Administration

Timothy Stokes
President
B.A., M.A., Ed.D.

Diana Toledo
Special Assistant to the President
A.A., B.A., M.A.

Michelle Andreas
Vice President for Instruction
A.A.S., Fort Steilacoom Community College
B.A., Washington State University
M.A., Pacific Lutheran University
Ed.D., Oregon State University

Jennifer Barber
Dean of Transition Studies
B.A., Dominican College of San Rafael
M.A., Fresno Pacific University

Samantha Dotson
Executive Director of Human Resources
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.M., University of Phoenix

Kelly Green
Vice President for College Advancement
B.A., Carroll College
M.S., Western Governors University

Rip Heminway
Executive Technology Officer
B.A., Clark University

Victoria Hill
Dean of Student Financial Services
A.A., B.A., M.S.

Jennifer Manley
Dean of Student Engagement and Retention
B.A., Western Oregon University
M.Ed., Seattle University

Melissa Meade
Dean of Humanities and Communication
B.A., Purdue University
M.A., University of Washington
Ph.D., University of Washington

David Pelkey
Vice President for Student Services
A.A., Skagit Valley College
B.A., Western Washington University
M.A., Western Washington University
Ph.D., Oregon State University

Bryan Powell
Dean of Natural and Applied Sciences
B.F.A., Pacific Lutheran University
M.F.A., University of New Orleans

Valerie Robertson
Dean of Enrollment Services
B.S., University of Washington
M.S., University of Washington
Ph.D., Oregon State University

Noel Rubadue
Dean of Corporate and Continuing Education
A.A., Centralia College
B.A., Evergreen State College

Jason Selwitz
Dean of Applied Technology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Tysha Tolefree
Vice President for Finance and Operations
B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.

Amy Tureen
Dean of Academic Success Programs
B.A., Scripps College
M.A., Simmons College
M.L.I.S., Drexel University iSchool
Ed.D., University of La Verne

Marriya Wright
Dean of Allied Health and Nursing
A.A.S., B.S., M.S.N.

Amanda Ybarra-Rotelli
Executive Diversity Officer
B.A., Evergreen State College
M.A., Humboldt State University

Clinton Young
Dean of Social Science and Business

Ph.D. University of California San Diego 

Exempt Staff

Atraeyu Addessi
Coordinator for Veterans Programs 
M.A. University of Oklahoma 

Joe Aguilar

Educational and Career Planner / Career Services Lead
B.A., Washington State University
M.A., Evergreen State College

Heidi Aijala
Learning Resource Center Administrator
B.A., Saint Martin's University
M.I.T., Saint Martin's University
M.A., Western Washington University
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Juana Alcala
Associate Dean of Enrollment Services
B.A., University of Montana
M.E., University of Montana

Sam Bayne

Director of Systems and Applications

Amanda Bedolla 
Outreach/Admissions Specialist - IGNITE 

B.A. University of Washington 

Tammy Berbells

Executive Assistant to Public Relations and President’s Office
A.A., Central Washington University
B.S., Grays Harbor Community College

Sheemica Butler-Hill
Human Resources Consultant – Recruitment
B.S., Florida Institute of Technology

Sarah Cabbage
Associate Dean of Workforce Development
B.A., Carleton College
M.S., University of Washington
Ph.D., University of Washington

Vanessa Call 
Instructional Designer/Canvas Administrator 

Kinzey Cannon  
Director of Financial Aid & Veterans Services 

Sarah Clarke
Educational and Career Planner
B.A., Bennington College
M.E.S., Evergreen State College

Ana Conde-Rodriguez   
Workforce Transitions Specialist - BFET 

Kristin Cramer
Executive Assistant to the Executive Technology Officer

Frederick Creek
Director of Safety and Security
A.A., Green River Community College
B.S., Central Washington University
M.S., Central Washington University

Kia Davis
Data Analyst
A.A., Whatcom Community College
B.A., Western Washington University

Alena Dicke
Director of Contracted Services
A.A., South Puget Sound Community College
B.A., University of Washington

Robert Drake
Enrollment Systems Database Manager
A.A.S., Tacoma Community College
A.A.S., Tacoma Community College

Alex Edmonds
Adult Learner Transition Specialist
B.A., Evergreen State College

Nermalyn Edwards
Accounting Manager
B.A.

