Please join with the Center for Professional Excellence in congratulating Melissa Nealon, who is an advising specialist in SOAR, the Office of Student Outreach, Advisement and Retention. She has received the Academic Advising Certification of Completion.
Melissa has been with Hudson Valley since January 2021, starting as a part-time advisor. In this role, she initially worked with Non-Degree and Individual Studies students, offering guidance and support tailored to their academic needs. During the Fall 2022 semester, she transitioned to a full-time Advising Specialist position within SOAR.
In her current role, she works closely with students pursuing Health Science programs. In addition to her work with Health Science students, Melissa is also the main advisor for the HVCC STEM High School located on campus, where she supports high school students in navigating college course selection.
Outside of HVCC, Melissa can be found hiking with her Bordoodle, Winston, coaching youth field hockey, or exploring the many local coffee shops that the Capital Region has to offer.
Congratulations, Melissa Nealon!