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Student Ambassadors

Have questions about the student experience at the William & Mary School of Education? Reach out to our Student Ambassadors!

School Psychology & Counselor Education (SPACE) 

 

 

Ariela Papp, aepapp@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

Ariela is in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She completed her undegraduate degree in Psychology at Kenyon College and has over three years of research experience. 

 

 

Paulina Martin, phmartin@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (online) 

Paulina is a 2021 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, where she studied History. She currently lives in Phoenix, AZ, teaching US History in the city's largest public school district. Outside of teaching and learning, Paulina loves CrossFit, cooking, and reading. 

 

 

 Traci Bunn Powers, tbpowers@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

Traci is in the Clinical Mental health Counseling program. Before returning to graduate school, she received her B.A. and M.Div. from Campbell University. She also served for over 20 years in non-profit leadership. 

 

 

 Victoria Daisey, vgdaisey@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Counseling - School Counseling 

Victoria is a student in the School Counseling program. She graduated in the Spring of 2024 from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelors of Arts in Social Work. She also has experience working in Medical Social Work and as an Assistant Preschool Teacher.

  

 

 

Heidi Fortin, hafortin@wm.edu 

M.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health, Military & Veterans 

Heidi is from Ogunquit, Maine. She graduated from the Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in 2023 with a bachelor's in Exercise Science and two minors in Biology and Psychology. She is currently a graduate student at William & Mary in the Counseling - Clinical Mental Health program military and veterans track. 

 

 

Joanna Lucky, jhlucky@wm.edu 

M.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health, Military & Veterans 

Joanna is a graduate of Christopher Newport University and is in the Clincal Mental Health, Military and Veterans Counseling program. She holds a Graduate Assistantship in the Office of Academic Programs. 

 

 

CJ Roberts, cjroberts@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Military & Veterans 

CJ is a M.Ed. student in the CMHC program with an emphasis on Military & Veterans. She completed her undergraduate degree in San Diego in Psychology with a minor in Counseling and Social Change. She is a Navy Veteran and found her passion for helping military populations through the people she met during her time in service. 

 

 

Lydia Manson, lkmanson@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Counseling - School Counseling

Lydia is a student in the School Counseling program. She graduated from James Madison University, where she double majored in Psychology and Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication. 

 

Chelsea Yang, zyang22@wm.edu  

Ph.D. Counselor Education 

Chelsea is a doctoral student in Counselor Education at William & Mary. She runs a private practice in Baltimore, where she focuses on sex therapy, trauma, and relationship work. Her research interests include sexual health literacy, counselor preparation, and identity development. 

 

 

Yi-Yun (Minnie) Tsai, ytsai02@wm.edu 

Ph.D. Counselor Education 

Minnie is a doctoral student in the Counselor Education program. Prior to starting her Ph.D. program, Minnie was a school and college counselor in her home country, Taiwan. She graduated from Villanova University in May 2022. Her research interests are in School Counseling and Play Therapy. Minnie’s previous jobs include being an elementary school teacher, hall director, resident assistant, and intern mental health therapist. She loves arts and crafts and Disney. Minnie can also speak Mandarin and Thai.
Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership (EPPL)

 

Ailidh Wallace, aewallace01@wm.edu 

Ph.D. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Gifted Education

Ailidh is a doctoral candidate in the EPPL program with a focus in gifted and higher education. They received their master's degree from Western Kentucky University (WKU) in Gifted Education and Talent Development in 2021. Ailidh worked in a refugee city in a suburban school as a middle grades teacher, teaching advanced Reading, Mathematics, and Ancient History. They also taught gifted enrichment classes for grades K-12 at WKU. Their research interests include queer and trans policy and practices in higher education, queer and trans policy and practices in rural education, and religious influences within educational policy, practices, and expectational norms. Ailidh's favorite part about studying at William & Mary is that the faculty are extremely supportive and knowledgeable, students are encouraged to pursue passions, and it is the highest quality program centered around social justice. 


Siuyan (Diana) Chen, schen52@wm.edu  

Ph.D. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Curriculum & Educational Leadership 

Diana is pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Curriculum & Educational Leadership. Prior to W&M, Diana completed her master's degree in TESOL from USC and bachelor's degree from Shanghai University. She has taught both English and Chinese during part-time tutor jobs, so she has been "working" with languages for years.  

 


Albert Yalley, ayalley@wm.edu 

M.Ed. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Higher Education 

Albert is a 2016 graduate of University of Cape Coast with a Bachelor of Science in Science Education. His decision to work in higher education was motivated by a love for learning, desire to inspire and support others, and the opportunity for personal growth and research, the sense of community, and the potential to make a meaningful impact on society. Albert is deeply committed to the field of higher education and considers it a privilege to contribute to the academic and personal development of students.

 

Sydney Manlove, sjmanlove@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Higher Education 

Sydney is a graduate of William & Mary (B.S. '24) and current M.Ed. student in the Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership (EPPL) Higher Education program. She holds a graduate assistantship in Campus Recreation where she enjoys teaching group fitness classes. 

 

 Mavis Soyeh, msoyeh@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Higher Education 

Mavis is currently pursuing a master's in Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Higher Education. She is passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, especially those considering careers in education. 

 

Orley Estrada, odestrada@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Higher Education 

Orley is a soon-to-be double graduate from William & Mary, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Government & History and now pursuing a Masters in Higher Education. Orley serves as the graduate assistant for the Office of First-Generation Student Engagement and the Assessment Office in Student Affairs, while also serving as the managing editor of the William & Mary Educational Review. 

 

Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) 
 

Ryan Babcock, rababcock@wm.edu  

M.A.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction - ESL/Bilingual Education

Ryan is a graduate of Virginia Tech and is in the Curriculum & Instruction ESL/Bilingual Education program. He is an ESL teacher at Jaims Blair Middle School.