Andrew Wendelborn

• Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies

• awendelb@nd.edu
• 574-631-6602

Andrew “Andy” Wendelborn is excited to serve as Mendoza's assistant dean for undergraduate studies, bringing his well-honed skills to the college's undergraduate population. In his role as assistant dean, Andy serves as the dean's designee for all undergraduate matters.  His responsibilities include management of the daily operations of the undergraduate studies office, academic guidance and application of the university's Undergraduate Academic Code, strategic planning and budgeting, coordination with academic departments, and serving as the college's representative on numerous university committees.

Andy joined the Mendoza Office of Undergraduate Studies in July 2019 as an assistant director for advising and administration, providing academic counseling for all students.  Before this, he spent more than five years with Mendoza’s Graduate Business Programs office, where he served as assistant director and then associate director of student services for more than 450 traditional MBA, MS in Accountancy, and MS in Management students. Active in many areas of the larger campus community, he is also a Term Assistant Teaching Professor for the Moreau First Year Experience seminar.

A "Double Domer", Andy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the College of Arts & Letters in 1999 and a Master of Nonprofit Administration degree from Mendoza in 2012. He holds a Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement methodology, and is currently a candidate in the Doctor of Education program in Leadership and Learning in Organizations at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development. 

In his spare time, Andy serves on the board of directors for the Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County and the Friends of the Snite Museum of Art.  He is an avid traveler (most recently to Rome and Vatican City), gardener, British and Notre Dame history buff, and trivia enthusiast. He enjoys time with his nephews, Tucker and Myles, and is a proud adopted dog dad to Grace, his third German Shepherd Dog.

Amy G. Radvansky

• Associate Director for Advising & Administration

• aradvans@nd.edu
• (574) 631-5196

Amy Radvansky has worked at the University since 2005, spending two years working with student issues in the Office of Residence Life in Student Affairs, and five years in the Registrar’s Office providing extensive and timely support to ND undergraduates in general, and Mendoza’s undergraduate advising program in particular. Amy joined the Office of Undergraduate Studies at the Mendoza College of Business in July 2012. Prior to her return to Notre Dame, Amy worked in retail management and as an accounting associate for the Osceola County Florida Tax Collector.

As an Academic Advisor, Amy provides academic counseling and guidance for all business students. She also focuses on data analysis and generation of ad hoc reports which aid in delivering timely academic advice to our students. Amy graduated with a BA in Sociology from Notre Dame in 1995. Additionally, Amy earned a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership from Indiana University's School of Education. Amy also received the Dean's Achievement Award for outstanding commitment and service in 2017.

Gina Shropshire

• Associate Advising Professor and Assistant Director for Advising & Administration

• gshropsh@nd.edu
• (574) 631-3857

Gina Shropshire returned to her Alma Mater in the fall of 1998 after earning an MA in French Literature and a Ph.D. in Education from Purdue University. During her tenure in the Mendoza College of Business, Gina has divided her time between her academic advising duties and her commitment to working on diversity issues within the college and within the University at large. 

In this latter capacity, Dr. Shropshire sits on many alumni and university-wide committees and coordinates special programs in the college aimed at providing both support for students of color and a forum where all students can be challenged to become agents of change. Gina also taught as an instructor for the Moreau First Year Experience seminar.

Gina is integral in coordinating the study abroad plans for many Mendoza students. Her coordination with the International Study Office ensures that Mendoza students have successful experiences.

Lisa Heming

• Assistant Director for Advising & Administration

• lheming@nd.edu
• 574-631-5236

Lisa Heming joined the Office of Undergraduate Studies in January 2017. But she's not new to Mendoza and has been with Notre Dame since 2006. From 2015-2016, Lisa served as Director of Student Services for Graduate Business Programs. She's also worked as Academic Programs Director for the ND Alumni Association and as the Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Services for the Executive MBA Program.

As an Academic Advisor, Lisa provides academic counseling and guidance for all business students.  Lisa works with the student-athletes playing football and basketball and also oversees many of our various orientation programming events.

Before Notre Dame, Lisa worked in student affairs at Marquette University where she earned her Masters in Higher Education Administration.  She also holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. Her husband, Scott, is a 2009 graduate of the Notre Dame MBA program. Outside of work, she and her husband enjoy biking, sailing and adventure travel and Lisa is an avid marathon runner.  She is also the Co-Faculty Advisor for the ND Sailing Club.

Taylor Thomas

• Assistant Director for Advising & Administration

• tthoma23@nd.edu
• (574) 631-3863

Taylor Thomas joined the Office of Undergraduate Studies in May 2024. Although this is her first time in Mendoza, she is not new to Notre Dame and has been connected both professionally and academically since 2021. She has previously worked in the University Counseling Center and Graduate Student Life. Outside of Notre Dame, she was an Academic Advisor at Ivy Tech for Business, IT, and Human Services students. Working with college students - particularly international, first-generation, and multicultural students - is one of Taylor's passions. No matter how varied and diverse her professional background, students have always been her first priority.

Taylor holds a BA in Psychology from Saint Mary's College (Go Belles!), an MA in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University (Chirp Chirp!), and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!). She was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, though she dreads winter and snow. When she is not working, Taylor will talk for hours about her 2 rescue dogs, Bella and Buster, her many nieces and nephews, and her husband, Herschel. She enjoys writing, reading, and is obsessed with the tv show, Bob's Burgers (as others are welcome to see from her office decorations).

Laura Glassford

• Program Coordinator

• lglassfo@nd.edu
• (574) 631-8881

Laura Glassford joined the Office of Undergraduate Studies as administrative assistant in October 2004. She became the program coordinator for the team in October 2017. She is responsible for all administrative aspects of the office and ensures that the office's many constituencies are satisfied. Before coming to Notre Dame, Laura worked in the PHM School Corporation’s KinderClub Program as a teaching assistant. For seven years, she taught 3-to-5 year olds at a preschool in South Bend. Prior to that she was employed in the sales and administrative departments of an office equipment dealership. 

In addition to being a wife, mom, and grandma to Wyatt (6yo), Logan (4yo), and Owen (born 2/2023), she is the outspoken owner of 2 rescue dogs named Bodie and Crosby.  She enjoys traveling, quirky movies, all genres of music, random dance parties, art, and collecting Pez dispensers (some of which are displayed around her desk in Room 101).  She also manages to sing student announcements and plays a mean cowbell. 

Laura received a B.A. from St. Olaf College ("Um Ya Ya") in Northfield, Minnesota.

Jessica Noffsinger

• Administrative Assistant

• jsecviar@nd.edu
• (574) 631-6602

Working with students has always been Jessica's greatest adventure, and she's delighted to be back in a role where that is her main responsibility. Prior to joining the Office of Undergraduate Studies, Jessica was in the Office of Human Resources as one of the askHR members for two years. Jessica enjoyed assisting staff members with all their complex HR questions. In her first job at Notre Dame, she assisted incoming students in the Office of Financial Aid as one of the Financial Aid Associates. Working with prospective families was very exciting during her year there. Jessica recently graduated (May 2024) with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Western Governors University. 

Originally from Mexico, Jessica grew up mostly in Plymouth, IN (home of the famous Blueberry Festival!). When she is not working, Jessica is busy making memories with her husband Matt, teen son Brian, and toddler "Princesa" Naomi. In Jessica's free time, she enjoys spending time with her family fishing, walking, gardening/adding more houseplants to her collection, and Latin dancing. Jessica has a love for animals. Her menagerie includes her giant Maincoon cat named Kovu and a tailless cat named Zelda.