Meet the Team

Each student enrolled in the Roar 2 Success program is assigned to a Success Navigator. Your Success Navigator 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 assigned Navigator in the Bengal Success Portal, engage during UNC 101 class sessions, or attend your Navigators class office hours. We suggest that at minimum students remain active in UNC 101 and schedule a monthly meeting for additional support when needed.

What can a Success Navigator help with?

Organization and Time Management
Pre-Registration Support
Registration Tutorial (navigating registration on Banner)
Resource Connection (on or off campus)
Goal Planning and Custom Success Planning
Social Support Connection
Financial Aid/Hold Resolution Guidance
Conduct Hearing Preparation/Guidance
Post Conduct Hearing Support
Academic Dismissal Hearing Preparation
Recovery Success Planning (if your academic dismissal was rescinded)

Name: Ms. Chelsea Allen, Success Navigator

College(s) Attended: Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Buffalo State

Degree(s): BS Political Science, MS Higher Education Student Administration (in progress)

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

Name: Mrs. Paula Love, Success Navigator

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

Name: Mr. Christian Ozolins, Success Navigator

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 Oz or check your Bengal Success portal network for specific meeting availability and locations.

Contact Coach Oz: ozolincp@buffalostate.edu

Name: Ms. Shawnte Wilson, Director of Student Success & Retention

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

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

Interests: Music, Poetry, Traveling, Health/Beauty, and Volunteering

Office Hours: Email Shawnte for specific meeting availability or view her calendar to direct schedule.

Contact Shawnte: wilsonsa@buffalostate.edu