We’rehere to help.Whether you’re a current student, prospective student, faculty, or staff member, the Access and Success team welcomes your questions, feedback, or requests for support.
Laura Shell Strategic Director for Student Retention and Success
With a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Penn State, Laura brings expertise in student well-being, support systems, and institutional strategy. She has previously worked in residence life and mental health programming.
Nikki earned her M.S. in School Counseling from Concordia University-Wisconsin and holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and Psychology. Before joining Drake, Nikki worked as a school counselor and classroom teacher.