JOANNA BAUMANN
Senior Academic Advisor
baumanjo@lewisu.edu
A part of the ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 2007.
Education:
B.A. Liberal Arts, ÐÔÊÓ½ç
M.A. Human Services-Exercise Science, Concordia University-River Forest
Credentials:
Certified Appreciative Advisor
What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel?
Las Vegas and Ocean City, Maryland.
What is your favorite quote?
“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.”
-Brené Brown, Daring Greatly.
What do you admire most about ÐÔÊÓ½ç?
I admire my colleagues who are driven to provide and create the best student experience possible! I admire our students who are driven to accomplish their goal of earning a degree!
PATTY PEREZ
Academic Advisor
perezpa@lewisu.edu
A part of the ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 2007.
Education:
B.S, DeVry University
M.B.A, ITT Technical Institute
What is your favorite hobby?
One of my favorite hobbies is salsa dancing. It’s so much fun and I consider it good exercise. I knew the basics and thought it’d be easy but learning the double turns has been a challenge. I’ve signed up for classes and enjoy going out to practice when I can.
What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel?
A few years ago, I visited Dublin, Ireland. The history, music and food are why I’d go back. It is on my bucket list to travel there again and visit the cliffs of Moher.
What is your favorite quote?
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
-Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
CARLI REINHOLTZ
Academic Advisor
reinhoca@lewisu.edu
A part of the ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 2010.
Education:
B.A. English (Theatre minor), ÐÔÊÓ½ç
M.A. Organizational Leadership, ÐÔÊÓ½ç
What is your favorite hobby?
I have a lot of hobbies! But, I would have to say that my top two are: performing on or behind the scenes in community theatre productions and just being outdoors- kayaking, hiking, camping, etc.
What is the next goal on your bucket list?
To visit every Disney Theme Park in the world!
What is your favorite quote?
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
-Walt Disney
ABBIE SALTZMAN
Continuing Education Coordinator
asaltzman@lewisu.edu
A part of the ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 2019.
Education:
B.A. Organizational Leadership, ÐÔÊÓ½ç
M.A. Organizational Leadership, ÐÔÊÓ½ç
What is your favorite hobby?
I enjoy reading most of all, and a good mystery novel always keeps me turning the pages with curiosity.
What do you admire most about ÐÔÊÓ½ç?
What I admire most about ÐÔÊÓ½ç is how our community lives the mission through genuine collaboration and care, creating a place where both colleagues and students can thrive.
What is something you want to accomplish on your bucket list?
A priority on my bucket list is to continue being a lifelong learner, whether through formal study, new hobbies, or everyday experiences.
JONATHAN DACKOW
Academic Advisor
jdackow@lewisu.edu
A part of the ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 2022.
Education:
B.A. Psychology, Manhattan College
M.A. Organizational Leadership, ÐÔÊÓ½ç
What is your favorite hobby?
I love games of all kinds. And regularly play board games, video games RPGs and LARP.
What is your favorite quote?
“The darkest hour is just before the dawn” by Thomas Fuller. It reminds me that even in the tough times better times are just around the corner.
Saint John Baptist de La Salle said that God led him "in an imperceptible way and over a long period of time so that one commitment led to another in a way that I did not foresee in the beginning."
What do you admire most about ÐÔÊÓ½ç?
I love this School. The way the Staff and Faculty truly care for students and each other.
VIVIANA VILLAGOMEZ
Academic Advisor
Vvillagomez2@lewisu.edu
A part of the ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 2024.
Education:
B.S. Marketing, Saint Xavier University
M.Ed. Higher Education, Loyola University Chicago
What is your favorite hobby?
One of my favorite hobbies is Pilates. I love how it challenges me in ways that other workouts would not. Â
What do you admire most about ÐÔÊÓ½ç?
Raised Catholic, I admire the Catholic mission of ÐÔÊÓ½ç and the value ÐÔÊÓ½ç places on promoting the development of the complete person. I also admire my colleagues for their passion of assisting students and caring for their success. Lastly, I admire the students for their ambition and allowing me to be part of their journey as an advisor.
What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel?
My favorite place to travel is anywhere with sun, warm weather, and water. I also like to travel to places where I will learn about culture and food.
HANNAH TASSONE
Academic Advisor
htassone@lewisu.edu
A part of the ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 2022.
Education:
B.A. Psychology, ÐÔÊÓ½ç
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), ÐÔÊÓ½ç
What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel?
Definitely San Diego! I visited San Diego in summer 2024 and spent time in Mission Beach. I also love downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What do you admire most about ÐÔÊÓ½ç?
ÐÔÊÓ½ç to me has always been my home away from home. I love the sense of community and belonging that comes with working for the University and with being a student. I have experienced so much from being a student and staff with ÐÔÊÓ½ç and many of those experiences have shaped me into the person I am today.
What is your favorite quote?
“If you want to be happy for a day, go out and play golf. If you want to be happy for a week, go on a cruise. If you want to be happy for a month, get a new car. If you want to be happy for a year, win the lottery. But if you want to be happy for a lifetime, make sure you add value to everyone you come in contact with.” -Lou Holtz
ELIZABETH CARDENAS
Senior Academic Advisor
ecardenas@staugustine.lewisu.edu
A part of St. Augustine College and now the ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 2007.
Education:
B.S. Computer Information Systems, Centro Colombiano de Estudios Profesionales,
Colombia (Cali)
B.A. Business Administration, Santiago de Cali University, Colombia (Cali)
Master’s in Business Administration, NUC University, Florida
What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel?
Punta Cana Town in Dominican Republic
What is your favorite hobby?
I love swimming, exploring new places, and collecting angels and rosaries.
What do you admire most about ÐÔÊÓ½ç?
I admire the university for the resources and guidance available to students, for the faculty and staff committed to academic excellence and service, and for fostering the personal and comprehensive development of students.
JANETTE COLON
Academic Advisor
jcolon1@staugustine.lewisu.edu
A part of St. Augustine College and now the ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 1997.
Education:
B.A. in Psychology, St. Augustine College
What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel?
Paris, France; The City of Love and Lights
What is your favorite quote?
“Everything you do and every decision you make should come from a place of good. You should always be striving to make the world a better place.”
-Les Brown
What is your favorite hobby?
Dancing and reading motivational books.
MARIA GUADALUPE MORENO
Academic Advisor
mmoreno3@staugustine.lewisu.edu
A part of St. Augustine College and now ÐÔÊÓ½ç community since 1982.
Education:
B.A. in Business, North Park University
What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel?
Orlando, Florida Walt Disney World Resort
What is your favorite hobby?
Reading, Listening to music, and walking.
What do you admire most about ÐÔÊÓ½ç?
I admire the accelerated programs offered for working adults at St. Augustine College at ÐÔÊÓ½ç.