Oct 07, 2025  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Faculty and Administration


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Gregory J. Adamski
Adult Basic Education/GED/HS+
B.S., Northern Michigan University
Teaching Certificate, University of Michigan

Sarah Aiken
Transitions
M. Ed., Lesley University
B.A., Washington State University - Education

Johnny Alavez
Recruitement & Admissions Manager

B.A., Western Washington University

Kristy Anderson
Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness & College Relations
B.A., Western Washington University
A.A., Olympic College

Gary Arthur
Native Pathways Coordinator
B.A., Carroll College
M.A., California State University

Crystal Bagby
Interim Dean for Financial Services

B.A., M. Ed., Western Washington University

Bruce Bailey
Outreach Specialist
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Kathy Barker
Reading
M. Ed., Antioch University
B.A., Washington State University

Nathan Barnes
Art
M.F.A., Idaho State University
B.F.A., University of Utah

Todd Bates
Forestry
M.F., B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Vocational Certificate

Dr. Monica Baze
Biology
Ph. D., University of Nevada Reno
B.S., Washington State University

Shannon Bell
Assistant to the President and Special Projects

B.A., St. Martins University

Terri Bell
Mathematics 

M.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
B.S., University of Washington
A.A.S., Olympic College

Emma Benson
Student Life Specialist

BAS Organizational Mngmt, A.A., Grays Harbor College

Scott Blankenship
Business Technology
M.A., B.A., Eastern Washington University
Vocational Certificate

Kwabena Boakye
Vice President for Administrative Services
M.S., California State University, Sacramento
B.S., California State University, Northridge 
C.P.A., California Board of Accountancy
C.I.A., Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc.

Ashley Bowie-Gallegos
Dean of Student Services & Enrollment Management

B.S., University of Texas Pan-Am
M.S., Full Sail University
M. Ed., Abilene Christian University

Debra Brogan
Nursing
M.N., University of Washington - Tacoma
B.S.N., Saint Martin’s University
R.N.C., Specialty Certification Obstetrics
Vocational Certificate

Dave Brown
Student Support Specialist, TRIO Programs
B.M., M. Ed., Western Washington University
A.A., Shoreline Community College

Dr. Evi Buell
Vice President of Instruction

B.A., Valparaiso University
M.A., Governors State University
Ph. D, Michigan Technological University

Dr. Donald Burke
English

B.A., M.A.,California State University
Ph. D, National University of Ireland

Dr. Darby C. Cavin
Humanities and Communications
Ed. D., Seattle Pacific University
M.L., University of St. Andrews
B.A., Whitworth College

Lori Christmas
Director of Educational Partnerships, K-12 Outreach & Recruitment
M.A., Saint Martin’s University
B.A., University of Washington
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Blake Cleveringa
Student Success Navigator-Athletics

M.A., Seattle University
B.A.S., Central Washington University

Dr. Jenel Cope
History/Political Science
Ph. D., University of Utah
M.A., Boise State University
B.A., Idaho State University

Allison Criswell
English
M.A., University of British Columbia
B.A., Western Washington University

Jonni Dawson
Assistant to Vice President of Student Services
BAS Organizational Mngmt, A.A., Grays Harbor College

Nancy Deverse
Interim Director of Enrollment Services

M.S., University of Maryland
B.A., University of Montana

Taya Do
Mathematics
M.S. Ed., Walden University
B.A., Eastern Washington University
Professional Teaching Certification, Washington State University
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Holly Duffy
Director of Marketing & College Relations

B.A., University of Portland

Dr. William Dyer
Music, Education
D.M.A., Boston University
M.M., Northwestern University
B.M., University of Puget Sound

Derek Edens
Associate Vice President of Information Technology
M.A.T., Concordia University Portland
B.S., Portland State University
A.A., Mt Hood Community College
Oregon K-12 Administrative License George Fox University

Cherie Edwards
Tribal Navigator

B.A., Evergreen State College
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

Matt Edwards
Asst. Dean of Institutional Planning, Research and Reporting
M.S., Oregon State University
M.S., B.A., California State University
A.A., Shasta College

Chrissie Erickson
Medical Assistant
A.A., Grays Harbor College
Vocational Certificate

