Trish Allen serves as the Tutoring & Testing Coordinator, overseeing all tutoring programs on campus which includes peer tutoring and embedded tutoring. She also manages the first-year mentorship program in collaboration with Mentor Collective, provides academic recovery support for students on academic notice and suspension, and takes on a caseload of students identified through Progress Reports who need academic support. Trish offers support to all UW-Superior students helping them develop effective study skills and achieve their academic goals.
Under her leadership, the Educational Success Center’s tutoring program earned College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Level 1 Certification in Spring 2024, ensuring high-quality tutor training and academic support for students.
Trish has a background in nonprofit work, advocacy, and children’s mental health. She integrates strategies focused on well-being, accountability, and motivation to foster student success and create a supportive learning environment where students thrive.
Education
- Bachelors of Applied Science in Psychology, University of Minnesota – Duluth, 2015
- Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, University of Minnesota – Duluth, 2015
- Master of Social Work, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2017
Conference & Webinar Presentations
Trish has presented on topics related to student success, academic support, and motivation at various conferences and webinars, including:
- WCLCA Annual Conference, May 2023 and NCLCA (now ICLCA) Annual Conference, September 2023 – How To Be A Good Tutor: Helping Peer Educators Embrace Their Skills and Overcome Imposter Syndrome
- WCLCA Annual Conference, May 2024 and ICLCA Annual Conference, September 2024 – Incorporating Career Readiness into the Tutor Experience
- ICLCA Annual Conference, September 2024 – Utilizing Your Resources: How Lead Tutors Can Support Learning Centers
- Learning Center Leader Roundtable (ICLCA and Knack partnership), April 2025 – Future of Academic Support: Trends and Predictions
- WCLCA Annual Conference, May 2025 – Supporting Academic Recovery: Action Plans and Cross-Campus Collaboration
Leadership & Professional Memberships
- Chair, Wisconsin College Learning Center Association (WCLCA) Executive Board
- Member, College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA)
- Member, International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA)
- Member, Association for the Coaching & Tutoring Profession (ACTP)
- Member, Association of Colleges for Tutoring & Learning Assistance (ACTLA)