Nam has 10+ years of experience working with college students in higher education. He received his B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Duke University, and M.A. degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Cornell University. As a former international student, Nam brings both professional and experiential knowledge to the ALAC team.  He has a deep appreciation for the academic, cultural, and emotional challenges that many international students experience on campus. In addition to helping students achieve success on and off campus in their academic endeavors, Nam loves writing, playing basketball, and trekking in the mountains. 

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Janelle has worked with first-year students for almost 20 years making this her passion and specialty. Her current role is Dean of the First-Year Experience at Rensselaer.  In this role Dean Fayette and her team provide support to first-year students and families through a comprehensive offering of programs and services. The goal of the FYE team is to successfully transition students into Rensselaer both socially and academically.  

Dean Fayette started her own academic journey pursuing nutrition and quickly realized that was not going to be her forever path. As a first-generation college student Dean Fayette worked her way through her education figuring out what she liked and did not like resulting in a bachelor’s and master's degree from SUNY Albany.  Dean Fayette’s journey for her degrees gives her passion toward helping others find their path. When not at work, you can find Janelle with her family and the family dog “Bella” doing anything outdoors; hiking, skiing, playing pickleball or hockey.   

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David Milford holds degrees from Vassar and SUNY Albany in Biology/Psychology and Counseling, respectively. His hardest class by far was Organic Chemistry. In college David was part of the soccer team, ambulance squad, and ran the school’s coffee house. He is most proud of his 3 wonderful kids, and in his free time likes to hike, golf, and spend time at their family cabin. 

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Arielle Roberts is a graduate from the University at Albany (SUNY Albany). She received her Bachelor of Arts in English & Africana studies, with a minor in sociology; she also earned her Master of Science in Educational Administration and Policy studies. During her time at SUNY Albany, she was a student athlete; and balancing the student athlete life was difficult at times. However, she cultivated her village, which helped her academically.  

Arielle has been in the education field for 14 years. As a learning skills specialist she works with students that have learning disabilities, and truly enjoys helping students achieve their academic goals.

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Jeannie Steigler is a graduate of SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Albany. A Geology and Linguistics major, she struggled the most with her structural geology course while an undergrad.  Jeannie connected with her linguistics instructor because she thought her research was very interesting. As Director of ALAC, Jeannie has been working with students on probation and supporting students overall academically for over 25 years. She was recently named one of the Pillars of Rensselaer, the highest honor for an RPI staff member. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, walking, and cooking.  

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Bill has a BA in Geography from UAlbany. As a first-generation student, he struggled academically during his first year on campus (especially in his toughest class – Calculus II). He was involved on campus as an orientation leader and tour guide. Once he got connected through co-curricular activities, his grades improved! Getting involved helped him better manage his time and focus on his classes. The director of orientation at his undergraduate campus led him to a career on college campuses. Despite a rough start, Bill has gone on to receive a Master’s degree from Indiana University, and a PhD from UNC Greensboro. In his spare time, he likes taking day trips to small towns with his husband, Nate. 

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