UVA Engineering Resources

Embedded Counseling and Psychological Services

Katie Fowler, MA, LPC

CAPS Psychotherapist

Katie provides mental health counseling to students at the School of Engineering, with a focus on culturally responsive, evidenced-based counseling. Katie desires for students to feel seen and heard, and seeks to connect students to helpful resources.

Liz Ramirez-Weaver, LCSW

CAPS Psychotherapist

Liz provides mental health counseling for stress and anxiety related to personal, academic, and developmental concerns.

Embedded Disability Access Services

Courtney MacMasters

SDAC Embedded Accessibility Specialist

Courtney works to provide reasonable accommodations and support to students with disabilities at the School of Engineering; working with students on an individualized basis to ensure support in a holistic manner.

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Engagement

Meara M. Habashi

Associate Dean for Community, Opportunity and Engagement

Dr. Meara M. Habashi is an expert in social and workplace behaviors who leads the Office of Community, Opportunity and Engagement for UVA Engineering. She supports programs including Summer Bridge, the UVA Clark Scholars Program, the Center for Connection in Engineering, community outreach initiatives, and partnerships.

Center for Diversity in Engineering

James Bland

Director, Center for Connection in Engineering
James is the Director of the Center for Connection in Engineering and assists with its daily operations. He also creates programming to engage both undergraduate and graduate students, serves as an adviser to Engineering-based student groups (CIOs), and connects members of the UVA Engineering…

Katie Alexander

Assistant Director, Center for Connection in Engineering
Katie facilitates community-building programs for UVA Engineering students and is responsible for implementing and coordinating initiatives that contribute to students' leadership development, promote growth, and build culture.

Center for Engineering Career Development

Julia Lapan

Director of Career Development and International Programs

Non-Academic and Personal Support

Kelly Garrett

Assistant Dean of Students

Kelly provides crisis triage and response, works closely with support services in the the E-school to provide Engineering and University resource referrals, information about University conduct policies, and generalist support for students in distress.

Office of Undergraduate Affairs

William H. Guilford, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, School of Engineering and Applied Science Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering

My lab uses molecular biomechanics and engineering design to better understand movement of single cells and to improve the treatment of human disease. We also study human learning and use that knowledge to improve the delivery of core courses in biomedical engineering.

Lisa Lampe

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs

Lisa supervises the Undergraduate Programs Office and provides comprehensive student support, including academic coaching, advising, advocacy, and major exploration for engineering undergraduates. Lisa excels at identifying potential barriers and strategies through students’ strengths for overcoming them. 

Jesse Rogers

Engineering Undergraduate Registrar

Jesse is responsible for maintaining student records, course registration, and transfer credit course equivalency. Jesse also oversees degree conferrals. 

Renice Gray

Engineering Undergraduate Operations Manager

Renice is responsible for coordinating events such as Orientation and Graduation, sending communications to Engineering undergraduate students, first-year major declaration, and advisor assignments.