Meet the Team
The Academic Advising Center is Here for You
Our accessible advisors are equipped to answer all of the important questions you'll have when working toward your degree at UAF.
We offer genuine support when your semester turns out more challenging than you may have planned and we have the expertise and encouragement you are looking for to help you make educated choices when choosing the most valuable courses for your academic goals.
Our Team of Academic Advisors

Ginny Kinne
Director
Advisor specializing in Credit for Prior Learning, Academic Difficulty/Disqualification and Supporting AAC Advisors
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Lena Krutikov
Assistant Director
Advisor specializing in Pre-Professionals, Climate Scholar Program and Athletics students
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Carrie Browne
Academic Advisor
VIRTUAL APPTS ONLY- Advisor specializing in Undeclared (General Studies) and Non-Degree Seeking students
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Stacey Howdeshell
Academic Advisor
Advisor specializing in Pre-Majors, Non-Degree Seeking, AHEAD and Undeclared (General Studies) students
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Nicole Bernsen
Academic Advisor
Advisor specializing in advising our UAF Athletes
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Nicole Balazs
Study Away Manager and Advisor
Advisor specializing in Incoming and Outgoing Study Away Program students
♦ Curious about where you could study away?
visit: studyabroad.uaf.edu

Nicole Goff
Career and Academic Advisor
Advisor specializing in major and career exploration, resume and cover letter building, advising undeclared students
Learn more about Career Services HERE
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Our Staff and Student Employees


Where You Can Find Us...
We are currently scheduling in-person, phone or Zoom appointments
Please schedule an advising appointment directly with your advisor or visit/call our office
The Academic Advising Center is physically located in 510 Gruening
you can call 907-474-6396
email us at uaf-advising@alaska.edu.
Curious about where to find parking for visitors, students, staff and faculty? Visit the Parking Services webpage.