Peg Adams is the Director of University Connect and Persist (UCAP), FUEL NKU the campus food pantry, and Care Closet @ NKU where students have access to free clothing at Northern Kentucky University. She earned her Master's degree in education from Western Kentucky University and is a proud alum of NKU where she earned her bachelor's degree in English and psychology. Throughout her nearly 40 year career at NKU, Peg has contributed to the development and implementation of student success initiatives in a variety of roles, including Support Specialist in Student Support Services, Director of First -Year Programs, and Instructor of UNV 101: Orientation to College and Beyond, ENG 151H: Honors Freshman Composition and ENG 101: College Writing.
In addition, Peg has served on numerous campus committees and advisory boards, such as the Foundations of Excellence Transitions Committee, EAB Student Success Collaborative Work Group, University Council for Student Success, First-Year Experience Task Force and the Success by Design Coordinated Care Planning and Implementation Team.
A Northern Kentucky native, Peg enjoys taking brisk walks, attending sporting events and theatre, and spending time with family and friends.
Jennifer Stephens is a Program Coordinator with University Connect and Persist. You'll find her in the office with Scooby-Doo, evil eye amulets, and elephants decorating the shelves. Previously, she worked at Northern Kentucky University as manager for the Music Preparatory Program for 8 years. Jennifer enjoys helping students solve problems, walking with her sister during the lunch hour, and baking goodies for her team.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Trinity College in Burlington, Vermont and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Kentucky. She has worked as a Social Worker at The Christ Hospital and Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH.
Jennifer is a native of Maine, but has lived in Kentucky for many years. She enjoys travelling to visit family and friends on the east coast. Jennifer loves the movie The Mummy, and can recite it from heart. Jennifer spends some of her free time watching Korean television, reading, and listening to music. Jennifer plays cello and has had the opportunity to play with the NKU Philharmonic Orchestra and even travel with them to Ireland.
Aaron joined NKU UCAP in February 2026 after having worked in NKU International Student and Scholar Services since November of 2019. Before coming to NKU, Aaron taught English as a Second Language for eight years at both University of Cincinnati and ELS/Cincinnati.
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater Design and Production from CCM/University of Cincinnati and a Master of Architecture degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Aaron always welcomes opportunities for creative problem-solving, and he is happy to help NKU students overcome challenges as students pursue their academic and professional goals.
In his free time, Aaron enjoys reading, listening to opera, and hiking and camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where he is working on completing his map of all 800 miles of maintained trails in the park. In addition, as a proud uncle, Aaron takes great delight in spending time with any of his thirteen nieces and nephews, all of whom are smart, funny, and talented!
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AARON
