Megan Habermann-Guthrie just recently joined the Honors College, where she serves as associate director of admissions and student engagement. In her role, she works to increase engagement within the HC community as well as managing recruitment and admissions to students wishing to join the Honors College. Within this role, Megan is hopeful to make a lasting impact on the experiences of students and implement more streamline practices for admitted students.
Shannon Finn-Wynkoop, ’24, has spent the past year with the Honors College team as an academic advisor, partnering with students as they navigate degree requirements and the honors thesis. She helps students map out coursework, understand program expectations and stay on track for graduation. Shannon is passionate about empowering students and supporting them through each stage of their honors journey. In this Q&A, she reflects on her dream thesis topic, how her experiences shape her work as an advisor and more.
Dewi Roberts has been a member of the Honors College team for nearly four years and currently serves as the advising services and thesis support coordinator. In this role, he oversees the advising desk and manages the thesis submission process, helping students navigate key milestones, including Stage 4. Dewi works closely with both students and staff to ensure advising support is accessible, clear and student-centered throughout the honors experience.
Kara Harris has been a member of the Honors College for the past two and a half years, serving as an academic advisor and Stage 2 instructor. She works closely with students during a pivotal point in their academic journey, helping them plan coursework, set goals and move forward with confidence. In her advising role, Kara guides students through key requirements and decisions, ensuring they understand expectations and feel supported throughout their time in the Honors College.
Troy Hall has been part of the Honors College for a little over a year, serving as Associate Dean and contributing significantly to the academic direction of the college. Her work centers on shaping and supporting the honors curriculum — from coordinating seminars and courses to developing policies that guide students through the thesis process. In addition, Troy collaborates closely with the advising team to ensure the Honors College meets the needs of its diverse student community. In her free time, Troy enjoys gardening, knitting and walking her dog.
Katelyn Bye has served as the Honors College’s executive assistant for a little over a year, playing an essential role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the college. She manages scheduling and coordination for meetings, oversees catering arrangements for events and serves as a key point of contact with campus and community partners. Through her behind-the-scenes work, Katelyn helps ensure the Honors College runs smoothly while fostering strong relationships that support students, faculty and collaborators.
Kallie Hagel, ’20, is the communications coordinator for the Honors College and has been part of the HC team for the past two years. She oversees the college’s storytelling, visual media and content development, working closely with student employees to feature the experiences and accomplishments of the Honors College community. Kallie also leads major digital communications efforts — including the Monday Message newsletter, social media coordination, event invitations and other outreach that supports student engagement and strengthens the college’s public presence.
Taylor Maki joined the Honors College in June 2024 and serves as the student engagement and recruitment coordinator. In this position, Taylor focuses on creating meaningful experiences for student involvement while supporting recruitment and outreach efforts. Through her work, Taylor helps cultivate a dynamic and inclusive Honors College community. In this Q&A, Taylor shares more about her role and journey with the Honors College, and what motivates them in their work.
Kevin Stoller, '99, has been a member of the HC community for the past 15 years and currently serves as assistant dean. Throughout his time at HC, Kevin has played an important role in supporting faculty, guiding students, and strengthening the overall academic experience. His leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact on campus. Get to know Kevin a little better in this Q&A, where he shares insights about his role, his experience at HC, and what continues to inspire his work.
