About Our Bloggers
Beth Wood: Beth is originally from Wisconsin and majored in Mass Communication at UWM. Not only does she have a passion for communication trends, but a new found passion for blogging!
Koleta Charun: Koleta originates from Poland and brings a multicultural point of view to the University Decisions’ Lecture Hall. Koleta graduated from The Art Institute of Phoenix with a degree in Advertising. She is interested in new technologies and global emerging trends.
Meghan Halligan: Meghan is a Data Analyst by day and surly cocktail-wielding debutante by night. Her interests include crunching numbers, her dog Copper, and all things orange.
Ben Erickson: Ben is graduate of the University of San Diego, originally from Tempe, Arizona. When he is not busy socializing or hitting the gym, Ben enjoys sports and long walks on the beach.
Jaime Collins: Having been born in the northern region of the county, Jaime spent the first half of her life inching closer and closer to warmer weather and her Arizona-dwelling family, eventually discovering that heat is almost as intolerable as snow. She has found great joy in reading and writing, which has also conveniently allowed her to spend as much time in a climate-controlled environment as possible.
Christian Richardson: Christian is a contributing writer for the University Decisions Blog and brings to the web his passion for politics, music, sports and current events. Christian’s extensive experience copywriting for higher education and five years as a journalist gives him the knowledge to show how everything begins in the classroom.
Kellie Gardner: Kellie is an Arizona native with a passion for baking. When not working hard in the social media world she is spending time with her 2 girls and her husband, creating new recipes and baking up a storm.
Kelsey Ottaway: Kelsey is an avid reader and is always in the know about the most current movies, hot topics and emerging fashion and shares her most up-to-date findings here on the University Decisions blog.
Karen Lefkowitz: Karen is a Professional Career Counselor from California who lends her many years of experience providing career advice to the University Decisions blog. Her topics include: career advice, tips for getting and keeping a job, as well as topics that help people choose a career path that’s right for them.
Mary Mendoza: Mary is passionate about helping others achieve their educational goals and loves to blog about education and learning. She also enjoys writing about health & fitness, sports and the great outdoors.
Victoria Gundersen: Victoria is a digital media intern for UniversityDecisions.com that is always on her BlackBerry finding out what is happening in the world. Victoria shares her expertise in entertainment, business, and technology.
Rebecca Libby: Rebecca is UniversityDecisions.com’s resident celebrity gossip and pop culture reporter extraordinaire. Rebecca offers a glimpse into the world of entertainment and provides advice on how Hollywood could benefit from a little continuing education.
Veronica Bark: As editor of the University Decisions Blog, Veronica writes on a variety of topics: from politics & religion to art & current events. With degrees in both political science and journalism, she lends a unique perspective on how the right education could enhance the efficacy of even the most “cultured” trendsetters and legislators.