Experience

Whatcom Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Provide organizational and programmatic leadership the office of Student Success and Retention. Focused on creating relevant and thorough onboarding for WCC students, trained and managed a student leadership team, and redesigned academic policies to better support and retain students.

• Academic Advisor

  • Feb 2019 - Jul 2022

  Provided culturally responsive academic and career advising to a diverse group of 500+ students through mentorship, goal and value coaching, individual student skill assessment, and academic counseling.



Washington State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Advisor

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2019

  Implemented individualized development plans for advisees with regards to educational and career goals. Specialized advisee groups include: exploring students, student athletes, Business and Communication pathway students, and interdisciplinary students.

• Residential Education Director

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Returned to the RED roll for 6 months to fill an unanticipated vacancy

• Summer Programs Manager

  • May 2013 - Dec 2015

  Directed, planned, implemented, and evaluated all Summer Session Programs. Responsible for the development and execution of student success initiatives, departmental programs, events, and conferences.Programs included:Cougar Quest—academic summer program for middle and high school students. Most students were grant-funded (Upward Bound, Gear Up, etc.), underserved student populations. Summer Advantage—bridge program focused on increasing enrollment and long-term retention of traditionally underserved student populations through outreach and departmental partnerships. Summer Advantage for Transfer Students—Program supported transfer students to WSU and their specific needs during their initial summer term. Calculated Success—Program supported STEM students through development of their math skills. Show less

• Residential Education Director

  • Jun 2011 - May 2013

  I was a Residential Education Director with a proven track record in supervision, management, and programming. I hired, trained and supervised teams of Residential Advisors, managed multiple residence halls with capacity of between 220-350 students, and developed educational programming for residents. Skills needed were conflict resolution, crisis management, budgeting, scheduling, and communication. I worked passionately to create a positive and supportive living and learning environment for students. Show less



Eastern Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Residence Life Coordinator

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2011

  As a Residence Life Coordinator at Eastern Washington University, I trained and supervised student staff, developed programming for living learning communities, and provided on-call crisis response. I also taught a 300-level leadership and communications course and serve as a conduct officer for the campus. As a Residence Life Coordinator at Eastern Washington University, I trained and supervised student staff, developed programming for living learning communities, and provided on-call crisis response. I also taught a 300-level leadership and communications course and serve as a conduct officer for the campus.