Ms. Shilman joined Northern in July 2021 as a staff counselor in the counseling center. She earned a masters of education degree for clinical mental health and school counseling and a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Northern. Ms. Shilman started her counseling journey in addiction and prevention services through a local agency, where she provided intensive outpatient treatment services and coordinated and implemented prevention efforts in the local school districts and community outreach efforts. Ms. Shilman also spent several years working in community mental health, working with clients of all ages with a variety of needs.