Meet Our Staff

We strive to have a team approach to student services. One of our staff members will assist you with all of your advising and student services needs. 

Undergraduate Academic Programs Leadership and Staff

Gaspar Farkas.

Gaspar Farkas, PhD

Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs

Jillian Reading.

Jillian Reading, PhD

Assistant Dean/Director of Student Affairs

416 Kimball

Email: jreading@buffalo.edu

Pedro J. Sotelo-Peryea.

Pedro J. Sotelo-Peryea, MS

Director, Academic Advising Initiatives

415 Kimball Tower

Email: pjsotelo@buffalo.edu

Cassandra Walker-Whiteside.

Cassandra Walker-Whiteside, MS

Senior Academic Advisor

Student Services and Recruitment

412 Kimball Tower

Email: cfwalker@buffalo.edu

Kristy Happ.

Kristy Happ, MEd

Academic Advisor & Affiliation Agreement Coordinator

405 Kimball Tower

Email: khapp@buffalo.edu

Nicolle Barsch, academic advisor.

Nicolle Barsch

Academic Advisor

404 Kimball Tower

Email: nicolleb@buffalo.edu

Melique Young headshot.

Melique Young, MS

Academic Advisor

417 Kimball Tower

Email: meliquey@buffalo.edu

Karli DeGraw, success coach.

Karli DeGraw

Success Coach

418 Kimball Tower

Email: karlideg@buffalo.edu

Learn More

  • Future Students
    8/1/23
    Considering attending UB's School of Public Health and Health Professions?  
  • Accepted Students
    8/1/23
    Congratulations on your decision to attend the University at Buffalo and pursue a degree in the School of Public Health and Health Professions.
  • Current Students
    8/1/23
    We're glad you've joined us. Find out more about your program and the opportunities available to you at SPHHP. 
  • FAQs
    8/1/23
    Answers to some of the most common questions we receive from students. 

Complaint / Grievance Policy

The University at Buffalo encourages the prompt resolution of grievances filed by students as they arise, and provides procedures for the formal consideration and resolution of complaints that cannot be resolved through consultation. You can access information about filing a complaint or grievance for unfair or inequitable application of any University or School regulation here.