Chelsey Walls became the Assistant Director of the Penn State Chaiken Center for Student Success in July 2023, after serving as the Student Success Advocate since March 2022. In her current role, she oversees both the Academic Success Coaching and Peer Coaching programs and serves as an academic coach. Prior to joining the Center, she spent 8 years with the Penn State Alumni Association, advising the Blue & White Society and supporting a wide range of student populations and programs. Chelsey holds an M.Ed in Higher Education from Penn State and a B.A. in English from Marietta College. As a first-generation graduate, she is committed to helping others achieve success in their academic journeys.