Jessica Egli
Educational and Career Planner

Michelle Geizsler 

Educational and Career Planner 
B.A. Northwest University 

Sara Gettys

Visual Media Lead
B.A., Hollins University
M.A., University of Missouri

Jana Girt
Budget Manager
B.A., Centralia College

Mekaela Gladden
Director of Operations and Strategic Planning
B.A.
J.D.

Tim Goebel
Business Systems Analyst, Campus Solutions
A.A., Centralia Community College
B.A., Western Washington University
M.S., Western Governors University

Jennifer Goss

Budget Manager – Office of Instruction
A.T.A., South Puget Sound Community College
B.A., Evergreen State College

Jennifer Greene
Budget & Grants Manager

Juliette Griffin
Student Admissions & Clinical Coordinator 

Neha Guarente
Admissions Specialist - Lead 
B.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
M.Ed., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Jacklin Guillen-Chichipan 
Workforce Transitions Specialist - Workfirst 
 

Ryan Hanscom

IT Client Services Director

Amber Hartman 

Educational & Career Planner 

B.A. University of South Alabama 

Christine Hoffman
Director of Development – Foundation
A.A.
B.A., University of Washington
M.P.A., University of Phoenix

Darrell Huggins
Director of Facilities

Nausheen Kasmani

Graphic Communications Manager
B.A., Western Washington University

Parminder Kaur
Associate Vice President of Finance
B.A.
M.S., Western Governors University
M.A.

Kehli Kealy

Director of Professional Development and Technical Training
A.A.S.

Matthew Kemph
Assistant Director of Facilities

Samantha Kinnard 
Career Services Coordinator 

Samuel Kreiger
Events Manager
B.S., Linfield College
M.S., Western Kentucky University

Kennedy Krossen 
Learning Resource Center Administrator 

Jeanette Lindstrom

Executive Assistant to the Executive Diversity Officer

Michael Majors 
Director of Student Housing & Personal Support 
M.S. Texas A&M University 

Sophia Marshall

Executive Assistant, Foundation
B.A., University of Washington

Sharon McCown
Educational and Career Planner

B.A. Louisiana State University

M.A. Louisiana State University 

Walter Mehring
Adult Learner Transition Specialist

Roosevelt Mendez
Associate Dean of Advising, Career & Transfer Center 
A.A., Jefferson State Community College
B.A., University of Montevallo

Adam Michard
Technical Director
B.A., Western Illinois University
M.F.A., University of Arizona

Shanon Millman-Rodriguez
Director of Tribal Programming
B.A., Evergreen State College
M.Ed., Heritage University
Ed.D., Argosy University

Laura Moe-Genther

Dental Assisting Program Director
A.A.S., Tacoma Community College
B.S., South Seattle College

Anne Molenda
Director of K12 Partnerships and Recruitment
B.A., Western Washington University
M.A., Argosy University

Tracy Moore
Educational and Career Planner
A.A., South Puget Sound Community College
B.A., Washington State University

Lacy Neal

Assistant Director of Human Resources
A.A., South Puget Sound Community College
B.S., University of Phoenix

Patricia Pama
Payroll and Benefits Manager 
B.A., Evergreen State College

Christopher Patrick
Assistant Director of Craft Brewing and Distilling
A.A., Touro University International
B.S., Northeastern University

Will Peters

Human Resources Generalist 
A.A., South Puget Sound Community College

Christopher Pinto
Web Content Manager
B.S., Northeastern University

Christina Pleasants
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Services
B.A., University of Washington

Emme Price 
Admissions & Outreach Specialist and Head Women's Volleyball Coach 

Juliet Quebatay-Kruk
Director of Student Life 

M.S. Kansas State University 

Emily Ragsdale 
Basic Needs Navigator  

John Rajcich

Director of Access Services
A.A., Grays Harbor College
B.A., Evergreen State College

Macel Reising  
Educational and Career Planner

Ashwini Rekala Krishna
Business Systems Analyst – Finance and Human Capital Management
B.S., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
M.S., New Mexico State University
M.B.A., New Mexico State University

Christopher Riley 
Tasting Room Manager 
 

Erin Rust

Outreach / Admissions Specialist
A.A., South Puget Sound Community College
B.A., Evergreen State College

Kati Sagawa
Director of Marketing and Communications
B.A., Seattle Pacific University

Maxwell Sampson
Educational and Career Planner and Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Concordia University
M.A., Oregon State University

Jessica Sanders
Program Development Specialist, CCE
B.A., Columbia College
M.Ed., Stephens College

Beth Schluter
Director of Finance and Scholarships
B.A., Washington State University

Zachary Smith
Educational and Career Planner and Head Men’s Basketball Coach
B.A., M.Ed.

