Gwen McMahon

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gmcmahon@berkeley.edu

510-643-8115

Chavez Student Center

Academic Advisor

Advises and assists student athletes towards holistic development, including academic options and alternatives while understanding and complying with University, College, and NCAA rules and requirements.  Provides tailored academic counseling to maximize student athlete potential and academic performance while balancing athletic and personal commitments.

Background

A native of New York, Gwen found her passion for working with students while earning her B.A. in Psychology and Education from Duke University.  She began working in college athletics as an academic mentor, while pursuing masters degrees in both Social Work and Sports Management from the University of Michigan.  In 2021, she spent a year as an assistant academic counselor, working with football at the University of Georgia.