Meet the staff of Saint Louis University's Honors Program.
SLU Honors Program Staff
Louise Edwards Neiman, M.A.
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 SLU. 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 M.B.A.
Program Manager
valerie.shor@slu.edu
314-977-5619
Valerie’s responsibilities include advising honors students, supporting the Presidential Scholars Society, and 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 SLU. Valerie holds a B.S. in finance and international business and an MBA from Saint Louis University. Before advising at SLU, Valerie worked for several different companies.
Emily Colmo, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
emily.colmo@slu.edu
314-977-5746
Emily supports the co-curricular student experience, including advising the Honors Student Association (HSA) executive board and managing Path, the honors peer mentor and wellness program. She also supports planning and development of the first year honors student experience, acts as a liaison to the Honors Learning Community, and coordinates the annual Honors Senior Celebration. Emily joined the Honors Program staff in 2023 after completing her graduate program. She holds a B.A. in history from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and an M.A. and Ph.D. in American Studies from Saint Louis University.
Brian Adler, Ph.D. Student
Graduate Assistant
brian.adler@slu.edu
Brian supports the academic experience of honors students both as a teaching assistant for two Contemplation in Action courses and as an instructor for the Professional Development and Discernment course. He also works with the Path mentors to support their wellness and assists with various operational aspects of the program. Brian joined the honors program staff in 2022 as its graduate assistant as he works toward completing his Ph.D. at SLU. He holds a B.A. in political science from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.A. in public policy administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.