About Us
The DI+D degree team is experienced with helping students meet their goals. Through their enthusiasm for learning and commitment to student success, they work with individuals to articulate their academic and career paths and design their futures.
Team Members
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Eliseo Che
Student Success Coach
After taking over 20 years off from higher ed, my life experienced a major change. I needed to pivot in my career. I decided to pursue an Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree focusing on Leadership, Communication and User Experience Research. I know the struggle of working forty hours a week, spending quality time with friends and family and pursuing other passions all while trying to succeed in the classroom. I am excited to come alongside you to help find a pathway that will fit in your current life and that will pave the path for your future.
I can assist you with questions about the DI+D degree and certificates, deciding whether an online degree is right for you and starting the application process.
After taking over 20 years off from higher ed, my life experienced a major change. I needed to pivot in my career. I decided to pursue an Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree focusing on Leadership, Communication and User Experience Research. I know the struggle of working forty hours a week, spending quality time with friends and family and pursuing other passions all while trying to succeed in the classroom. I am excited to come alongside you to help find a pathway that will fit in your current life and that will pave the path for your future.
I can assist you with questions about the DI+D degree and certificates, deciding whether an online degree is right for you and starting the application process.
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Larissa Samson
Assistant Director, Advising
Since graduating, I have worked in admissions at the University of Montana and as a self-reliance specialist for the State of Idaho. I believe in the value of a college education, and I look forward to collaborating with you so that you can reach your educational goals. When not behind my desk, you will find me drinking far too much coffee or hiking with my dogs.
I can assist you with developing an educational plan for your DI+D degree and meeting your academic goals.
Since graduating, I have worked in admissions at the University of Montana and as a self-reliance specialist for the State of Idaho. I believe in the value of a college education, and I look forward to collaborating with you so that you can reach your educational goals. When not behind my desk, you will find me drinking far too much coffee or hiking with my dogs.
I can assist you with developing an educational plan for your DI+D degree and meeting your academic goals.
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Amanda Ryan
Adjunct Faculty
I joined the College of Innovation and Design in 2018 to provide academic and career advising for the Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile degree, as well as support for special initiatives related to continuous improvement and innovation. I design and teach core courses in the DI+D degree and I’m excited to help guide you through a successful first year.
Contact me if you have questions about core courses in the DI+D degree or the curriculum and expectations for your first course.
I joined the College of Innovation and Design in 2018 to provide academic and career advising for the Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile degree, as well as support for special initiatives related to continuous improvement and innovation. I design and teach core courses in the DI+D degree and I’m excited to help guide you through a successful first year.
Contact me if you have questions about core courses in the DI+D degree or the curriculum and expectations for your first course.
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Dawn Shepherd
Program Launch Director
Since 2011, I have been a faculty member in the English Department at Boise State. I have acted as the associate director of first-year writing and the director of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication before joining the degree in Digital Innovation + Design in 2021. My expertise also includes digital media creation and tech sector management. My goal is to bring relevance and value to the 21st-century student through the DI+D degree.
Contact me if you have questions about the DI+D vision and goals or media and research inquiries.
Since 2011, I have been a faculty member in the English Department at Boise State. I have acted as the associate director of first-year writing and the director of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication before joining the degree in Digital Innovation + Design in 2021. My expertise also includes digital media creation and tech sector management. My goal is to bring relevance and value to the 21st-century student through the DI+D degree.
Contact me if you have questions about the DI+D vision and goals or media and research inquiries.