Henry C. Lee Advising Center Staff
Fall 2024 Bios
 | Name: Randy Sanders Title: Director/Coordinator of Student Support for Henry C. Lee College Advising Center Undergraduate Degree: B.A. in University Studies, University of Hartford Graduate Degree: M.S. Organizational and Industrial Psychology, University Hartford Home: Milford, CT Randy has been with the University of New Haven since January 2021. Randy was born and raised in Connecticut and holds a master’s degree in organizational and industrial psychology from the University of Hartford. During his career in higher education, Randy has served in areas of Admissions, Advising, and Residential Life. Randy has worked with advising and student success programs since 2010 at various institutions. Randy continues collaborating with staff and faculty advisors to develop systems and processes that increase support for student success. |
 | Name: Elliot Gamelin Title: Graduate Assistant Major: Criminal Justice Home: Rocky Hill, CT Elliot is a commuter from Rocky Hill, Connecticut, currently a part of the Pathway Program at the university. This previous May, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a concentration in Investigative Services and two minors in Psychology and Sociology. As an undergraduate, he was a part of multiple honor societies on campus. Elliot was also on the American Criminal Justice Association E-Board as the first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair. Currently, he is focusing on obtaining his master’s degree in criminal justice with a Victim Advocacy and Service Management certificate. |
| Name: Makayla Mansur Title: Peer Advisor Major: Criminal Justice Class of 2025 Home: North Haven, CT Makayla Mansur is a Senior from North Haven, Connecticut. Makayla is a criminal justice major with a concentration in crime victim services and a minor in political science. She aspires to be a legal aid or a crime victims advocate. Makayla’s interests include longboarding, listening to music, and playing video games. |
| Name: Ian Boyce Title: Graduate Assistant Major: Criminal Justice Class of 2024 Home: Jackson, NJ Ian Boyce is a fourth-year student studying Criminal Justice with a concentration in Investigative Services. He is completing his graduate studies as part of the 3+1 program to become a criminal investigator. Besides his academic pursuits, Ian is an accomplished musician in the University’s marching and jazz bands. Ian is also a nature enthusiast who enjoys hiking and plant care. |
| Name: Rachel Swanson Title: Graduate Assistant Major: Criminal Justice Class of 2024 Home: Jackson, NJ Rachel Swanson is from Mesa, Arizona. She graduated in May 2024 with a degree in Criminal Justice, a concentration in Investigative Services, and a Minor in Psychology. She is currently focusing on obtaining her master’s degree in forensic technology. |
| Name: Dante Mason Title: Graduate Assistant Major: Criminal Justice Home: Middletown, CT Dante Mason is a University of New Haven Alumnus and first-year graduate student studying Criminal Justice. He is completing his graduate studies as part of the Pathways program to become a Law Enforcement officer. Besides his academic pursuits, Dante works as a security professional. Dante also enjoys tabletop games, weightlifting, and cooking. |