Academic-Year Staff

Whitney Boyce (she/her)

Whitney Boyce (she/her)

Coordinator at Macon, Moberly & Knox Co. 

Tutor at Knox

Whitney grew up in Unionville, Missouri. This year is her third year at Truman where she studies psychology with minors in education and public administration!

In her free time, Whitney loves to crochet, read, and play board games/cards!

A few fun facts about Whitney:

She is a UB alum!

She started riding horses when she was only six months old!

She has also played the flute and piano for over 10 years!

MaKenna Carnes (she/her)

MaKenna Carnes (she/her)

Coordinator at Westran & Schuyler Co.

Tutor at Macon

MaKenna grew up in Kirksville, Missouri. She is a senior at Truman State University studying vocal performance and music education!

Her favorite subjects are anything in the humanities and any course that allows her to engage in social discourse.

A few fun facts about MaKenna:

She fosters stray cats with her roommate!

She has Chromesthesia, which means she can see sounds as she hears them!

portrait of Dan Fink
Dan Fink (he/him)

Dan Fink (he/him)

Coordinator for Virtual Meeting

Remote Tutor

Dan grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a graduate student at Truman State University studying music education!

His favorite courses are his music courses, especially choir. He sees it as a great opportunity to make art with fellow humans! In his free time, he enjoys swimming, playing piano, and playing Super Smash Bros.

A few fun facts about Dan:

He has two dogs named Mia and Marcy!

He’s never broken a bone!

He’s climbed a glacier in Iceland!

Nate Komar

Nate Komar

Coordinator at Milan

Nate grew up in Farmington, MO. He graduated from Truman in 2017 and now works full-time for Campus Christian Fellowship. While at Truman, he studied exercise science!

His favorite subjects are anatomy, physiology, and math. He loves being active any way he can! He also loves to play board games with anyone who is willing to join him!

A few fun facts about Nate:

Cereal is his favorite food!

He absolutely refuses to wear open-toed shoes under almost any circumstance.

Wingspan is currently his favorite board game!

Alyssa Shellabarger (she/her)

Alyssa Shellabarger (she/her)

Coordinator at Putnam Co.

Alyssa grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a senior English major at Truman State University with minors in psychology and child studies! She will be starting her Masters degree next year!

Her favorite subject is English because she loves reading, writing, and learning new grammar rules. In her free time, Alyssa likes to dance, read, and bake!

A few fun facts about Alyssa:

She has been dancing since she was three and has studied 18 different dance styles!

She loves watching Formula 1 Racing!

She likes to invent unique cookie recipes!

Olivia Altomari

Tutor at Knox Co. 

Olivia grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a junior Business Administration major with minors in English and Justice Systems.

Her favorite subject is English because she loves to read and write. In her free time, she enjoys reading and crocheting!

A few fun facts about Olivia:

She lives in a house with 7 other roomates!

She loves sticker-by-numbers books!

She is currently prepping for the LSAT to get into Law School!

Rachael Colley (she/her)

Rachael Colley (she/her)

Tutor at Macon & Knox Co.

Rachael grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a sophomore child studies major at Truman State University!

Her favorite subjects are language arts and history!

A few fun facts about Rachael:

She has had a pet pig!

She participated in an exchange program in Germany!

She is one of Dr. Pepper’s biggest fans!

Joseph Crawford

Tutor at Moberly

Joseph Grew up in Auxvasse, Missouri. He is a junior Psychology major who will be doing the Masters of Education program at Truman.

His favorite subject is history because he finds the stories fascinating and loves learning from people of the past. In his free time, he enjoys board games, video games, and reading.

A few fun facts about Joseph:

He was born without 6 of his adult teeth!

He grew up on a farm!

He has been cliff jumping!

Emily Letchworth (she/her)

Tutor at Milan & Knox Co.

Emily grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a Child Studies major with a minor in Business. She will also be getting her Masters in Education for elementary education.

Her favorite classes are Psychology classes because she likes learning about why people behave the way they do. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with friends.

A few fun facts about Emily:

She is allergic to peanuts!

Her all time favorite movie is The Parent Trap!

She has a dog named Sulley!

Mikayla Schmidt

Mikayla Schmidt

Tutor at Westran

Mikayla grew up in Huntsville, MO and is an alum of Truman State University. While at Truman, she studied psychology and elementary education! 

Her favorite subjects are math and science. She also enjoys golf, crafting wedding decor, and wedding decoration!

A few fun facts about Mikayla:

She is a UB alum!

She knew she wanted to go to school at Truman since she was in middle school because their colors are purple, their mascot is the bulldog, and they help with Special Olympics!

Also, she loves cows! (Her and Owen pictured)

Emma Whittenburg (she/her)

Tutor at Milan & Schuyler Co.

Emma grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a junior Biology and Psychology double major.

Her favorite subject is psychology because she loves learning about how people function and why they do the things they do! She loves to bake and hang out with friends in her free time.

A few fun facts about Emma:

She lived in China for 5 years!

She took a gap year with Americorps before coming to college!

She will eat ice cream any time, regardless of the weather!