Christy Ball, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor, Sr.
Advises last names M-R
christyw@email.arizona.edu

I grew up in Prescott, Arizona and moved to Tucson in the fall of 1998 to embark on my undergraduate studies at The University of Arizona. I graduated in the spring of 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Special Education and Rehabilitation. I have been working as an Academic Advisor in the Department of Psychology since August of 2005. In May of 2008, I completed a Masters of Education in School Counseling and Guidance from Northern Arizona University (in Tucson). I truly enjoy meeting with students and helping them plan for their futures. It is my goal to make your stay at the University an enjoyable one and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you have! See you soon!

Elizabeth "Liz" Sandoval-Marchand
Academic Advisor
Advises last names A-D
esandmar@email.arizona.edu

A first generation college student, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Political Science and History in December 2005 from the University of Arizona. I was born and raised in Omak, Washington, where I met and married my high school sweetheart, Chad. We love the UA and the culture and enjoy living in Tucson with our cat and dog. Before coming to the UA, I worked as a Deputy Prosecutor for the Colville Confederated Tribes in Washington and moved back to Tucson in 2007 to work for the UA College of Medicine’s Office of Outreach & Multicultural Affairs. I love my job as an Academic Advisor and like to think I am very enthusiastic about assisting all Psychology majors and minors be as successful as possible! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Margaret "Maggie" Personeus
Academic Advisor
Advises last names S-Z
manderso@email.arizona.edu

Originally from Grand Junction, Colorado, I moved to Tucson in August of 2004 to attend The University of Arizona. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development, with a minor in Psychology in August of 2009. I have been a member of the Psychology Advising team since January of 2005 where I started as an Office Assistant and am currently Academic Advisor to students with last names Q-Z. I have also worked in the Office of Early Academic Outreach, with the College Academy for Parents as a Camp Leader. I enjoy the role of Academic Advisor greatly but my true passion is spending time with my twin daughters, born in February 2009, and teaching them new things. I love the U of A and am prepared and excited to assist you in getting the most out of your college experience.

Keri Bishop
Academic Advisor
Advises last names E-L & Honors
kerib@email.arizona.edu

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, I moved down to Tucson when I started my undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona. I graduated with honors in May 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, minoring in Special Education and Rehabilitation (focusing in Deaf Studies).  I am excited to continue within the psychology department and be able to help undergraduate students with their futures here at the University as well as after graduation.  I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have, so please don’t hesitate to ask!

Mariam Hawatmeh
Office Specialist

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and moved to Arizona six years ago. I have been pursuing a Political Science degree at the University of Arizona since the Fall of 2010. In my spare time I enjoy reading novels, watching movies and basketball.  I began my job as a student worker in the Department of Psychology during the Spring of 2011. I look forward to the many exciting years ahead as a Wildcat at the University of Arizona!