University Staff

First-Year Academic Advisor
HDFS, FITS, PFFP, RCSC majors

Hello! My name is Arianna Buchanan and I am a proud alum of the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES) and the Norton School of Human Ecology! I am originally from San Luis, AZ, and a proud transfer student. In May 2020 I graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Family Studies & Human Development, which has been renamed to Human Development & Family Science (HDFS). I have an M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

Academic Advisor (Main campus)
RCSC majors sophomores, juniors, seniors
Minors: RCSC, Digital Retailing
Certificates: Digital Retailing

Hello, Wildcat Family! I'm Amye (eh-mee), your Academic Advisor in Retailing and Consumer Science. As a first-generation student, I'm committed to providing accessible resources and fostering diversity within our program. I embody lifelong learning to better assist you. Let's embark on this journey together – I'm excited to connect with you!

Academic Advisor (Main Campus)
HDFS sophomores, juniors, seniors
HDFS minor

Hello, I’m Liz! I’m the Academic Advisor for students in the HDFS major, and I’m also the Assistant Director for Academic Advising in the Norton School of Human Ecology. I earned my B.A. from the University of Arizona, where I fell in love with Tucson, the UArizona community, and higher education. I went on to pursue a Master’s degree from the University of Southern California and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Arizona. I love to learn and I’m so fortunate to learn alongside students every day as an academic advisor.

Academic Advisor
PFFP major: sophomores, juniors, seniors
HDFS major/minor (Online)
RCSC major, Digital Retailing minor/certificate, Foundations of Retail Management certificate (Online)

Tiffany is a Tucson, Arizona native.  She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in education, and a doctorate degree in educational leadership. She is very passionate about education and about helping students meet their goals. Tiffany loves working with Norton School/Arizona Online students! In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, spending time with family and friends, and listening to music. She is happy to get to know her students and help them with their advising needs!

Evaluation Specialist
Community Research, Evaluation and Development (CRED)

Student Services Administration Professional
Norton School Student Services Center

Program Coordinator, Take Charge America Institute

Krystle has a B.A. in Communication from the University of Arizona.  She has worked in Higher Education for over 8 years.  She is an avid believer in educating students of all ages with essential life skills such as: emotional intelligence, financial applications, career exploration, healthy relationships, interpersonal communication skills and nutritional health.  Off campus, Krystle loves spending quality time with her three sons and unplugging from technology.  She enjoys DIY projects, obstacle courses, and learning and trying new things daily.

Research Scientist, Community Research, Evaluation and Development (CRED)

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Human Development and Family Science

Scientific Analyst I, Community Research, Evaluation & Development (CRED)

Terrace Ewinghill is a scientific analyst with the Community Research, Evaluation, and Development (CRED) team, which supports program evaluation and capacity building to promote the thriving of Arizona families.

 

Affiliations

Peace Corps, Perú

Teach for America/AmeriCorps, Phoenix

Research Professional II, Community Research, Evaluation and Development (CRED) Team

Data Scientist IV, Community Research, Evaluation and Development (CRED) Team

Kara Haberstock Tanoue is a community-based researcher and evaluator at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, with a passion for food systems, community-based evaluation, and beautiful data display. Her areas of expertise include access measurement, quantitative and geospatial analysis, data visualization, GIS, and community needs assessment. She has over a decade of experience working with large public datasets, including those published by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S.

Associate Director, Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing

Information Technology Support Analyst, Principal
Norton School Administration

Robert started at the University of Arizona in the Fall of 1994 at the Mathematics Department.  He has subsequently worked at the UA CatCard Office, the Office of Educational Technologies in the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences, and then joined the John and Doris Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences in the summer of 2005.  During his time at the University of Arizona.

Research Scientist, Community Research, Evaluation and Development (CRED) Team

Program Manager, Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth & Families

Bianca began her community service journey in 2013 after earning a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Literature and Education from the University of Arizona. She spent six years in the public school system, advocating for underserved students and families through case management and mentorship initiatives. In 2020, she transitioned to higher education, managing social science research grants to advance inclusivity efforts for underserved populations.

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Human Development and Family Science

Executive Assistant
Norton School Administration

Information Technology Support Analyst
Norton School Administration

Experiential Learning Coordinator
Norton School Student Services Center

Hello!

My name is Cassandra Ott-Kocon, and I am the Experiential Learning Coordinator for the Norton School of Human Ecology.

Who am I?

Program Coordinator, Take Charge America Institute

Research Administrator
Norton School Administration

Student Activities and Engagement Coordinator
Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing

Project Manager, Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing

Manager, Finance & Administration
Norton School Administration

Marketing and Communications Strategist

Estefania Villaseñor serves as the Marketing Specialist for the Norton School of Human Ecology. An alumna of the University of Arizona, she holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics, along with a master’s in marketing degree. Her responsibilities span content creation, website management, and social media.

 

 

Program Coordinator, Take Charge America Institute

Human Resources Representative
Norton School Administration