Counseling Staff
Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP
- Director, Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being
- Limited License Psychologist
- cpmcleod@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Appalachian State University
Kerri Gilbertson, LMSW, CT
- Assistant Director for Clinical Services and Training
- kbmayra@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
Masters of Social Work, University of Maine
Sarah Woodruff, CRC, LPC
- Assistant Director of Outreach
- smwoodru@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
- Member of MTU's Advisory Council on Student Well-being
Education
Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Arkansas
Kelli Garrison, LMSW-C
- Clinical Counselor
- kgarriso@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
Masters of Social Work, Michigan State University
Jim Grider, LLMSW-C, QMHP
- Embedded Counselor in Residence Education and Housing Services
- jgrider@mtu.edu
- Wadsworth Hall 124W
Education
Masters of Social Work, Simmons University
Emily Lawrence, BSN, RN
- Triage/Crisis Care Counselor
- erlawren@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
BS, Nursing, Finlandia University
Lisa Meyer, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
- Nurse Practitioner
- lmeyer@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
Masters of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Saginaw Valley State University
Amanda Schwass, LLMSW-C
- Clinical Counselor
- aschwass@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
Masters of Social Work, Aurora University
Jen Wall, LLC, NCC
- Clinical Counselor
- jenwall@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
- Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Bellevue University
Support and Outreach Staff
Austin Andrus
- Clinic Operations Coordinator
- abandrus@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Briana Braden
- Senior Administrative Aide
- bbraden@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2668
- Academic Office Building 100
Josh Carlson
- Outreach and Prevention Coordinator
- joshuaca@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Professional Interests
Mental Health and Wellness Promotion, Peer Support and Mentorship, Student Engagement and Outreach, Program Development and Evaluation
Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Grand Valley State University
Student Staff
Allie Browne
- Peer Health Ambassador
- Major: Medical Laboratory Science
- Minors: Pre-Health, Spanish
- Extracurriculars: Well-Being Advocates, Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE), Biochemistry Club, Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists (SMLS), MTU EMS responder
- Personal Self-Care/Well-Being Strategies: I treat school as a full time job so I can have my home and weekend time. I also try to do one thing for myself each day, no matter how small.
Why They Joined the CSMHW Team
I joined the CSMHW Team because I want to be a part of the expansion of welcoming and destigmatizing mental health on campus and in the community. I also want to be able to acquire more skills related to helping others with mental health to have throughout the rest of my life.
Katie Bugbee
- Peer Health Ambassador
- Major: Systems Engineering
- Minor: Business
- Extracurriculars: Society of Women Engineers, Undergraduate Engineering Research Student
- Personal Self-Care/Well-Being Strategies: Spending time outdoors, crafting, journaling, listening to music.
Why They Joined the CSMHW Team
I'm passionate about promoting mental health and wellbeing in new environments and teaching others the role that mental wellbeing plays in our overall health.
Alexa Hoogenboom
- Peer Health Ambassador, QPR Certified
- Major: Marketing | Second Year Student
- Minor: Media Production
- Extracurriculars: American Marketing Association, Women in Management, Well-being Advocates
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Intentionally stepping back to recharge by prioritizing alone time.
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
Lived experience in understanding the importance of maintaining good mental health and well-being. Excited to help those living with mental illness to feel less isolated.
Fareeda Mahmoud
Natalie Mliswa
- Peer Support Community Leader
- Major: M.S. in Sustainable Communities
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
I joined CSMHW to support student mental health through peer-led, recovery-oriented approaches that reduce stigma, promote healthy coping mechanisms, and help students navigate academic and life pressures in a supportive environment.
Abby Radulski
- Senior Peer Health Ambassador, QPR Certified
- Major: Psychology
- Minor: Public Health
- Extracurriculars: Women's Club Volleyball
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Exercising, hiking, rock collecting, meditating
Why They Joined the CSMHW Team
Wants to be a helpful resource to peers and encourage overall health and well-being for students.
Ani Schneiderhan
- Peer Health Ambassador
- Major: Psychology
- Minor: Communications
- Extracurriculars: Phi Delta Chi
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: I like to meditate, read, and go on walks.
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
I joined the CSMHW team because I wanted to make a positive impact on the MTU community and support people indirectly in their mental health. Advocacy and reducing stigma is so important in a college environment where mental health issues can be prevalent.
Undergraduate Interns
Yuki Togashi
- Undergraduate Intern
- Major: Clinical/Counseling Psychology
- Minors: Spanish, Sound
- Extracurriculars: Huskies Pep Band, Dance Team at Michigan Tech, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
- Personal Self-Care/Well-Being Strategies: Exercise, sleeping (naps!), writing, planning time for myself
Why They Joined the CSMHW Team
I desire to help support student mental health, promote well-being throughout campus, and connect peers to available resources.