By NICK VILLALOBOS, Editor in Chief
With a subtle smile and a sort of quiet gentleness about her, RaLyssa Taylor presents a welcoming personality for students as the project advisor for Northwestern’s Student Support Services.
Taylor, who is a former graduate of Northwestern, has worked for the university for four years prior to taking her current position with Student Support Services.
During her undergraduate years, Taylor said she worked in the Academic Success Center as both the front desk manager and a tutor. Then, after graduating with a degree in political science, she began working for Student Support Services just this year.
“I always loved the university,” she said. “After I spent a little time away from it, I realized I missed it, so I came back and applied for this position.”
As the project advisor, Taylor said her job is to keep track of nearly 30 students involved with Student Support Services throughout their time in college, and help them succeed.
“I provide workshops, events, tutors and student coaches to help the students out as well,” she said.
Outside of working for the university, Taylor said she and her fiancé, Ken Harris, spend ‘a lot’ of time outdoors, hiking in various locations, and exploring.
Taylor also said she spends time with a group of her friends attending the Wellness Center.
“I like to stay active,” Taylor said. “I don’t like to stop, especially when it comes to hiking.”
In the future, Taylor said she and her fiancé plan to move to Alaska, where he is from.
While there, Taylor said she will probably look into either pursuing a career in Student Support Services at an area college, or pursuing a law degree through the ITV course at a law school in Seattle.