Counseling Center Staff
Nancy Badger, Director
Dr. Badger is a licensed psychologist in Tennessee, and is an Associate Dean and the Director of the Center. Dr. Badger was a psychologist at East Carolina University from 1997 to June of 2004 when she came to UTC. She received her Ph.D. from Kent State University in 1997. While at East Carolina she received training on Post Traumatic Stress disorder from the Veteran's Administration. She has strong interests in the areas of anxiety, women's issues, eating disorders, and issues relating to disability.
Ed Smith , Clinical Coordinator
Dr. Smith is also the Staff Psychologist. He has several years of experience working with psychiatric inpatients and in residential treatment of adolescents. He came to UTC in 1987 from Arizona after he finished his Ph.D. He is one of only three Licensed Psychologists at UTC and has taught as adjunct faculty in the Psychology department and the Community Counseling program. Dr. Smith has a master's in Counseling and a doctorate in Counseling Psychology.
Donna Cooper , Counselor
Ms. Cooper came to the Center in 1989 after extensive experience working in the substance abuse field. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Nationally Certified Addictions Counselor-level II. Additionally, she is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in Tennessee. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology/Social Work and Sociology and a master's degree in Counseling and Human Development. She teaches Freshmen Seminar as adjunct faculty.
Tom Bissonette, Counselor
Mr. Bissonette joined the Center in June of 1995. Tom has extensive experience in the substance abuse and mental health fields, with a focus on programming and working with families. He is a member of the NASW and a Master Certified Social Worker in Tennessee. He also teaches courses on families and interpersonal relationships. Tom received undergraduate degrees in English and Political Science, and he has a masters degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Angel Ulmer , Counselor
Mrs. Angelnetta McGee Ulmer is a native of Gadsden, Alabama. She is a graduate of Alabama A&M University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Counseling from Jacksonville State University. With extensive mental health experience, Angel brings a wealth of knowledge regarding mental health as it relates to the college student. She enjoys working with young adults in the areas of major depression, stress, grief, and victim assaults. She is a member of the American Counseling Association.
Jackie Churchill, Administrative Support Assistant
Ms. Churchill became a member of our staff in March 2006. Jackie has many years of experience as an administrative assistant in the educational field and came to UTC from California. She is a graduate of Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
Kelly Golliher, Graduate Assistant
Kelly started her graduate assistantship in the Summer of 2008. She is currently working on her master's degree in School Counseling at UTC. Kelly received her undergraduate degrees at the University of Georgia in Psychology and Sociology.
Laura Massey, Graduate Assistant
Laura started her graduate assistantship in the Spring of 2009. She is currently working on her master's degree in School Counseling at UTC. Laura received her undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia in Psychology.
