My email address is jabeatrice@ysu.edu.

My goal here in the Center for Student Progress is to help you make your college life successful and enjoyable so that you, too, may have a wonderful experience at YSU. I’m looking forward to meeting each of you! Please stop by or call me at the Center at (330)941-3197 to say hello and learn more about our services. 

My email address is peshively@ysu.edu.

I hope you'll call me at (330) 941-3098, or stop by and visit me.

My email address is mckhumprakob@ysu.edu.

If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call me at (330) 941-1441, or email me at mabeverly@ysu.edu. 

Hello!  My name is Kelly Price and I am the Assistant Director of the Center for Student Progress First-Year Student Services.  I graduated from Austintown Fitch High School and received a Bachelor of Arts from YSU with a dual major in Psychology and Religious Studies.  After graduation, I served as a temporary academic advisor for the Beeghly College of Education.  I then pursued and received a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and College Student Personnel from Kent State University where I was a graduate assistant for the Upward Bound PREP Program.  Upon graduation, I worked as a substitute teacher in the Youngstown City School district until moving to Columbus, OH to assume the position of Tutoring Program Coordinator for The Ohio State University Office of Minority Affairs.  After several years with OMA, I was fortunate to be offered the position of Associate Director of MEDPATH, a post-baccalaureate, pre-medical program funded by the OSU College of Medicine.  While I enjoyed my time in Columbus, the opportunity to return to the Youngstown area and to work with students at YSU was one I could not pass up. 

I am excited to be back in Youngstown, working with the students, faculty, and staff of Youngstown State.  YSU was instrumental to my education and in shaping the person I have become, and I am eager to assist both current and future students to achieve success in their academic careers as well.  Please feel free to contact me via email at klprice@ysu.edu or phone at (330) 941-7492.  I look forward to hearing from you!

Hi! My name is Gina McGranahan and I am the Assistant Director of the Center for Student Progress Disability Services. I graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education. During my career in education, I have worked with students of many age levels both with and without disabilities.

 I enjoy assisting students with disabilities in receiving the necessary accommodations they need to succeed in school and in life. If you have any questions about the office or the services we provide, please feel free to contact me.

My email address is glmcgranahan@ysu.edu or you can reach me at the office by calling (330) 941-1372.

I graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Severe Behavior Handicap and Specific Learning Disabilities.  I received my Master's Degree from Youngstown State University in Educational Administration.  For the past seventeen years, I have been an Elementary Principal with both Youngstown City Schools and Warren City Schools.

I am excited to be joining the staff at CSP and I am looking forward to working with the students at Youngstown State University.  If I can assist you, please feel free to call me at (330) 941-3273.

My email is kaclayton@ysu.edu.

 Hi, my name is Tysa Egleton and I am the Assistant Director of the Center for Student Progress Orientation Services.  I began my academic career at YSU in 1997, majoring in Advertising and Public Relations.  In addition, I worked in the Center for Student Progress as a Peer Assistant and Student Coordinator of First Year Student Services during my undergraduate period.  Graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, I immediately enrolled in the Counseling Department’s graduate program.  Through coursework and practical experiences, I concentrated on Higher Education and Student Services while working in the Office of the Registrar and Office of Student Life at YSU, Office of Judicial Affairs at Thiel College, and Office of Residence Life at Mount Union College.  Ultimately, I attained a Master of Science in Education at the end of the 2004 spring semester and feel honored to return to the Center for Student Progress as a professional to aid students and transform lives.

     If you need my assistance, I encourage you to call me at (330) 941-2055 or email me at tmegleton@ysu.edu.

Hi! My name is Becky Varian and I am a coordinator in the Center for Student Progress. I received my Bachelor's degree from Kent State University and recently completed my Master's degree here at YSU.  I've worked with students for most of my professional life and I love learning!  YSU is a great school with abundant opportunities for anyone who wants to succeed, and I look forward to participating in the academic success of YSU students.  Two of my favorite movies are "Coach Carter" and "Freedom Writers" because the main message in each is that there is potential in everyone to learn and to accomplish their goals. 

Please call (330) 941-2223 if I can assist you in any way, or email me at blvarian@ysu.edu.

Hi! My name is Shannon Reesh and I am a Center for Student Progress Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction and Individual Intervention Services.  It is my job to provide intervention services to students conditionally admitted to YSU, as well as to assist in the leadership and direction of a staff of talented peer tutors and SI leaders.

