Student Mental Health Staff
Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP
- Director, Center for Student Mental Health & 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 President's Council on Health and Well-being
Education
Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Arkansas
Sarah Dowd, EdD, MSEd, LPC
- Assistant Athletic Director - Counseling & Sport Psychology
- sedowd@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
- Member of MTU's President's Council on Health and Well-being
Education
Doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology, University of Western States
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Youngstown State University
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
Kelli Garrison, LLMSW
- Clinical Counselor
- kgarriso@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
Masters of Social Work, Michigan State University
Jim Grider, LLMSW, QMHP
- Embedded Counselor in Residence Education and Housing Services
- jgrider@mtu.edu
- Wadsworth Hall 124W
Education
Masters of Social Work, Simmons University
Em Humes
- Student Wellness and Engagement Coordinator
- eahumes@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Professional Interests
Mental Health Advocacy, Sense of Belonging and Well-being Promotion, Student Engagement and Support, Substance Use Prevention
Education
Bachelors of Science in Applied Workplace Leadership, Northern Michigan University
Emily Lawrence, BSN, RN
- Triage/Crisis Care Counselor
- erlawren@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
BS, Nursing, Finlandia University
Lisa Meyer, MSN, FNP
- 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
- 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
Clinical Graduate Interns
Sarah Semmler-Smith
- Clinical Intern
- sassmith@mtu.edu
- Administration Building 301
Education
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mindfulness-based Transpersonal Counseling, Naropa University, in progress
Student Staff
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.
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 | Second Year
- Minor: Communications
- Extracurriculars: Phi Delta Chi, Association of Psychology Students, Order of Omega, Researcher with Dr. Veinott
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: journaling, meditating, sleeping, spending time with friends, accessing therapy as needed
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
Passionate about promoting mental health care and helping others to discover self-care strategies in order to promote a fulfilling life and college experience.
Lee Solo
- Senior Peer Health Ambassador
- Major: Clinical/Counseling Psychology | Third Year Student
- Minors: Communications, Art, Pre-Health
- Extracurriculars: Keweenaw Pride, Association of Psychology Students at MTU
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Taking breaks, working on art, intentionally saying no and setting boundaries
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
Hoping to apply their skills in event planning and graphic design while spreading awareness about the importance of good mental health and well-being.
Undergraduate Interns
Sydney Vallier
- Undergraduate Intern
- Major: Psychology
- Extracurriculars: Delta Zeta, Juggling Club, Association of Psychology Students, MTU Jazz
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being: Box breathing, dancing
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
I wanted to help my peers and to learn more about wellness at Michigan Tech.