Dr. Cal Erwin-Svoboda
Vice President of Student Services

Ph. D., Seattle University
M. Ed., Western Washington University
B.A., Gonzaga

Nancy Estergard
Tutoring Center Coordinator

M.A.S., B.A.S., Western Governor’s University
A.A., A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

Dr. Brittany Ferry
Transitions
Ed. D., City University of Seattle
M.A., B.A., Western Washington University
M.A., Portland State University

Ariel Finfrock
Career & Technical Education & K-12 Support Specialist

M.A., University of California, Davis
B.A., Portland State University

Laurie Franklin
Interim Vice President of Student Services

B.S., M. Ed., Oregon State University​

Dr. Andrew Gaines
Theater/Communications
Ph. D., M.A., B.F.A., New York University

Roberta Gibby
Interim Director of Workforce Funding & Support Programs
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

Dr. Heather Gilmore
Criminal Justice

Ph. D., M.A., B.A., University of Nevada

Dr. Paula Grow
Director of Advising, Transfer & Career Services

Ph. D., Northeastern University
M. Ed, City University
M.S. Ed, B.S., Western Oregon State University

 Ginelle Hanaway
TRIO Student Support Specialist

M. Ed., Seattle University
B.A., Seattle Pacific University

Dr. John Hillier
Astronomy, Earth Science, Physics
Ph. D., M.S., Cornell University
B.S., Harvey Mudd College

Shelly Hoffman
TRIO Student Support Specialist

BAS Organizational Mngmt. A.A., Grays Harbor College

Melanie Israel
Business Management
M.S., Husson University
B.A., University of Vermont
A.S., Beal College
Vocational Certificate

Lance James
Business
M.A., Keller Graduate School
B.A., Prairie View A & M University

Penny James
Assistant to Vice President for Administrative Services
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Jesse Kangas-Hanes
Automotive Technology
B.A.S., A.A.S., Lewis Clark State College
Vocational Certificate

Lindsey Kargbo
Nursing

M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
B.S., Eastern Washington University
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College
Vocational  Certificate

Thomas Kuester
Mathematics
M.S., Western Washington University
B.S., Northern Arizona University

Elsa Larson
Corrections Education Navigator

M. Ed., Eastern Washington University
B.A., Central Washington University
B.A., Ball State University

Sean Lyons
Chemistry

M.S., Utah State University
M.S. Ed., B.S., B.A., State University of New York at Oswego

Christopher Macht
Coordinator for Campus Operations

Patrick Mahoney
Forest Management
M.S., B.S., University of Idaho

Patrick Martin
Mathematics
M.S., B.S., Equivalency, Dublin University

Barbara McCullough
Project Accountant
B.S., Portland State University

Roderick S. McDonald
Welding Technology
M.A., B.V.E., California State University
A.A., Palomar College
Vocational Certificate

Anthony McIntosh
ESports & Marketing Student Life Support Specialist

B.A., Maryville University

Dr. Hannah Mechler
Early Childhood Education
Ph. D., M.S., Texas Woman’s University
B.A., The University of Texas at Dallas
Vocational Certificate

Scott Melton
Welding Technology

Vocational Certificate

Julie Miller
Nursing
M.S.N. Ed, Grand Canyon University
B.S., Washington State University
A.A., Walla Walla Community College
Vocational Certificate

Amy Montoure
Mathematics
M.E., Lesley University
B.A., Saint Martin’s University
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Susan Moyles
Associate Director of Human Resources

M.A., Libey University
B.A., The Master’s College

Diane Muir
History Faculty
M.A., University of Washington
B.A., University of California Santa Barbara

Dr. James Neiworth
English
Ph. D., M.A., Washington State University
B.A., Western Washington University
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Amanda Newbold
Workforce Funding and Support Programs Coordinator

B.A., The Evergreen State College
M.S., Capella University

Dr. Daniel Nogales
Chemistry

Ph. D., University of Nevada
B.A., Point Loma Nazerene University

Karyn Olson
Resource Navigator

B.A., Northern Arizona University

Carol O’Neal
Associate Dean for Nursing
M.S.N., University of Washington
B.S.N., Pacific Lutheran University
Vocational Certificate

