Meet the Counselors

Buesgens, Ann

Office: OW
Phone: 218.477.2425
Email: annb@mnstate.edu
Web Site:
Hi! My name is Ann. I work with freshman students in the twin cities areas: Mpls, St. Paul, S. of 394 and South Central MN. I am from Belle Plaine & live/office in Lakeville. MSUM is a fantastic place to attend if you are looking for a private college experience without the private college cost & Moorhead/Fargo is similar to the metro cities area.

Gust, Samantha

Office: OW 101A
Phone: 218.477.2162
Email: Samantha.Gust@mnstate.edu
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Hello! My name is Sam and I am originally from East Grand Forks, MN. I am the admissions counselor for freshman students from Central Minnesota and the Northern Suburbs of the Twin Cities Metro. I am currently a graduate student here at MSUM in the counseling and student affairs program.

Johnson, Nina

Office: OW 102A
Phone: 218.477.2548
Email: nina.johnson@mnstate.edu
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Hi I’m Nina Johnson! I work with local students attending high school in Fargo. I am originally from Hibbing, MN, and am an alumna of MSU Moorhead. What I love about MSUM is its perfect size, friendly atmosphere and student-centered staff and faculty!

Kenz, Sarah

Office: OW 101B
Phone: 218.477.2919
Email: sarah.kenz@mnstate.edu
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Hello! My name is Sarah and I am excited to work with students from North West Minnesota. Originally from Moorhead, I love recruiting students to come be a part of such a supportive university and caring F-M community. When not working with students I enjoy sand volleyball, winning…I mean playing…the game Catch Phrase and cooking.

Proulx, Megan

Office: OW 210D
Phone: 218.477.2014
Email: megan.proulx@mnstate.edu
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Hi! My name is Megan, and I’m originally from Watertown, SD. I work with students in southeast MN, WI and all non-reciprocity states. I graduated from MSUM with a degree in mass communications, emphasis in public relations, along with a Spanish minor. I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in counseling and student affairs at MSUM.

Zeiner, Christine

Office: OW 102
Phone: 218.477.2503
Email: christine.zeiner@mnstate.edu
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Hello! My name is Christine Zeiner and I’m originally from Willmar, Minnesota. I work with first-year students from South Dakota and the Greater Minnesota area. I have a Master’s Degree in College Counseling & Student Development and love talking with students and their families about the opportunities available at MSU Moorhead.

Ochsendorf, Angela

Office: NHCC SC 127
Phone: 763.488.0298
Email: angela.ochsendorf@mnstate.edu
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As an alumna of the university, I look forward to working with transfer students through your transition to MSUM. My office is based in the Twin Cities out of the North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, MN, where MSUM offers some of our off-site programs. I enjoy working with students transferring to Moorhead, as well as the Twin Cities. My territories include western Minnesota, the Twin Cities, South Dakota, and all other states with the exception of North Dakota and Wisconsin.

Endres-Nicola, Jessica

Office: NHCC SC 127
Phone: 763.424.0915
Email: endres@mnstate.edu
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Hello! My name is Jessica Endres-Nicola. I work with transfer students in the east central/southeastern quarter of MN, from Pine Tech to the Twin Cities to the IA border, plus WI. I’m from Minneapolis and an MSUM Secondary English Education graduate. My office is located in the Twin Cities at North Hennepin Community College.

Anderson, James(Jim)

Office: OW 102B
Phone: 218.477.2563
Email: anderjim@mnstate.edu
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I assist returning students transition back to the university, general education transfer questions including the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, and visiting with transfer students in office appointments. I am originally from Worthington, Ohio, and attended MSUM for my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. The great thing about the F-M area is our vibrant change of seasons, and the best part of working at MSUM is the great faculty, staff and students I get to work with every day.

Beseler Thompson, Joel

Office: OW 102
Phone: 218.477.2591
Email: joel.thompson@mnstate.edu
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Biedrzycki, Mary

Office: OW 102
Phone: 218.477.2161
Email: mary.biedrzycki@mnstate.edu
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Gerlach, Shamayne

Office: OW 210C
Phone: 218.477.2906
Email: shamayne.gerlach@mnstate.edu
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Hello, I'm Shamayne! I started working at MSUM in 2011. My background in statistics and analytics prepared me for my position of data analyst. I work with various types of data at all levels of the admission process. As a native of the Fargo/Moorhead area, the friendly and remarkable people are the reason I stay and endure the Midwest winters!

Gunter, Elizabeth

Office: OW 210A
Phone: 218.477.2700
Email: gunter@mnstate.edu
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Hi, my name is Liz, and I work with prospective students prior to the application process. I am originally from Cornell, WI, but now call Moorhead home. What I love most about MSUM is the many opportunities for students to get involved!

Slator, Caitlin

Office: OW 102
Phone: 218.477.2564
Email: caitlin.slator@mnstate.edu
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Szuszitzky, Donna

Office: OW 102
Phone: 218.477.2164
Email: szuszitz@mnstate.edu
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