{"id":19131,"date":"2012-10-17T08:13:20","date_gmt":"2012-10-17T13:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/?page_id=19131"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:57:30","slug":"counselors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/counselors\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Your Counselor"},"content":{"rendered":"    <script src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/plugins\/augsburg-counselor-search\/js\/augsburg-counselor-search.js\"><\/script>\n    <\/p>\n<p>Input the name of your school below. If your school doesn&#8217;t appear in the list below, please email <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;&#x6c;&#x74;o&#58;&#97;&#x64;&#x6d;&#x69;s&#115;&#105;&#x6f;&#x6e;s&#64;&#97;&#x75;&#x67;&#x73;b&#117;&#114;&#x67;&#x2e;ed&#117;\">&#97;&#x64;&#109;&#x69;s&#x73;i&#111;&#x6e;&#115;&#x40;&#97;&#x75;g&#x73;b&#117;&#x72;&#103;&#x2e;e&#x64;u<\/a>, and we can connect you to an admissions counselor.<\/p>\n<p>    <form>\n        <label for=\"acs-school\">School Name<\/label>\n        <div class=\"suggestions-container\">\n            <div class=\"suggestions-help\" role=\"status\"  aria-live=\"polite\"><\/div>\n            <input id=\"acs-school\" data-suggest type=\"text\" data-selected-counselor autocomplete=\"off\">\n            <div class=\"suggestions\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <input id=\"acs-search-btn\" type=\"button\" value=\"See my counselor\">\n        <div id=\"acs-frame\"><\/div>\n    <\/form>\n    \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Angelina Yang<a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-50769 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2.jpg 1714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Senior Admissions Counselor<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">612-330-1047<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#x69;&#x6c;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x3a;&#x79;&#x61;&#x6e;&#x67;&#x61;&#x6e;&#x67;&#x40;&#x61;&#x75;&#x67;&#x73;&#x62;&#x75;&#x72;&#x67;&#x2e;&#x65;&#x64;&#x75;\">&#x79;&#97;n&#x67;&#97;n&#x67;&#64;a&#x75;&#103;s&#x62;&#117;r&#x67;&#x2e;e&#x64;&#x75;<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Maplewood, MN<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Angelina-Yang\">Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Visit with Angelina<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> <em>Undergraduate<\/em>&#8211; Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A. Sociology\/Anthropology with a minor in English<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me: <\/strong>As a first-generation student myself, I have seen the challenges that can arise when it comes to accessing education. I am passionate about advocating and supporting students to have a smooth transition in their academic journey. In my free time I enjoy puzzles, hammocking, and spending time with my family and friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg: <\/strong>Augsburg is a diverse and welcoming community to everyone. Everyone makes you feel like you belong when you step foot on campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to new Auggies:<\/strong> Make sure to step outside of your comfort zone! Join student organizations, attend campus events, and get connected with people. There is something for everyone.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Anna Miller<a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50815 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Undergraduate Admissions Counselor<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">612-330-1709<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"&#x6d;&#97;i&#x6c;&#116;o&#x3a;&#x6d;&#105;&#x6c;&#x6c;&#101;r&#x61;&#110;&#64;&#x61;&#x75;&#103;&#x73;&#x62;&#117;r&#x67;&#46;e&#x64;&#x75;\">&#x6d;&#x69;&#108;&#108;e&#x72;&#x61;&#x6e;&#64;&#97;u&#x67;&#x73;&#x62;&#117;&#114;g&#x2e;&#x65;&#x64;&#117;<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Plymouth, MN<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Anna-Miller\">Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Visit with Anna<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> <em>Undergraduate<\/em> \u2013 North Park University 2025, B.A. in Sociology and Communication Studies<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me: <\/strong>I\u2019m originally from North Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the oldest of three siblings. I spent four wonderful years living in Chicago while completing my degree at North Park University, where I was actively involved on campus as a member of the women\u2019s tennis team and as a Resident Assistant. I\u2019m very passionate about traveling. My goal is to visit all seven continents and every country in Latin America. I\u2019m excited to support students as they transition into life after high school and help make that journey as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg: <\/strong>Augsburg has a uniquely close-knit and relational community that makes it stand out. Its location in the heart of Minneapolis\u2013a city rich in history, culture, and diversity\u2013draws people from all backgrounds, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to new Auggies:<\/strong> Smile, wave, and say hi to people. Don\u2019t be afraid to start a conversation, ask questions, and really listen to people. Everyone has a story, and you never know what you\u2019ll learn by taking the time to hear it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Jessica Mendoza<a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50814 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Undergraduate Admissions Counselor<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">612-330-1586<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;i&#108;&#x74;o&#x3a;&#x6d;&#101;&#x6e;d&#111;&#x7a;a&#50;&#x40;&#97;&#x75;g&#115;&#x62;u&#114;&#x67;&#46;&#x65;&#x64;&#117;\">mendoza2&#64;&#97;&#117;&#103;&#115;&#98;&#117;&#114;&#103;&#46;&#x65;&#x64;&#x75;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Jessica-Mendoza\">Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Visit with