Counselor Profiles

PCC students may visit any counselor they choose. Below are profiles of all of the counselors available at Cascade Campus, Rock Creek Campus, Southeast Center and Sylvania Campus.

Counselors at Cascade Campus

Cascade Counseling Services | SS 150 | 503-978-5271

Pamela Miller-Tatro, M.A.: Pam has been counseling and teaching at Portland Community College for over 20 years. She began her career as a counseling intern at PCC when she was pursuing her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology at Lewis and Clark College. She specializes in personal and academic counseling and particularly enjoys assisting students who experience difficulties in the study of math and science. She teaches CG courses each term as well as Abnormal Psychology and Human Sexuality.
Simone Frank, M.A., NCC: Simone has been with PCC since 1990. She has held a number of positions at the college including Counselor for students in the Steps to Success Program, High School Completion Specialist, and Technical Learning Skills Specialist. Simone joined the Counseling team at Cascade Campus in 1998. Simone earned her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College in 1988 and is a nationally certified counselor. She is currently pursuing her license as a School Psychologist.
Hal Lee, M.A.: Hal started at PCC in 1985 as an instructor in the Professional Music program. Since then he has worked in Student Services as an Academic Advisor, High School Completion Specialist, and more recently as a member of the Cascade Campus Counseling staff. He currently teaches an online class in “Career and Life Planning” and also serves as adjunct faculty in PCC’s Professional Music program. Hal received his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College.
Reiko Williams, M.S.W.: Reiko Williams has more than 15 years of counseling experience. She has worked in child welfare with a focus on child protective services, independent living and foster care. She has served as an adjunct instructor teaching in the disciplines of women's studies and black studies. Her professional experience includes supporting first generation and ethnically under-represented high school students with accessing higher education institutions. She is currently pursuing a doctor of Education degree at Portland State University. She earned a Master of Social Work degree in 1994 from Howard University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in 1990.

Counselors at Rock Creek Campus

Rock Creek Campus Counseling Services | Bldg. 9, Rm. 118 | 503-614-7300

Adrian Rodriguez, M.Ed.

Adrian Rodriguez is the Counseling Department Chair at Rock Creek. He received his M.Ed. in Counseling at Northern Arizona University in 1995. Through teaching, counseling, advising, and service, he enjoys working with students holistically supporting their personal and educational goals. His areas of interest include college and life transitions, identity development, multicultural perspective, GLBT identity, language development, retention and study skills.

Nancy Stoutenburg, M.A.

Nancy Stoutenburg received her M.A. in Systems Counseling from the Leadership Institute of Seattle at Bastyr University. After working part-time at Rock Creek, Cascade and SE Center, Nancy has now happily returned to Rock Creek in a counselor job-share position. She has taught New Directions, Project Independence, and Life Tracks at Rock Creek, St. Helens, and SE for students in transition. Before coming to PCC, Nancy was the career counselor at Pacific Northwest College of Art, as well as enjoying a private practice as a life/career coach. With her past experience coaching, Nancy enjoys working with students on career, academic, and personal issues using an action oriented approach.

Dawn Tsongas, M.S., LPC

“My favorite part about working at PCC is the diversity of students I have the privilege of working with and getting to know. Everyone who comes through my door has their own unique story to tell and their own set of dreams they want to achieve. My job is to help each student achieve those goals.”

Dawn is a licensed professional counselor and has been counseling and teaching at PCC since 1984. She started her own education at a community college and received her Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin. She enjoys working with students in career decision making, personal counseling, and helping students with study skills, test taking and test anxiety.

