Undergraduate Advising

The office of Undergraduate Advising, located in Chestnut House, is staffed by full-time academic advisors who are available to meet with students regarding every aspect of their academic journeys, from orientation through graduation. Advisors are available during standard business hours whenever school is in session, and by appointment at other times.

Wendy Levin, MA
Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising
wendyl@naropa.edu
303-245-4699
interdisciplinary studies and visiting students

Education:
MA, Psychology: Contemplative Psychotherapy, Naropa University
MS, Mass Communications, Boston University
BA, Psychology, University of Rochester

Wendy is continually inspired by her students' engagement with the processes of contemplative education at Naropa. A graduate of Naropa's M.A. Psychology: Contemplative Psychotherapy Program, Wendy is also a certified addictions counselor.

Shyamma Creaven, MA
screaven@naropa.edu
303-245-4603
undergraduate contemplative psychology and undeclared students

Education:
MA, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, Naropa University
BA, Contemplative Psychology, Naropa University

Shyamaa has served as a teaching assistant for both graduate and undergraduate level psychology and religious studies classes. Shyamma has also led workshops and training modules on various themes within the field of psychology/psychotherapy at other institutions. Her style of advising is empowerment based, serving as a resource, academic guide and liaison to the department and the university for students in the BA psychology department and any student having interest in the psychology department. Shyamma also maintains a half-time psychotherapy private practice in Boulder.

Gwendolyn Robeson, MS
grobeson@naropa.edu
303-245-4826
writing and literature, visual arts, religious studies and undeclared students

Education:
MS, Counseling and Student Personnel, Oklahoma State University
BA, French, Oklahoma State University
BS, Secondary Education, Oklahoma State University

Gwen believes the university experience is one of whole person development. She particularly enjoys advising for the opportunity it provides to accompany and support students on this journey. Gwen endeavors to serve as a resource for students as they discover all that Naropa offers to facilitate their growth.

Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC
kkurlander@naropa.edu
303-245-4661
early childhood education, traditional eastern arts, environmental studies and undeclared students

Education:
MA, Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, Naropa University
BA, Business Administration, University of Massachusetts

Keith serves as a contact for students' personal and academic issues and aids in the process of helping the student develop skills and resources to have a meaningful and full experience while attending Naropa. He sees the advising process as an educational experience that extends beyond the classroom and into day-to-day living. Keith is an adjunct faculty member in the undergraduate and graduate psychology department.

Samantha Brzozowski
sbrzozowski@naropa.edu
303-245-4742
peace studies, music, bachelor of fine arts and undeclared students

Education:
MA, Higher Education, University of Denver
BA, Literary Studies, University of Denver

Samantha enjoys the energy and excitement of working with students on a daily basis. A non-traditional student herself for many years, she finds great joy in supporting students through the entire educational experience. She hopes her coming time at Naropa will include lots of encouraging and fruitful relationships. She is also a devoted wife and mother who has found parenting to be her most significant educational endeavor so far.

Kelly Alsup
ncaworkstudy@naropa.edu
303-245-4611
work study