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Marian Dinny, BSN, RN

Marian earned a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Manipal College of Nursing in Karnataka, India. She is a patient advocate and educator specializing in Neuroscience Nursing and Pain Management. Having served in various clinical roles, Marian is excited to embark on a new journey in college health to serve the diverse student population of ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥. She is passionate about helping students navigate the intricate health system as they explore their independence in a supportive environment. She believes prevention is the best medicine and that by listening and sharing experiences we can together strive to meet the needs of our distinct student population to promote their overall health and wellness. Marian’s volunteer work includes serving underprivileged children in the foster care system. She relishes nature, is an avid organic gardener, delights in growing her own food in her backyard, and greatly enjoys spending time with her family.

Katherine Mueller MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Katherine earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Lewis alumna earning her M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner degree here and is pleased to be returning to care for the student community. Katherine has 9 years of hospital experience and has taken care of patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. She is an Adjunct Professor here at Lewis, teaching in the College of Nursing. Katherine is passionate about serving the Lewis community and partnering with students to achieve their health and wellness goals. She is a patient advocate and believes it is her job to listen and provide the best care possible. Katherine is an ally of the LGBTQIAP+ community and social justice advocate. Katherine has a holistic approach to care with a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. As such, she believes it is important for every student to have a primary healthcare provider and is pleased to support students find a local provider in the community. In her free time, Katherine enjoys exercise, music, and spending time with family and friends.

Christi Boegl, MA, NCC, LPC

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Mental Health Counselor

Christi serves as a Mental Health Counselor at the Wellness Center. In her work with students, Christi values facilitating a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment for her student clients to heal and grow. She primarily draws from attachment based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and compassion focused counseling approaches. Believing that we all have inherent worthiness of love, she values journeying with students to discover and live from greater truth, freedom, belonging, and healing. Christi has her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College and her background in nonprofit international work in the Middle East and North Africa. She has experience working with students with a variety of mental health concerns and specializes in helping students navigate areas such as grief/loss, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and anxiety. She counts it an honor to walk alongside students she serves at Lewis U.

Eduardo Castillo, MS, MA, LPC

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Mental Health Counselor

Eduardo is pleased to return to Lewis U as a Mental Health Counselor. He previously served as a Clinical Counseling Intern in 2020/21 while completing his graduate work. Eduardo is an English/Spanish bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his master's degree in both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Sport and Human Performance from Adler University. This dual focus has developed Eduardo's competency to work with professional, elite, and novice athletes. He supports clients with integrated cognitive, behavioral, humanistic and motivational approaches. Eduardo specializes in working with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, emotional dysregulation, and academic stress. He also provides psychological skills training to teams, coaches, and individual athletes to help them manage mental health and maximize their performance. Eduardo meets clients where they are in their sport and identity development, facilitating their growth as both an athlete and an individual.

Franky Schulze, MA, NCC, LPC

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Student Wellness Coordinator / Mental Health Counselor

Franky is a Mental Health Counselor at the Student Wellness Center. She received her B.A in Psychology from ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥ and a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University and this alumna is pleased to serve the Lewis community. Franky focuses on challenges students are currently facing and views past events as opportunity for insight and positive growth and change. She works collaboratively with students to explore how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence themselves and those around them; in addition to creating strategies to help students reach their goals. Franky demonstrates unconditional positive regard, support and compassion for all students. She believes each student has the potential to find meaning and purpose in all areas of their lives. Franky has completed a comprehensive training in complex trauma and is a certified trauma professional. She works with students to help navigate and alleviate adverse psychological, emotional and physical effects of trauma. Franky is an ally of the LGBTQIAP+ community as well as an advocate for social justice in her work with individuals and within systems.

Tracy Takeda MA, LCPC

Tracy is excited to be a part of the ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥ community. A counselor for over 20 years, Tracy has served in community mental health settings as she values supporting the needs of a diverse community. She is honored to be working with Lewis students to provide support regarding concerns related to feelings, stress, relationships, and day-to-day functioning and decision making. Tracy partners with students in addressing areas such as depression or anxiety symptoms, grief/loss, and relational, cultural and spiritual concerns. Her approach to counseling integrates strengths focus and skill building with methods that are insight-oriented and meaning-based. She desires to help students understand the underlying meaning and reasons for feelings and behaviors. An advocate for networking and community, Tracy also values personal connection, support and resources for each student. Tracy earned her MA in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College and received her undergrad degree at University of Oklahoma. Tracy enjoys photography with favorites being nature and candid shots. She also enjoys volleyball, OU football (most of the time), and volunteering in the community.

Sandy Speva, MA

As the Office Coordinator for the Center, Sandy works to make operations run as smoothly as possible so students can access care with ease. She is a Lewis Alumna, having received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration in May 2008 and a M.S. in Organizational Leadership in May 2016. Sandy has enjoyed linking students with needed health and counseling services and other resources in the community for more than two decades. She appreciates how important these services are to students at this pivotal time of their lives. An animal lover, Sandy has been a long-time trainer for show dogs. She also volunteers in the community, and loves nature and being outdoors.

Jill Whitaker, MS, LCPC

Jill is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and has been working in the human service field since 1998. She completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology and English Literature at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and earned her M.S. in Counseling at National Louis University in Chicago. Jill has worked in a variety of community-based agency and school settings providing counseling services and in leadership, supervision, and program management roles. To promote student wellbeing, Jill encourages holistic care, the integration of mind/body, and effective best practices and collaboration among the Center team and within the Lewis community. With significant experience in offering crisis intervention and supporting survivors of trauma and loss, Jill affirms the uniqueness of each individual student and is dedicated to fostering their self-compassion, resilience, and potential. She applies motivational and interpersonal strategies with students to encourage positive development of self-awareness and esteem, strengths and support systems. Jill enjoys music and the arts, gardening, staying active and new cultural experiences.