Heath Cox, President
Heath is a Senior Academic Advisor in the Haslam College of Business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management in 2016 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from East Tennessee State University in 2020. Prior to becoming an academic advisor, he worked as a One Stop Counselor at UTK, in Admissions Support at Lincoln Memorial University’s Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and as a Mentor in the Thornton Center at UTK.
Heath is from a small town called Piney Flats, Tennessee. He enjoys rooting for the Vols, playing TTRPGs with his friends, traveling to Universal Studios and Walt Disney World, lifting weights, and spending time with his wife Laurel and their dog Luna.
Laura Beth Anderson, Vice President
Laura Beth is a Senior Academic Advisor 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.
Ally Lay , Secretary
Ally is an Senior Academic Advisor in the Herbert College of Agriculture where she advises for the Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications and the Agricultural and Resource Economics Departments. She holds both her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications from here at the University of Tennessee. She is a Vol for Life and loves all things UT!
Ally is from Decatur, Tennessee where she inherited her passion for education from her mom, an educator for over 30 years. She enjoys reading, cooking, all things Disney, and spending time with her husband and 2 year old daughter.
Brooklinn White, Communications Coordinator
Brooklinn is a Academic Advisor in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2020 and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from East Tennessee State University in 2022. Since becoming an Academic Advisor, Brooklinn has loved being able to connect with students and being able to provide them support during their time at UTK.
Brooklinn is from Asheville, North Carolina. She enjoys cheering on the Volunteers on the weekends, traveling to new places, working out, and spending time with her husband, Aaron and their two dogs, Loki and Nelli.
Hailey Steuer, Professional Development Committee Liaison
Hailey is a Senior Academic Advisor in the Haslam College of Business. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Communication from the University of Central Florida in 2018 and a Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia in 2022. Prior to becoming an academic advisor, she worked in the areas of Residence Life and Sorority and Fraternity Life. She moved to Knoxville to start her current role at UTK in May 2022.
Hailey is from Orlando, Florida. She enjoys watching college football on fall weekends, eating around Knoxville’s amazing local food spots, traveling to new places, and spending time with her dog Mac.