I earned both my bachelors and masters degrees from Youngstown State University.  My  undergraduate work was focused in fine arts.  After graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and working as a professional graphic designer for a couple of years, I realized how much I missed working with people.  It was then that I gained the awareness that I wanted to pursue my master's degree in Counseling Education, so that I could engage and inspire students during their pursuit of higher education.  I entered the YSU graduate program and received a graduate assistantship as a Resident Director at Thiel College in 2002.  I continued working at Thiel throughout my graduate program and in 2004 I earned my Masters of Science in Counseling Education degree. Then I was given the opportunity to work as the Director of International Student Services at Thiel.

For the past several years, I have had the wonderful opportunity to work professionally in the field of higher education.  As a result of my educational and professional experiences, I have found that what I enjoy the most about this field is the opportunity to facilitate academic success in the students with whom I work.

Please do not hesitate to call me at (330) 941-2221, or email me at snreesh@ysu.edu.

Hello!  My name is Brian Wells, and I am the Coordinator for the GOALS program as well as a Coordinator for Individual Intervention Services in the Center for Student Progress.  During my undergraduate experience at Youngstown State University, I worked in the CSP as both a Front Desk Assistant and Peer Assistant.  I was also involved in many on campus activities including Diversity Week, volunteering at the Women’s Center, and Welcome Week.

I graduated with a BA in Psychology in 2001, and worked for a proprietary university for 5 years as an Academic Counselor.  I plan to start the Masters of Counseling/Student Affairs Leadership program spring semester ’07.   

I am extremely excited to be coming home to the CSP, and I am looking forward to working with the students of Youngstown State University! 

If I can be of assistance to you, please contact me at 330-941-2308 or via email at bpwells@ysu.edu!

Hi! I'm Noreen Yazvac, CSP Administrative Assistant. 

I have been employed at YSU for 14 years. I initially began working in the Athletic Department as a secretary in Sports Information.  In 1999 I joined the staff in the Center for Student Progress where I am happy to assist the students, coordinators, associate director, and director in helping all students successfully achieve their academic goals.

I am a graduate of Boardman High School where my concentration was in the business course of study.  I furthered my secretarial education at the Mahoning County Joint Vocational School, and have also taken some course work in secretarial studies at YSU. In addition, since I have always been interested in the arts, I feel fortunate to have received an Associate of Arts degree in Humanities in 2002, and a Bachelor of Art in Art History in 2006, both from YSU. 

If I can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to email me at nayazvac@ysu.edu.

Hello . . . and welcome!

My name is Kathy Palladino. 

As a former native of Youngstown, Ohio and graduate of Ursuline High School, I began my secretarial career at The Cafaro Company in Youngstown. 

Prior to my hire at YSU in November 2007, I was employed as secretary to the elementary principal in the Laurel School District, New Castle, PA. 

My husband, Mark, and I reside in New Castle, PA along with our two children, Nicholas, and Rachael.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, making crafts, baking, gardening, and shopping.

 If I can be of assistance, please contact me at the Center for Student Progress Orientation Services (330) 941-2103.

I look forward to welcoming you as we both begin a new journey at YSU!

Hello, my name is Holly D’Amico.  I am the secretary in Center for Student Progress/Disability Services.

I enjoy helping students in any way I can, whether it’s helping them find their way around campus, or answering questions about the services we provide.

Stop in to see us in Wick House and let us know how we can help you be a success at YSU.  You can reach me by e-mailing hrdamico@ysu..edu, or by calling 330-941-1372.

Please feel free to reach me if I can be of any assistance at (330) 941-5133, or by emailing gjdilisio@student.ysu.edu.

If I can be of assistance to you, please call me at (330) 941-2229, or email me at kldonnan@student.ysu.edu.

Hi, my name is Christy Blazek.  I am a Graduate Assistant for the Center for Student Progress Individual Intervention Services and am located at Wick House.  Prior to this position, I was the Center for Student Progress non-traditional peer assistant for three years.  I have been honored to represent the CSP, and I believe that utilizing the CSP is a crucial component in helping students achieve success at YSU.  I have enjoyed helping students set, reach and exceed their goals.  I am a 2008 graduate of Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  I am currently working on a master’s degree in Social Work.  I have two fantastic teenagers and two adorable little dachshund.  One statement that sums up my view of life is, “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.”  Change begins with you.