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PATTY PEREZ

Academic Advisor
perezpa@lewisu.edu

A part of the Lewis community since 2007.

Education:
B.S, DeVry University
M.B.A, ITT Technical Institute

What is your favorite hobby?
One of my favorite hobbies is salsa dancing. It’s so much fun and I consider it good exercise. I knew the basics and thought it’d be easy but learning the double turns has been a challenge. I’ve signed up for classes and enjoy going out to practice when I can.

What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel?
A few years ago, I visited Dublin, Ireland. The history, music and food are why I’d go back. It is on my bucket list to travel there again and visit the cliffs of Moher.

What is your favorite quote?
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
-Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

ABBIE SALTZMAN

Continuing Education Coordinator
asaltzman@lewisu.edu

A part of the Lewis community since 2019.

Education:
B.A. Organizational Leadership, º£½ÇÉçÇø
Associate in Applied Science, Administrative Professional

Credentials:
Certificate of Achievement, Administrative Professional
Certificate of Achievement, Medical Administrative Assistant

What is your favorite hobby?
My favorite pastime is reading. I enjoy a good mystery novel.

What do you admire most about Lewis University?
I admire how everyone in the Lewis community is very supportive of one another and how they strive to uphold the values of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Mission Statement.

What is something you want to accomplish on your bucket list?
I would like to take a vacation to Greece and Italy someday.

VIVIANA VILLAGOMEZ

Academic Advisor
Vvillagomez2@lewisu.edu

A part of the Lewis community since 2024.

Education:
B.S. Marketing, Saint Xavier University 
M.Ed. Higher Education, Loyola University Chicago

What is your favorite hobby? 
One of my favorite hobbies is Pilates.  I love how it challenges me in ways that other workouts would not.  

What do you admire most about º£½ÇÉçÇø?
Raised Catholic, I admire the Catholic mission of Lewis and the value Lewis places on promoting the development of the complete person. I also admire my colleagues for their passion of assisting students and caring for their success. Lastly, I admire the students for their ambition and allowing me to be part of their journey as an advisor.

What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel?
My favorite place to travel is anywhere with sun, warm weather, and water. I also like to travel to places where I will learn about culture and food.

HANNAH TASSONE

Academic Advisor
htassone@lewisu.edu

A part of the Lewis community since 2022.

Education:
B.A. Psychology, º£½ÇÉçÇø 
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), º£½ÇÉçÇø

What is your favorite vacation spot or place to travel? 
Definitely San Diego! I visited San Diego in summer 2024 and spent time in Mission Beach.  I also love downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What do you admire most about º£½ÇÉçÇø?
Lewis to me has always been my home away from home. I love the sense of community and belonging that comes with working for the University and with being a student. I have experienced so much from being a student and staff with Lewis and many of those experiences have shaped me into the person I am today.

What is your favorite quote? 
“If you want to be happy for a day, go out and play golf. If you want to be happy for a week, go on a cruise. If you want to be happy for a month, get a new car. If you want to be happy for a year, win the lottery. But if you want to be happy for a lifetime, make sure you add value to everyone you come in contact with.” -Lou Holtz