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When your student attends the University of Tennessee, Family Experience is here to support your whole family.<\/p>\n

Family Experience in the Center for Student Advocacy believes that a student\u2019s family or support system is essential to success, and we strive to educate and equip families to best support their student in all aspects of the Volunteer experience. We serve as a bridge between families and the university by providing special events, proactive communication, and advocacy to help shape the student experience at UT.<\/p>\n

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\"Todd<\/p>\n

Todd Cox<\/b><\/a>
\nDirector of Student Advocacy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Brianna<\/p>\n

Brianna Smith<\/strong><\/a>
\nAssistant Director of Student Advocacy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"A<\/p>\n

Amber Kinder<\/strong><\/a>
\nAssistant Director of Tennessee Family Experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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