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Bonnie began working with the Student Support Services Program as a counselor in July 2005. Prior to being the director and counselor of the SSS Program, she worked as a residential, outpatient, and school-based therapist. Bonnie is a graduate of Marshall receiving her BA in Counseling, MA in Mental Health Counseling, and an E.d.S. in Counseling Curriculum. Bonnie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Licensed Professional Supervisor (ALPS) for the State of West Virginia.

“Being a first generation college student and TRiO participant, I feel honored to have the opportunity to help students utilize their potential to reach their goals and succeed in their future endeavors.”

Beretta graduated from Marshall University with her first Associate Degree in Administrative Assistant Technology with a focus in Legal Studies in May of 2003 and earned her second Associate Degree in Legal Assistant in May of 2004. Beretta earned an RBA with a focus in Humanities and a minor in Psychology. She has been working for SSS since September of 2006. Beretta’s background in SSS and the TRiO family is not limited to being a staff member. She is an Alumna of Upward Bound, worked as a Summer Resident Advisor for the Upward Bound Program five consecutive years (her last two years as Head Female Advisor), and is an Alumna of Marshall University’s Student Support Services. She is very passionate about the TRiO community and hopes she can give back to the TRiO students as much as she has received.

Caylin is a Wayne county native, an Upward Bound, Student Support Services, and Marshall University Alumna. She has experienced college as a 1st generation student and had experience helping other 1st generation student achieve their dreams of a college education. Before coming to Student support Services, Caylin has served the university as a Financial Aid Counselor and has extensive knowledge of the process associated with securing aid. She is now living her dream of working with the program she contributes her success to!

Jake is from Summersville, WV, but now resides in Huntington with his wife and animals. He was a first generation college student and graduated from Concord University. Jake has a B.S. in political science and is working towards his masters in social work. Jake is excited for the opportunity to use his degree and past experiences to help Marshall students succeed!