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

"The CNHP academic advisors are committed to supporting, encouraging and engaging students in the active pursuit of personal and academic success."

— Anthony Ginexi, Director of Student Services, acg84@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
Brian Anderson Graduate Nursing Manager	bga28@drexel.edu	Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice
Hannah Anderson Manager of Health Professions	hea26@drexel.edu	Behavioral Health Counseling last names A-L Culinary Arts and Science last names A-L Health Sciences last names A-H, Sd-Z Hospitality Management last names A-L Nutrition and Foods Master in Family Therapy last names A-C Human Lactation Certificate Advanced Medical Billing & Coding last names A-L Exercise Science minor
Leslie Calimer Assistant Director UG Nursing	lc39@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (No Co-op) - last names A-Z (2021-2022) RN-BSN Degree Completion Readmission last names A-Z (2011-2018) ADN-BSN Concurrent Enrollment Program last names A-Z (2018-2021) ADN-BSN Concurrent Enrollment Program last names A-L (2022-2023) RN-BSN-MSN last names A-Z (2018-2021) A-L (2022-2023)
Marina Ceneviva Academic Advisor	mrc386@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) last names D-I Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) last names D-I RN-BSN Degree Completion Program last names D-I
Kirsten Connolly ACE Nursing Admission & Retention Manager	kjb52@drexel.edu	Nurse Anesthesia
Paul Cortopassi Academic Advisor	pbc36@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) last names Mo-Sa Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) last names Mo-Sa RN-BSN Degree Completion Program last names Mo-Sa
Abigail Eastwood Academic Advisor	ae566@drexel.edu	Complimentary and Integrative Health Complementary and Integrative Therapies Nursing Education Clinical Nurse Leader Clinical Research Non-matriculated
Shannon Edwards Undergraduate Nursing Manager	sle63@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) last names A-C Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) last names A-C RN-BSN Degree Completion Program last names A-C
Amanda Freiberg Assistant Director GR Nursing	aep86@drexel.edu	Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner last names A-M
Courtney Gies (Kaiser) Academic Advisor	cak367@drexel.edu	Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MSN Public Health Nursing Post-Masters Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner last names N-Z
Jessica Kimpel Academic Advisor	jmk564@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) last names J-Mi Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) last names J-Mi RN-BSN Degree Completion Program last names J-Mi
Adelina Marini Academic Advisor	am5246@drexel.edu	Health Sciences last names I-Sc Physician Assistant Program last names A-L Medical Billing & Coding last names M-Z
Andrea Perry Senior Academic Advisor	amm26@drexel.edu	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Co-op) last names Sb-Z Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Career Entry) last names Sb-Z RN-BSN Degree Completion Program last names Sb-Z
Sam Price Senior Academic Advisor	swp38@drexel.edu	Leadership in Health Systems Management Quality, Safety & Risk Management Healthcare Simulation Nursing Innovation Undeclared
Kelly Quigley Senior Academic Advisor	kdn35@drexel.edu	Culinary Arts and Science M-Z Health Services Administration Hospitality Management M-Z Physician Assistant Program last names M-Z Last names M-R MA Art Therapy and Counseling, MA Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling, MS Music Therapy and Counseling
Kate Skladanek, EdM Senior Academic Advisor	krp48@drexel.edu	MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Primary and Acute Care Dual Nurse Practitioner
Rhonda Wittlin Assistant Director Health Professions	rwittlin@drexel.edu	Certificate in Substance Use Disorder Behavioral Health Counseling last names M-Z Master in Addictions Counseling Master in Family Therapy last names D-Z Doctor of Couple and Family Therapy PhD in Couple and Family Therapy Creative Art Therapy PHD Program Last Names A-L, S-Z: MA Art Therapy and Counseling, MA Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling, MS Music Therapy and Counseling