Jody Dublin uses strengths-based approaches to help students and alums find what is right for them, be it a course of study, graduate program, or internship. She has several years’ experience working in higher education and has enjoyed helping students and alumni achieve their academic and professional goals.

Jody earned her bachelor of arts in Latin American & Caribbean Studies and American & Florida Studies from Florida State University. She then went on to New York University to earn a master’s in Counseling for Mental Health & Wellness. Finally, she earned her doctor of education degree in Higher & Postsecondary Education Administration; her research focussed on how people choose to attend college. As such, Jody is very passionate about college access and success for all populations of students.

Dr. Dublin has also worked in a variety of settings in higher education, beginning as an undergraduate Resident Assistant and moving on to Greek life, grant management, and career services in institutions in California, Florida, and New York. She has spent the majority of her career advising students, both as a pre-law and academic advisor. Jody brings her expertise in law school application advising, personal statement writing, and pre-law preparation to her work in the College.

In her spare time, Jody loves to learn, work out at the gym, and make clothing and accessories. 

Prior to joining Brown, Dean Fisher served as Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of the Master’s in Biomedical Science program at the University of Northern Colorado. Her early research focused on the physiology of aquatic organisms, but she moved to research in the area of bioeducation where she examined the impact of course-based undergraduate research experiences on students’ attitudes, science identity, and sense of belonging. In addition to her teaching and research, she has been advising students at both the graduate and undergraduate level for more than 20 years. She was responsible for the creation and implementation of the Master’s in Biomedical Science degree program at the University of Northern Colorado and served as its director since its inception. In this role, she has helped to guide students as they complete their journey to a career in healthcare. Dean Fisher earned her B.A. in Biology and B.S. in Environmental Health from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her M.S. in Biology and Ph.D. in Biology with a specialization in Aquatic Physiological Ecology from Wake Forest University. 

As Assistant Director of Pre-Professional Advising, Megan supports students as they explore and prepare for careers in the fields of law or healthcare. She counsels undergraduates and recent alumni interested in pursuing education and careers in law and in a broad range of health professions, from initial exploration of pathways to engagement in the professional school application process. 

Megan has over 12 years of experience working at research universities in a variety of student services and leadership positions developing programming and providing strategic direction to help students navigate transformative experiences. She is excited to be working with students and alumni as they pursue careers in healthcare and law as the Assistant Director of Pre-Professional Advising. Megan earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Utah and her MSc in International and European Politics from the University of Edinburgh.