Manager, Internships & Pre-Professional Services

Majors served: ASU Online students in New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (e.g. - Psychology and Forensic Science)

Diane has worked at Arizona State University since 2015 and has worked in higher education since 1998. Before pre-professional advising, she has worked as a program manager for Thunderbird School of Global Management and Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions in executive education, grant funded and international management programs. Now she advises New College pre-health and pre-law students and alumni across a wide range of majors in their pursuit of their professional goals. Diane earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and her Master of Business Administration (Global Management) from the University of Phoenix. Outside of advising, Diane volunteers with a local wildlife rehabilitation center and enjoys traveling and hiking

Assistant Director of Academic Services
Pre-Health Services

Ryan has been advising with College of Health Solutions since October 2014, where he previously served as an Academic Success Advising Coordinator Senior. In that role he was the advising coordinator for our health sciences degree program and provided exceptional advising services to many of our pre-health students from various majors. Ryan also has experience as the downtown vice president of the Council of Academic Advisors, served on the Residency Appeals Committee, and currently serves on the CHS Staff Success Council. Ryan is a global advocacy certificate recipient and received the Council of Academic Advisors: Experienced Advisor of the Year award in 2019. Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, cooking and attending/watching baseball and basketball games.

Program Manager, Pre-Professional Advising

Majors served: ASU Online students in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (e.g. - Biochemistry, Global Health, Neuroscience), W. P. Carey School of Business, and Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Kayla has worked at Arizona State University since 2018 She previously worked with first-year students in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, many of whom were interested in the pre-health pathway. She is excited to assist and serve as a resource for students and alumni during their academic and pre-health journey! She earned her Master's in Educational Leadership from North Dakota State University and earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Washburn University. She enjoys traveling, making memories with family, crafting, and spending time with her fur baby, Annie.

Senior Director, The Futures Center

Majors served: ASU Online students in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (e.g. - Biochemistry, Global Health, Neuroscience), W. P. Carey School of Business, and Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering 

Mary Nadarski has been with the Pre-Professional Advising Office since 2011. She advises students pursuing either healthcare or law. She loves meeting with students to discuss their individual goals and assisting them in crafting competitive applications to professional school. Application season is her favorite time of year. In addition, you will likely see Mary presenting various workshops and information sessions throughout the semester. Mary serves as the Advisor for Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society, the American Medical Students Association, Pre-Dental Club, Pre-Law Society at ASU, and the CLAS College Council. In addition, Mary serves as the current President of the Western Association of Pre-Law Advisors and is the Conference Chair for the Pre-Law Advisors National Conference. Mary received her Master's of Education in Higher Education from Arizona State University and her Bachelor's of Science in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining PPAO Mary worked at the Walt Disney World Resort where she was an attractions hostess at Dinosaur: The Ride in Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. When not advising students, Mary enjoys attending baseball and soccer games, traveling, exploring new restaurants, and of course, Disney World.