Abe Kimball

Abe Kimball joined CALS on April 16th, 2024, after being a part of the registrar staff at Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences. As a member of the Inclusive Academic Advising team at CALS, Abe supports the advising staff; manages the processing of petitions, electronic forms, and other aspects of records management; oversees the academic concern process; and provides student advocacy through various systems by collaborating with the IAA team and others from across campus. Additionally, he assists with the academic grade review process, handles health leaves, and helps with the Academic Support Program. Furthermore, Abe engages in reporting, data collection and analysis; co-manages communication; and assists with important events including orientation and commencement activities.

Before moving to Ithaca, Abe was a therapist on a dual-diagnosis unit at an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Philadelphia, PA. With a passion for music and helping others, he conducted psychotherapy and music therapy in both group and individual settings. Abe holds a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Music Therapy from Lesley University. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar and listening to music, cycling, running, hiking, and playing golf.