Cornell Veterans
Committed to supporting student veterans, active duty service members, reservists and other military-connected students!
Your Veterans Support Team
Not sure who to reach out to? Meet the members of your Veterans Support Team
Mary Fisk, 1st Sgt, USMC (Ret.)
Undergraduate Student Veteran Program Director
Mary is an alumna of the Pennsylvania State University, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in French & Francophone Studies and German Studies and a Master’s of Education in Counselor Education with an emphasis in Career Counseling. She is a retired Marine First Sergeant and has held several positions supporting student veterans and military connected students since 2014.
Address:
222A Computing & Communications Center (on the “Ag Quad”)
Garden Ave. Ext.
Ithaca, NY 14853-6601
Email: For general inquiries, please email: sva@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-255-0308
Hours of Availability: Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Accessibility: The accessible entrance is on the basement level of the West-facing side of the building (the side that faces Bailey Hall). There are handicapped parking spaces near the building. After 4:30 p.m. the building can be accessed via the loading dock doors facing Garden Ave. Ext.
Amy Godert
ama36@cornell.edu
Director of the Learning Strategies Center
Executive Director of Academic Student Success Programs
Dr. Amy Godert is an alumna of Cornell University, where she earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. She holds undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Computer Science from Canisius College. She has been involved in supporting undergraduate student veterans since 2018 and has benefitted tremendously from working with this amazing group of talented and engaged students.
Financial Aid
Becky Maxson
bz25@cornell.edu
Associate Director, Compliance & Regulations; Manager, Financial Aid
Ginger Guidi
gpe1@cornell.edu
Student Services Assistant, Financial Aid
Admissions
Kyle Downey
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Kyle Downey is the Senior Associate Director in the Undergraduate Admissions Office and the Admissions Veteran Lead, and is responsible for undergraduate veteran recruitment. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and truly enjoys assisting those who’ve also served in their pursuit of a world-class education at Cornell. Prospective student-veterans are encouraged to contact Kyle at veteranadmission@cornell.edu with any questions about Cornell or undergraduate admission.
Individual College Veteran's Resource Team Members
Aubrey Holbrook
arw93@cornell.edu
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Aubrey is the Assistant Registrar and primary contact for undergraduate Student Veterans in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She is available to meet with students across the college to discuss academics and advising as well as provide resources as needed.
Jenn Michael
jlm497@cornell.edu
College of Arts, Architecture and Planning
Jayla Greene
jng65@cornell.edu
College of Arts and Sciences
Jayla Greene is an academic advising dean in the College of Arts & Sciences. She serves as the primary contact person for veterans in the college.
Ben Martin
bem86@cornell.edu
College of Engineering
Ben is a point of contact for Student Veteran undergrads within the College of Engineering. Ben typically advises unaffiliated students with last names beginning with K through Q, however he meets with any Engineering student to discuss academic planning and support.
Shaun Gendrue
smg367@cornell.edu
College of Human Ecology
Shaun works as a point of contact for Student Veteran undergrads within the College of Human Ecology. While he works heavily with pre-health students, he meets with students from all majors within the College and is open to discuss academics, career advising, and everything in between.
Kevin Harris
kfh4@cornell.edu
College of Industrial & Labor Relations
Jennifer Wright
jrd292@cornell.edu
Brooks School of Public Policy
School Certifying Official
Justin Chandler
Assistant University Registrar & School Certifying Official
Amber Lonski
Compliance and Business Analyst & School Certifying Official
Cornell Veterans Calendar
Military Appreciation Wrestling Match vs. Buffalo
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 12 pm
Where: Neman Arena at Bartels Hall
Who: Only military members in the Cornell & Ithaca communities may participate.
Please register for free tickets at: https://forms.gle/BZhcr5bENwhyTKZF9
Looking for the Veteran's Lounge?
Where: 221 CCC
Stop by any time to grab a cup pf coffee, tea, fruit, cereal, snacks, cup’o noodles, etc.!
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Cornell Law’s Veterans Law Practicum stepped in to save Rodgers, a Great Dane belonging to disabled Army veteran Ana Chan, from a court-ordered euthanasia. Through dedicated legal representation, the team helped secure clemency for Rodgers, exemplifying their commitment to veterans and their families. Learn more about their impactful work here!
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Student Veterans Find Community, Support at Cornell
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