Dr. Mari Yancho is an Academic Success Specialist at Mott Community College, bringing roughly 15 years of dedicated student-advising experience to her role. Alongside her work helping students navigate and achieve their educational goals, she shares her passion for music as an instructor in the college's Music department, teaching guitar classes, ensembles, and Music Appreciation.

Dr. Yancho holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from University of Michigan-Flint, a Master’s degree in Music from Oakland University, and a Doctorate in Community College Leadership from FSU. A valued member of the Guitar Festival instructional team, she leverages her extensive background to inspire beginners and help them ignite a lasting passion for further musical study.