Lu Swenson
Educational and Career Planner
B.A.

Maria Thenell
Educational and Career Planner
B.A Eastern Oregon University

Joe Torres
Educational and Career Planner
B.A., M.Ed.

Chelsea Tran
Worker Retraining Coordinator 
B.A., M.A.T.

Jennifer Tuia
Director of Institutional Research
B.S., M.S.

Darah Vining
Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., M.Ed.

Ellen Vujasinovic
Associate Dean of CTOL and Student Learning 
Ph.D.

Kathryn Walton-Elliott
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instruction

Amber Wetzel
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Major Gifts

Vernell Willingham
Director of Athletics
A.A., B.A., M.Ed.

Benjamin Willis 
Health & Wellness Operations Manager and Head Women's Soccer Coach 
B.S. Gonzaga University 

Lucas Wolf 
Assistive Technology Specialist 

Ph.D. Arizona State University 

Rhonda Yenney
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance & Operations
A.S., B.S., M.B.A.

Faculty

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Khalid Abdalla
Economics
B.A. State University of NewYork
M.A. Fordham University

Ashraf Alattar
Computer Information Systems
B.S. Arkansas State University
M.S. Middlesex University
Ph.D. PaiChai University

Ross Artwohl
Counseling
B.A. University of Colorado
M.S.W. Colorado State University

Chad Bacon
Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Ryer Banta
Librarian
B.A. Montana State University
M.L.I.S. University of Washington

Jason Barnett
Mathematics
B.S. California State University
B.M. California State University
M.S. University of California

Raymond Bateh
American Sign Language
B.S. Gallaudet University
M.S. Western Maryland University

Joe Batt
Art
B.F.A. University of South Dakota
M.F.A. University of Montana

Courtney Besaw 
Anthropology 
Ph.D. University of Pittsburg 

Emily Boyce

Mathematics
A.A. South Puget Sound Community College
B.S. Saint Martin’s University
M.S. Montana State University

Seth Braver
Mathematics
B.A. San Francisco State University
M.A. University of California
Ph.D. University of Montana

Brandy Brennan 
Psychology 
M.S. Portland State University 

Liza Brenner
Art History/2-D Studio Arts
B.F.A. Clarion University of Pennsylvania
M.A. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
M.F.A. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Liona Burnham
English
B.A. Whitworth College
M.A. Western Washington University

Chelsea Burke 
Nursing 
B.S. University of Texas Medical 

Kathleen Byrd
Writing
B.A. Evergreen State College
M.Ed. University of Washington

Amy Calkins-Kassler
Psychology
B.S. Illinois State University
M.S.W. University of Illinois

Leslie Chao
Biology
B.A. University of California
M.S. Western Washington University

Eric Chase
History
A.A. Seattle Central Community College
B.A. Evergreen State College
M.A. Vermont College

James Chen
General and Organic Chemistry
B.S. University of Michigan
M.A. Harvard University
Ph.D. Stanford University

Zhihong Chen
History
Ph.D. University of Oregon 

Sarah Compton 

Nursing 
M.S. Messiah University 

Megan Connell
Nursing
A.S.
B.A.
B.S.N. Saint Martin’s University
M.S.N. Aspen University

Richard Dahlen
Adult Basic Education- IBEST
B.S. Emporia State University

Erica Dixon
Sociology
B.S. Central Washington University
M.S. Portland State University

Gerard Dolmans
College Writing/Humanities
B.A. Western Washington University
M.A. Washington State University

Corey (C.J.) Dosch
English Humanities
B.S. North Dakota State University
M.A. Central Washington University
Ph.D. Syracuse University

Kiffen Dosch
English
A.A. Wenatchee Valley College
B.A. Central Washington University
M.A. Central Washington University

