JOHN E. JAQUA ACADEMIC CENTER FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
STAFF MEMBERS
Each member of this office contributes to the success of the unit as a whole. We work closely with our students as they explore major and career goals, expand and reinforce study skills, and ready themselves with the values and life skills necessary to succeed in their academic endeavors and beyond.
Executive Members
Jennie Leander
Director of Services for Student-Athletes, Associate Athletic Director
Jennie serves as director of the unit and its programs. She has a BA in Mass Communications from the University of California Berkeley and an MA in Counseling from Santa Clara University.
Works with: Volleyball
Phone: (541)346-0374
Email: jleander [@] uoregon.edu
Jeanene Gray
Associate Director Academic Advisor
Jeanene advises Football, Beach Volleyball and Volleyball.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from Boise State University and a Masters of Education in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership from the University of Washington.
Works with: Football
Phone: (541)346-5592
Email: jeanene [@] uoregon.edu
Annie Longtain
Associate Director of Administration
Annie advises Men’s Basketball, Lacrosse, and Men’s Tennis. A former UO student-athlete, Annie has a BA in Planning, Public Policy, and Management from Oregon and an MS in Athletic Leadership from Clemson University.
Works with: Men's Basketball and Lacrosse
Phone: (541)346-0625
Email: alongta2 [@] uoregon.edu
Mike Peixoto
Associate Director of Learning Services
Mike a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from University of California Santa Barbara, a PhD in History (Medieval) from New York University, and Master's of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy from Portland State University.
Phone: (541)346-1260
Email: mpeixoto [@] uoregon.edu
Shirley Brabham
Assistant Director / Office & Cafe Manager
Shirley coordinates the educational tutoring program and manages the day-to-day operations of the office. She came to Services for Student-Athletes in 2004 after working as a Legal Assistant for 20 years.
Phone: (541)346-1144
Email: shirleyb [@] uoregon.edu
Academic Advisors
Lindsey Bingham
Academic Advisor
Lindsey is an academic advisor working with Cheer, Men's and Women's Golf, Men's Tennis, and Soccer. Lindsey has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
from University of Oregon and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Pacific University.
Works with: Baseball, Soccer, and Women's Golf
Phone: (541)346-8863
Email: lbingham [@] uoregon.edu
Kylee Floyd
Academic Advisor
Kylee advises Women's Lacrosse and Men's and Women's Track and Field (Multi Events, Vertical Jumps, Throws).
Works with: Acrobatics and Tumbling, Men's and Women's Track & Field, and Men's Golf
Phone: (541)346-4851
Email: kcoffin5 [@] uoregon.edu
Jennifer Jackson
Academic Advisor
Jennifer advises Acrobatics & Tumbling, Football and Women's Basketball. She has a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama.
Phone: (541)346-5429
Email: jdj [@] uoregon.edu
Chris Jones
Academic Advisor
He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychological Sciences from Northern Arizona University in May 2019. He received his Master of Business Administration from Southern Utah University in August, 2024.
Works with: Men's and Women's Track & Field, Beach Volleyball, Men's Tennis, and Women's Tennis.
Phone: (541)346-XXXX
Email: chrisjon [@] uoregon.edu
Quinton Upshur
Academic Advisor
He received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Northern Arizona University in May, 2015. He received his Master of Science in Sport Management: Sport Administrations from Liberty University in May, 2019.
Works with: Football, and Women's Basketball
Phone: (541)346-XXXX
Email: qup [@] uoregon.edu
Chris Young
Academic Advisor / Counselor
Chris advises Men's and Women's Cross Country, and Women's Tennis.
He has a Bachelors of Arts from the University of Oregon in English Literature and a Masters in Education from the National University.
Phone: (541)346-1036
Email: cly [@] uoregon.edu
Learning Support
Paige Haagen
Tutor Coordinator
Paige coordinates the educational tutoring program by managing tutors and scheduling sessions. She has a Bachelors of Arts from Barrett,
the Honors College at Arizona State University in English Literature, and an interdisciplinary Masters of Arts in the Humanities from the University of Chicago
Phone: (541)346-5342
Email: phaagen [@] uoregon.edu
Victoria Hehli
Learning Specialist
Victoria has a Bacherlor of Arts from University of Central Florida and a Masters in Higher Education Administration from West Virginia University.
Phone: (541)346-5355
Email: vhehli [@] uoregon.edu
Sara Jackson
Learning Specialist Assistant Tutor Coordinator
Sara has a Bachelor of Science in General Social Science, and a Master of Science in Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership, both from the University of Oregon.
Phone: (541)346-5072
Email: saraw [@] uoregon.edu
Nick Lougee
Learning Specialist
Nick specializes in Social Sciences. He has a PhD in Sociology from the University of Oregon.
Phone: (541)346-1787
Email: lougee [@] uoregon.edu
Wendy Pierpont
Learning Specialist Accessible Education Specialist
Wendy has a Masters and Doctorate in Education from University of California - Berkeley.
Phone: (541)346-6502
Email: pierpont [@] uoregon.edu
Office and Support Staff
Tony Burgess
Campus Security / Building Monitor
Tony oversees the Jaqua Academic Center in the evenings Monday through Friday.
Phone: (541)346-5359
Email: anthonyb [@] uoregon.edu
Faaeaofaleupolu "Tiny" Galago
Weekend Campus Security / Building Monitor
Fa’aeaofaleupolu “Tiny” Galago is the Jaqua Building Monitor on the weekends. He holds a Master of Science in Special Education K-12 from the University of Oregon and
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration with a concentration in Justice Administration
and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in Sociology both from the University of Hawaii, West O’ahu.
Phone: (541)346-5359
Email: tinyg [@] uoregon.edu
Technology Staff
Brian Lee
IT Consultant
Provides IT support, manages the IT Help Desk, and administers Web Applications. He has a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Information Systems and Operations Manangement from the University of Oregon.
Phone: (541)346-5353
Email: blee [@] uoregon.edu
