Academic Success Coaching

Contact: gambriz@berkshirecc.edu

George is the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs/Director of SUCCESS who oversees BCC's Academic SUCCESS Coaching program. He earned an associate degree from Cochise College in Arizona, a bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice from Western New Mexico University, and a master's degree in Public Administration from UNLV. He is currently a doctoral candidate for a Doctorate of Philosophy from UNLV, in Public Affairs. George started at BCC in June of 2018 as the Director of Academic Advising, Career Development, and Transfer Services. He loves spending time with his wife and two little boys while visiting various restaurants and cities.

Contact: scallahan@berkshirecc.edu

Sheaden Callahan is the Clerk IV for the SUCCESS Program. She earned her B.A in Psychology at MCLA, and has enjoyed living in the Berkshires since. She is passionate about cultivating positive relationships and providing individual support to all of the SUCCESS students. In her free time, she enjoys walking, trying new foods, dog watching, and relaxing.

Contact: gmartinez@berkshirecc.edu

A native to Berkshire County, Gabriella attended American International College (AIC), where she earned her B.A. in sociology. Her passion for higher education brings her back to the Berkshires, where she seeks to foster the strong sense of community within BCC and help students succeed to their full potential. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, biking, reading or doing yoga.

Contact: enystrom@berkshirecc.edu

Eric earned his bachelor's degree from Nichols College majoring in psychology. He continued his studies at Springfield College where he received a master's degree in Counseling Psychology, specializing in student personnel in higher education. He has served at BCC in a variety of roles since 2005. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Contact: kwinsett@berkshirecc.edu

Kristin is an Academic Success Coach for the BCC Success Coaching Program as well as the TRIO Learning Specialist. Kristin holds a B.A. in Biochemistry, a M.S. in Biomedical Science and a Certificate in Public Health from Regis College. In her spare time, she enjoys kayaking, doing puzzles, baking and spending time with her two cats.

Contact: sburdick@berkshirecc.edu

Sarah Burdick is an Academic SUCCESS/Career Coach for the SUCCESS Program. She earned her bachelor's degree from MCLA majoring in Psychology. Sarah is certified as an Out Alliance Safe Zone Trainer and has prior experience in academic coaching/advising, multicultural affairs, and student records. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and her two pets, a cat and a dog.

Contact: dbuxton@berkshirecc.edu

Dana Buxton is the Academic SUCCESS Coach for the Disabilities Resource Center. She comes to BCC with more than 15 years of experience supporting diverse populations to heal, grow, and achieve their life goals. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Stanford University and her master's degree in Psychology, with a focus in Ecopsycholgy, from Antioch University Seattle. Originally from Texas, she loves the natural beauty of the Berkshires and is an avid birder.

Contact: sblizzard@berkshirecc.edu

"Hi! I'm Sarah, the Coordinator for the Multicultural Affairs, Diversity, and Engagement (MADE) Center. I am originally from North Carolina, where I earned my BA and MA in Communication Studies at UNC-Greensboro. I moved to Denver, Colorado where I earned my EdD in Higher Education from University of Denver. After completing my degree, I moved to Vermont, where I still live. For fun, I like to journal, crochet, kayak and play piano."

Contact: mariangel_dus@student.berkshirecc.edu

"My name is Mariangel (Mari). I am originally from Costa Rica, I love dogs, coking, baking and on my free time I enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles. My program in BCC is Social Work, and I have a Multicultural club on campus. I am the president of the Student Government Association, Vice President of fellowship in PTK honor society, STEM mentor, BCC orientation leader, and the Peer Academic Leader for SUCCESS program. I would love to help you connect with essential resources, and programs BCC has to offer to help you reach your academic success. Feel free to contact me if you need help, or just chat."

Contact: ashton_bird@student.berkshirecc.edu

"My pronouns are He/They and I'm a psychology major in my second year at BCC. I am disabled, transgender, and queer and have experience learning to navigate these barriers on top of my classes and other life commitments. I enjoy creative ways of expressing myself such as art and music, and love to help other people indulge in their creative sides in a similar way so they may integrate it into their work. I am good at time management, scheduling, keeping life organized, and finding ways to make sure life's joys don't get lost in their stresses. I am very enthusiastic about working with people to find alternate solutions to their problems when the standard advice and methods just don't seem to cut it. I hope to make meaningful connections with other students, and help them fulfill their potential in a way that works for, and is meaningful to them."