Your Education, Your Path
At NSCC, academic advising is a partnership between the dedicated staff of the Student Support and Advising Center and your program-specific faculty advisors. Connecting with your advisor early helps you create a clear, personalized plan to stay on track, choose the right courses for your goals, and move toward completing your program with confidence. Academic Advising at NSCC is your go-to resource for course planning, major exploration, and transfer assistance, including MassTransfer and Commonwealth Commitment.
You can also connect with an Advisor by visiting the Advising Center at the Danvers or Lynn campus during our drop-in hours, or virtually through CentroHub. Find more details below.
Starting With Advising
978‑762‑4066
advising@northshore.edu
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, 8 am–5 pm
Locations
Lynn Campus (LS‑134)
Danvers Campus (DH‑260)
Virtual Appointments (Zoom)
Drop-in Hours
Mon–Fri, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Here to Help You
CENTROHUB
Join CentroHub via Zoom anytime between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM for a 15-minute session
on advising, registration, program changes, degree evaluation, and more.
NAVIGATE APP
Book appointments, track tasks, and connect with resources.
Beyond Class Planning
TRANSFER & DEGREE SUPPORT
Learn about MassTransfer pathways, Commonwealth Commitment, and partner universities.
PLACEMENT & TESTING
Access initial placement via testing or transcripts; additional testing for math,
writing, and ESL.
Other Relevant Information
Expand AllCollapse All- Prepare questions - Know what you’re asking; e.g. transfer options, course planning
- Book ahead - Avoid registration stress, plan early for peak times
- Track your plan - Use Navigate to stay on top of dates, tasks, and advisor messages
- Visit often - Regular check-ins help you stay on track and adjust your plan
- Use all supports - Between TRIO, RISE, career services, and testing, jump on opportunities early
Our Academic Advisors and support team can be found on the Lynn Campus, Danvers Campus or online via Zoom.
Yandi Figueroa
Director of Advising & Retention
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 4051
Email: yfiguero@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134 / Danvers Campus: DH260
DANVERS OFFICE
Mary Albanese
Academic Counselor
Phone: 978-762-4000 extension 4226
Email: malbanes@northshore.edu
Danvers Campus: DH-260
Michael Monagle
Academic Counselor
Phone: 978-762-4000 extension 4093
Email: mmonagle@northshore.edu
Danvers Campus: DH-260
Jessica Kennett
Academic Counselor
Phone: 978-762-4000 extension 5539
Email: jkennett@northshore.edu
Danvers Campus: DH 260
Joshua Rizzo
Academic Counselor
Phone: 978-762-4000 extension 4135
Email: jorizzo@northshore.edu
Danvers Campus: DH 260
Brooke Burke
Part-Time Transfer Counselor
Email: bburke09@northshore.edu
Danvers Campus: DH 260
LYNN OFFICE
Marcy Eisen
Assistant Director of Advising & Retention
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 2148
Email: meisen@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
James Cristiano
Coordinator of Transfer Services
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 2175
Email: jcristia@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
Charlie Quay
Academic Counselor
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 4272
Email: equay@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
Eric Shairs
Academic Counselor
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 2145
Email: eshairs@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
Kei Tiggs
Academic Counselor
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 6212
Email: ktiggs@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-120
Brendan Fraser
Academic Counselor
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 2217
Email: bfraser@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
Hannah Andry
Academic Counselor
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 4211
Email: handry@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
Qing Zhao
Part-Time Transfer Counselor
Email: qzhao01@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
RISE Scholars Advisors
Emily Leal
Academic Counselor (RISE Scholars)
Email: eleal@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
Valerie Rafferty
Academic Counselor (RISE Scholars)
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 2213
Email: vraffert@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
Deirdre Pierotti
Academic Counselor (RISE Scholars)
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 2132
Email: dpierott@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
Kevin Lux Ven
Academic Counselor (RISE Scholars)
Phone: 781-593-6722 extension 2248
Email: kluxven@northshore.edu
Lynn Campus: LS-134
How to Connect Quickly
Academic Advising
978‑762‑4066
advising@northshore.edu
CentroHub
Visit CentroHub for a 15-minute drop-in session, no appointment needed.
Navigate App
Go to the Navigate App to book appointments, get reminders, and manage to-dos.