{"id":19131,"date":"2012-10-17T08:13:20","date_gmt":"2012-10-17T13:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/?page_id=19131"},"modified":"2026-09-29T18:10:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T18:10:32","slug":"counselors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/counselors\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Your Counselor"},"content":{"rendered":"    <script src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/plugins\/augsburg-counselor-search\/js\/augsburg-counselor-search.js\"><\/script>\n    <\/p>\n<p>Input the name of your school below. If your school doesn&#8217;t appear in the list below, please email <a href=\"m&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;t&#111;&#58;&#x61;&#x64;m&#105;&#115;&#x73;&#x69;o&#110;&#x73;&#x40;&#x61;u&#103;&#x73;&#x62;u&#114;&#103;&#x2e;&#x65;d&#117;\">&#x61;d&#x6d;&#105;&#x73;&#x73;i&#x6f;&#110;&#x73;&#x40;a&#x75;&#103;&#x73;&#x62;u&#x72;&#103;&#x2e;&#x65;d&#x75;<\/a>, and we can connect you to an admissions counselor.<\/p>\n<p>    <form>\n        <label for=\"acs-school\">School Name<\/label>\n        <div class=\"suggestions-container\">\n            <div class=\"suggestions-help\" role=\"status\"  aria-live=\"polite\"><\/div>\n            <input id=\"acs-school\" data-suggest type=\"text\" data-selected-counselor autocomplete=\"off\">\n            <div class=\"suggestions\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <input id=\"acs-search-btn\" type=\"button\" value=\"See my counselor\">\n        <div id=\"acs-frame\"><\/div>\n    <\/form>\n    \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Angelina Yang<a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-50769 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/Angelina_Yang_2.jpg 1714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Senior Admissions Counselor<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">612-330-1047<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"ma&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#x3a;&#x79;&#x61;&#x6e;&#x67;an&#103;&#64;&#97;&#117;&#x67;&#x73;&#x62;&#x75;&#x72;g&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;\">&#x79;&#x61;&#110;g&#x61;&#x6e;&#x67;&#64;a&#x75;&#x67;&#x73;&#98;u&#x72;&#x67;&#x2e;&#101;d&#x75;<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Maplewood, MN<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Angelina-Yang\">Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Visit with Angelina<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> <em>Undergraduate<\/em>&#8211; Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A. Sociology\/Anthropology with a minor in English<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me: <\/strong>As a first-generation student myself, I have seen the challenges that can arise when it comes to accessing education. I am passionate about advocating and supporting students to have a smooth transition in their academic journey. In my free time I enjoy puzzles, hammocking, and spending time with my family and friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg: <\/strong>Augsburg is a diverse and welcoming community to everyone. Everyone makes you feel like you belong when you step foot on campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to new Auggies:<\/strong> Make sure to step outside of your comfort zone! Join student organizations, attend campus events, and get connected with people. There is something for everyone.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Anna Miller<a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50815 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/10\/Admissions-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Undergraduate Admissions Counselor<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">612-330-1709<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"&#x6d;a&#x69;l&#x74;&#111;&#x3a;&#109;i&#x6c;l&#x65;&#114;&#x61;&#110;&#x40;&#97;u&#x67;s&#x62;&#117;&#x72;&#103;&#x2e;&#x65;d&#x75;\">&#109;&#x69;&#108;&#x6c;&#101;&#x72;&#97;&#x6e;&#64;&#x61;u&#x67;s&#x62;u&#114;&#x67;&#46;&#x65;&#100;&#x75;<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Plymouth, MN<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Anna-Miller\">Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Visit with Anna<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> <em>Undergraduate<\/em> \u2013 North Park University 2025, B.A. in Sociology and Communication Studies<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me: <\/strong>I\u2019m originally from North Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the oldest of three siblings. I spent four wonderful years living in Chicago while completing my degree at North Park University, where I was actively involved on campus as a member of the women\u2019s tennis team and as a Resident Assistant. I\u2019m very passionate about traveling. My goal is to visit all seven continents and every country in Latin America. I\u2019m excited to support students as they transition into life after high school and help make that journey as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg: <\/strong>Augsburg has a uniquely close-knit and relational community that makes it stand out. Its location in the heart of Minneapolis\u2013a city rich in history, culture, and diversity\u2013draws people from all backgrounds, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to new Auggies:<\/strong> Smile, wave, and say hi to people. Don\u2019t be afraid to start a conversation, ask questions, and really listen to people. Everyone has a story, and you never know what you\u2019ll learn by taking the time to hear it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Phil Sauer<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/Admissions-02.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50792 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/Admissions-02-214x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/Admissions-02-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/Admissions-02.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>612-330-1577<br \/>\n<strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:sauerp&#64;augsburg&#46;e&#100;&#117;\">&#115;&#x61;&#x75;&#101;&#x72;&#x70;&#64;&#x61;&#x75;&#103;&#x73;&#x62;&#117;&#x72;&#x67;&#46;&#x65;&#x64;&#117;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Phil-Sauer\">Schedule a Virtual or In-person Visit with Phil<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> B.A. in Political Science with minors in Accounting and Business &#8211; Northern State University<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me:<\/strong>I am committed to building strong relationships with students and families while providing personalized guidance during the admissions process. With my previous professional experience in higher education, admissions, and recruiting, I have empowered diverse students and families from various backgrounds. I also understand an individual&#8217;s responsibility when it comes to making a decision, and want to ensure they are confident when pursuing higher education. Outside of my role at Augsburg, I like to spend time with family and friends and attend social gatherings throughout the Twin Cities\/Metro area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg:<\/strong>\u00a0I have experienced firsthand the supportive and inclusive\u00a0environment that makes Augsburg so special. From engaging classes led by passionate professors to a vibrant campus that is located in the heart of a buzzing community. Augsburg offers opportunities to both grow academically and personally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to new Auggies:<\/strong> Connect with your peers! We look forward to seeing you become a part of our Augsburg family.