Staff
Natissia Small
Assistant Dean of Students
Office of Precollegiate Programs and Office of Multicultural Relations
Natissia was appointed Director for the Office of Precollegiate Programs in April 2007 and Assistant Dean of Students for the Division of Student Affairs in 2011. She has been with the University of Mo-St. Louis since 1995 and has served as a Coordinator in the Office of Student Financial Aid and Clinical Instructor for the Bridge Program. Natissia holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication from Southeast Missouri State University, M.Ed. in Secondary Education-Adult Education and a M.Ed. in Counseling Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She brings with her over 15 years of higher education experience in combined areas of admissions, financial aid, and student activities. Natissia serves as a member on the RESPECT Campaign Committee, National College Access Network and the Missouri Association for College Admissions Counseling. In October 2008, she was recognized as Mentor of the Year by NCCU. Natissia is devoted to serving, developing and providing effective college access programming for those served in the community.
Natissia's Contact Information:
Office Phone: 314.516.5196
Office Fax: 314.516.4611
Email: precollegiate@umsl.edu
Channon Bates
Assistant Director
Channon joined the Office of Precollegiate Programs in 2003 and currently serves as Assistant Director. She is a graduate of Harris-Stowe State University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. Channon brings expertise in the area of marketing and recruiting. She is a member of the Missouri Association for College Admissions Counseling (MOACAC) and the National College Access Network (NCAN). Channon is currently seeking a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration here at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is an active volunteer in various youth and community organizations structured to encourage youth to seek post-secondary education.
Channon's Contact Information:
Office Phone: 314.516.5199
Office Fax: 314.516.4611
Email: batesc@umsl.edu
Kimberly Edwards
Coordinator
Kimberly began working with the Office of Precollegiate Programs in April 2009 and currently serves as the Program Coordinator. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Master's Degree in Higher Education from the University of Mo-St. Louis. She previously served as a board member for the University Program Board and worked diligently with the Office of Student Life to coordinate activities and events for student organizations. She has assisted with organizing events for the Women's Resource Center and developed workshops for the Emerging Leaders Program. She is a member of the Missouri Association for College Admissions Counseling (MOACAC) and the National College Access Network (NCAN).
Kimberly's Contact Information:
Office Phone: 314.516.6888
Office Fax: 314.516.4611
Email: edwardskj@umsl.edu
Amber Mitchell
Student Assistant
Amber began working with the Office of Precollegiate Programs in 2005 as a student assistant. Amber received her Bachelor's Degree
in Psychology in 2008 and is currently seeking her Master's Degree in Secondary School Counseling
here at the University. Amber is an active participant in the following organizations: Chairperson for Colleges Against Cancer Survivorship and member of Sistakeeper, Coed Service Fraternity, Associated Black Collegians and the Black Leadership Organizing Council. Amber demonstrates a great deal of passion and commitment assisting students in achieving their goals for college success.
