BreakDrink Contributors

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Jeff Jackson, Creator

Jeff is currently the Associate Director of Student Life at San Antonio College. A native Texan Jeff has worked in higher education for over a decade primarily at The University of Texas and The University of Arizona with a brief hiatus from the ivory towers to work with OrgSync. Jeff also enjoys cycling, the outdoors, and spending time with his family (wife, dog, and little one on the way). Jeff holds a B.S. from  Howard Payne University and an M. Ed from The University of Texas, Austin.

Gary Ballinger, Contributor

Gary has been actively involved in the student affairs profession for over the last decade as he has served in various capacities on three different campuses and as an executive director of a national fraternity. His primary interests involve Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership Development, Social Justice, and the underrepresented student experience on a college campus. He is also interested in the influence that popular culture and media has on the collegiate experience. Gary is alumnus of Eastern Illinois University (1999) and Indiana State University (2001) and looks forward to pursuing a doctorate in higher education.

Julie Larsen, Contributor

Julie is currently an Academic Advisor for Emerging Media and Communication at the University of Texas, Dallas. Her student affairs experience/interests include residence life, programming, leadership development, and social justice issues. She received her M.A. in Student Development Administration from Seattle University and her B.A. in Psychology from Knox College.

Adrianne Dahms, Editor

Adrianne is a born-and-raised Jersey Girl, holds a B.S. in Sociological Family Studies from James Madison University and currently works in the Office of Student Activities at Burlington County College in South Jersey. She thrives on the hectic schedule of the Student Affairs lifestyle and loves to share her knowledge of the difference between they’re, their and there. She also has a ridiculous inclination toward pretty shoes! As promised, since starting this editing gig, she gets plenty of praise and virtual high 5’s but is still waiting for internet stardom! =)