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>janet morales <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/09\/Janet-Headshot-Smaller-Size.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-50831 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/09\/Janet-Headshot-Smaller-Size-221x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/09\/Janet-Headshot-Smaller-Size-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/09\/Janet-Headshot-Smaller-Size.png 502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Associate Director of Admissions- PSEO<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0612-330-1581<br \/>\n<strong>E-mail: <\/strong><a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#x69;&#x6c;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x3a;&#109;&#111;&#114;&#97;&#108;esj&#64;&#x61;&#x75;&#x67;&#x73;&#x62;&#x75;&#x72;&#x67;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;\">&#109;o&#114;a&#108;e&#x73;j&#x40;a&#x75;g&#x73;b&#x75;r&#x67;&#46;&#x65;d&#x75;\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Baldwin, NY<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Education<\/strong>: Undergraduate &#8211; Carleton College, B.A. in Spanish\/Latin American Studies. Graduate &#8211; University of Minnesota, Masters in Educational Policy and Administration, Higher Education focus<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>About Me:<\/strong> I loved being a college student &#8211; I learned so much about myself and the world around me during those four years. By the time I graduated with my BA, I knew that I wanted to focus on creating greater access to higher education for all students. As a result, I have spent my career working in and with higher education institutions on initiatives designed to increase access and success for students. I love working with students and families by helping them to navigate the enrollment process and discover the best postsecondary institution for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I\u2019m not on campus, you\u2019ll find my husband and I trying to keep up with our 3 active children. We often spend time in nature together, particularly hiking, nordic skiing\/skating, hunting for Lake Superior agates along Minnesota\u2019s North Shore and camping. When I have a quiet moment, I enjoy crocheting all sorts of things for my family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Why I love Augsburg<\/strong>: Augsburg lives out its mission authentically each and every day. The faculty and staff here are truly student-centered. They care about each student as an individual and are eager to collaborate across departments to create positive experiences for students. I\u2019ve been a staff member at Augsburg for over 15 years, it\u2019s truly a fun, welcoming community that I\u2019m proud to be a part of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Advice to new Auggies<\/strong>: Try something new! Augsburg offers so many academic programs and extracurricular activities. It\u2019s the perfect time and place to explore. You might just discover something new that you love!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Stacy Severson<a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/09\/headshot-image-smaller-size.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-50832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/09\/headshot-image-smaller-size-230x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/09\/headshot-image-smaller-size-230x300.png 230w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/09\/headshot-image-smaller-size.png 713w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Director of Admissions<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;i&#108;&#x74;o&#58;&#x73;e&#118;&#x65;r&#115;&#x6f;&#64;&#x61;&#x75;&#103;&#x73;&#x62;&#117;&#x72;g&#46;&#x65;d&#117;\">&#x73;&#x65;&#118;&#101;&#114;s&#x6f;&#x40;&#x61;&#117;&#103;sb&#x75;&#x72;&#x67;&#46;&#101;d&#x75;<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Phone<\/strong>: 612-330-1390<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/portal\/Stacy-Severson\">Schedule a Virtual or In-Person meeting with Stacy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0B.A. Theatre; Communication Studies- St. Catherine University;<br \/>\nMasters in Business Administration, Globe University;<br \/>\nMasters in Organizational Leadership, St. Catherine University<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Me:\u00a0<\/strong>I have spent most of my professional career working in higher education and have a strong commitment to creating equitable access to education for all students. As a first generation college student, I navigated the undergraduate college search process on my own and saw, firsthand, some of the challenges with accessing educational opportunities. For the past\u00a0 22 years, I&#8217;ve worked in a variety of institutions, with a diverse group of students and programs. I am passionate about student support and about helping prospective students make a smooth transition from application to enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of work, my husband and I are proud parents to two kids (ages 15 and 17) and enjoy spending time with family. I am one of 6 kids and love having my siblings over for family dinner and game nights. I also enjoy hiking, running, reading, and yoga (I don&#8217;t sit still for long)!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I love Augsburg: <\/strong>Augsburg\u2019s commitment to belonging makes our university unique. Students are at the forefront of all decisions and the staff and faculty here are truly invested in student success. Students receive an academically strong educational experience, have incredible opportunities for experiential learning, and are building a higher level of inclusive excellence\u00a0throughout their studies. This is a supportive space to challenge yourself to grow- personally, professionally, and academically!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Angelina Yang Senior Admissions Counselor Phone: 612-330-1047 E-mail: yan&#103;&#97;&#110;&#x67;&#x40;&#x61;&#x75;&#x67;&#x73;bur&#103;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#x75; Hometown: Maplewood, MN Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Visit with &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19131","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19131"}],"version-history":[{"count":183,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50830,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19131\/revisions\/50830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}