Loyola University Chicago

University Staff Council

Amanda Martinez Zielinski

Amanda Martinez Zielinski

Pronouns: She/Her
Title/s:  Assistant Director for New-Student Advising Onboarding

About

Department/School/Division:

First and Second Year Advising, Student Academic Services

Campus:

LSC

Years at Loyola:

11

What is your favorite thing about working at Loyola?

It's a three-way tie between student students, my team, and that view of the lake from my office!

What is your most memorable achievement as a Loyola employee?

Watching my students who struggled with their academics graduate!

What does Loyola's mission mean to you?

The Jesuits do education right. As a Jesuit educated individual i think the idea of a holistic education is vital to developing students. Students aren't just here to learn about accounting or history- they are here to learn about themselves, discover who they are, and how they fit in the world.

What motivates you to succeed each and every day?

To ensure I am making a positive impact on our LUC community each day. My hope is that a student feels safe and supported knowing i am somewhere on campus for them to talk to when they need me (usually with a snack for them).

Tell us how you show your Rambler pride:

Usually through wearing one of my 30+ LUC t-shirts lol

Tell us something most people at Loyola would be surprised to know about you:

I studied serial killers for my undergraduate degree and i am certified cheese associate.