When you walk into the O’Neill offices in BS3025, odds are good you’ll see a student sitting behind our front desk to greet you. They’re part of the O’Neill Student Services team, helping to advise their fellow students, answer questions, plan events, and more.

These seven students are the secret weapon for the O’Neill Student Services staff.  The Student Success team runs the front desk and works on projects with O’Neill staff, while peer advisors help their fellow O’Neill students chart out their courses and get connected to campus.

Autumn Wittbrod:

• Position:           Lead Student Services Assistant
• Degree:              Sustainability Practice and Policy with a Climate Resilience minor
• Future career: Coral and ocean habitat restoration

What do you do for O’Neill as a student employee?

I welcome visitors and support our students through their academic journey.

Why did you want to work for O’Neill?

I wanted to work with O’Neill to build connections and strengthen my academic relationships.

What do you like to do outside of school/work?

I like to read and bake. I’m also a coffee fanatic

What’s a fun fact about you?

I have central heterochromia eyes

Candace Smallwood:

• Position:           Career Services Graduate Assistant
• Degree:              MPA Candidate (Homeland Security and Emergency Management)
• Future career: Federal emergency management (FEMA)

What do you do for O’Neill as a student employee?

I work with the Career Services office to plan and execute career events big and small. I  meet with students for resume and cover letter review, manage tabling space and community partner relationships, am the point of contact for study abroad, and work to connect students with career opportunities whether that be volunteering, jobs, or internships.

Why did you want to work for O’Neill?

I started working for O’Neill my sophomore year as a way of learning more about what the O’Neill School has to offer, and I was not disappointed! This job has allowed me to connect with advisors and O’Neill staff to make the most of my time at O’Neill. Now as a career services graduate assistant, I have the chance to give back and introduce students to opportunities they may not know about that can advance their career aspirations.

What do you like to do outside of school/work?

I love to travel, go thrift shopping , and spend time with my family.

What’s a fun fact about you?

I have been volunteering as a decoy for the TSA K9 Unit at the Indianapolis International Airport for the past two years and I love it! If you are interested in getting involved, reach out to me!

Brittany Crabtree:

• Position:           Peer Advisor
• Degree:              Accelerated Master’s Program: BSCJ in Public Safety Management and MPA Homeland Security and Emergency Management)
• Future career: FEMA and disaster management

Why did you want to work for O’Neill?

I chose to work at O’Neill because of the impact it had on me as an O’Neill First Year Seminar mentor for the past two years. I wanted to continue to help fellow O’Neill students and be part of an incredible team!

What do you like to do outside of school/work?

In my free time, I enjoy binge-watching my favorite shows and shopping! (Favorite show: The Rookie).

What’s a fun fact about you?

I will be interning with FEMA and Los Angeles County this summer!

Domenica Miranda:

• Position:           Student Services Assistant
• Degree:             Community and Organizational Leadership Studies
• Future career: Human Resources professional

What do you do for O’Neill as a student employee?

I assist students scheduling meetings with their advisors and help them with issues they may be facing.

Why did you want to work for O’Neill?

I wanted to work for O’Neill to become more connected to the program and learn more about the opportunities available.

What do you like to do outside of school/work?

I like to travel, hang out with family, and bake.

What’s a fun fact about you?

I’m learning French through Duolingo.

Heather Johnson:

• Position:           Student Services Assistant and Career Services Assistant
• Degree:              Accelerated Master’s Program: Public Safety Management
• Future career: A position that values and advocate for public safety and ensure people have access to resources

What do you do for O’Neill as a student employee?

I help my peers schedule important meetings and relay information. As well as help plan for O’Neill events and conduct headshots!

Why did you want to work for O’Neill?

I wanted to work for O’Neill because I knew how much being around my advisors and the faculty would increase my motivation and beliefs in myself.

What do you like to do outside of school/work?

I like to spend time with my friends and my pets. Other than that, it’s just homework for me.

What’s a fun fact about you?

I walk and photograph dogs as a side hustle!

Kennedy Clark:

• Position:           Student Services Assistant and Peer Advisor in training
• Degree:              Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology
• Future career: Criminal Analyst

What do you do for O’Neill as a student employee?

I manage the front desk and incoming calls, walk-ins, and emails while assisting professional staff with various projects and office operations. Once I complete my Peer Advisor training this summer, I will meet with students to discuss course planning, enrollment, campus/O’Neill questions, and to help them discover their interests.

Why did you want to work for O’Neill?

I wanted to work with O’Neill because it is a great opportunity to get involved with professional staff and other students. I am also passionate about helping students enjoy their time with O’Neill and make them feel supported and acknowledged.

What do you like to do outside of school/work?

I like to bake, read, and spend time with my boyfriend/friends.

What’s a fun fact about you?

I am currently in an internship through the IUPD working with the IMPD Digital Forensics Unit.

Sloan Eads:

• Position:           Student Services Assistant
• Degree:              Sustainability Practice and Policy
• Future career: Urban planning

What do you do for O’Neill as a student employee?

I provide support in the Student Services Office and act as the welcoming face for people who come for appointments and visits.

Why did you want to work for O’Neill?

I wanted to be more connected on campus and be a part of O’Neill’s mission in supporting fellow students as agents of change!

What do you like to do outside of school/work?

I’m a big romantasy reader, and I’m also a barista at Biggby Coffee!

What’s a fun fact about you?

I’ve been inside the Pyramid of Khufu!