Meet Our Team

Email Tim

With well over a decade of experience in higher education, Tim enjoys working with any and all students, and has substantial experience advising undeclared students, international students, student athletes, student veterans, students on academic probation, honors students, and transfer students.

Before becoming an academic advisor, Tim worked in a variety of capacities within academic support services, specifically in academic coaching, tutoring, training, and management.

Originally from Massachusetts, he has since traveled to five to the seven continents, and hopes to make it to all of them. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development and a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, both from Suffolk University. In his spare time, Tim enjoys travel, poetry, art, and global cuisines, and is a fierce proponent of animal rights.

Email Gigi

Gigi joined Suffolk in Fall 2025 and loves working in the heart of Boston. She is a double alumnus of Springfield College, where she earned her B.S. in Psychology and M.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration. During her time there, she worked in Academic Advising, Student Activities, YMCA Relations, DEI, and Undergraduate Admissions. She also gained experience in Athletics at UMass Amherst as an Athletic Academic Success Assistant.

Gigi is passionate about higher education and finds fulfillment in helping students discover their interests and navigate their academic journeys. She strives to be the same supportive presence for her students that she had as an undergraduate.

Outside of work, she enjoys art history, cooking, caring for her plants, and spending time with her two cats, Romo and Guster, and her dog, Tatum.

Email David

David has been affiliated with Suffolk for over 30 years as a student, alumnus, instructor and full-time administrator. He holds a B.A. in English from Suffolk, an M.A. in English from Boston College, and is A.B.D. (English) from the University of Rhode Island.

He is the father of two Suffolk alums, one is a double Ram (B.A, and J.D.). David and his wife, Kerstin, have four children (all girls!) and one ornery cat.

David likes to mow his lawn and is passionate about all Boston sports teams. He currently teaches a very popular Seminar for Freshmen course on The Beatles.

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Emily received her B.A. in Theatre and Arts Administration from Albright College and earned her M.Ed. in Administration of Higher Education from Suffolk University. During her time at Albright, she was involved with the Activities Council, New Student Orientation, and a Panhellenic sorority. She also interned with the Center for the Arts and the Conferences and Events Office. Her favorite campus tradition was new student orientation, where she enjoyed welcoming new students and their families.

After college, Emily served in Boston Public Schools as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Boston for two years, where she discovered her passion for mentorship, advising, and supporting students.

Emily began working at Suffolk in Spring 2020 as an Administrative Coordinator in the Division of Student Success, serving as a first point of contact and helping students navigate campus resources. As an Academic Advisor, she enjoys building relationships, helping students explore majors that align with their goals, and providing a supportive, growth-oriented space for students facing challenges.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys seeing live theatre and concerts, singing in the car, making new Spotify playlists, and rewatching The Office.

Email Courtney

Courtney received her B.A. in Spanish and History with a concentration in European History from Stonehill College and her M.Ed. in Administration of Higher Education from Suffolk University. Courtney’s interest in higher education began while she was an undergraduate student at Stonehill. She always enjoyed looking over her program evaluation, reading course descriptions, and planning out her classes. Courtney also took advantage of the many opportunities that college has to offer including participating in an internship in the Registrar’s Office and studying abroad in Seville, Spain. While in Spain, she was able to gain a deeper knowledge of the language and culture of Spain and had the opportunity to visit a variety of countries.

As a first-generation college student, Courtney enjoys introducing students to opportunities and resources on campus and likes serving as a resource to students to help them to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. She is passionate about working with students to help them identify their interests and assisting them with developing a plan for success both inside and outside of the classroom.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys watching true crime documentaries and game shows, reading, traveling, and bike riding. She loves all animals and enjoys spending time with her Bichon Frise, Brody.

Email Jack

Jack has worked in higher education for many years, beginning in the Suffolk University Registrar’s Office and then the Sawyer Business School Undergraduate Programs Office. Jack joined the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center in 2013, when it was created as part of the Division of Student Success.

As Director of Academic Advising, Jack oversees the operations of the Academic Advising Center, and he enjoys teaching students the importance of goal setting and long-term planning in order to make the most of their Suffolk experience.

He received his B.A in Communication from UMass Amherst and an M.Ed. in Administration of Higher Education from Suffolk University. Outside of work Jack enjoys running, following Suffolk Athletics, and spending time with his two children. He recently participated in Suffolk's annual "Dancing with the Stahs" event. Check out his dance skills.