Program Contacts 
McNair Graduate Opportunity Program
University of New Hampshire
Stoke Hall, 14-E
11 Garrison Avenue
Durham NH 03824-3511
Phone: (603) 862-0088
Fax: (603) 862-1927
E-Mail: mcnair.program@unh.edu
McNair Program Staff
TAMMY J. GEWEHR, Academic Advisor
Phone: (603) 862-0002
E-mail: tammy.gewehr@unh.edu
Tammy, a native of California, moved to New Hampshire in 2007 and became part of the McNair team in July 2008. She was first in her family to attend college and earned a B.S. in anthropology from the University of Idaho, and a M.Ed. with a specialization in Counseling and Guidance from California State Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo. She has previous experience working with one of the TRIO Programs (Student Support Services) at Cal Poly State University in California where she was their academic advisor. Tammy enjoys working with college students as demonstrated in her ten plus years working in higher education. As McNair’s academic advisor she will be working closely with students in the process of their transition from undergraduate to graduate school.
While not at work Tammy enjoys hanging out with her husband Aubrey and son, River. If they are not working on their house they can be found kayaking, hiking, skiing, walking the dog or relaxing on the porch. Tammy also enjoys photography, listening to Jazz/Blues and training exotic animals.
ANTONIO HENLEY, Director
Phone: (603) 862-0088
E-mail: mcnair.director@unh.edu
Although Antonio's academic background is in psychology, he crossed over to education through his professional involvement in federal TRIO programs, of which the McNair Program is the capstone. Beginning as a Tutor with the Educational Talent Search program while finishing the senior undergraduate year, he discovered his passion in connecting students to their own life goals. Upon graduation he was employed as a Counselor for the Upward Bound program at Cameron University (where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees) and was promoted to Assistant Director. He moved to New Hampshire to take an Associate Director position with the Upward Bound program at Keene State College, and then transitioned to the University of New Hampshire to serve as Director of the McNair Scholars Program. Antonio earned his Ph.D. in Education at UNH and specialized in Leadership and Policy Studies.
With a research focus on the intersection of class, race, and gender, Antonio’s current research projects include African American males’ educational persistence, and strategies for the graduate school success of underrepresented groups. He instructs courses on college teaching, research proposal development, budgetary leadership, and fundraising. In addition, he has presented research and facilitated discussions on these topics at regional and national conferences.
Antonio is married and together he and his wife parent five saintly bundles of human joy. When time permits, he enjoys soccer, tennis and downhill skiing. He continues to immensely enjoy his work with TRIO programs as it allows him to practice his unique brand of recreational psychology.
HELEN LONEK, Program Assistant
Phone: (603) 862-0088
E-mail: helen.lonek@unh.edu
Helen Lonek grew up in New York and moved to New Hampshire in 2002. She received her Associate’s Degree from The Berkeley School in New York City.
She has previous experience working for the TRIO Program at Great Bay Community College as well as in the Financial Aid Office. She enjoys the interaction she has with the students.
Helen’s spare time activities include cooking, reading, working on her golf game, playing with her golden retrievers and, as the mother of five sons, attending soccer games and track meets.
Victoria Adewumi, Peer Advisor
Phone: (603) 862-0088
E-mail: voo2@wildcats.unh.edu
Victoria Adewumi is a recent graduate from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Affairs, and minors in Economics and Spanish. A native of New Hampshire, she was born and raised in Hooksett her entire life.
Victoria had the opportunity to conduct her McNair research in Costa Rica during the summer of 2010. This abroad experience had a lasting impact on her research interests. She is currently pursuing projects in refugee relations in Latin America, as well as forced migration issues globally.
Victoria has been very involved in the UNH campus community, participating in organizations such as TNH campus newspaper, Memorial Union Building Board of Governors, and the McNair program. Currently, she is pursuing a master’s in Political Science at UNH with an expected completion date of June 2012.
Sarah DeAngelo, Peer Advisor
Phone: (603) 862-0088
E-mail: sarahdeangelo89@gmail.com
Having lived in New Hampshire all of her life, Sarah decided to attend the University of Connecticut for her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies. She is now pursuing a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of New Hampshire. She is currently a research assistant for Professor Kerry Kazura, in addition to being involved with McNair. She joined the McNair team in September 2011 as the graduate peer advisor for the First Year Program and enjoys working with the students. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys relaxing at home, watching movies and baking.
