Care That Meets You Where You Are
Student Care and Advocacy helps Penn Staters navigate challenges that might affect their well-being, academics, or sense of belonging. Our team connects students with the right resources, offers individualized support, and helps coordinate care across campus so every student can focus on what matters most — learning and growth.
Care and Concern Support
Whether you’re facing academic concerns, health and wellness issues, or experiencing distress, our team can help. Get connected with resources for yourself or someone else.
Name
Kara Anderson, LMSW
Assistant Director
She, Her, Hers
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
222 Boucke Building
325 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Nick Pazdziorko
Associate Director
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
227C HUB-Robeson Center
288 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16082
Name
Beth Blehi
Administrative Support
She, Her, Hers
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
222 Boucke Building
325 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Chrissie Ebeck
Assistant Director
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
120 Boucke Building
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Patrick Clark
Case Manager
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
222 Boucke Building
325 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Dory Douglas
Administrative Support
She, Her, Hers
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
222 Boucke Building
325 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Laura Fulton
Case Manager
She, Her, Hers
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
222 Boucke Building
325 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Leanne Lenz
Senior Associate Director
She, Her, Hers
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
222 Boucke Building
325 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Brittany Sherman
Case Manager
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
222 Boucke Building
325 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Sarah Valsechi
Case Manager
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
222 Boucke Building
325 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Chad Wright
Assistant Director, Respondent Support
Student Care and Advocacy
Office
222 Boucke Building
325 Pollock Rd.
University Park, PA 16802