Greetings! My name is Leah Blue and I work within Enrollment Services as the Transfer Advocate. I work most closely with prospective and current transfer students from Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) to understand and support the community college transfer experience and needs. I grew up in Southwest Virginia and was the first in my family to go to college. I completed an associate of applied science degree prior to transferring to a large four-year public institution. I completed my undergraduate degree in 2011 with a B.S. in Human Services and my M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Higher Education Administration in 2014. Although I am an introvert I do not like to stay home much. I appreciate that the Charlottesville area offers endless possibilities for events and access to many different places, and for the most part my family doesn't mind me dragging them along, too.

For Transfer students, I serve as a resource on ... General Transfer Guidance

Hi y’all! I am the Research and Special Projects Manager for the Contemplative Sciences Center. Currently, I design programs and opportunities for students to connect with wellbeing across all aspects of their lives. I mentor students to help them make sense of their college experience and explore the role of purpose in their life. As a Charlottesville native and a second generation Hoo, I have deep love for Bodo’s, Christian’s Pizza, C’Ville Weekly, and WTJU. I have a master’s in education from UVA’s School of Education and Human Development (’19) and a bachelor’s of arts in psychology from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. My partner and I live nearby with our cats, Shrimpy and Squid, who both give high fives.

For Transfer students, I serve as a resource on ... wellbeing across all aspects of life, navigating UVA systems, making sense and finding focus of college experience, perfecting your Bodo's order

While I am available to meet with all engineering undergraduates, I serve a special role to improve the UVA experience for engineering undergraduates who transfer in.  Most of my effort has gone into making transfer credit more transparent for Virginia Community College students who transfer and translating ideas from students into school practices.  I am passionate about holistic support and so I collaborate with a team of staff to ensure you can learn and engage inside and outside the classroom.  While I did not transfer during my undergraduate career, I did move a lot growing up (Georgina, Michigan, Belgium, South Carolina, Missouri…) and so I recognize the navigational skillset you bring with you when to transfer institutions.  

For engineering undergraduate students who transferred, I serve as a resource on...learning strategies, accessing our free tutoring, priority management and organization, goal setting, and connecting to holistic support because I know your life and wellness impact your learning and vice versa.  You can schedule time to meet with me or our Director of Undergraduate Success for academic coaching.  While we mainly listen and help students strategize, we often refer and connect students with our amazing colleagues in the Center for Diversity in Engineering, Center for Engineering Career Development, and our many embedded support specialists - Care and Support, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Disability Access Center.  I collaborate with the Engineering Student Council Transfer Chair and we would love to hear your ideas on building community within your major, across engineering and the university.

For Transfer students, I serve as a resource on ... As the College Life Skills Coach, I support students in the College of Arts & Sciences with anything related to their academics and making the most of their time here at UVA. I enjoy meeting with students one-on-one to discuss topics like time management, study strategies, transitioning to UVA, making connections on grounds and more. I take a coaching approach where I spend a lot of time listening and asking questions. Together, we will explore your goals/interests/needs, identify barriers that may exist, and brainstorm creative strategies/solutions, as well as additional resources for support. I hope that you will find a meeting with me or a workshop you attend to be encouraging, practical and helpful. If you would like to know more or would like to set up a time to chat, please feel free to email me.

For Transfer students, I serve as a resource on ... study strategies, time management and procrastination, navigating the university, goal setting, and more!

Hello! My name is Amanda Warren and I work in the Office of Health Promotion as part of the Department of Student Health and Wellness. I work very closely with the Peer Health Educators (PHE) and other signature outreach and prevention programs that have to do with well-being topics. I graduated from SUNY Cortland with a BSED in Health Education and earned my MS in Health Education from Ithaca College. Fun fact: I transferred colleges between my first and second year of undergraduate studies, so there's a special place in my heart for supporting the transfer student experience. I'm originally from upstate NY, so I LOVE the weather in Virginia (especially in the "winter"), and also enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, and exploring all of the beautiful parks in the area.

For Transfer students, I serve as a resource on ... well-being programming, support resources, and outreach opportunities in Student Health and Wellness.