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Meet our Staff                                     Click here for all FGCU advising staff contacts

Adam Musolino, Associate Director

    As an FGCU alumnus Adam brings enthusiasm for meeting student needs to the management of the First Year Advising Team and through his contributions to the the Office of New Student Programs, which includes Orientation and Parent Programs. Originally from Illinois, Adam holds a BA in Psychology and earned his masters in Counselor Education in 2000.  Adam began his employment with FGCU in 1998, serving as a research assistant, career service staffer, and  resident counselor.  Adam joined the advising department in 2000. He currently contributes to the FGCU advising community as vice-chair of the Academic Advising Council and teaches the student success course Effective Learning. 
     Adam oversees the facilitation of the peer advisor training for our orientation leaders.  He also serves as the chapter advisor to Kappa Alpha Order.  As a frequent presenter at NACADA, Adam enjoys advancing progressive practices in the advising profession.  His interests include promoting service excellence, staff development, operational innovation and web technology to enhance student service delivery. Adam specializes in major exploration and is the organizer of the Annual FGCU Major Fair and Eagle Flight Plan. Adam is the web author/developer for First Year Advising and strives to provide progressive utilization of technology to supplement the advisement of FGCU students. Adam enjoys kayaking, swimming, and motorcycle touring. 
 

Ed Burton, Academic Counselor

     Ed is from Illinois where he earned a B.A.  from the University of Illinois in Anthropology in May 2008.  After graduation he moved to Germany to learn German, travel, and obtain a Masters Degree in International Management from Schiller International University in Heidelberg. While studying in Germany, Ed also worked as a University Services Assistant and advised students from 36 countries. Upon completion of his professional endeavors in Germany he traveled back to the United States to attend the University of Southern Mississippi, where he completed a Masters Degree in Education and Counseling. He currently resides in Fort Myers with his wife, Alexis, and their dog, Ebba.  He enjoys spending time with friends and family, cycling, kayaking and going to the beach.  

Patti Kirk, Academic Counselor

    Patti earned her B.A. from Hiram College in International Economics and Management and her M.A. in Counseling and Educational Psychology from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania.  She started her professional career working for the Girl Scouts and has worked in Higher Education full-time since 1997.  Although her work has been mostly in first year programs, housing and residence life, she has also enjoyed teaching workshops and classes.  In her spare time, she enjoys craft projects, reading, and auctions and is always willing to talk about the antics of her two cats.

Jamie Gallo, Academic Counselor

 

  Jamie is from New York and attended the University at Albany for her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. While attending the University at Albany she was involved in the peer crisis counseling hotline, and a peer substance abuse awareness program. Jamie is currently applying to FGCU’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and endeavors to start in the Fall of 2012. Jamie comes to FGCU from Edison State College where she was an academic advisor and adjunct professor for Edison State College teaching virtual Human Services classes. Before moving to Florida, Jamie was a Social Worker in New York working with children; however she found higher education to be a better fit for her. Jamie lives with her husband and two cats in Bonita Springs. She enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and baking.

Samantha DeVilbiss, Academic Counselor

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  Samantha earned a B.A. in History and Anthropology, while also completing a Museum Studies certificate and a teaching licensure program at the University of Iowa.  She then spent some time working in a museum, serving as a teacher, and acting as an art fair director and volunteer coordinator for a local arts organization before identifying her passion for student affairs.  Samantha then returned to Iowa to earn her M.A. in Student Development in Post-Secondary Education.  She has held positions with admissions, orientation, and retention programs and is very excited to experience all that Fort Myers and FGCU have to offer as she acclimates to her new position as Academic Counselor.  Samantha looks forward to visiting local museums, landmarks and natural wonders, and art fairs, as well as spending a lot of time in Disney World.

 

Tasha Taylor, Senior Advising Assistant

     Tasha graduated in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and minors in Creative Writing and Interdisciplinary Studies. Tasha is now pursuing a Masters degree in School Counseling here at Florida Gulf Coast University. Her goal is to become an Academic Advisor in Higher Education and a motivational speaker. Tasha was raised in Naples, Florida, where she graduated from Golden Gate High School; Class of 2006. As an undergraduate she was involved in Resident Housing Association, Student Support Services, and the Black Student Alliance.  Tasha volunteers her time to the Shelter for Abused Women and Children of Collier County.  She is also affiliated with Big Brother Big Sisters of Collier County, because she has had a wonderful mentor for the past 14 years through this excellent program. Eagle View Orientation has given Tasha the opportunity to work with many students of multiple ethnic backgrounds, sharing her knowledge of FGCU and providing a wonderful first time experience for new students.  Tasha has contributed progressive leadership as an Orientation Leader, Orientation Student Assistant, Orientation Team Leader, Student Program Assistant and now serves as a Sr. Advising Assistant.

Beverley Chamberlain, Graduate Advising Assistant

 

  Beverley earned her B.S. degree in Business Management from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. Her fiancé and their two cats have lived in Bonita Springs for 10 years. In 2009 she decided to pursue her life-long dream of teaching and began the Teacher Immersion Program at FGCU. After earning her Florida State Teaching Certificate she began working on her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction in Education Technology at FGCU.  Beverley enjoys yoga, cooking for family and friends, and walks on the beach.

Rob Gutierrez, Graduate Summer 2012 Intern

 

  Rob currently is attending Georgia Southern University is Statesboro Georgia pursing a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration. Originally from Miami, FL he completed his undergraduate degree at Florida International University. At Georgia Southern Rob works for the Office of fraternity and sorority relations advising the 14 fraternities on campus as well as coordinating school events. Rob joined FGCU as the NODA intern for the summer of 2012. During his spare time he is out exploring the beautiful city of Ft. Myers, going to the beach, exploring FGCU or catching a baseball game.

 
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