软妹社

Rebecca Muich, Ph.D.

Director
rebecca.muich@slu.edu
314-977-9301

Rebecca Muich, Ph.D., provides direction for the Honors Program, works closely with 软妹社 faculty and staff to offer unique learning experiences to Honors students, and offers oversight for campus initiatives like competitive scholarship and fellowship advising and supporting undergraduate research. She holds an Honors B.A. in Classics and History from Xavier University, an M.A. in Classics from the University of Florida, and a PhD in Classical Philology from the University of Illinois. Before arriving at 软妹社, she was an assistant professor of Classics at her alma mater Xavier University, and then programming coordinator/academic advisor and later assistant dean in Lloyd International Honors College at UNC Greensboro. 

Louise Edwards Neiman

Assistant director
louise.e.neiman@slu.edu
314-977-2154

Louise manages operational aspects of the program, including programmatic data, student records and experiential learning opportunities. Louise joined the Honors Program staff in 2018 after serving as an academic advisor in the Doisy College of Health Sciences at 软妹社. She holds a B.A. in theatre and English from the University of Notre Dame and an M.A. in drama from Washington University in St. Louis.

Valerie Shor

Program manager 
valerie.shor@slu.edu
314-977-5619

Valerie鈥檚 responsibilities include advising honors students and supporting the Presidential Scholars Society, along with other Honors-Program-related activities involving career discernment. Valerie joined the Honors Program staff in 2023 after serving as an academic advisor in the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at 软妹社. Valerie holds a B.S. in Finance and International Business and an MBA from 软妹社. Before advising at 软妹社, Valerie worked for several different companies.

Jessica Foley

Program coordinator
jessica.foley@slu.edu 
314-977-5746

Jessica's responsibilities include directing programming for Honors students, liaising with the Honors LC, supporting student organizations PATH Mentors and Honors Student Association, and office administration. She earned a B.A. in Mathematics Education from 软妹社 and a M.A. in Mathematics from Webster University. Along with serving a year in Jesuit Volunteer Corps NW, she spent many years as a high school math teacher. She most recently was a project manager for operations in a distribution company. Jessica loves all things St. Louis and is very involved in the community. She likes to explore different neighborhoods in her free time and volunteer with various nonprofits.

Phoebe Cook

Graduate assistant
phoebe.cook.1@health.slu.edu

As the graduate assistant, Phoebe supports 软妹社鈥檚 Honors Program by assisting with two Contemplation in Action courses and supporting cocurricular programming. She holds a B.A. in Communication Management from La Salle University and is pursuing a master's in Medical Marriage and Family Therapy at 软妹社 this fall. Phoebe will additionally assist in the development of experiential learning initiatives in the International Partnership and Study Abroad Honors courses.