John-Patrick Downey-McCarthy
Culinary Arts

Evan Duncan
Welding

Sidnee-Marie Dunn
Chemistry
B.S. University of Utah
M.S. Central Washington University

Jennifer Evans
Office Technology and Administration
A.A. St. Petersburg Junior College
B.A. University of South Florida
M.Ed. University of South Florida

Yvonne Fish
Mathematics
B.A. Bridgewater State College
M.A. University of Lowell

Annamary Fitzgerald
Adult Basic Education
B.A. Evergreen State College
M.A. Western Kentucky University

Aaron Goings 
History 
Ph.D. Simon Fraser University 

Michael Gray
Film Production
B.A. Albright College
M.F.A. University of Essex
M.A. University of Essex
Ph.D. Ohio University

John Guarente
Music-Choral
B.A. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
M.M. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
D.M.A. University of Miami

Chelsea Gustafson
Chemistry/Craft Brewing & Distilling
B.S. Southern Oregon University
Ph.D. University of California

Rembrandt Haft

Biology
B.A. 
Ph.D. University of Washington

Kaylee Harrington
Library
B.A. University of Dayton
M.S. Texas Women’s University
Ph.D.

Evelyn Harry
Dental Assisting
A.A. South Puget Sound Community College
A.A.S. South Puget Sound Community College
B.A.S. South Seattle College

Jillian Heist
Nursing
B.A. Pacific Lutheran University
M.S. Seattle University

Hailey Hobbs
Accounting
B.S. Grand Canyon University
M.A. University of Washington

Parakh Hoon
Political Science
B.A. St. Stephen’s College
M.A. Jawaharlal Nehru University
M.A. Brigham Young University
Ph.D. University of Florida

Bryan Hooper 
Medical Assisting 
Medical Assisting Certification WA State Department of Health 

David Hyde
Sociology
B.A. University of Oklahoma
M.A. University of Oklahoma

Matthew Ito
English
B.A. Biola University
M.A. University of Hawai’i at Manoa
Pd.D. University of Hawai’i at Manoa

Michael Jameson
Computer Network Technology
A.A. University of Maryland University College
A.S. Bates Technical College

Tania Jareen
Computer Information Systems
M.S. Wichita State University

Tiffany Johnston
Dental Assisting
A.A.S. South Puget Sound Community College
B.S. South Seattle College

Mia Johnstone
Business Administration
B.A. University of California
M.B.A. California State University

Shannon Kelley
Nursing
A.A. University of Colorado Business School
B.S.N. Pacific Lutheran University
M.S.N. University of Phoenix

Anthony Kennish
Automotive
A.A. Universal Technical Institute

Travis Knowles
Chemistry
B.S. Southern Adventist University
M.A. University of Denver
Ph.D. University of Northern Colorado

Kaidren Kolodziejski

Speech Communications
B.A., M.A.

Heather Kranz
Counselor
B.A. Western Washington University
M.A. Seattle University

Lily Kun

Library
B.A. University of Washington
B.A. University of Washington
M.L.I.S. University of Washington

Maia Langenberg

Mathematics
B.S. Whatcom Community College
M.S. Western Washington University

Sanjay Lanka
Business
B.A. Osmania University
M.B.A. Missouri State University
M.R.A. University of Essex
Ph.D. University of Essex

Andrew Leiren
Cybersecurity
A.A.S. South Puget Sound Community College
A.A.S. South Puget Sound Community College
B.A. Evergreen State College

Li Li
Nursing
B.S.N. Chengde Medical University
M.S.N. University of Cincinnati

Lauren Love
Drama
B.A. University of Wisconsin
M.F.A. University of Wisconsin
Ph.D. University of Minnesota

Paradise Low
Mathematics
A.A.S. Joliet Junior College
B.F.A. Michigan State University
M.A. Northern Illinois University

Stephanie Malmgren
Biology
A.A. Santa Ana College
B.A. University of California
B.S. University of North Carolina
M.S. San Francisco State University

Corrie Martin
Developmental Reading and English
B.A., M.E.

