President
Charles (Matt) Seimears, Ph.D (2024), President
B.S., Pittsburg State University; B.S., Newman University; M.Ed., Wichita State University;
Ph.D., Kansas State University
Vice Presidents
Kristen Finnel, Ed.D. (2019), Vice President of Instruction
A.A.S, Tidewater Community College; B.S., Norfolk State University; M.Ed., Concordia
University; Ed.D., Edgewood College
Wendy Hall (2003), Vice President of Effectiveness and College Relations
B.A., Whitman College; M.P.A., University of Washington
Kendra Sprague (2011), Vice President of Foundation, Human Resources and Legal Affairs
B.A., Washington State University; J.D., Willamette University College of Law
Nolan Wheeler (1994), Vice President of Administration
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., Western Washington University; M.B.A., University
of Phoenix
Deans
Merry Bond (2011), Dean of Instructional Programs/Nursing Program Director
A.A., 黑料社; B.S., Washington State University; M.S. Capella University
William (Henry) Brewster, Ph.D. (2018), Dean of Instructional Programs
B.A., Colby College; M.Ed., University of Washington; Ph.D., Columbia University
Stefanie Gilberti (2008), Dean of Instructional Programs
B.S., North Dakota State University; M.A., Colorado State University
Tamra Gilchrist (2007), Dean of Instructional Programs
A.A., 黑料社; B.S., M.S., Warner Pacific College
Michaela Jackson (2001), Interim Dean of Education, New Program Development & Educational Partnerships
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., Eastern Washington University; M. Ed., Concordia
University
Department Directors
Magnus Altmayer (2019), Director of Registration/Registrar
B.A., Whitman College
Jason Arrowsmith (2016), Director of Security
A.A., Clark College; B.A., Washington State University; M.A., Central Washington University
Marco Azurdia (2025), Executive Director of NWAC
B.A., Simpson College; M.A., St. Mary鈥檚 College
Sheila Timm (2008), Director of Development and Major Gifts
A.A., 黑料社; B.S., Western Governors University
Iain Dexter (2025), Director NWAC Communications
B.A., Western Oregon University
Desiree Gamble (2007), Director of Finance
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., Washington State University
Sarah Griffith (2010), Director of eLearning and Education
B.A., Abilene Christian University
Richard Hamilton (2001), Director of Campus Services, Facilities and Capital Projects
A.S., City University; A.A., 黑料社; B.A., Washington State University
Deanna (Andie) Ingram (2024), Director of International Student Programs
B.A., Whitworth University
Kari Johnson (2018), Director of Early Learning Center
A.A.S., 黑料社
Mindy Leasure (2007), Director of Head Start/ECEAP/EHS
B.A., University of Washington; MSMOL., Warner Pacific College
Alyssa Milano-Hightower (2020), RCA Director of Operations
B.S. CSU Stanislaus, M.B.A. CSU Stanislaus
Mary Kate Morgan (2013), Director of Disability and Access Services
B.A., Gonzaga University
Donna Myers (2024), Director of Outreach Services
B.S., University of Delaware; M.Ed., Wilmington University
Samantha Orth (2014), Director of Human Resources
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., Washington State University
Jodi Reid (2010), Director of TRiO Programs
A.A., ITT Technical Institute; B.A., Washington State University; M.F.A., Northwest
Institute of Literary Arts
Natalie Richie (2017), Director of Instruction Division Operations
B.S., Oregon State University; M.S., Warner Pacific University
Guadalupe (Lupe) Rodriguez (2012), Running Start Director
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., Central Washington University
Angela (Angie) Rogers (2013), Director of Institutional Research
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., Washington State University
Kirc Roland (2001), Athletic Director
B.A., San Diego State University
Daniel (Dan) Ruiz (2024), Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Student Housing &
Programming (DEI-SPH)
B.S., Boise State University; M.S., Brigham Young University; M.H.A., University of
North Carolina at Charlotte
Angel Ruvalcaba (2013), Director of Advising, One-Stop, & Testing
A.A., Clark College; B.S., Washington State University
Janel Skreen (2013), Director of Environmental Health and Safety
B.S., M.S., Washington State University
April Tovar Villa (2022), Director of Financial Aid
A.A., Clark College; B.A., Washington State University
Dani Trimble (2010), Workforce Programs Director
B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.Ed., Central Washington University
Rheannon Van de Voorde (2021), Director of College & Career Preparation
