New Student & Sophomore Programs

Meet the Staff
 

Jeff Brown
Director of New Student and Sophomore Programs

  • Bradley University - B.S. in Communication/Public Relations, 1998
  • Clemson University - M.Ed. in Counseling/College Student Affairs, 2001

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Hobbies: Playing golf, enjoying the beach, travelling

Dena Kniess
Associate Director of New Student and Sophomore Programs - Sophomore Year Experience:

  • Slippery Rock University of PA - B.S. in English - Writing, 1998
  • Slippery Rock University of PA - M.A. in College Student Personnel, 2002

Hometown: Butler, PA
Hobbies: Shopping, reading, working-out

Brian Stuart
Associate Director of New Student and Sophomore Programs

  • California State University, Chico - B.A. in Psychology, 2004
  • Clemson University - M.Ed. in Counselor Education (Student Affairs), 2006

Hometown: El Dorado Hills, CA
Hobbies: 3 year-old boston terrier, home improvements, the arts


Rebecca Atkinson
Associate Director of New Student & Sophomore Programs

  • James Madison University- B.S. in Health Sciences (Athletic Training), 2001
  • Clemson University- M.Ed. in Counselor Education (Student Affairs), 2006

Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Hobbies: shopping (finding good deals!) and playing with our dog Macy

Karen Erickson
Administrative Assistant

  • University of Virginia- B.A. in Psychology
  • University of California, Los Angeles- Certificate of Attorney Assistant Litigation Program

Hometown: Woolwine, VA
Hobbies: reading, gardening, family outings

Amy Gray
Graduate Assistant, New Student and Sophomore Programs

  • Virginia Tech - B.A. in English, 2007
  • Clemson University - M.Ed. in Counselor Education (Student Affairs), Anticipated May 2010

Hometown: Chester, VA
Hobbies: Roadtrips to see friends and family, Running & Cheering for the Hokies!

Ashley Young
Graduate Assistant, New Student and Sophomore Programs

  • North Carolina State University - B.A. in Communication, 2008
  • Clemson University - M.Ed. in Counselor Education (Student Affairs), Anticipated May 2011

Hometown: Maysville, NC
Hobbies: Knitting, singing, and spending time with family and sorority sisters!