Meet the Staff
For general questions, email us at
asla@northwestern.edu. You can also
make an appointment with a staff member.
Sabrina leads on ASLA's STEM peer-leader training course and is available to consult with students on learning & study strategies, particularly in STEM courses.
Sabrina Abdulla's full bio
Dara Brown has worn many hats in their life so far, and is always making headspace to wear another. They’ve worked as an actor, educator, administrator, and more.
Dara Brown's full bio
Michael manages the day-to-day operations of ASLA. He also provides support to the Program Managers.
Michael Bugajski's full bio
Shawn manages the Undergraduate Program for Advancing Learning (UPAL) and Peer Academic Coaching programs, as well as the Navigating Â鶹´«Ã½ Academics program.
Shawn Bush's full bio
Marina serves as director of ASLA, leading Â鶹´«Ã½'s efforts to provide high-quality, inclusive, and holistic academic support for undergraduates.
Marina Micari's full bio
Borislava manages Peer-Guided Study Groups. She also oversees peer-leader recruitment and orientation and ensures consistency across ASLA's course-linked programs.
Borislava Miltcheva's full bio
Valerie manages Drop-In Peer Tutoring as well as the Mentored Study Program.
Valerie Wolf's full bio
Student Team
Archie Silverstein(he/him)
ASLA Operations Assistant
Archie supports the logistics of the Peer-Guided Study Groups (PGSGs).
Archie Silverstein's full bio
And our 260+ Peer Leaders
ASLA's Peer Leaders are
260+ undergraduates who work hard throughout each week to support their peers' success at Â鶹´«Ã½! Meet some of our
Tutors, our
MSP Leaders, our
Coaches, and our
UPAL Mentors.