Hi there! We’re a team of student support professionals dedicate to your success in the School of Public Service. Reach out to us for guidance throughout your college-to-career journey.
Academic Advising
Our academic advisors support students across all undergraduate SPS programs.
- Current and returning students: attend drop-in advising
- New or prospective students: review our resource page
- General email: spsadvising@boisestate.edu
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Hayley Johnson
Academic Advising Coordinator
Ask me about
Transfer credits, difficult academic situations, fitting majors and minors together
In college, I…
I made it to the championship game in powderpuff and lost on a last-second touchdown.
Just for fun
I now own a horse and love to ride in the Owyhee mountains.
Ask me about
Transfer credits, difficult academic situations, fitting majors and minors together
In college, I…
I made it to the championship game in powderpuff and lost on a last-second touchdown.
Just for fun
I now own a horse and love to ride in the Owyhee mountains.
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Dayana Breckenridge
Academic Advisor
Ask me about
Cross-cultural skills, learning a language, time management strategies, SPS core courses, conflict management, leadership
In college, I…
Was a weather news anchor for the University Television program
Just for fun
I am originally from Brazil, and am an interpreter and translator between English and Portuguese
Ask me about
Cross-cultural skills, learning a language, time management strategies, SPS core courses, conflict management, leadership
In college, I…
Was a weather news anchor for the University Television program
Just for fun
I am originally from Brazil, and am an interpreter and translator between English and Portuguese
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Marissa Oedewaldt
Academic Advisor
Ask me about
SPS majors, minors and certificates.
In college, I…
I went on a summer road trip to 4 states and 12 concerts.
Just for fun
I enjoy spending time in the mountains and at the beach.
Ask me about
SPS majors, minors and certificates.
In college, I…
I went on a summer road trip to 4 states and 12 concerts.
Just for fun
I enjoy spending time in the mountains and at the beach.
Pre-Law Advising
Pre-Law advising is available for ALL Boise State students, no matter your major. To learn more, visit the pre-law site.
- General email: prelawadvising@boisestate.edu
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Julie Stillman, JD
Pre-Law and Career Advisor
Ask me about
Law school, careers in law, being a first generation student
In college, I…
Fought forest fires as a summer job
Just for fun
I dance Argentine Tango
Ask me about
Law school, careers in law, being a first generation student
In college, I…
Fought forest fires as a summer job
Just for fun
I dance Argentine Tango
Careers and Experiences
As an SPS student, you can meet with our careers and experiences staff anytime throughout your degree.
- General email: sps-ecl@boisestate.edu
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Rachel Piepmeyer
Career Success Coach
Ask me about
Career and major exploration, job and internship search, resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, building your professional network
In college, I…
Was president of my sorority
Just for fun
I enjoy fly fishing on the South Fork of the Payette River
Ask me about
Career and major exploration, job and internship search, resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, building your professional network
In college, I…
Was president of my sorority
Just for fun
I enjoy fly fishing on the South Fork of the Payette River
Ambassadors
Each year, SPS employs 5 student ambassadors, who attend events and build community with other students.
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2025-26 SPS Ambassadors
Meet your 2025-2026 SPS Ambassadors! From left to right: Audrey Hager (Political Science), Jaime Christensen (Global Studies), Colleen Van Note (Environmental Studies), K’Lee Burbank (Criminal Justice) and Sheil Krell (Urban Studies).
Meet your 2025-2026 SPS Ambassadors! From left to right: Audrey Hager (Political Science), Jaime Christensen (Global Studies), Colleen Van Note (Environmental Studies), K’Lee Burbank (Criminal Justice) and Sheil Krell (Urban Studies).
Leadership
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Mike Stefancic
Director, SPS Connect
Ask me about
Journey mapping, making connections, student success and experiences
In college, I…
Designed and helped build an outdoor classroom on campus
Just for fun
I was a sherpa for a National Geographic cave exploration
Ask me about
Journey mapping, making connections, student success and experiences
In college, I…
Designed and helped build an outdoor classroom on campus
Just for fun
I was a sherpa for a National Geographic cave exploration