Janet (she/her)  is the Lead Advisor for the College of Business. Janet has been with the College of Business at NDSU since August of 2019. She has worked in higher education in various student success roles since 2008. Janet enjoys encouraging students to engage both inside and outside the classroom so they can create a very enriching experience at NDSU. One of the favorite parts of her job is watching her students grow personally and academically during their collegiate experience 

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree from the University of North Dakota. She was a practicing Social Worker for several years before pursuing and earning a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Student Affairs from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Janet lives in Moorhead, MN with her husband, 3 children and dog (Cooper). A true Minnesotan, she spends her free time in the winter watching her kids play hockey and enjoying the lake in the summer. Outside of work, she also enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with family and friends.