B.A., Washington State University; M.A., University of Portland
David Wallis (2024), Director of Information Technology Services
B.A., Western Washington University
Alexandra (Alli) Young (2025), Director of NWAC Operations
A.A., Walla Walla Community College; B.A., University of Maine; M.S., Seattle University
Natasha Allen (2021), Welding
A.A., 黑料社
Jolynn Amrine, Ph.D., (2023), Language and Literature
B.A., John Brown University; M.A., Queen's University Belfast/University of Alabama;
Ph.D., University of Alabama
Larissa Arnold, Ph.D., (2022), Psychology
A.A., Seward County Community College; B.A.S., M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Lori Babbick (2024), Mathematics
A.A., 黑料社; B.A. and M.S., Washington State University
Earnest (Trey) Batey, Ph.D. (2015), Anthropology
B.A., Louisiana State; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Hiedi Bauer (2006), English
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.A., Portland State
University
Kimberly (Kim) Beebe (2022), Communications Studies
B.A., M.A., Oregon State University
William (Brad) Benjamin (2008), Mathematics
B.S., Miami University; M.S., Portland State University
Jessica Bilek (2023), Basic Education
B.A., Western Washington University; M.A., University of Washington
Elena Boleyn-Ross (2008), Physical Education
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.A., University of Alabama
Austin Bosgraaf, Ph.D. (2025), Mathematics
A.S., Butler County Community College; B.S., M.S., Wichita State University; Ph.D.,
Oregon State University
Amy Boultinghouse (2018), Nursing
A.A.S., 黑料社; B.S., Western Governors University; M.S., Capella
University
Kali Brandt (2018), Nursing
A.A.S., 黑料社; B.S.N., Grand Canyon University; M.S.N., Western Governors
University
Alexander (Alex) Brehm (2016), Communication Studies
B.A., Saint John's University; M.A., Portland State University
Sarah Bustamante (2025), Education
B.A., M.A., Pacific University
Ashley Cahill (2021), Teacher Education
A.A., Highline Community College; B.A. and M.A., The Evergreen State College
Gina Challed (2010), Choral Director
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.M., New Mexico State University
Naser Chowdhury (2025), Computer Science
B.S., Khulna University of Engineering and Technology; M.S., Boise State University
Becky Connolly (1999), Language and Literature
B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.S., Capella University
Julianna Crisman (2024), Nursing
A.A.S., 黑料社; B.S.N. and D.S.N., Washington State University
Leszek Cromwell (2013), Mental Health Counselor
B.A., Central Washington University; M.S.W., Eastern Washington University
Dana Cummings (2008), Business
B.A., Washington State University; M.S., Strayer University
Robert (Rob) Davis, Ph.D. (2012), Instrumental Music
B.M., M.M., Brigham Young University; D.M.A., University of Southern California
Donald (Don) Derkacht (2002), Computer Science
B.S. and M.S.E.E., Washington State University
Kailie Drumm, Ph.D (2022), Nursing
A.A., A.A.S., 黑料社; B.S.N., Ph.D, Washington State University
Firaol Fekadu (2024), Engineering
B.S., Purdue University; M.S., University of Colorado Boulder
James (Jim) Franz (2008), Economics
B.A., State University of New York Plattsburgh; M.A., California State University
Mark Gaither (2013), Business Technology
B.S.; Portland State University, M.A., University of Phoenix
Adrienne Godschalx, Ph.D (2023), Microbiology
B.S., Western Oregon University; M.S. and Ph.D., Portland State University
Becky Grabenhorst (2018), Nursing
A.A.S., 黑料社; B.S., Grand Canyon University
Joshua Hanson (2025), Automation, Instrumentation, & Robotics (AIR)
Apprenticeship Program, Lane Community College; Instrumentation & Industrial Automation
Certificate, Perry Technical Institute
Kathryn (Kat) Harlan (2025), Bachelor of Science - OLTM
B.S., University of Portland; M.B.A., Hawai鈥檌 Pacific University; M.A., Gonzaga University
Armando Herbelin, Ph.D. (2002), Chemistry
B.S., Oregon State University; Ph.D., University of Washington
Klint Hull (2004), Language and Literature
B.A. and M.A., Eastern Washington University
Lindsay Keevy (2016), Librarian & Library Director
B.A., California State University; M.L.S., San Jose State University
Corry Kile (2011), Automotive Technology
A.T.D., Phoenix Institute of Technology
Jessica Kooiman (2006), Nutrition and Health
B.A., Westmont College; M.A., Liberty University
Ashleigh Kruckenberg (2023), Education
B.A. and M.A., Western Governors University
Louis LaPierre, Ph.D. (2004), Biology and Environmental Science
