Success Coaching

Susan Perry

Susan enjoys being a success coach at Mohave College. She helps students identify and navigate barriers to their success as well as celebrating their achievements. Attending college is a big decision and takes a lot of commitment and time. College may not always be easy, but Susan is here to encourage and support you in a variety of ways. During an individualized coaching session, you can discuss your academic goals, learn about resources that are available to you, or work on academic skills like time management, reducing test anxiety, and studying effectively.  Susan loves working with first-year students, especially those who are returning to college later in life.

Susan received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from UNLV and has taken additional courses at Mohave College to further her skills. She lives in Kingman and enjoys hanging out with friends and family, reading, cooking, and watching Netflix. 

Ash Gilliam

Ash is the easy-going, chill and relaxed (chillaxed) Success Coach in Bullhead City. They are passionate about helping others become the most awesome version of themselves. Education has been an important aspect of their life (as a self-proclaimed “forever student”), and they are so excited to get students HYPED about their academic goals.

With a background in illustration, education and clinical mental health counseling, Ash has a unique view on school, life, the world, and most importantly, success. Hard work and success do not need to include stress, burnout, fear or anxiety. Ash is here to help you through your struggles and is happy to figure it out with you. As their uncle always said, “Relax – take it easy!”

In their free time, Ash loves cozying up on the couch with a good book with something by their favorite authors like Augustina Bazterrica, George R. R. Martin, Lois Lowery and Rory Power. They also enjoy replaying a favorite video game for the millionth time including NieR, Paper Mario, Sonic and Final Fantasy. Otherwise, they’re usually listening to a podcast, like Work for Change, Welcome to Night Vale and Within the Wires, watching YouTube deep-dives, or scrolling Reddit. Ash has one cat named Moose with their partner of over 20 years. The couple fondly remembers their other cats Booboo, Tofu and Miss Dirty Mae.

Elizabeth Mahler

Elizabeth Mahler is deeply passionate about empowering students to achieve their academic goals. Drawing from her own college journey, Elizabeth understands the challenges students face and brings a compassionate approach to her coaching. She creates a supportive environment where students can explore effective strategies tailored to their unique needs, preparing them to overcome academic and personal obstacles with confidence.

Currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences, Elizabeth also serves as a dedicated Student Success Coach, blending her academic pursuits with practical coaching experience. Her commitment to student success extends beyond coaching sessions, as she actively seeks to enhance her understanding of psychology to better support her students.

In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys exploring diverse interests, from painting and kayaking to immersing herself in virtual farming adventures like Stardew Valley. Always eager to learn and grow, she eagerly embraces new hobbies and experiences, reflecting her belief in the power of personal growth and discovery.