Meet Your Advisors
Here to help you succeed -- on and off the field.
At the Laker Academic Success Center, our advising team is dedicated to empowering student-athletes at Grand Valley State University. Whether you're planning your first semester or preparing for graduation, we're here to guide you with clarity, care, and confidence.
We believe in:
- Helping you make informed decisions in a changing world
- Encouraging your individual growth and goals
- Supporting your well-being and success in every part of life
All of our advisors are located in:
📍 Laker Academic Success Center – Fieldhouse B061
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📱 Office Phone: 616-331-5272
Who's Who -- Your Academic Advising Team
Myesha Gholston
Director of the Laker Academic Success Center
📱Phone: (616) 331-8895
📧Email: [email protected]
Advises for : Men's Football; Women's Wrestling; Men's and Women's Basketball; Women's Lacrosse
Background: Myesha graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and Human Resources from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly) and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from National University in La Jolla, California.
Fun Fact: She collects children's books and is a sneakerhead
Marianne Fischer
Academic Advisor
📱Phone: (616) 331-3204
📧Email: [email protected]
Advises for : Men’s & Women’s Track and Field; Men's & Women's Cross Country; Men's Baseball
Background: Marianne graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Grand Valley State University and obtained a Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising from Kansas State University.
Fun Fact: Marianne and her husband Jim have hosted over 50 house concerts since 2003 including Grammy-Award winner, Billy Strings, in 2014 and 2015.
Andrew Beck
Academic Advisor
📱Phone: (616) 331-3374
📧Email: [email protected]
Advises for : Men's Wrestling; Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Diving; Women's Soccer; Women's Volleyball;Men's Football
Background: Andrew attended Grand Valley State University earning a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary-Education. Since obtaining his undergraduate degrees, he has been pursuing a Masters of Education at GVSU.
Fun Fact: He's a big outdoorsman
Elora Ferrie
Graduate Assistant Academic Advisor - Year 2
📱Phone: (616) 331-2532
📧Email: [email protected]
Advises for : Men’s & Women’s Tennis; Women's Softball; Women's Wrestling
Background: Elora graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with an EMC Compatibility Badge and a minor in Management from Grand Valley State University. She is currently working on obtaining her MPA Degree from Grand Valley State University with an Emphasis in Policy.
Fun Fact: I grew up in the town made famous by the Netflix show "Blown Away"
Trinity Reynoso
Graduate Assistant Academic Advisor - Year 1
📱Phone: (616) 331- 3374
📧Email: [email protected]
Advises for : Men’s & Women’s Golf, Men's Wrestling
Background: Trinity graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Business with a minor in Environmental Science from Aquinas College. She is currently working on obtaining her M.S. in Water Resource Policy at Grand Valley State University!
Fun Fact: She has an irrational fear of ketchup.
Need help choosing who to meet with?
Send us a quick note at [email protected] and we'll point you in the right direction.