Meet the Team!

Lorelee and her amazing teams are committed to providing an inclusive student experience that provides access to learners at all different stages of career readiness and workforce development. Prior to coming to Ship, Lorelee worked for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Office of the Chancellor for 23 years. She has a well-rounded understanding of and appreciation for regional public institutions. Lorelee holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership from Shippensburg University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Messiah University. She and her husband have five children – two are currently attending West Chester University and one is attending Indiana University of PA.

Since Starting at Shippensburg University in 2013, Victoria loves developing new and innovative programs designed to assist students in reaching their academic and career goals. She is passionate about connecting students to their purpose and developing those interests, skills, and abilities into a successful career path. Previous to Shippensburg University, she served as the Director of the Career Development Center/Undeclared Students at Shepherd University and held roles within Human Resources for over 8 years at the American Bar Association, American Woodmark, and ATPCO. Victoria holds a Master of Arts in College Student Development from Shepherd University and a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from American University.

Upon receiving her Masters of Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, she held multiple positions in the private sector before joining Shippensburg University in 2016. After spending three years in the John L. Grove College of Business, Alix joined the Career Center team in June 2019 to assist all Ship students with their internship-related questions and needs, from resume reviews, internship search, interview preparation, to internship registration. Alix also oversees the Raider Ready Professional Clothes Closet which provides interview outfits to all Ship students at no cost. She is currently enrolled in the Masters of Science in Counseling, College Student Personnel, and is looking forward to officially becoming a Raider when she completes the program.

CliftonStrengths: Intellection • Empathy • Connectedness • Developer • Relator

Hayley Anderson is a graduate student at Shippensburg University pursuing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology from the same institution and an Associate of Applied Science in Music Business from Harrisburg Area Community College.

In addition to pursuing an education in counseling, she is enrolled in the Blue Lotus School of Mindfulness Seminary program to further her knowledge of coaching and counseling methods that revolve around mindfulness skills and practices.

On top of her educational endeavors, she serves as A volunteer mental health counselor through the Growing Edges Community Counseling Clinic at Shippensburg University. She found that serving others through career services and mental health counseling fulfills her lifelong passion for helping others.

When she is not studying, in class, working, or at a concert, she can be found spending time with her family, friends, and her Goldendoodle named Oliver.

Devin is a current graduate student at Shippensburg University pursuing her Masters of Social Work. She also holds a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Sociology from Roanoke College. She has also previously worked as a tutor and an orientation leader. She is passionate about working with others to give individual mental health support as well as community engagement. When she is not studying or spending time with her family, she ca be found reading or sewing another quilt.

Essence Henderson is a graduate student at Shippensburg University pursuing her Masters of Science in Clinical, Mental Health Counseling. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business from the same institution. On top of her educational endeavors, Essence serves as a Graduate Housing Intern in the Career Center at Shippensburg University. Essence has always felt strongly about helping others because she believes that everyone deserves someone in their corner. When Essence is not in class, at work, or trying to find new places to try food, she is spending time with friends/family, catching up on Marvel, and taking care of her cat Ava.

Yoshie is an international graduate student at Shippensburg University. She has ten years of experience teaching physical and health education in multiple international schools. She has a bachelor’s degree in German Literature, and a master’s degree, majoring in Education from Nihon University in Japan.

In her past teaching experience, she worked for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as a physical education teacher in Bhutan, serving as a representative of Japan. She also worked in International Schools as a physical education and homeroom teacher in Japan (International Baccalaureate), California (Immersion School), New Jersey (Japanese school), and China. Her teaching experience brought her another opportunity to pursue counseling at Shippensburg University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in K-12 Counseling and working as a graduate assistant at the Career Center. She is also a member of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Peer Educator.

When Yoshie not working or studying, you can find her traveling the world, running on trails, and relaxing on a beach.