Audrey Ames, MEd

Audrey Ames (she/her/hers) was born and raised in Connecticut and graduated from the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut in 2016 with a dual Bachelors degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. She utilized her training in psychology and development to be a support person and advocate for students in her roles as an Orientation Leader, a Peer Mentor, and Resident Assistant throughout her undergraduate years. After graduating, Audrey continued her education at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. During her time there, she earned her Masters’ degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs with a focus in Student Leadership and was the graduate fellow for the Orientation and First Year Experience team. After graduating with her Master’s in 2017, Audrey began her professional career at Southern Vermont College where she served as the Coordinator of Student Engagement. Audrey joined USM’s team in August of 2019 and after holding multiple positions with progressive responsibility over the last five years, she now serves as Associate Director of Orientation & First Year Experience overseeing the department’s onboarding, retention, and student engagement initiatives. Audrey spends her free time hanging out with her dog Izzy and powerlifting!