Advising Center Staff
Lisle Campus
Katie Culotta
Director of Advising
Goodwin Hall, Suite 270, Room 280
[email protected]
630-829-1325
After receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology from St. Norbert College, I completed my Master’s and Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland. I have been in higher education for over twenty years as a criminal justice professor. During my time as a professor, I developed a passion for advising students and decided to switch to full time advising when I started at Benedictine in August 2019. I enjoy helping match students with the right course and career plan as well as mentoring them through college life.
Steve Delmagori
Assistant Director of Advising, College of Science and Health
Goodwin Hall, Suite 270, Room 282
[email protected]
630-829-6412
While teaching college writing and literature courses for over seven years, I learned that my passion is working with and supporting undergraduate students no matter their pursuits. I enjoy supporting students through all of the challenges and successes of their college careers. I earned my Bachelors in English from Saint Xavier University before obtaining my Masters in Literature from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to joining the Advising Center, I was the Assistant Registrar for Course Management here at Benedictine, and I am currently working toward my doctoral degree in English Literature at SUNY Albany in New York.
Majors Served: All majors, College of Science and Health
Sarah Dunne
Assistant Director of Advising, College of Liberal Arts
Goodwin Hall, Suite 270, Room 281
[email protected]
630-829-6588
During my undergraduate education at Northwestern University, I changed my major several times before earning my BA in English. After many years in the workforce, I returned to Northwestern to earn my Master’s Degree in English. Post-graduation, I taught writing and literature at the college level for six years. During my time in the classroom, I learned so much from my students and enjoyed cheering their success and assisting during difficult times. Through this experience, I recognized that my passion truly was helping students navigate their college journey. After deciding to pivot out of the classroom, I joined the Advising team at Benedictine University in order to focus on supporting students full time.
Majors Served: All majors, College of Liberal Arts
Christine Frezek
Assistant Director of Advising, Goodwin College of Business
Goodwin Hall, Suite 270, Room 284
[email protected]
630-829-1169
I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Then I graduated with my Master of Arts in Counseling from Roosevelt University. Prior to becoming an academic advisor, I worked in human resources and career counseling. I enjoy working with students and helping them navigate through college.
Majors Served: Goodwin College of Business - all majors
Elena Ramos, MA
Academic Advisor, College of Liberal Arts
Goodwin Suite 270, Room 283
[email protected]
630-829-1124
My college studies began at Waubonsee Community College. During my time there, an introductory psychology class grabbed my interest. I soon transferred to Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, Illinois, to major in psychology. Towards the end of my undergraduate studies, I learned about mental health counseling as a career choice and felt it was a good fit given my strengths in listening skills and interest in serving others. So, I entered a graduate Master’s program to pursue my interest in mental health counseling and eventually earned a Master’s degree from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I practiced mental health counseling for 6 years, serving children, adolescents, and adults, before I shifted my focus to become a full-time academic advisor at Benedictine University, where I am excited to serve young adults on their academic journeys.
Majors Served: All majors, College of Liberal Arts
Rachel Rowe
Academic Advisor, College of Science and Health
Goodwin Suite 250, Room 262
[email protected]
630-829-1313
As a French major at Colgate University, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after graduation. After a brief stint in marketing, I was eager to return to the college environment. I earned my Master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Michigan and spent two years in residence life before transitioning to academic advising where I’ve been for the past thirteen years. I enjoy working with students to create plans to achieve their goals and have successful academic careers.
Majors Served: All majors, College of Science and Health
Student Success Advisors
Lisle Campus
Kylee Draviczki
Student Success Advisor for Undergraduate Programs
Goodwin Hall 162
[email protected]
630-829-6332
My first year and a half of college I attended University of North Carolina at Wilmington where I was majoring in Business Management. I eventually transferred to Southern Illinois University Carbondale where I earned my Bachelors of Science in University Studies with a Minor in Business Administration and my Masters of Science in School Counseling. I love working in the education field and have experience working with students ranging from ages 5 years old to over 50 years old. My passion lies in helping others navigate their way through their education no matter what their path!
Majors Served: All undergraduate majors, Goodwin College of Business
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Hicela Castruita Woods
Student Success Advisor Master's and Non-Traditional Undergrad Students
Goodwin Hall 160
[email protected]
630-829-6337
I joined Benedictine University in 2009 as an Admissions Counselor for the Adult Undergraduate programs in nursing and business and later became an Academic Advisor for the Adult undergraduate students in the Business programs. Since Fall 2021 I have been the Student Success Advisor for Graduate students in the College of Business. I earned a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University, an M.A. in College Student Personnel from Eastern Michigan University, and an MBA from Benedictine University. I understand the challenge of balancing work, family life, and school I look forward to assisting the College of Business Graduate students in successfully completing their graduate degrees.
Majors Served: Goodwin College of Business - Masters and Non-traditional Undergraduate Students: MBA,MSMOB, MSBA, dual degree MBA/MPH, dual degree MSMOB/MPH, and dual degree MBA/MSN
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