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Biography

Katie Szymczak joined the staff at Saint Xavier University in 2010 as assistant director of the Learning Center and Disabilities Services. She currently serves as a student support specialist in the University’s TRIO office, where she is dedicated to supporting students throughout their academic journey. 

Szymczak is passionate about building meaningful relationships with students and colleagues and is committed to serving students with compassion, encouragement, and excellence. Her student-centered approach focuses on understanding the whole student and providing personalized support that promotes academic success, personal growth, and persistence toward graduation. She especially values the opportunity to mentor and guide students as they work toward achieving their goals. 

Szymczak loves to learn. After earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Wittenberg University, she went on to complete two master's degrees. They include a master’s degree in higher education administration at the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in special education from Saint Xavier University. In 2026, she began pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in management. 

Outside of work, Szymczak enjoys domestic and international travel, spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, completing puzzles, and playing with her cats. 

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