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Dr. Linda Gannaway earned her B.A. in Psychology from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She received her M.Ed. and Ed.D. degrees in Counselor Education from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and completed a pre-doctoral internship in Counseling and Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Linda's management experience includes Interim Director of Student-Athlete Services and project manager for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. An avid reader, Linda also enjoys singing, dancing and especially writing - everything from poetry to nonfiction - and she believes that everyone has a book inside of them.
Ashley Hedemann - Academic Support Coordinator
Ashley earned her B.A. in Psychology from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to moving to Fresno, she worked as an Academic Counselor at the University of Texas at Austin. Ashley lives in Clovis with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, and black and white photography.
William Crawford - Academic Support Coordinator
William earned his B.A. in Philosophy with a pre-law emphasis from California State University, Fresno. He got his start in student affairs at the College of the Sequoias working as a Program Assistant with the Puente Project. While earning his B.A. at CSU, Fresno he worked with the Maximizing Academic Potential project as a Undergraduate Project Manager and Counseling Intern. He is currently working toward a Master's degree in Education Administration.
Idalia Morgutia - Learning Center Administrative Assistant
Idalia's roll in the Learning Center is to oversee the day to day operations.
Tosha Giuffrida - SupportNet Coordinator
Tosha has worked in the Learning Center since she joined Fresno State in 2002. Currently she is the Coordinator of SupportNet. She has a Masters in Business Administration and over 10 years experience in customer service and in managing business programs in companies such as the world-renowned Four Seasons Resort in Carlsbad and Gottschalks Corporate Office in Fresno. She believes that every student has the potential for success and hopes to connect students with the right services and programs for the most positive college experience. Tosha also is adjunct faculty in the Business department with the new Willow International Center. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, two young children and dog, Rocco!
Karen Lowe - SupportNet Administrative Assistant
Karen began her career at Fresno State in March of 1991. Due to her strong accounting background, she was initially hired by the Accounting Office as an Account Clerk. Looking for more of a challenge that exercised her strong organization and people skills, she later accepted a position within the College of Social Sciences as a Department Secretary. During the next 13 years she worked as an administrative assistant in many of the departments within the social sciences such as Women's Studies, Anthropology and Economics. Recently, Karen left the academic field behind her by accepting a position within Student Affairs where her primary goal is to work with the student community in order to increase retention and graduation rates while promoting student success.
Joy Ewart - Graduate Intern
Joy received her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Classical Studies from CSU, Fresno in 2008, and is currently working towards her graduate degree in the General/ Experimental Psychology program. Joy is interested in studying speech perception and the connection between language and thought. She enjoys learning, reading, traveling, and many outdoor activities, such as hiking and kayaking.