Jacob English

My purpose in life is to uplift people and organizations through mindful interactions that uncover strengths and align those strengths with personal, academic, and professional opportunities connected to their ambitions. As a trained educational psychologist with interests in physical and mental health, as well as entrepreneurship, I have engaged with a variety of student organizations at different stages of development, from emerging organizations to well-established ones. Most of my experience has been with identity and academic affinity groups. As an advisor, I see my role as a bridge: helping groups identify and access resources that support their strategic priorities and desired learning outcomes. I listen, ask questions, and provide support based on the needs and direction of the organization.

Student organizations have transformative potential and can support holistic development that contributes to students' flourishing. I've worked in higher education for 15 years and have experience in academic affairs, student affairs, and athletics. Working across these spaces has provided me with breadth and depth of knowledge while also revealing how much I still have to learn. My strength is acknowledging when I don’t know something and having the energy, social awareness, and resilience to seek answers and identify solutions. I would be honored to partner with a student organization, its leadership, and its broader community to support the organization’s growth, the enrichment of its members, and its positive contributions to the university.