- Director of Student Success and Advising
Biography
Education and Certifications
- Master of Social Work, Eastern Washington University
- Bachelor of Arts in History, Central Washington University
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Central Washington University
- Master of Social Work Certificate of Completion: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language, Gonzaga University
About Me
I was born and raised in Spokane, but lived and worked overseas for 10 years teaching English as a second language (I particularly enjoyed living in Taiwan). From 2007 to 2009, I also served in the Peace Corps in Ukraine. When I returned to the United States, I started working for Spokane Community College teaching English to refugees while earning my master’s degree in social work from Eastern Washington University.
In my spare time I like to…
I enjoy traveling, reading, and (in the winter) embroidery. My favorite place to be is on a lake or river, and my favorite country I’ve traveled to was Scotland. I also have my yoga teaching training certificate.
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because I wanted to support student in all phases of the student life cycle both inside and outside of the classroom. I am grateful to be a part of the amazing team at the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
My Favorite Quote
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Awards
- 2024 CPPS Staff Excellence Award – Supervisor/Director Staff Excellence