Student Mental Health Staff
Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP
- Director
- Limited License Psychologist
- cpmcleod@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Professional Interests
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and Psychological Assessments
Education
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Appalachian State University
Sarah Dowd, M.S.Ed., LLPC
- Director of Student-Athlete Wellness and Clinical Counselor
- sedowd@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
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
- Assistant Director for Clinical Services and Training
- kbmayra@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
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
- Clinical Counselor
- zlincoln@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
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
- Clinical Counselor-Outreach
- smwoodru@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
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
- Clinical Counselor
- kgarriso@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Professional Interests
Personality Disorders, Social Anxiety, Social Skill Building, CBT, and DBT
Education
Masters of Social Work, Michigan State University
Jim Grider
- Clinical Counselor
- jgrider@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Professional Interests
Severe Mental Illness, PTSD, Veterans, and Anxiety
Education
Masters of Social Work, Simmons University
Lisa Meyer, MSN, FNP
- Nurse Practitioner
- lmeyer@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
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
- Administrative Aide
- counseling@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Graduate Student Clinical Interns
Margo Santti
- MSW Graduate Student Intern
- msantti@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Graduate Program
Masters of Social Work, Northern Michigan University
Amanda Schwass
- MSW Graduate Student Intern
- aschwass@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Graduate Program
Masters of Social Work, Aurora University
Health and Well-being Staff
Whitney Boroski
- Manager, Student Health and Well-being
- wmborosk@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 2nd Floor
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
- Coordinator, Student Health and Well-being
- hbershin@mtu.edu
- Remote/Administration Building, 2nd Floor
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.