Faculty and Administration

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

Johnny Alave^’z
Director of Recruitment & Admissions
B.A., Western Washington University

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

Crystal Bagby
Interim Dean for Financial Services
B.A., M. Ed., Western Washington University

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

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

Todd Bates
Natural Resources-Forestry Faculty
M.F., B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Vocational Certificate

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

Terri Bell
Mathematics Faculty
M.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
B.S., University of Washington
A.A.S., Olympic College

Emma Benson
Student Life Coordinator
BAS Organizational Mngmt, A.A., Grays Harbor College

CJ Berndt
Associate Dean of Instruction, Corrections Education
M. Ed., B.S., Arizona State University

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

Jax Bonifer
Student Success Navigator
B.A., AAS, Grays Harbor College

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

Dr. Donald Burke
Corrections Education English Faculty
B.A., M.A.,California State University
Ph. D, National University of Ireland

Dr. Darby C. Cavin
Humanities and Communications Faculty
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

Dr. Aaron Coby
Interim VP of Instruction, Dean of Arts, Sciences & Extended Learning
Ph. D., MPA, Indiana University
B.S., Saint Xavier University

Ja’Shonae Cooks
Assistant to the President, Trustees, and Special Projects
M.S., B.S., University of Central Missouri

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

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

Sarah Dalrymple
Director of Student Life

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 Faculty
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 Faculty
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
Director of Tribal Climate Resilience & Tribal Navigator Programs
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 Faculty
A.A., Grays Harbor College
Vocational Certificate

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 Faculty
Ed. D., City University of Seattle
M.A., B.A., Western Washington University
M.A., Portland State University

Ariel Finfrock
Career & Technical Education Coordinator
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

Geoffrey Fogleman
Corrections Education Basic Skills Faculty
M.A., Carnegie Mellon University
B.A., Ohio State University​

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

Ava Garcia
Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar
M.P.A., B.S., University of Guam

Roberta Gibby
Director of Workforce Funding & Support Programs
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College
B.S., M.A., Capella University

Stephanie Gibson
Associate Director for Financial Aid
B.S., Central WA University
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Clara Gillies
Associate Director of Workforce Funding & Support Programs
B.A., Western WA University

Dr. Heather Gilmore
Criminal Justice Faculty
Ph. D., M.A., B.A., University of Nevada

Jason Gordon
Vice President of Administrative Services
M.B.A., Brandman University
B.A., Evergreen State College
A.A., South Puget Sound Community College

 Ginelle Hanaway
TRIO Student Support Specialist
M. Ed., Seattle University
B.A., Seattle Pacific University

Elisa Harvey
Student Support Coordinator, Workforce Funding & Support Programs
AAS, Grays Harbor College

Dr. John Hillier
Astronomy, Earth Science, Physics Faculty
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 Faculty
M.S., Husson University
B.A., University of Vermont
A.S., Beal College
Vocational Certificate

Lance James
Corrections Education Business Faculty
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 Faculty
B.A.S., A.A.S., Lewis Clark State College
Vocational Certificate

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

Justin Kautzman
Corrections Education HS+/GED Completion
B.A.S., A.A., Grays Harbor College

Destini Kirkwood
Human Services Faculty
M.S., Brenau University
B.A., Piedmont College

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

Dr. Evelyn Lanka
BAS Organizational Management
Ph. D., University of Sheffield Management School
M.S., University of Essex
B.A., CA State University

Cathy LeCompte
Dean of Workforce Education
M.A.S., Seattle University
B.S., City University
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

Sean Lyons
Chemistry Faculty
M.S., Utah State University
M.S. Ed., B.S., B.A., State University of New York at Oswego

Brian Mahoney
Director of Facilities & Operations
M.S., B.S., University of Idaho

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

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

Sofia Martinez
ELA/Bridge Faculty
M.A., Western Governors University
B.A., CA State University

Hailey McGraw
Interim Director of Library Services
B.A., Eastern WA University
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Anthony McIntosh
Interim Assoc. Director of Student Diversity & Inclusion
B.A., Maryville University

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

Scott Melton
Corrections Education Welding Technology Faculty
Vocational Certificate

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

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

PJ Moore
Manager of Financial Operations

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

Dr. James Neiworth
English Faculty
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 Faculty
Ph. D., University of Nevada
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University

Karyn Olson
Worker Retraining Coordinator
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

Annetthe Orona
Athletic Trainer
M.A., B.S., WA State University
A.A., Grays Harbor College

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

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

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

Jody Pope
Athletic Director
M.S., Huxley College of the Environment
B.S., Washington State University

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

Adam Pratt
Carpentry Technology Faculty
Vocational Certificate

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

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

Kelly Richters
Corrections Education Building Trades Faculty
Vocational Certificate

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

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

Holly Samuelson
BAS Teacher Education
M.A., Grand Canyon University
B.A., Saint Martins University
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Ambrocia Sanchez
Nursing Faculty
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

Camryn Scheuber
Athletic Support Specialist

Emily Schumacher
UB Educational & Student Success Specialist
B.A.S., Western Washington University
A.A., Grays Harbor College

Shana Scudder
Corrections Education Navigator
MFA, Randolph College
Ph. D., University of North Carolina
M.A., Carolina State University
B.A., Guilford College

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

Deanna Shedley
Associate Director for Financial Services
A.B.DTA, A.A.S, Grays Harbor College

Brian Shook
Counselor & Transfer Advisor Faculty
M.S., Oregon State University
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
A.A., West Valley College

Miranda Shumate
Nursing Faculty
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

Cassaundra Smith
K-12 Support Specialist
B.A., Evergreen State College
A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

Kevin Smith
Corrections Education Math Faculty
M.S., B.A., Eastern WA University

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

Tiffany Smith
Psychology/Sociology Faculty
M.A., Saint Martin’s University
B.A., Gonzaga 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 Faculty
M.N., University of Washington
B.S.N., Northern Michigan University
Vocational Certificate

Erin Tofte
Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Juris Doctorate, Willamette College of Law
B.A., University of Washington

Sarina Tung
Director of Upward Bound
B.A., Western Washington University

Hannah Tupper
Financial Aid Outreach Specialist
B.S., B.A., WA State University

Nina Urioste
Culinary Faculty
Ph. D., B.S., Moscow State University
B.S., University of North Texas

Dr. Tracey Ushman, CFE
Business Faculty
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 Faculty
M.A., B.A., Oregon State University

Heidi Wood
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 Faculty
BAS Organizational Mngmt, A.A.S., Grays Harbor College

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

Molly Zinkle
Education & Student Support Specialist
B.A., Western Washington University