety, depression, mental health awareness, positive psychology, Strengths
Emily Ziegler, LCMFT
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 6754)
Email Emily Ziegler
BS, Family Life and Community Services, Kansas State University
MS, Family Studies and Human Services – Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Kansas State University
Graduate Certificate, Child Play Therapy, Wichita State University
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor to Hospitality and Culinary Programs, Graphic Design, and Cosmetology, Mental Health Outreach Committee, Counselor to volleyball team, Counselor for homeschool students
Professional Interests: anxiety, homeschooling, mental health awareness, family/relationship issues, stress management
Counselors focused in these areas work with a wide range of majors and programs and transfer programs.
Whether you are exploring courses to determine a major or you have selected a specific field, they can help.
They are available to:
- Assist with career decisions and preparing for a major or career
- Provide program information/admission requirements (including selective admission)
- Connect you to resources to support career exploration/choice and academic success
- Interface with JCCC departments, providing updated information and connecting students with faculty
- Help students create an academic plan focused on their educational goals and/or for transfer to another institution
Angie Claussen
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4086)
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BA, Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
MS, Counseling, University of Kansas
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor for Registered Nursing (RN), Counselor to women’s soccer team, Sexual Assault Response Task Force member
Professional Interests: career counseling, educational planning, positive psychology, Strengths, student success
David Dominguez
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3502)
Email David Dominguez
BS, Sociology, Kansas State University
MA, Education Administration, National University of San Diego
MS, Rehabilitation Counseling, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: Program counselor for Communication Studies, Legal Interpreting, and Social Work, EAP and International Students, Promotores club, Counselor to men’s soccer team
Professional Interests: bilingual (hablo español), learning styles, mindfulness, positive psychology, sports anxiety
Dan Mueller
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4384)
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BA, Psychology, Wittenberg University
MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor for Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, and Journalism, Veterans Team member, Counselor to the Baseball team
Professional Interests: career counseling, nontraditional students, transfer students, veterans
Nancy Riley
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 6485)
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BS, Psychology, Elementary Education, Fort Hays State University
MS, Counseling, Fort Hays State University
Campus Involvement: Adjunct Psychology Professor, Counselor to men’s basketball team, Program Counselor for Education and Social Sciences
Professional Interests: distance learning, nontraditional students, returning adult students, transfer students, undecided students
The list of majors and occupations within healthcare is practically endless. Gain skills in diagnostic, therapeutic and support services to begin your role as a health and wellness professional.
Most healthcare programs require that you be accepted before you can begin taking courses.
Healthcare counselors are available to:
- Assist with preparing for a major or career in a skilled area of healthcare
- Explain the application requirements and deadlines for selective admissions programs
- Help you explore resources to support your application to a selective admission program
- Create an academic plan for your education at JCCC and/or for transfer to another institution
Alice Baty
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 6749)
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BA, Art Education, Eastern Michigan University
MS, Art Education, University of Kansas
MS, Counseling Education, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: Veterans Team member, Pre-Pharmacy Club sponsor, Sunflower Grant mentor
Educational Interests: arts curricula, international students, pre-pharmacy programs, veterans
Patricia Donaldson, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4424)
Email Patricia Donaldson
BA, Business, Jorge Tadeo Lozano University (Cartagena, Colombia)
MS, Counseling Psychology, Avila University
Campus Involvement: Counselor to men’s basketball team, Program Counselor for the Dental Hygiene Program
Professional Interests: bilingual (hablo español), ELL/EAP, international students, mental health awareness, positive psychology, undecided students
Amy Fisher
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3403)
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BS, Elementary Education, Kansas State University
MS, Counselor Education, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: High School Outreach, Job Shadowing, Career Fairs, Veterans Team member
Professional Interests: career counseling, educational planning, professional development, student success, transfer policy, and engagement
Jill Konen, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4371)
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BA, Psychology, University of Kansas
MS, Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
Campus Involvement: Mental Health Outreach Committee, Educational Affairs, Counselor for volleyball team, Program Counselor for Respiratory Care and Neurodiagnostic Technology, Pre-Pharmacy Club advisor
Professional Interests: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, mental health awareness
Emily Plotkin
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3969)
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BA, Psychology, University of Kansas
MA, Counseling and Guidance, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Campus Involvement: Nursing and Health Care Cluster
Educational Interests: Alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety, depression, transfer students, undecided students
Melanie Roberts
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4085)
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BS, Psychology, Iowa State University
MA, Counseling and Student Development, University of Iowa
Campus Involvement: Program Counselor to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Counselor to women’s basketball team
Professional Interests: career counseling, educational planning, healthcare students, returning adult students, undecided students
Bailey Sosa Wilner, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4152)
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BA, Psychology, Baker University
MS, Counseling, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Campus Involvement: Counselor to women’s soccer team and athletic training students, Program Counselor for Emergency Medical Science
Professional Interests: crisis counseling, depression, LGBTQ, mental health awareness, student-athletes
Erin Walters, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4303)
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BS, Psychology, Eastern Illinois University
MS, Clinical Counseling, Eastern Illinois University
Campus Involvement: Mental Health Pillar Committee Chair, Honors Program Counselor, Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART), Program Counselor to Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare Cluster Counselor
Professional Interests: anxiety, crisis intervention, interpersonal violence (sexual violence, dating and intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual harassment, bullying), LGBTQ+, mental health awareness, undecided students
Specialize in a trade fit for you. These majors are geared toward those who enjoy hands-on, technically proficient work.
