About
Aaron currently serves as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Research in the Link Center. In this role, they work to grow the profile of undergraduate research on campus. They are professionally driven by the belief that critical inquiry is a cornerstone of higher education, and that all students should have the tools and resources to participate in research during their undergraduate careers.
Previously, Aaron served the campus community through the McNair Scholars Program, first as Assistant Director and later as Interim Director until the program was cancelled in September 2025. As a first-generation, low-income college student themself, they found great fulfillment in helping students pursue graduate education and undergraduate research. Their background in student affairs also includes prior tenure as an Academic Advisor at the University of Minnesota Duluth in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering and as a Residence Hall Director at Southern New Hampshire University.
Aaron resides in Duluth, MN, with their partners, their dog, Ajax, and their cat, Anya.
Research Interests
Aaron is currently a doctoral student whose research focuses on the experiences of Queer and Trans Spectrum Graduate Assistants. They retain a strong interest in the intersectionality of underrepresented minorities and have previously presented on barriers to graduate education access for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Education
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Student Affairs Administration and Leadership (In Progress)
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education (2014)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Bachelor of Music (B.M.) – Vocal Performance (2012)
- University of Wisconsin-Superior