"The past two semesters, with each success coach, really did help me and without them I wouldn't be where I am today. Because of their help and guidance I can confidently go into my third year knowing I will be successful while much less stressed. "
Success Coaches are peer advisors trained to assist with time management, study habits, social interaction, and more. Our coaches come from a variety of backgrounds and majors, but they all share the same goal: help their fellow students succeed at Michigan Tech.
Meet the Success Coaches
Lauren Bartlett
Hometown: South Haven, Michigan
Year at Tech: Third
Major: Exercise Science
Interests: Rowing, Crocheting, Reading, Rocks
Addie Behling
Hometown: Appleton, WI
Year at Tech: Third
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Interests: I love doing crafts, watching movies, playing pickleball, and going hiking
Audrey Birchmeier
Hometown: New Baltimore, MI
Year at Tech: Fourth
Major: Civil Engineering
Interests: I love playing volleyball and going to the gym to stay active. I have a large collection
of plants and an orange cat named Otis. I also love being outside and exploring.
Laretta Boburka
Hometown: Marquette, MI
Year at Tech: Third
Major: Civil Engineering
Interests: Running, hiking, baking, hanging out with friends
Madelin Burnau
Hometown: Holly, MI
Year at Tech: Fourth
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Interests: Running, skiing, sweet treats
Madison Coburn
Hometown: Concord, Michigan
Year at Tech: Fourth
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Interests: Reading, Hiking, and learning new things! I also love playing games with my friends
and watching MTU hockey games.
Sophie Dell
Hometown: Lennon, Michigan
Year at Tech: Third
Major: Computer Engineer
Interests: Concerts, Music, Art, Hockey
Dallas Dunning
Hometown: Davison, MI
Year at Tech: Graduate Student
Major: Medical Laboratory Science
Interests: I enjoy hiking, exploring, reading, and anything involving cooking.
My experience at Michigan Tech: Michigan Tech has been such an incredible place to live and explore, it has been
such an adventure to be able to attend college in this location.
Ava Harvey
Hometown: McComb, MI
Year at Tech: Third
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Interests: I enjoy hiking, running, snowboarding, and trying new recipes.
Niko Johnson
Year at Tech: Fifth
Major: Biological Sciences
Minors: Biochemistry and Microbiology
Interests: I enjoy learning about all things, especially new disease treatments, history, and
technology. I love hearing people's stories; I work as a success coach to try and
help people find their way in the world.
Chioma Nwabudike
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Year at Tech: Graduate Student
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Interests: I love listening to music, watching movies, going on long evening walks and stargazing.
Sarah Rawashdeh
Hometown: Houghton, MI
Year At Tech: Fourth
Major: Scientific and Technical Communications
Minor(s): Media Production, Writing
Interests: I love to paint, write journals, photography, nature, movies, video games, and listening
to music.
Ming Mei Rutherford
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Year At Tech: Fourth
Major: Biochemistry and Human Biology
Interests: Music, plants, traveling, cafés
Breeanna Schlicker
Year At Tech: Fourth
Major: Computer Science
Interests: I love art, reading and playing the piano
Tina Swenson
Hometown: Houghton, MI
Year at Tech: Fourth
Major: English
Interests: Photography, nature, NFL, martial artist, Lego sets, and sports bikes
Cassandra Talaba
Hometown: Newport, Michigan
Year At Tech: Fourth
Major: Biochemistry and Human Biology
Interests: Reading, snowboarding, cross-stitching, and hiking
Matiyos Theilman
Hometown: Westminster, Maryland
Year at Tech: Fourth
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Alternative Energy Technology
Interests: I enjoy watching the Baltimore Ravens football, playing pickleball, weight lifting,
exploring new areas, and meeting new people.
Morgan Wagner
Hometown: Mason, MI
Year At Tech: Fourth
Major: Electrical Engineering Technologies
Interests: I like to be outdoors and work on my vehicles.