Student Leadership and Engagement

Meet the Coaches

Each student enrolled in the Roar 2 Success program is assigned to a Completion Coach. Your Coach is here to offer guidance, advocacy, and support, with a focus on navigating the Buffalo State campus. Students can schedule a 1:1 meeting with their Completion Coach in the Bengal Success Portal or attend our weekly Drop-In Hours (virtual every first Wed 10a-12p,in person every Wed 1p-3p). We suggest that students commit to meeting with a Coach at least once per month. If you are having difficulty, then we suggest meeting with your Coach bi-weekly.

What can a Completion Coach help with?

• Organization and Time Management
• Pre-Registration Support
• Registration Tutorial
• Resource Connection (on or off campus)
• Goal Planning
• Social Support Connection
• Financial Aid/Hold Resolution Guidance
• Conduct Hearing Preparation/Guidance
• Post Conduct Hearing Support
• Academic Dismissal Hearing Preparation

Name: Ms. Chelsea Allen, Completion Coach

College(s) Attended: Rochester Institute of Technology 

Degree(s): BS Political Science  

Interests: Fashion, Music, and Traveling

Office Hours: Email Chelsea or check your Bengal Success portal network for specific meeting availability and locations.

Contact Chelsea: allencn@buffalostate.edu

Check to see if Chelsea is your coach

Name: Mr. Zach Jones Butler, Completion Coach

College(s) Attended: Cazenovia College, SUNY Buffalo State

Degree(s): BS Sports Management, MS Higher Education Student Administration

Interests: Music, Traveling, Sneakers, and Sports

Office Hours: Email Zach or check your Bengal Success portal network for specific meeting availability and locations.

Contact Zach: jonesbzw@buffalostate.edu

Check to see if Zach is your Coach

Name: Mrs. Paula Love, Completion Coach

College(s) Attended: SUNY Buffalo State

Degree(s): BS Social Work, MS Higher Education Student Administration

Interests: Music, Traveling, and Cooking

Office Hours: Email Paula or check your Bengal Success portal network for specific meeting availability and locations.

Contact Paula: loveps@buffalostate.edu 

Check to see if Paula is your Coach

Name:Christian Ozolins

College(s) Attended: Cumberland University and Alfred University

Degree(s): BS in Education, MS In Education

Interests: Sports, Cooking and Vacationing

Office Hours: Email Coach O or check your Bengal Success portal network for specific meeting availability and locations.

Contact Coach O: ozolincp@buffalostate.edu 

Check to see if Coach Oz is your Coach

Name: Ms. Shawnte Wilson, Associate Director

College(s) Attended: Canisus College, University of Buffalo

Degree(s): BA English/Spanish, Masters of Social Work

Interests: Music, Traveling, Fashion, Makeup, and Volunteering

Office Hours: Email Shawnte for specific meeting availability and locations.

Contact Shawnte: wilsonsa@buffalostate.edu