Nisha Saintelus

Academic Advisor
Student Engagement and Student Success
Email: nisaintelus@pvamu.edu
Phone: (936) 261-3685
Office: Don Clark Building Rm: 213

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Education:
Masters of Arts in Counseling, Prairie View A&M University
Bachelors of Science in Business Management, Medgar Evers College

My advice for Juvenile Justice & Psychology students:
Do not be afraid to try, you will fly! On this adventure of your academic career ask questions, challenge yourself, and be determined to become wiser each day. Utilize your time during your college experience to be great. There is a huge world that awaits your talents. Lastly, enjoy a great college life balance. #GOPANTHERS

Nisha Saintelus is an Academic Advisor of the College of Juvenile Justice . After six years of experience in the financial industry she followed her calling to serve underrepresented youths. She devotes her time serving as a mentor to students transitioning into higher education. She received her master’s degree in counseling and will be pursing certification by 2017. In addition, she is passionate about bringing awareness regarding mental illness in underserved populations. She is excited to join the COJJ team and is eager to assist student throughout their college life experience.

Apart from empowering students Nisha enjoys a variety of cuisine, traveling, reading and spending her time with loved ones.