Academic Advising

Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions recognizes academic advising to be a critical component of the educational experience of its student’s. CNHP’s Department of Student Services seeks to provide student‐centered academic advising services by building relationships, collaborating, and providing students with the tools and resources they need to be successful.

"Our professional academic advisors assist students in reaching their individual, personal, and academic goals. Through a collaborative and proactive practice, students better understand their own individual needs and make informed choices. Academic advisors are at the forefront of student success; as leaders in the academic community, liaisons with university partners, and the face of student advocacy."

-Alis Panzera, Assistant Dean of Student Services, akp39@drexel.edu

You can locate your academic advisor below.
The quickest way to reach your advisor is by email. Please allow two business days for a response.

Academic Advisor	Email	Programs
Leslie Calimer Assistant Director UG Nursing	lc39@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) - Last names A-Z (Transfer students only 2021) ADN-BSN Concurrent Enrollment Program - Last names A-Z RN-BSN Degree Completion Program – Last names A-Z (Readmission Students) RN-BSN Degree Completion Program Last names A-Z (2013-2017) RN-BSN-MSN Last names A-Z
Amanda Freiberg Assistant Director GR Nursing	aep86@drexel.edu	Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner admitted prior to fall 2021
Rhonda Wittlin Assistant Director Health Professions	rwittlin@drexel.edu	Certificate in Substance Use Disorder Master in Addictions Counseling Master in Family Therapy Doctor of Couple and Family Therapy PhD in Couple and Family Therapy Creative Art Therapy PHD Program Last Names A-H, S-Z: MA Art Therapy and Counseling, MA Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling, MS Music Therapy and Counseling
Brian Anderson Graduate Nursing Manager	bga28@drexel.edu	Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary & Acute Dual Nurse Practitioner Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
Shannon Edwards Undergraduate Nursing Manager	sle63@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) /li> RN-BSN Degree Completion Program Last names
Emily Delany Manager of Undergraduate Health Professions	eed48@drexel.edu	Last Names H-O Undergraduate Behavioral Health Counseling Last Names H-O Undergraduate Health Sciences Last Names H-O Undergraduate Nutrition Science Undergraduate Certificate Programs in Hunan Lactation Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding
Kirsten Connolly ACE Nursing Admission & Retention Manager	kjb52@drexel.edu	Nurse Anesthesia
Kerry Madden Academic Advisor	kam866@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) RN-BSN Degree Completion Program
Andrea Perry Senior Academic Advisor	amm26@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) RN-BSN Degree Completion Program
Sam Price Senior Academic Advisor	swp38@drexel.edu	Leadership in Health Systems Management Nursing Innovation Quality, Safety & Risk Management Healthcare Simulation MSN Undeclared MSN in Healthcare Simulation MSN/MBA Dual Degree Program
Robert Lee, MS Academic Advisor	rkl52@drexel.edu	Behavioral Health Counseling last names M-Z Health Sciences last names M-Z Nutrition and Foods last names M-Z Human Lactation Certificate last names M-Z Advanced Medical Billing & Coding last names M-Z
Leah Semmelhaack, MS Senior Academic Advisor	lms467@drexel.edu	Culinary Arts and Science last names A-L Health Services Administration last names A-L Hospitality Management last names A-L Physician Assistant Program last names A-L Last names G-L MA Art Therapy and Counseling, MA Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling, MS Music Therapy and Counseling
Paul Cortapossi Academic Advisor	pbc36@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) RN-BSN Degree Completion Program Last names
Kate Skladanek, EdM Senior Academic Advisor	krp48@drexel.edu	Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice
Kelly Quigley Senior Academic Advisor	kdn35@drexel.edu	Culinary Arts and Science M-Z Health Services Administration M-Z Hospitality Management M-Z Physician Assistant Program last names M-Z 1st Year PA students last name Q-Z Last names M-R MA Art Therapy and Counseling, MA Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling, MS Music Therapy and Counseling
Courtney Gies (Kaiser) Academic Advisor	cak367@drexel.edu	Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner admitted fall 2021 MSN Public Health Nursing Non-Matriculated
Jessica Kimpel Academic Advisor	jmk564@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) RN-BSN Degree Completion Program Last names
Cynarra Tweed Academic Advisor	cat357@drexel.edu	Behavioral Health Counseling last names A-L Health Sciences last names A- L Nutrition and Foods last names A- L Human Lactation Certificate last names A- L Advanced Medical Billing & Coding last names A- L
Abigail Eastwood Academic Advisor	ae566@drexel.edu	Nursing Education Complementary and Integrative Therapies Complementary and Integrative Health Clinical Nurse Leader Clinical Research