Hi there! My name is Allison Gillis (she/her/hers) and I am the Senior Assistant Dean of Students!
In my role, I work mainly with undergraduate students to provide support and connect them to resources. I am passionate about listening to and understanding voices that are often overlooked and I strive to fill each day with genuine empathy and compassion. I hope if you need support, we can partner in finding the resources and steps that are right for you.
I also oversee our CWRU Community Pantry and the basic needs efforts on our campus. I get the opportunity to work with my Dean Team and our student staff to address food, housing, utility, and financial insecurity here on our campus. It has been so exciting to see the growth of our basic needs efforts, particularly our CWRU Community Pantry.
I am originally from Mars, PA (I guess you could say I am out of this world, haha) but currently reside in Akron, OH. I truly love the Akron area and getting to explore coffee shops, thrift stores, small businesses, and local eats. I love spending time with my friend group, my spouse, and my 10-year old Golden Retriever pup.
If you need assistance or want to learn more about how the Dean of Students Office can support you, feel free to contact me!