Student Mental Health and Well-being Staff

Student Mental Health Staff

Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP

Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP

  • Director
  • Limited License Psychologist

Professional Interests

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and Psychological Assessments 

Education

Masters in Clinical Psychology, Appalachian State University 

Sarah Dowd, M.S.Ed., LLPC

Sarah Dowd, M.S.Ed., LLPC

  • Director of Student-Athlete Wellness and Clinical Counselor

Professional Interests

  • Body Image and Self-esteem, Eating Disorders, Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI's) on Mental Health, Student-Athlete Mental Health, and Sport Psychology Principles

Education

Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Youngstown State University

Kerri Gilbertson, LMSW, CT

Kerri Gilbertson, LMSW, CT

  • ​Assistant Director for Clinical Services and Training

Professional Interests

  • Grief and loss, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, neuroscience of anxiety, and family members with mental illness 

Education

Masters of Social Work, University of Maine 

Zoe Lincoln, LPC

Zoe Lincoln, LPC

  • Clinical Counselor

Professional Interests

  • Empowerment, Anxiety, Trauma, EMDR, Depression, incorporating recreation into your daily life for improved quality of life

Education

Masters in the Art of Counseling, Central Michigan University

Sarah Woodruff, CRC, LPC

Sarah Woodruff, CRC, LPC

  • Clinical Counselor-Outreach

Professional Interests

  • Mindful Self-compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, ACEs, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Suicide Prevention, DBT, EMDR, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, and Psychopharmacology  

Education

Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Arkansas 

Kelli Garrison

Kelli Garrison

  • Clinical Counselor

Professional Interests

Personality Disorders, Social Anxiety, Social Skill Building, CBT, and DBT

Education

Masters of Social Work, Michigan State University

Jim Grider

Jim Grider

  • Clinical Counselor

Professional Interests

Severe Mental Illness, PTSD, Veterans, and Anxiety

Education

Masters of Social Work, Simmons University

Lisa Meyer, MSN, FNP

Lisa Meyer, MSN, FNP

  • Nurse Practitioner

Professional Interests

  • Mental Health, College Health, and Emergency Medicine 

Education

Masters of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Post-Masters Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, projected completion August 2023

Austin Andrus

Austin Andrus

  • Administrative Aide

Graduate Student Clinical Interns

Margo Santti

Margo Santti

  • MSW Graduate Student Intern

Graduate Program

Masters of Social Work, Northern Michigan University

Amanda Schwass

Amanda Schwass

  • MSW Graduate Student Intern

Graduate Program

Masters of Social Work, Aurora University

Health and Well-being Staff

Whitney Boroski

Whitney Boroski

  • Manager, Student Health and Well-being

Professional Interests

Member of the BACCHUS Network-Initiative of NASPA

  • Michigan State Coordinator for the BACCHUS Network 

Certified Peer Educator (CPE) Trainer

[Institutional] Member with the American College Health Association

Member of the Michigan Higher Education Network (MHEN)

Other professional interests include: Health and Wellness Coaching, Holistic approaches to health and well-being using a comprehensive care model, adoption of health habits, and supporting personal well-being. 

Education

Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science, Michigan Technological University

Hannah Bershing

Hannah Bershing

  • Coordinator, Student Health and Well-being

Professional Development 

Member of MTU's Experience Tech Marketing Sub-Committee

Member of MTU's President's Council on Health and Well-being Committee

Certified Adult Mental Health First Aider

Certified Peer Educator (NASPA)

Certified Safe Place Ally (Through CDI)

Certified in "Question, Persuade, Refer" (QPR) Training

Senior Peer Health Ambassadors

Meredith Raasio

Meredith Raasio

  • She/Her
  • Major: Supply Chain and Operations Managment
  • Minor: Law and Society, Psychology

About Meredith

  • Third Year Student
  • Hobbies: Traveling,  reading, hiking
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Exercising daily and eating mindfully

Why They Joined The CSMHW Team

Enjoys being a part of the community in a way that is constantly trying to influence students positively. 

Jayden Middlecamp

Jayden Middlecamp

  • She/Her
  • Major: Clinical/Counseling Psychology
  • Minor: Public Health

About Jayden

  • Third Year Student
  • Hobbies: Cooking, reading, film photography
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Journaling, yoga, eating well

Why They Joined The CSMHW Team

Excited to be involved with offering healthy and mindful eating strategies that students can apply to their daily lives. 

Peer Health Ambassadors

Lily Baker

Lily Baker

  • She/Her
  • Major: Exercise Science
  • Minor: Psychology

About Lily

  • Third Year Student
  • Hobbies: Downhill skiing, traveling, running
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Getting outside, staying active, spending time with friends and family

Why They Joined The CSMHW

Excited to promote the continued development of an overall healthy campus environment. 

Keighley Blindauer

Keighley Blindauer

  • She/Her
  • Major: Psychology
  • Minor: Coaching

About Keighley

  • Fourth Year Student
  • Hobbies: Drawing, baking, walking dogs
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Daily exercise, treating themselves daily, and enjoying the small things. 

Why They Joined The CSMHW Team

Excited about helping students to feel more comfortable with changes and events in everyday life. 

Samantha Walker

Samantha Walker

  • She/Her
  • Major: Psychology
  • Minor: Law and Society

About Samantha

  • Fourth Year Student
  • Hobbies: Music and cooking 
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Listen to music and hang out with friends. 

Why They Joined The CSMHW Team

They are excited to promote well-being and be more involved with the campus community. 

Spring 2023 Well-being Undergraduate Interns

Eleanor Spielmaker

Eleanor Spielmaker

  • She/Her
  • Major: Psychology

About Eleanor  

  • Third Year Student
  • Hobbies: Stardew Valley,  reading, and riding her motorcycle 
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Spending time with her cats, going for walks, and doing yoga. 

Why They Joined The CSMHW

Hopes to learn more about how to effectively promote well-being education to college students. Also looking to develop skills related to psychology and helping professions. 

Chloe Malinich

Chloe Malinich

  • She/Her
  • Major: Psychology
  • Minor: Spanish

About Chloe

  • Second Year Student
  • Hobbies: Reading, baking, watching movies
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Mindfulness techniques, listening to favorite songs

Why They Joined The CSMHWB Team

Wants to help student on campus to feel comfortable using resources during times of need.