Meet the Team

Welcome to the University Advising Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis! we’re so glad you’re here.

Starting college is a big deal, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Our friendly advising team is here to help you choose the right classes, stay on track with your goals, and connect you to all the amazing resources UMSL has to offer.

Think of us as your go-to guide for your first two years—we’ll help you build a strong foundation, explore your interests, and confidently prepare for your major. When the time is right, we’ll make sure you’re ready to transition smoothly into your college and finish strong.

No matter what you’re interested in, art, business, engineering, nursing, or anything in between, we’ve got your back. Your journey starts here, and we’re excited to be part of it!

Meet the Advising Team

karen allman

Sylvia Harris

Senior Director

Email: sharris@umsl.edu

Advises

  • Bachelor of Liberal Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • GIS certificate 

karen allman

Karen Allman, MA, MEd

Senior Academic Advisor

Email: allmank@umsl.edu
Phone: (314) 516-5902

Advises

  • Engineering – Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical
  • Physics

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tamala stallings

Tamala Stallings, PhD

Academic Advisor

Email: tysgd7@umsl.edu
Phone: (314) 516-6023

Advises

  • Undeclared/Exploratory
  • Biology (last name M-Z)
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Political Science, International Relations
  • Public Policy & Public Administration
  • Pre-Nursing
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Sociology


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alex benz

Alex Benz

Academic Advisor

Email: a.benz@umsl.edu

Advises

  • Accounting
  • Cybersecurity, IS
  • General Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Information Systems & Technology
  • International Business
  • Supply Chain
  • Marketing
  • Management

erika rose

Erika Rose, MA

Academic Advisor

Email: erose@umsl.edu

Advises

  • Elementary Education: all areas
  • Middle School Education: all areas
  • Secondary Education: all areas
  • BES Educational Studies
  • English
  • History
  • Modern Languages
  • Music
  • Psychological Sciences – BA, BS, Joint BA
  • Applied Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Studio Art

shannon hilmes

Shannon Hilmes

Academic Advisor

Email: skhilmes@umsl.edu

Advises

  • Actuarial Science
  • Biology (last name A-L)
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Computing Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Cybersecurity, CS
  • Data Science – all emphasis
  • Sports Management
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