David Parkinson
Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management Coordinator
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Keith Penner
Asst. Vice President of Campus Operations

Paige Pierog
Director of BAS Teacher Education

M.S., Western Governor’s University
BAS Teacher Education, A.A., Grays Harbor College

Anita G. Plagge
Biology

M.S., Point Loma Nazarene University
B.S., Eastern Michigan University

Tim Plagge
Biology
M.S., Eastern Michigan University
B.S., Alma College

James “Matt” Poisso
Nursing
M.S.N., B.S., Western Governors University
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College
Vocational Certificate

Dr. Chris A. Portmann
Social Sciences
Ph. D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
M.A., Regis University
B.S., Montana Tech

Adam Pratt
Carpentry Technology
Vocational Certificate

Jody Pope
Interim Athletic Director

M.S., Huxley College of the Environment
B.S., Washington State University

Julie Randall
Executive Director of Project Management & Strategic Initiatives
M.S., Walden University
B.S., Fox Univesity
A.A.S., Wenatchee Valley College

Jaime Reino
Mathematics
M.S., B.S., Washington State University

Debbie Richters
Coordinator, Workforce Education and Retraining
B.A., The Evergreen State College
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

Kelly Richters
Building Trades
Vocational Certificate

Brenda Rolfe-Maloney
Psychology
M.S., B.A., University of Alaska, Anchorage

Adrienne J. Roush
Librarian
M.L.I.S., University of Washington
B.A., The Evergreen State College

Ambrocia Sanchez
Nursing
M.S.N., B.S.N., Western Governors University
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College
Vocational Certificate

Dr. Carli Schiffner
President

Ph. D., Washington State University
M.A., Drew University
B.A., Gonzaga University

Emily Schumacher
UB Educational & Student Success Specialist

B.A.S., Western Washington University
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Susan Schreiner
Associate Dean for Library, eLearning & Learning Support Services
M.S., San Diego State University
M.L.S., University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., University of California, San Diego

Kenji Seta
TRIO EOC Director
M.S., Troy State University
B.S., United States Air Force Academy

Deanna Shedley
Associate Director for Financial Services

A.B.DTA, A.A.S, Grays Harbor College

Brian Shook
Counseling
M.S., Oregon State University
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
A.A., West Valley College

Miranda Shumate
Nursing

B.S.N., University of Wyoming
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

Dr. Kent Smaciarz
Coordinator of Education Centers
D. Min., Mount Angel Seminary
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A., Northwest University

Lisa J. Smith
Executive Director of Grays Harbor College Foundation/Director of College Development
B.A., Central Washington University

Tiffany Smith
Psychology/Sociology
M.A., Saint Martin’s University
B.A., Gonzaga University

Brian Snell
Math
M.A., Pacific University

Marjie Stratton
Assistant to Vice President of Instruction

A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

JEB Thornton
Director of TRIO SSS
M.A., Pacific Oaks College
B.A., The Evergreen State College

Stephanie Thornton
TRIO Student Support Specialist

BAS Organizational Mngmt, A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

Monica Todd
Nursing
M.N., University of Washington
B.S.N., Northern Michigan University
Vocational Certificate

Sarina Tung
Director of Upward Bound

B.A., Western Washington University

Dr. Tracey Ushman, CFE
Business
Ph. D., Capella University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
B.S., B.A., Western Carolina University
A.A.S., Coastal Carolina Community College

Jeremy Winn
ELearning Coordinator
M. Ed., B.S., Austin Peay State University

Shiloh Winsor
English
M.A., B.A., Oregon State University

Heidi Wood
Interim Associate Dean of Transitions

B.A., University of Phoenix

Sydni Yager
Controller, Assistant Dean for Financial Services 
M.S., B.S., Western Governors University 
A.A.S, A.A., Grays Harbor College

Evan Yankey
Diesel Technology

BAS Organizational Mngmt, A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

 Dr. Mark Zerr
Economics, Business Law
J.D., M.B.A., B.B.A., University of Washington

Molly Zinkle
Education & Student Support Specialist

B.A., Western Washington University