Bryn Mawr College

Dean's Office Staff

Undergraduate Deans

Judy Balthazar, Dean of Studies
610-526-5374
jbalthaz@brynmawr.edu

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Isabelle Barker, Assistant Dean & Director of Student Funding

610-526-5371
ibarker@brynmawr.edu

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Christina Rose, Interim Assistant Dean & Program Coordinator, Community College Connection

610-526-5375
cmrose@brynmawr.edu

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Raima Evan, Assistant Dean

610-526-5369
revan@brynmawr.edu

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Chuck Heyduk, Associate Dean

610-526-5379
cheyduk@brynmawr.edu

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Michelle Mancini, Assistant Dean

610-526-5372
mmancini@brynmawr.edu

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Michele Rasmussen, Dean of the Undergraduate College

610-526-5370
mrasmussen@brynmawr.edu

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Academic Support and Learning Resources Specialist

Rachel Heiser 610-526-5375
rheiser@brynmawr.edu

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Office Staff For the Undergraduate Deans

Chris Teter, Administrative Assistant
610-526-5375

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Anne Marie McElwee, Administrative Assistant
610-526-5378

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Joann O'Doherty, Executive Assistant to the Undergraduate Dean
610-526-5377

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Staff Bios

Judy Balthazar, Dean of Studies

Judy Balthazar began advising students while a graduate student at University of Pennsylvania. She joined the Bryn Mawr Dean's Office as Assistant Dean in 1991 and although she is now Dean of Studies and focuses much of her time on curricular and registration issues, she still considers academic advising to be the most rewarding and important part of her job. Dean Balthazar has a Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology and although she no longer excavates professionally, she still enjoys putting on her hiking boots and getting outdoors as much as possible.  She lives in West Chester with her husband, their dog Penelope, and, from time to time, their son who is majoring in statistics at Duke. 

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Isabelle Barker, Assistant Dean & Director of Student Funding

Isabelle Barker joined the Dean’s Office in 2008 managing the Dean’s Office funding program, and has served as Assistant Dean since 2011. Prior to this, she was a Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow with the Center for International Studies at Bryn Mawr. She received her PhD in Political Science from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and her BA in Women’s Studies from Wesleyan University. She lives in Philadelphia with her partner Cara and young son Will and enjoys cooking (and eating!) good food.

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Christina Rose, Interim Assistant Dean & Program Coordinator,                  Community College Connection

Christina Rose started working at Bryn Mawr in September 2011 to develop and coordinate the college's new Community College Connection, which recruits and supports transfer students from local community colleges.  In addition to that role, she now serves as the primary dean for transfer and McBride students.  Prior to Bryn Mawr, Christina worked at Swarthmore, Haverford, and University of Pennsylvania advising students and helping them reach their academic and personal goals.  She did her undergraduate work at Swarthmore College and recently completed her Ed.D. at University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education.  She lives in Havertown with her children, Phoebe and Isaac, and their Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix), Libby.  In her spare time, Christina enjoys biking, yoga, crocheting, and sampling new restaurants.

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Raima Evan, Assistant Dean

Raima Evan joined the Dean’s Office in 2003 and is in charge of the re-enrollment process and the independent major program.  She also coordinates the Class Assemblies at the start of the academic year.  Before arriving at Bryn Mawr, she taught part-time in Swarthmore’s English Literature department.  She was an undergraduate at Radcliffe College and received her Ph.D. in English from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also received an M.A. in English and Creative Writing.  She lives in Swarthmore with her husband, Craig, her daughter Milena, and her son, Marc, although he spends much of the year at Stanford, where he is attending college.  In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing fiction. 

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Chuck Heyduk, Associate Dean

Chuck Heyduk (Bryn Mawr Ph.D. 1982, Human Development) has advised students in the Deans Office since 1989. He coordinates Customs, Bryn Mawr's  student-led new student orientation, works with the  Dorm Leadership Teams and is involved with the Social Justice Partnership Program (SJPP).  Previous roles at the College include Director of Student Services (housing and student life), International Student Adviser, Pre-law adviser and residence hall director.  With his wife Lori and daughter Kate, he volunteers for a local animal rescue (including fostering kittens) and enjoys college  basketball.

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Michelle Mancini, Assistant Dean

Michelle Mancini is a graduate of Bryn Mawr and has been in the Dean’s Office since 2002.  In addition to advising, she works with students applying for national fellowships. She is the Director of the College’s Continuing Education program, works with guest students, serves as liaison for a number of domestic study away programs, and has taught in the ESEm program.  Dean Mancini has a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Berkeley.  She lives in Philadelphia with her partner Ted and daughter Tilia.  She enjoys riding her bicycle and is always grateful for suggestions for interesting reading. 

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Michele Rasmussen, Dean of the Undergraduate College

Michele Rasmussen has been dean of the undergraduate college at Bryn Mawr since 2010. As dean of the college, she oversees the departments and offices related to undergraduate academic and co-curricular life and is a member of President McAuliffe's senior staff. Dean Rasmussen also advises a small cohort of students and works closely with the SGA Executive Board and the Honor Board. She received her PhD in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy from Duke University and her BA in history and art history from the University of California at Los Angeles. Her teaching and research interests in biological anthropology focus on the lemurs of Madagascar, predation in nonhuman primates, and the differences between male and female social strategies in all primates. Originally from New Zealand, she enjoys traveling, watching movies, and walking her dogs, Milou and Mimi.

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Rachel Heiser, Academic Support and Learning Resources Specialist

Rachel Heiser received her Bachelors from James Madison University before she moved back to her roots in Pennsylvania to receive her Masters in Counseling Psychology at Temple University.  She began work at Drexel University and served as a counselor, advisor and the Assistant Director for the Center for Academic Success.  Now at Bryn Mawr College, she works closely with students, staff and faculty to assist students in reaching their personal definition of academic success and college life balance.  When she is not immersed in the Owl community, she enjoys seeing live music and theater, traveling, having outdoor adventures, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

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Chris Teter, Administrative Assistant

Chris Teter is the newest member of the UG Dean's office. Chris joined the Dean's office in October of 2011. As Receptionist, Chris has many varied responsibilities but especially enjoys her interactions with the students. Chris's background is in the corporate world but she has found the transition to an academic setting very rewarding.  She currently lives in Newtown Square, PA with her husband Dave, their golden retriever Sammy, and her son David.  She enjoys reading, walking, gardening, family time and outdoor activities.

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Anne Marie McElwee, Administrative Assistant

Anne Marie McElwee has been working for the Dean's Office since 2005. Her current responsibilities as Administrative Assistant include coordinating the tutoring program and assisting the deans with their website, customs, summer funding, fellowships and the awards assembly. She lives in Drexel Hill, PA with her daughter, Rebecca. Her son, Stephen, lives in center city Philadelphia. Anne Marie enjoys tent camping (41 states and 6 provinces), sightseeing, swimming, BUNCO and is the world's greatest Beatles fan!

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Joann O'Doherty, Executive Assistant to the Undergraduate Dean

Joann O’Doherty is a graduate of neighboring Rosemont College and has worked for Bryn Mawr College for over 15 years. Currently, she serves as Dean Rasmussen’s Administrative Assistant and as Office Manager for the Dean’s Office.  Joann lives in Drexel Hill, PA with her husband, Jack. She enjoys spending time with her two daughters and especially her two grandchildren, Jake and Ava. She likes to work out on a daily basis, enjoys traveling, and loves spending time at the beach.  Joann was the recipient of the prestigious McPherson Award, 2001.

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