Slug Support Team Overview

Slug Support Case Managers

Slug Support Case Managers are available to assist students facing a wide variety of issues to include difficulty acclimating to college, need for additional resources, and assistance with navigating campus operations.

Slug Support Case Managers serve as a direct point of contact for students, staff, faculty and parents if they are unsure of how to help a student who is struggling at school or are generally concerned about a student. The case managers will gather information regarding the student’s presenting issue, develop an action plan utilizing campus and community resources, and coordinate appropriate services.

• When to Reach Out
• Actions That Might Be Taken                                                              
• Making a Referral
• Contact Slug Support

Slug Support Team

	Mariah Lyons Assistant Dean of Students for Student Support Programs  (831) 459-3456 mlyons1@ucsc.edu pronouns: she/her/hers
	Betty Desta Slug Support Associate Director 831-239-006 bdesta@ucsc.edu pronouns: she/her/hers
	Emilee Pakele Slug Support Case Manager, MSW Intern Program Coordinator (831) 334-5490 epakele@ucsc.edu pronouns: she/her/hers
	Kayla Adem Slug Support Case Manager, Resource Center Specialist (831) 332-1239 kaadem@ucsc.edu pronouns: she/her/hers
	Micaela DiPiero Slug Support Case Manager (831) 346-2279 mdipiero@ucsc.edu pronouns: she/her/hers