Jessica<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education: <\/strong><em>Undergraduate<\/em> \u2013 Augsburg University, B.A. in Sociology and English Literature, Language, and Theory<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me: <\/strong>As a first generation college student, I highly value education and the impact it has on our own lives and the larger community. In high school, I participated in the college access programs College Possible and AVID, which helped me navigate the college search process. I am an Augsburg Alum that enjoys spending time in the Twin Cities. After college I taught English in rural Japan for three years which I am always happy to talk about! My other passions are coffee, books, studying languages and spending time with my family. I am excited to be back at Augsburg and hope to connect with students while helping them find their best fit school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg: <\/strong>It is a place full of people who care deeply about community in multiple senses. I am in awe of the passion and dedication of students, faculty and staff in helping shape our world into a more accepting and empathetic community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to new Auggies:<\/strong> Find ways to explore the local community, study away or study abroad. Try a variety of courses! One of the best classes I took at Augsburg was acting for non-majors.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Phil Sauer<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/Admissions-02.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50792 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/Admissions-02-214x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/Admissions-02-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/Admissions-02.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>612-330-1577<br \/>\n<strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"&#x6d;a&#x69;&#108;&#x74;&#x6f;:&#x73;&#97;&#x75;&#x65;r&#x70;&#64;&#x61;&#x75;g&#x73;&#98;&#x75;&#x72;g&#x2e;&#101;&#x64;&#x75;\">s&#97;&#117;&#x65;&#x72;p&#64;&#97;&#117;&#x67;&#x73;bu&#114;&#103;&#x2e;&#x65;du<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Phil-Sauer\">Schedule a Virtual or In-person Visit with Phil<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> B.A. in Political Science with minors in Accounting and Business &#8211; Northern State University<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me:<\/strong>I am committed to building strong relationships with students and families while providing personalized guidance during the admissions process. With my previous professional experience in higher education, admissions, and recruiting, I have empowered diverse students and families from various backgrounds. I also understand an individual&#8217;s responsibility when it comes to making a decision, and want to ensure they are confident when pursuing higher education. Outside of my role at Augsburg, I like to spend time with family and friends and attend social gatherings throughout the Twin Cities\/Metro area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg:<\/strong>\u00a0I have experienced firsthand the supportive and inclusive\u00a0environment that makes Augsburg so special. From engaging classes led by passionate professors to a vibrant campus that is located in the heart of a buzzing community. Augsburg offers opportunities to both grow academically and personally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to new Auggies:<\/strong> Connect with your peers! We look forward to seeing you become a part of our Augsburg family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Brock Peterson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/07\/Brock.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-50753 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/07\/Brock-e1721781439806-300x263.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/07\/Brock-e1721781439806-300x263.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/07\/Brock-e1721781439806-768x672.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/07\/Brock-e1721781439806.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">612-330-1784<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mail&#116;&#111;&#58;&#112;&#101;&#x74;&#x65;&#x72;&#x73;&#x35;&#x35;&#x40;augs&#98;&#117;&#114;&#103;&#46;&#x65;&#x64;&#x75;\">&#x70;e&#x74;&#101;&#x72;&#x73;5&#x35;&#64;&#x61;&#x75;g&#x73;&#98;&#x75;&#x72;g&#x2e;&#101;&#x64;&#x75;<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Cannon Falls, MN<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Brock-Peterson\">Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Visit with Brock<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> <em>Undergraduate-<\/em>\u00a0Gustavus Adolphus College 2018, Major: Physical Education &amp; Health Education, with a minor in Coaching.\u00a0<em>Graduate-<\/em>\u00a0Augsburg University 2022, Masters of Arts in Leadership (MAL).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me:<\/strong>It is a passion of mine to help unlock the potential in others, and that is my goal when helping prospective students during their college search process.\u00a0I have been fortunate to learn from so many great people around me- having many opportunities to work with students in the education &amp; athletics settings. During my free time, I enjoy playing town ball back in my hometown, coaching baseball here at Augsburg, and spending time with my family any chance that I get.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg: <\/strong>Augsburg has been home for me since 2021, beginning as a Graduate Assistant\u00a0Baseball Coach for the baseball program, and later joining the Admissions Office. I truly believe Augsburg University has provided me with so many great experiences, connections, and tools to be the best version of myself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to new Auggies:<\/strong> Take advantage of every moment you have in college. Here at Augsburg, students are involved in so many ways, and I encourage you all to dive into those experiences. It&#8217;s your experience, so make it great! Go Auggies!