Student Mental Health and Well-being Staff

Student Mental Health Staff

Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP

Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP

  • Director, Center for Student Mental Health & Well-being
  • Limited License Psychologist

Education

Masters in Clinical Psychology, Appalachian State University 

Kerri Gilbertson, LMSW, CT

Kerri Gilbertson, LMSW, CT

  • Assistant Director for Clinical Services and Training

Education

Masters of Social Work, University of Maine 

Sarah Woodruff, CRC, LPC

Sarah Woodruff, CRC, LPC

  • Assistant Director of Outreach

Education

Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Arkansas 

Sarah Dowd, EdD, MSEd, LPC

Sarah Dowd, EdD, MSEd, LPC

  • Assistant Athletic Director - Counseling & Sport Psychology

Education

Doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology, University of Western States

Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Youngstown State University

Kelli Garrison, LLMSW

Kelli Garrison, LLMSW

  • Clinical Counselor

Education

Masters of Social Work, Michigan State University

Jim Grider, LLMSW, QMHP

Jim Grider, LLMSW, QMHP

  • Embedded Counselor in Residence Education and Housing Services

Education

Masters of Social Work, Simmons University

Amanda Schwass, LLMSW

Amanda Schwass, LLMSW

  • Clinical Counselor

Education

Masters of Social Work, Aurora University

Jen Wall, LLC, NCC

Jen Wall, LLC, NCC

  • Clinical Counselor

Education

  • Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Bellevue University
Emily Lawrence, BSN, RN

Emily Lawrence, BSN, RN

  • Triage/Crisis Care Counselor

Education

BS, Nursing, Finlandia University

Lisa Meyer, MSN, FNP

Lisa Meyer, MSN, FNP

  • Nurse Practitioner

Education

Masters of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Saginaw Valley State University

Austin Andrus

Austin Andrus

  • Clinic Operations Coordinator
Briana Braden

Briana Braden

  • Senior Administrative Aide
Em Humes

Em Humes

  • Student Wellness and Engagement Coordinator

Professional Interests

Mental Health Advocacy, Sense of Belonging and Well-being Promotion, Student Engagement and Support, Substance Use Prevention

Education

Bachelors of Science in Applied Workplace Leadership, Northern Michigan University

Josh Carlson

Josh Carlson

  • Outreach and Prevention Coordinator

Professional Interests

Mental Health and Wellness Promotion, Peer Support and Mentorship, Student Engagement and Outreach, Program Development and Evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Grand Valley State University

Clinical Graduate Interns

Sarah Semmler-Smith

Sarah Semmler-Smith

  • Clinical Intern

Education

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mindfulness-based Transpersonal Counseling, Naropa University, in progress

Student Staff

Lee Solo

Lee Solo

  • Senior Peer Health Ambassador
  • Major: Clinical/Counseling Psychology | Third Year Student
    • Minors: Communications, Art, Pre-Health
  • Extracurriculars: Keweenaw Pride, Association of Psychology Students at MTU
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Taking breaks, working on art, intentionally saying no and setting boundaries

Why They Joined The CSMHW Team

Hoping to apply their skills in event planning and graphic design while spreading awareness about the importance of good mental health and well-being.

Alexa Hoogenboom

Alexa Hoogenboom

  • Peer Health Ambassador, QPR Certified
  • Major: Marketing | Second Year Student
    • Minor: Media Production
  • Extracurriculars: American Marketing Association, Women in Management, Well-being Advocates
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Intentionally stepping back to recharge by prioritizing alone time. 

Why They Joined The CSMHW Team

Lived experience in understanding the importance of maintaining good mental health and well-being. Excited to help those living with mental illness to feel less isolated. 

Abby Radulski

Abby Radulski

  • Senior Peer Health Ambassador, QPR Certified
  • Major: Psychology
    • Minor: Public Health
  • Extracurriculars: Women's Club Volleyball
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Exercising, hiking, rock collecting,  meditating

Why They Joined the CSMHW Team

Wants to be a helpful resource to peers and encourage overall health and well-being for students. 

Ani Schneiderhan

Ani Schneiderhan

  • Peer Health Ambassador
  • Major: Psychology | Second Year
    • Minor: Communications 
  • Extracurriculars: Phi Delta Chi, Association of Psychology Students, Order of Omega, Researcher with Dr. Veinott 
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: journaling, meditating, sleeping, spending time with friends, accessing therapy as needed

Why They Joined The CSMHW Team

Passionate about promoting mental health care and helping others to discover self-care strategies in order to promote a fulfilling life and college experience. 

Undergraduate Interns 

Sydney Vallier

Sydney Vallier

  • Undergraduate Intern
  • Major: Psychology
  • Extracurriculars: Delta Zeta, Juggling Club, Association of Psychology Students, MTU Jazz
  • Personal Self-Care/Well-being: Box breathing, dancing

Why They Joined The CSMHW Team

I wanted to help my peers and to learn more about wellness at Michigan Tech.