Our Staff

Our team is here to help you

The Center for Transfer and Adult Students is here to support all transfer and adult students. We have more than 100 years of combined experience working in a university setting. We help you navigate your university experience. Whether you are a full-time or part-time student, fully online, or taking classes on the IUPUI campus, our staff’s mission is to support transfer and adult students with whatever you need. We aim to be your first point of contact for questions, and we'll use our experience and campus relationships to assist and empower you.

General staff

Robbie Lopez-Shue

Managing Director,
Center for Transfer and Adult Students

Phone:: 317-274-4328
Email:: rlopezsh@iu.edu

Robin Tew

Director of Student Success

Phone:: 317-274-0305
Email:: rtew@iupui.edu

Janice Bankert-Countryman

Assistant Program Director, Student Services
Senior Associate Faculty, the School of Liberal Arts

Phone:: 317-274-5974
Email:: jbanco@iupui.edu

Ron Sandwina

Program Director For General Studies
Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies

Phone:: 317-278-3158
Email:: rsandwin@iupui.edu

Melissa Miller

Assistant Director of Enrollment Support

Phone:: 317-278-2630
Email:: mm121@iu.edu

To make an appointment with Melissa, call 317-278-2630 or email ctas@iupui.edu.

Catie Triplet

Academic Advisor Partnership Coordinator (Passport)

Phone:: 317-278-2630
Email:: cmtriple@iupui.edu

To make an appointment with Catie, call 317-278-2630 or email ctas@iupui.edu.

Success Coaches and General Studies Advisors

Desiree Jaynes

Student Success Coach

Phone:: 317-278-2630
Email:: desjayne@iupui.edu

If you are a current student, make an appointment with Desiree by using the Student Appointment Scheduler and searching for Desiree's name at the IUPUI campus.

IU Online Student Success Coaches

Shohn Beeson

Student Success Coach: IU Online

Phone:: 317-278-5901
Email:: sbeeson@iupui.edu

If you are a current student, make an appointment with Shohn by using the Student Appointment Scheduler and searching for Shohn's name at the IUPUI campus.

May Moore

Student Success Coach: IU Online

Phone:: 317-278-2630
Email:: mfmoore@iupui.edu

If you are a current student, make an appointment with May by using the Student Appointment Scheduler and searching for May's name at the IUPUI campus.

Student Staff

Danielle Watkins

Danielle majors in Policy Studies for the Environment and minors in Sustainable Management and Policy. She is in her third year at IUPUI and will be graduating early with an Accelerated Masters’ Degree in Environmental Management and Policy. She plans to pursue Law school to become an Environmental Lawyer. Outside of school and work she likes to be outdoors and spend time with her French bulldog, Nova and her family.

Jesseca Mirando

Jesseca is in her second semester of nursing school at the IU School of Nursing and plans to become a NICU nurse when she graduates. She has worked for CTAS for two years. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, loves Starbucks and enjoys volunteering in her free time.

Kyle Blake

Kyle is a psychology major and first generation college student. Kyle plans to get his master in higher education and work with students in teaching or advising. He enjoys helping students, especially those who are new to college due to his own experience as the first person in his family to go to college.

Valerie Madrigal

Valerie is the Graduate Student Success Coordinator with CTAS. She graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree from IUPUI in History and a certificate in Leadership and is currently attending IU for her master’s in Adult Education. She hopes to work in the realm of higher education. She is interested in history, literature, education, mentoring, and videography. In her free time she likes to read, hike, play video games, and spend time with friends and family.