Laura Beth Anderson, President
Laura Beth is a Senior Academic Advisor II in the Haslam College of Business. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Auburn University, a Master of Arts in Spanish from UTK, and an Educational Specialist degree in ESL Education from UTK. Prior to her role as an academic advisor, she taught intermediate Spanish courses and worked in athletic academic support as a Learning Specialist at the Thornton Center at UTK.
Laura Beth is from Madison, Alabama. She enjoys reading, crocheting, cheering for the Vols, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs.
Brooklinn White, Vice President
Brooklinn is a Senior Academic Advisor in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor in Business Administration and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from East Tennessee State University. Since being in this role she has loved getting to connect with students and watch them succeed at UTK.
Brooklinn is from Asheville, North Carolina. She enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, traveling to new places, cheering on the Volunteers, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs.
Devon Keith , Secretary
Devon Keith is an Academic Advisor in the Tickle College of Engineering. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from East Tennessee State University. Prior to becoming an Academic Advisor, Devon worked in the UTK Department of Mathematics as an event planner and in the Engineering Advising Office providing administrative support.
Devon is a lifelong resident of Knoxville who has always been passionate about education. She enjoys reading, cooking, watching reality TV shows, and spending time with her husband, Bryson, and their two cats, Bo and Shiloh.
Raini Sizemore, Communications Coordinator
Raini is a Senior Academic Advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2019 from Tennessee Tech University, a Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology in 2022 from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Academic Advising in 2024 from Kansas State University. Raini primarily supports pre-health, pre-law, exploratory, and College Scholar students. Since becoming an advisor, Raini has enjoyed being an advocate and support system for all students and helping them navigate the complexities of higher education.
Raini is from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She enjoys reading sci-fi, fantasy, and classical literature, baking treats for her friends and family, cuddling with her cat, Lady, and spending too many hours in Among Us.
Hannah Frankel, Professional Development Committee Liaison
Hannah is a Senior Academic Advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Hannah primarily works with psychology and neuroscience students.