SHCC Team

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Our Team

The Student Health and Counseling Center is staffed by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses specializing in family and psychiatric/health, counselors, medical assistants, consulting physicians, office manager, administrative medical assistants, and a registered nurse.

  • Dr. Valerie Krozel, Director of Student Health and Counseling Center
  • Christine Abasta, Medical Receptionist
  • Michele Bach, Office and Fiscal Manager
  • Gina Bardsley, Administrative Assistant/HIPAA Privacy Coordinator
  • Marissa Pedersen, Medical Office Specialist
  • What is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse?

    An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is a registered nurse authorized to practice in the State of Alaska, who, because of specialized education and experience, is certified to perform acts of medical diagnosis and the prescription of medical, therapeutic or corrective measures under regulations adopted by the Board of Nursing. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are committed to caring for the whole person and to educate and empower clients to make informed health care choices.


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Mental Health

  • Ralph Bagley, MSN, APRN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Maria Belozertseva, MS, LPC, Mental Health Counselor
  • Jane Garrow, MSW, LCSW, Mental Health Counselor
  • Grace Olrun, MS, Counselor
  • Becky Porter, MS, LPC, Mental Health Counselor
  • Sarah Rabinowitz, MS, LCSW, Mental Health Counselor
  • Ervie Salao, MS, Counselor

Physical Health

  • Gina Bardsley, CMA
  • Jordan Cannone, DNP, APRN, Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Tracy Gillen, CMA
  • Emily Harvey, MD, Family Physician
  • Valerie Krozel, MD, Family Physician
  • Jennifer Larson, RN, Nurse Manager
  • Theresa Schmitz, MSN, APRN, Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Nicolette Thude, MSN, APRN, Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Vacant, Family Nurse Practitioner

Health Promotion