Asil Martinez 
Philosophy 
M.A. University of California, Santa Cruz 

Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania 

Heather Maye
Office Technology and Administration
A.S. Truckee Meadows Community College
B.S. University of Nevada
M.S. Western Governors University

Carlea McAvoy
Developmental Mathematics
B.A. University of Missouri
M.A. University of Puget Sound

Juan Menjivar
Spanish
A.A. Victor Valley College
B.A. University of California
M.S. Georgetown University

Chandra Miller-Starks
Psychology
B.S. University of Central Arkansas
M.S. University of Central Arkansas

Jarold Montefalcon
Welding
A.A. South Puget Sound Community College

Christine Moon
Early Childhood Education
B.S.
M.S.

Gabrielle Morales
ABE Reading & Writing/IBEST
B.A. Bushnell University
M.S. University of Pennsylvania

Shruti More
Computer Information Systems
B.S. University of Washington
M.S. University of Washington

Thad O’Dell
Mathematics
B.S. Washington State University
M.A. Fuller Theological Seminary
M.A. California State University

Nicholas Owen

Communication Studies
B.A. University of Puget Sound
M.S. University of Puget Sound

Caprice Paduano
Early Childhood Education
B.A., M.A.

Shana Parker
Nursing
B.A. California State University
M.A. California State University

Rebecca (Joy) Platter
Cybersecurity/Computer Network Administration
A.A.S. South Puget Sound Community College
A.A. South Puget Sound Community College

Patricia Poblete
English
B.A. La Sierra University
M.A. La Sierra University
Ph.D. Purdue University

Jolyn Ponder
Medical Assisting
A.A.S. South Puget Sound Community College

Sonja Purtteman
Nursing Assistant
B.S.N. University of Portland

Zho Ragen 
Environmental Science
Ph.D. University of Washington 

Peter Rex

History-Political Science
B.A. University of Wisconsin
M.Ed.

Sara Rose
Physics
B.S. University of Illinois
M.S. University of Illinois
Ph.D. University of Illinois

Jason Salcedo
English
A.A. Seattle Central Community College
B.A. University of Washington
M.A. Tulane University

John Schaub
Mathematics
B.A. University of Puget Sound Community College
M.F.A. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
B.S. Emerson College
B.S. New Mexico State University
M.S. New Mexico State University
Ph.D. New Mexico State University

James Schneider
English/Humanities
B.A. University of Texas
M.I.T. Evergreen State College

Brad Schrandt
Music – Jazz and Music Theory
B.A. Winona State University
M.M. University of Washington

Andrew Sergienko
Philosophy
B.A. Vanderbilt University
M.A. University of Oregon
Ph.D. Whitman College

Sally Sharbaugh
Counseling
B.A. University of Washington
M.A. Seattle University

Melanie Shelton
Baking & Pastry Arts
A.T.A. Spokane Falls Community College

Estill (Bud) Skinner
IT Computer Support
A.T.A. South Puget Sound Community College

Debbie Slyter 
Nursing 
M.S. Grand Canyon University 

Ting Song
Architecture, Engineering, Construction
B.S. Tianjin University
M.S. Utah State University
Ph.D. Utah State University

Jolene Stiles
Nursing
B.A., B.S., M.S.N.

Lars Stranger
Computer Information Systems
B.S. Royal Institute of Technology

Adam Tenenbaum
Paralegal
B.A., J.D.

Julia Trude
Mathematics
A.A., B.S., M.S.

Jean-Baptiste Urtecho
Biology
B.S. University of California
M.S. California State University

Aimee Wagonblast
Nursing
M.S. University of Washington

Emily Wallace
Culinary Arts
ACF Certified Culinary Certificate

Amy Warren
Office Technology and Administration
A.A., A.A., B.S., M.Ed.

Adam Waters
Architecture, Engineering, Construction
A.S., B.S.

Ann Weiss
Accounting
B.A., M.S., M.B.A.

Heather Williams
English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language
B.A., M.A.,

M.Ed.

Julie Williamson
English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language
B.A., M.A.

Lindsey Witcosky 
Mathematics 

M.Ed. University of Oregon 

Tom Witt
Automotive Technology
A.A.

Jennifer Wortman
Pre-College English/Reading
A.A., B.A., M.A.

Stephanie Ybarra-Rotelli
College and Career Success
A.A. South Puget Sound Community College
B.A. Evergreen State College
M.A. Humboldt State University

Jingyi You
Mathematics
B.S., M.A., M.A.

Bin Zhang
Communication Studies
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Alfredo Zuniga 
Biology 
Ph.D. Oregon Health & Science University