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Tim Lawson<a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Tim_Lawson.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-50766 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Tim_Lawson-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Tim_Lawson-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Tim_Lawson-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Tim_Lawson-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Tim_Lawson-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Tim_Lawson-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Tim_Lawson.jpg 1714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Associate Director of Admissions<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">612-330-1587<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>E-mail:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#x69;&#108;&#116;o:&#x6c;&#x61;&#x77;&#x73;&#111;&#110;10&#x40;&#x61;&#x75;&#103;&#115;&#98;ur&#x67;&#x2e;&#x65;&#100;&#117;\">&#x6c;&#x61;&#x77;&#x73;&#x6f;&#x6e;&#x31;&#x30;&#x40;&#x61;&#x75;&#x67;&#x73;&#x62;&#x75;&#x72;&#x67;&#x2e;&#x65;&#x64;&#x75;<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Boulder, CO<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Tim-Lawson\">Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Visit with Tim<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> <em>Undergraduate<\/em>&#8211; Augsburg University, B.A. in Communication Studies. <em>Graduate<\/em>&#8211; Augsburg University, MBA<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have worked in admissions for four plus years. Helping students achieve their individual goals and dreams through education has always been a passion of mine. Finding the right fit in a university is key to success, helping find that fit is the best part of what I do every day.\u00a0 In addition to my job I love spending time with my family and everything outdoors \u2013 I especially enjoy playing golf and ice fishing. As a way to give back to the community I coach high school hockey during the winter months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg:\u00a0<\/strong>Augsburg has been a major part of my life for a long time. My experience with the university provided me with the perfect platform to learn, grow, strive to be better for myself and others, and gave me all the tools I needed to achieve my own dreams and goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to new Auggies:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get involved as much as you possibly can. Support your fellow Auggies, and allow others to support you on the incredible adventure you are starting together!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Stacy Severson<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-51581 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/10\/StacySeverson_40-300x198.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/10\/StacySeverson_40-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/10\/StacySeverson_40-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/10\/StacySeverson_40-1024x676.jpg 1024w\" alt=\"Stacy Severson\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><em>Director of Admissions<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"&#x6d;&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;&#116;&#x6f;&#58;s&#x65;&#118;e&#x72;&#115;o&#x40;&#97;u&#x67;&#115;&#x62;&#x75;&#114;&#x67;&#x2e;&#101;&#x64;&#117;\">&#x73;&#101;&#x76;&#101;r&#x73;&#111;&#64;&#x61;&#117;&#x67;&#x73;b&#x75;&#114;g&#x2e;&#101;&#x64;&#x75;<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Phone<\/strong>: 612-330-1390<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Stacy-Severson\">Schedule a Virtual or In-Person meeting with Stacy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0B.A. Theatre; Communication Studies- St. Catherine University;<br \/>\nMasters in Business Administration, Globe University;<br \/>\nMasters in Organizational Leadership, St. Catherine University<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me:\u00a0<\/strong>I have spent most of my professional career working in higher education and have a strong commitment to creating equitable access to education for all students. As a first generation college student, I navigated the undergraduate college search process on my own and saw, firsthand, some of the challenges with accessing educational opportunities. For the past\u00a0 21 years, I&#8217;ve worked in a variety of institutions, with a diverse group of students and programs. I am passionate about student support and about helping prospective students make a smooth transition from application to enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of work, my husband and I are proud parents to two kids (ages 15 and 17) and enjoy spending time with family. I am one of 6 kids and love having my siblings over for family dinner and game nights. I also enjoy hiking, running, reading, and yoga (I don&#8217;t sit still for long)!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg: <\/strong>Augsburg\u2019s commitment to belonging makes our university unique. Students are at the forefront of all decisions and the staff and faculty here are truly invested in student success. Students receive an academically strong educational experience, have incredible opportunities for experiential learning, and are building a higher level of inclusive excellence\u00a0throughout their studies. This is a supportive space to challenge yourself to grow- personally, professionally, and academically!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Angelina Yang Senior Admissions Counselor Phone: 612-330-1047 E-mail: &#x79;&#97;n&#x67;&#97;n&#x67;&#64;a&#x75;&#103;s&#x62;&#117;r&#x67;&#46;e&#x64;&#117; Hometown: Maplewood, MN Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Visit with &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19131","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19131"}],"version-history":[{"count":179,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50819,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19131\/revisions\/50819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}