Meet the Team

Academic and Career Coaching 

Personalized degree information to equip students for their future career

Academic Advising | Career Coaching | SOAR 

The Niblock Student Center provides centralized Academic and Career Coaching for all undergraduate business students. Each Department and School in the Belk College has an Academic and Career Coach appointed as their primary liaison and the primary advisor to students with declared majors in their area. Pre-Business students are assigned an Academic and Career Coach based on their last name. Academic and Career Coaches are located in the Niblock Student Center on the 3rd floor of the Friday building. A currently enrolled, Belk College of Business student may meet with his or her Academic and Career Coach through either an Advising Appointment, Walk-In Session or Peer Advisor session. Click to Schedule an Appointment

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Lesley Harris

Assistant Dean and Director of Academic and Career Coaching

Lesley Harris

Friday 308
704-687-1923
lesley.harris@uncc.edu

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Erin Knaul

Associate Director of Academic & Career Coaching

Erin Knaul

Friday 310A
704-687-7663
eknaul@uncc.edu

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Allison Sigmon

Associate Director of Academic & Career Coaching

Allison Sigmon

Friday 306B
704-687-7714
AllisonMSigmon@uncc.edu

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Chris Holloman

Assistant Director of Academic and Career Coaching

Chris Holloman

Friday 306C
704-687-7632
chollom1@uncc.edu

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Madison Josupait

Madison Josupait

Assistant Director of Academic & Career Coaching

Madison Josupait

Friday 311F
704-687-8846
mhartne7@uncc.edu

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Kim Lawrence

Senior Assistant Director of Academic and Career Coaching

Kim Lawrence

Friday 310B
704-687-7670
k.lawrence@uncc.edu

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Amanda Stevens

Assistant Director of Academic and Career Coaching

Amanda Stevens

Friday 311A
704-687-6046
amckni10@uncc.edu

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Vacant

Assistant Director of Academic & Career Coaching
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Paige Finney

Assistant Director of Academic and Career Coaching

Paige Finney

Friday 311E
704-687-7680
pfinney@uncc.edu

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Katie Franck

Graduate Assistant

Katie Franck

311B
704-687-0895
kfranck@uncc.edu

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Mallory Jagodzinski

Assistant Director of Academic & Career Coaching

Mallory Jagodzinski

Friday 311A
704-687-7662
mjagodzi@uncc.edu

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professional development TEAM

Cooperative learning through experiential learning opportunities

Internship for Credit | Women in Business | Career Development | Honors Programs | Learning Community

The Niblock Student Center Professional Development team believes every undergraduate business student can graduate with the skills and mindset needed to lead, to cultivate a meaningful career, and to navigate challenges not yet known. The team facilitates employer connections and provides intentional experiential learning opportunities in order for students to develop in-demand professional skills that fit their diverse aspirations. We work with faculty, student organizations, and other campus groups to integrate career and professional development topics into business courses, meetings, or events and often partner with staff in the University Career Center and Belk College graduate programs. Professional Development staff and resources are located in the Niblock Student Center on the 3rd floor of the Friday building. Workshops, networking opportunities and events are listed on the Niblock Student Center Calendar.

Bring us to your class or student organization meeting! If you are a faculty member, instructor, student organization leader, or campus partner interested in a presentation on a career or professional development topic, please submit a request using the online presentation request form

Brianna Davis

Assistant Director of Professional Development
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Meagan Glasco

Executive Director of Professional Development

Meagan Glasco

Friday 312B
704-687-6329
mglasco@uncc.edu

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Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Marketing
Director, Belk Scholars and Business Honors Programs; Lecturer in Marketing

Jackie Robinson

Friday 244C
704-687-7611
jrobi202@uncc.edu

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Roston Shore

Assistant Director of Professional Development & Business Learning Community Coordinator

Roston Shore

Friday 312A
704-687-7568
rshore12@uncc.edu

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David Sinclair

Assistant Director of Professional Development and Honors Programs

David Sinclair

311D
704-687-6068
dsincla5@uncc.edu

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Undergraduate Peer Leaders

Peer support through programming and advisement

Peer Talks | Mentoring |Advising | Events

Peer Advisors

 
Belk College of Business Peer Advisors support undergraduate Pre-Business Administration, Pre-Accounting, and Pre-Economics students by offering supplemental academic advising; helping them understand the major declaration requirements and process; clarifying their academic and career goals; providing mentoring to students classified as at-risk by the university; and assisting students in their transition by helping them discover and connect to involvement opportunities both inside and outside the Belk College of Business. Peer Advisors are declared, Belk College of Business students who work to support undergraduate students as they progress through the pre-major curriculum. To make an appointment with a Peer Advisor:
  1. Login to your my.charlotte.edu page. 
  2. On your student homepage, select the Connect link.
  3. Click Make an Appointment for Advising  and a series of drop down menus will appear. 
  4. Choose Peer Advising and then select Niblock Student Center, Friday, suite 305. 

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Erika Colvin
Senior Peer Advisor

Erika Colvin

Graduation Year: 2021
I am a Finance major and my advice to students is to stay involved on campus and do everything in your power to build your network.
Arjun Nag
Senior Peer Advisor

Arjun Nag

Graduation Year: 2021
I am a Finance and Accounting double major and my advice to students is to participate in the events and student organizations that the Belk College has to offer!
Taylor Cox
Peer Advisor

Taylor Cox

Graduation Year: 2021
I am a Business Analytics major and my advice to students is to always make friends, talk to people in your class, and form study groups!
Bailey Harris
Peer Advisor

Bailey Harris

Graduation Year: 2022
*Coming Soon*
Amy Kidder
Peer Advisor

Amy Kidder

Graduation Year: 2022
*Coming Soon*

Peer Guides

Belk College of Business Peer Guides assist the Professional Development Team in supporting undergraduate business students within the Niblock Student Center. Peer Guides attend all professional development programming, host Peer Talks to connect with students in small groups, and serve as mentors to underrepresented students. Peer Guides add a student perspective to professional development by sharing their experiences, connecting students to career resources, and seeking ongoing student feedback. Connect with a Peer Guide after an event listed on the Niblock Student Center Calendar to learn more about their experiences with internships, studying abroad, networking, and getting involved on campus!

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Matthew Morton
Peer Guide

Matthew Morton

Graduation Year: 2024
Coming Soon
Kiyoshi Roberts
Peer Guide

Kiyoshi Roberts

Graduation Year: 2022
Coming Soon
Dave Broaddus
Peer Guide

Dave Broaddus

Graduation Year: 2024
*Coming Soon*
Amelia Ho
Peer Guide

Amelia Ho

Graduation Year: 2024
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Diego Cid
Peer Advisor

Diego Cid

Graduation Year: 2023
*Coming Soon*