Program Contacts 
McNair Graduate Opportunity Program
University of New Hampshire
Stoke Hall, A-103
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 McNair 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 later moved to New Hampshire to take an Associate Director position with the Upward Bound program at Keene State College before transitioning to the UNH community. He continues to immensely enjoy his work with TRIO programs as it allows him to practice his unique brand of recreational psychology.
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. Antonio is also an education Ph.D. candidate at the university.
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.
GRACE RIVERA, Peer Advisor
Phone: (603) 862-0088
E-mail: gmx24@unh.edu
Grace received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Psychology from Westfield State College in May of 2009. During her time at WSC she was engaged in a number of activities and organizations including Alcohol Choices Education (A.C.E.), Teaching Assistant and tutor, Peer Advisor for Academic Advising, and Resident Assistant, among others. During the spring of 2009, she participated in The Washington Center Program where she interned with the United State Marshals Service in the Human Resources Division.
Grace is currently a Graduate Masters student in Justice Studies at the University of New Hampshire. She is adjusting to the transition and getting to know the area. On her free time she likes to spend time with her family and friends..