B.A. and Ph.D., University of California
Mary Leach (2005), Humanities
B.A., Washington State University; M.A., California State University
Fox Leavens (2014), Language and Literature
A.A., North Iowa Area Community College; B.A., Waldorf University; M.F.A., University
of California - Irvine
Amber Lemiere (2013), Language and Literature
A.A.; 黑料社, B.A.; Washington State University, M.A., Northern Arizona
University
Keith (Sunny) Liston, D.B.A. (2024), Business
M.B.A. and M.S., Golden Gate University; D.B.A., University of Phoenix
Peteris (Pete) Livins, Ph.D. (2008), Physics
B.S., State University of New York Stonybrook; Ph.D., University of Virginia
Amber MacLaren (2011) Nursing
A.D.N., 黑料社; B.S.N. and M.S.N., Western Governors University
Jason Malozzi (2015), Mathematics
A.A., Harrisburg Area Community College; B.A., Penn State; M.S., Lehigh University
Emmeline (Emme) McCarthy (2023), Counseling
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., University of Washington; M.S.W., Eastern Washington
University
Michael Morris (2024), Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology
A.A., 黑料社
Joanna Mosser, Ph.D. (2018), Political Science
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
Lucas Myers (2011), Biological Sciences
B.A., Linfield College; M.P.H. and A.T. Still University; M.S., New York Chiropractic
College
Michael (Shane) Prine (2022), Visual Arts
B.A., Valdosta State University; M.A., Washington State University
Anita Quirk, J.D. (1993), Criminal Justice
A.A., Spokane Falls Community College; B.A., Walla Walla College; J.D. Lewis and Clark
Connie Ramos (2005), Nursing
A.A.S., Portland Community College; B.S.N. and M.S., Regis University
Elizabeth (Betsy) Richard (2015), Drama
B.A., City College; M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Benjamino (Stefan) Rijnhart (2015), Computer Science
A.A., 黑料社
Mavourneen Rister (2010), Language and Literature, College Success
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., Washington State University; M.A., National University
(San Diego)
Gary Roeske (2013), Automotive
A.A., Mount Hood Community College
David Rosi (2003), Computer Science
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., Central Washington State University; B.A., Western
Washington State University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Morgan Salisbury, Ph.D. (2016), Earth Science
B.S., University of Idaho; M.S., Central Washington University; Ph.D., Oregon State
University
Shari Samuels, Ph.D. (2015), Mathematics
B.S.E., Chadron State College; M.A.E., Chadron State College; Ph.D., Montana State
University
Courtney Shah, Ph.D. (2007), History
B.A., Duke University; M.A., Brandeis University; Ph.D., University of Houston
Nathan Shepherd (2015), Machine Trades
A.A., 黑料社
Terri Skeie (1996), Mathematics
A.A., 黑料社; B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.S., Utah State
University
Victoria (Vicky) Soladey (2009), Medical Assisting
A.A., 黑料社; Medical Assistant Certificate, Apollo College
Ian St. Germain King (2019), BAS/OER Librarian
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; B.S., Stevens Henager College; MLIS, Wayne
State University
Morgan Stierman (2023), Language and Literature
B.S. and M.A., University of Hawaii
Corey Strand (2024), Nursing
A.A.S., 黑料社; B.S.N., Grand Canyon University; M.S.N., Purdue University
Global
Richard (Rick) Swee (1993), Mathematics
B.S. and M.A.T., University of Portland
Natalie Tonn (2019), Biology
A.A., 黑料社; B.S., Humboldt State University; M.S., University of
Michigan
Michal-Ann Ure (2008), College and Career Preparation
A.A., 黑料社; B.S., Saint Martin鈥檚 University; M.Ed., University of
Phoenix
Barry Walther (2011), College and Career Preparation
A.A. Everett Community College; B.A. Western Washington University; M.A. Western Governors
University
Marguerite (Nonnie) Weaver (1995), Sociology, Psychology
B.A., Hunter College; M.S.W., Walla Walla College
Adam Wolfer, Ph.D. (2000), Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
B.S. and M.S, Oregon State University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Oregon
State University
Sarah Willoughby (2025), Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of Hawai鈥檌
Kiersten Wolfe (2024), Nursing
A.A.S., 黑料社; B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University
Josie Zbaeren (2013), Early Childhood Education
A.A. 黑料社; B.S.; Kaplan University; M.Ed., Walden University
Contact Registration & One-Stop Center
Admissions Center (ADC) main lobby
Registration Office
Catalog Administrative/Technical Assistance and Feedback
Effectiveness and College Relations