Counselors at Southeast Center

Southeast Center Counseling Services | MTH 152 | 503-788-6256

Shannan Fasold, M.S.: Shannan completed her Master’s degree from Colorado State University in 1994 and since then has worked in a variety of educational settings including large public universities, small liberal arts colleges, and community colleges. “Once I started working at a community college, I knew that I found my ‘home.’ I enjoy working with the diverse student population, helping them to identify their unique strengths and to apply those talents to their educational and career choices.” Shannan has interests in personal and career counseling and has served as adjunct faculty, teaching Human Development classes including career exploration, college success, relationships, stress management and assertive communication.
Catha Loomis, Ed.D.: In her 30+ year career, Catha has worked in higher education, private industry, government and social agency settings. She has been a community college counselor and instructor for over 20 years. Catha retired from Mt. Hood Community College in 2003 and works part-time for PCC, primarily at the Southeast Center. She has masters and doctoral degrees in counseling.

Counselors at Sylvania Campus

Sylvania Campus Counseling Services | CC 216 | 503-977-4531

Sonya Bedient, M.A.: Sonya Bedient began as an intern with PCC and has been working in the counseling department since 1998. Sonya completed her Associates of Arts degree at Clark College, a B.A. in Psychology from Western Washington University and M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College. She has interests in personal and career counseling. In addition Sonya can draw from her own personal experience as a community college student in assisting others at PCC.
Jackie Elliott, M.S., NCC: Jackie Elliott earned a Masters degree in counseling from Portland State University in Counselor Education in 1999. She has several years’ experience working with students in different college settings. Some of this work includes teaching ESL, coordinating Literacy volunteers to tutor students, working with students with disabilities, and advising students in the Sylvania ROOTS Program. In her current role as a counselor, Jackie particularly enjoys working with students who are new to the college experience. She has counseling experience in areas of career, life transitions, school issues, domestic violence, self-esteem, stress management, women’s issues, depression, grief/loss, cognitive/communication skills, and GBLT issues.
Roger Frank, Ph.D., LP: Roger has been with PCC since 1987. He started as a rehabilitation counselor in the Office for Students with Disabilities and transitioned to the Sylvania Counseling and Advising Department in 2001. In 1999 he received the Staff Excellence Award from U.S. Bank and PCC. Roger earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College in 1982 and a Ph.D. in Counseling from Oregon State University in 1992. He became a licensed psychologist in 1994 and has interests in anxiety disorders, stress management, mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, and motivational enhancement.
Karen Paez, Ph.D.: Karen Paez received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Oregon. She has worked primarily in college counseling centers, providing general counseling and crisis intervention services to students with a specialty in stress management and cultural identity. Karen particularly enjoys working with students exploring relationship issues, family issues, career development, stress/anxiety management, identity issues, time management, self-esteem, and sense of self concerns. Karen takes a holistic approach to counseling, providing support that considers emotional, physical, educational/professional, cultural/spiritual, and relational influences.
Catherine Sills, M.Ed., LPC, NCC: Catherine Sills likes working with students on career decision making and personal issues as well as academic advising. She specializes in college success, study skills, and test-taking skills. She has over 25 years experience in counseling and guidance and holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of San Francisco and an M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Oregon.
Kathleen Waldron, M.Ed.. LPC, NCC: Kathleen Waldron is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of community college experience. She has also worked at a high school, a university and in business, so she is familiar with the transitions students are making from high school to college to four year schools and to work. With a bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Kathleen is able to explore the links between the biology, as well as psychology, of behavior (i.e. depression, addictions, eating disorders). She also has experience working with anxiety, crisis management, abuse, past traumas, grief and loss and transitions. She enjoys career counseling and teaching empowerment and boundary skills. Kathleen is a world traveler, who has studies with the Lakota Sioux, and volunteered in prisons and with the Red Cross.
Anne O'Reilly, MA: Anne O'Reilly has been with the college since 1993. She has worked in a variety of settings at PCC, providing academic advising, case management and crisis intervention to a diverse group of students. Anne earned her Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2005 and has served as a Mental Health Therapist at the YWCA of Greater Portland for six years, both as an intern and a volunteer. Anne uses a holistic approach in working with students and is interested in providing both personal and career counseling. She has experience working with students in the midst of life or career transitions, sexual minority/LGBTQ identified students, and students experiencing crisis, depression, anxiety, abuse, or post-traumatic stress.

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