Meet the Advisors

Laura Courvoisier

Position: Associate Dean of Student Development
Majors: Communication Studies, Double, English, Liberal Arts, Theological Studies, Theology, Entrepreneurial Ministry Leadership, Undeclared
Contact Me: 949-214-3061 | [email protected] 

Laura graduated from Concordia University Irvine with a B.A. in Christian Education Leadership in 2007. She is a Commissioned Minister of Religion in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod as a Director of Christian Education. In 2019, she received her Masters in Organizational Leadership from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. Her career journey began in faith development with junior high, high school and young adult students that evolved to a holistic approach to student development in higher education. Since 2014, she has worked at Concordia in areas of student leadership, career development and teaching INT 100 (Freshmen Foundations) and INT 105 (Leadership Development). She is passionate about serving and developing students to discover their calling and persist towards graduation.

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Jazlyn Ortuño-Nuñez

Position: Academic Advisor & Student Success Coordinator (WINGs & Jump Start)
Majors: Healthcare Management, Kinesiology, Music, Theatre
Contact Me: 949-214-3040 | [email protected]

Jazlyn Ortuño-Nuñez graduated from Concordia University Irvine in 2017 with a B.A. in Behavioral Science: Psychology. She began as an academic advisor at Concordia University following graduation. She hopes to continue her education and obtain a Master of Social Work degree in the near future. Jazlyn is excited to work one-on-one with her student population and is grateful for the opportunity to assist students in ensuring their success during their time at Concordia University Irvine.

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Brianna Garza-Farin

Position: Academic Advisor & INT 100 Coordinator
Majors: Behavioral Sciences, Computer Science, General Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
Contact Me: 949-214-3060 | [email protected]

Brianna Garza Farin graduated from Concordia University Irvine in 2016 with a B.A. in Psychology. In 2019, she received her Masters in Organizational Leadership from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. She has worked with first-year students for three years at CUI and is excited to transition to the Academic Advising office to help undergraduate students navigate their educational journey. She feels blessed to play a part in creating wise, honorable and cultivated citizens.

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Tanya Chavez

Position: Academic Advisor
Majors: Business Administration, Economics
Contact Me: 949-214-3036 | [email protected]

Tanya Chavez graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2020 with a M.S. in College Counseling and Student Development. Prior to this, she attended Oregon State University and received her B.S. in Psychology. In her undergraduate schooling, Tanya was a first-generation college student who first attended community college. She is thankful for the mentorship and guidance she received in college. Now, Tanya is empowered to support students just as her counselors and mentors supported her. She’s excited for the opportunity to assist students as they pursue their educational goals at Concordia University Irvine.

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Reece Renninger

Position: Academic Advisor
Majors: Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Graphic Design, History & Political Thought, Liberal Studies, Secondary Education
Contact Me: 949-214-3063 | [email protected]

Reece Renninger graduated from California State University Long Beach with a B.A. in Psychology in 2020. Reece was a first-generation college student who attended California State University Long Beach for his entire undergraduate career. Before attending college, he served in the United States Marine Corps from 2012 to 2016. After exiting the military, Reece found a passion for mental health advocacy which drove him to get his degree in Psychology. Reece is looking forward to understanding the needs of the students on campus and ensuring they utilize all the resources that Concordia University, Irvine has to offer.

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Carmen Hervey

Position: Administrative Assistant
Contact Me: 949-214-3588 | [email protected]

Carmen Hervey and her family have lived in Orange County for the past 30 years. She has worked in the private sector and in youth ministry for the past 20 years. She has a new home in Concordia where she serves as a Department Assistant, Student Success. She looks forward to serving and assisting our students at Concordia University Irvine.