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.


Slug Support Team

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Mariah Lyons
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Support Programs 
(831) 459-3456 mlyons1@ucsc.edu
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Betty Desta

Slug Support Associate Director
831-239-006
bdesta@ucsc.edu
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Emilee Pakele
Slug Support Case Manager, MSW Intern Program Coordinator
(831) 334-5490
epakele@ucsc.edu
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Kayla Adem
Slug Support Case Manager, Resource Center Specialist
(831) 332-1239
kaadem@ucsc.edu
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Micaela DiPiero
Slug Support Case Manager
(831) 346-2279
mdipiero@ucsc.edu
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