An Industrial Technology Academic Counselor can be of assistance if you are interested in a highly skilled, hands-on career.
An Industrial Technology counselor can guide you in:
- Preparing for a major or career within these fields
- Creating an academic plan for your education at JCCC
- Explaining program application requirements and deadlines
- Exploring available resources to help you succeed
Alicia Bredehoeft
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3434)
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BA, Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
MEd, Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
Campus Involvement: Industrial Technology Fair, Team Lead Industrial Technology Academic Cluster, Developmental Education Committee, Counselor to baseball team, Honors Program Counselor, Mental Health Outreach Committee (MHOC), JoCo Suicide Prevention Coalition, Sexual Assault Response Task Force (SART), Lens Presenter, College Policy and Procedures Committee, Blue Valley Career Ready Liaison, SS&E Faculty Portfolio Representative
Professional Interests: mental health awareness, transfer students, undecided students, underprepared students
Denise Filley
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 6539)
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BS, Biblical Studies and Psychology, Calvary University
MS, Counseling, Liberty University
Campus Involvement: Counselor to men’s soccer team, Mental Health Outreach Committee, Campus-wide annual Network Fair (founder)- awarded League of Innovation 2020 Award and JCCC 2020 Innovation Award
Professional Interests: grief, homeschooling, learning styles, mental health awareness, nontraditional students, spiritual development
Joni O'Neill
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 2856)
joneil12@jccc.edu
B.Ed., Physical Education, Washburn University
MEd, Counseling, Wichita State University
Campus Involvement: Industrial Technology cluster.
Professional Interests: career counseling, family issues, mental health awareness, student athletes, undecided students
Carrie Thompson
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4236)
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BS, Psychology, Kansas State University
MS, Counseling, Emporia State University
Campus Involvement: Counselor to women’s softball team, Industrial Technology Fair, Program Counselor for Industrial Technology
Counseling/Educational Interests: ADD/ADHD, eating disorders, undecided students
STEM majors have a strong emphasis in analytical and critical thinking skills, problem-solving and technology.
STEM counselors work closely with STEM-related programs available at JCCC as well as transfer programs.
STEM counselors can help with:
- Exploring a major or career in a STEM-related field
- Connecting you to resources to support your educational goals
- Creating an academic plan for JCCC or to transfer to another institution
Casey Buchanan
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3761)
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BA, Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
MA, Counseling and Guidance, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Campus Involvement: STEM cluster lead, Program Counselor for Animation and Game Development, Educational Affairs Committee, Campus-wide Policy and Procedures Committee, STEM Scholars NSF Grant Counselor
Professional Interests: anxiety, international students, mindfulness, stress management
Amy Warner Koch
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 4612)
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BA, Psychology, Hastings College
MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Nebraska
Campus Involvement: Tuition appeals committee, Program Counselor for Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, and Computer Support Specialist, STEM Cluster, DegreeWorks Implementation Team, AccuCampus
Professional Interests: ADD/ADHD, anxiety, autism, domestic violence, math anxiety, test anxiety, transfer student
Indra Mursid, LPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3236)
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BA, Art Therapy
MS, Counseling Psychology, Avila University
Professional interests: transracial adoptees with impact of adoption, cultural identity exploration, 2SLGBTIA+ community, neurodivergency, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, spiritual/religious ideology exploration, racial trauma, first generation students, and transfer students.
Chad Yonker, LCPC
Counseling and Advising Services
913-469-8500 (Ext. 3162)
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BGS, Psychology and Sociology, University of Kansas
MS, Counseling Psychology, Avila University
Campus Involvement: Program counselor for STEM academic cluster
Professional Interests: career counseling, transfer students, undecided students