@ First Glance
Tahlya Cox, Executive Assistant to the Dean of the California Centers
Born and raised in Fresno, CA, Tahlya made her escape from the valley when she went off to college to the University of California, Davis. There she received her B.A. in psychology with a complementing minor in philosophy. Since, she has held a variety of administrative positions, including everything from sales to graphic design to creating/maintaining several Web sites.
“I’m excited to be a member of the UI&U team and look forward to working with everyone in the future,” said Tahlya.
Margaret Freidman, Academic Support Coordinator, Sacramento Center
Margaret is from the Sacramento area and graduated from Sacramento State in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and photography.
She moved to North Carolina in 2003 and returned to her hometown in January.
For the past two years, she worked as a real estate assistant.
“I think my diverse experience will be a strong asset to UI&U,” said Margaret. “I look forward to learning quickly and helping out as much as possible!”
Sheila Morris, Human Resources Assistant and Secretary, Cincinnati Center
Orginally from Detroit, Shelia and her daughter moved to Cincinnati in July of 2004. Before accepting the position as human resources assistant and secretary at UI&U, she worked as a transmission specialist for Key Bank.
Sheila attended Davenport University in Michigan, where she studied computer applications. She also attended Herzing College Online and received her degree in health care.
Phillip Heinz, Admission Counselor, Montpelier
Phillip Heinz, the newest member to the Montpelier admissions team, will be counseling for the Bachelor of Arts program. Phillip is a 2005 graduate of the Montpelier weekend option and is currently enrolled in our teacher licensure program.
"My love is science," said Phillip. "I studied animal behavior while completing my BA and had a life changing experience in the formerly named ADP. That experience is what drove me to apply and work in the admissions office."
Phillip brings with him not only an understanding of UI&U’s style of education as well as an in-depth knowledge of the B.A. program, but also an extensive background in sales and marketing. Prior to coming to UI&U he worked as a marketing consultant and the promotions/Web marketing manager for a Montpelier radio group.
Robert Lincoln Roberts, Admission Counselor, Doctorate in Education, Florida Center
A passion for education is what brings Robert Lincoln Roberts Jr. to UI&U.
Born and raised in South Carolina, he has worked in the sales/information technology/education field for the past eight years. His professional career began with RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company.
“RJ Reynolds gave me world-class sales training and business savvy to close deals,” Lincoln said. “But they also unfortunately tested my personal ethics with their products.”
Against popular opinion, he left the company and moved to Florida. An interest in computers led him to pursue a master’s degree in information technology.
“My studies of I.T. not only secured my foundation in computer technology, but I also found an interest in distance learning.”
Today, utilizing nontraditional learning formats and spreading the importance of attaining an education is his ambition.
"I embrace the mission statement of UI&U,” he said. “And I have committed my efforts towards meeting those objectives.”