Welcome!
About Me
I am an Academic Advising Specialist with about twenty-five years of experience working with college students. I’ve worked as a c
redential evaluator, an admissions advisor, student services coordinator, and in my wheelhouse, as an academic advisor. I earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, economics and political science at Eastern Oregon University and a Master of Education in Student Affairs Administration at Western Washington University. I live in Washington County with my husband and two dogs. We love the outdoors, particularly river boating (white water and floating). I also like to travel, take walks, and horse back riding. I was born and raised in Alaska. I really like people, especially students. It’s so fun to hear about others and what makes them tick. I pride myself in being a good listener, and will also ask the hard questions when necessary.
My Advising Philosophy
Your success is my success. I believe that all people, regardless of who they are or how they look, have the right to go to college. My passion is partnering with students to explore their goals and dreams, to discuss barriers and challenges and how to overcome them, and to do thorough and complete educational planning. I strive to be non-judgmental in my approach to partnering with students – my goal is to make you, the student, as comfortable as possible in my presence. I care about you, your success and what that means for the greater good of our society. I may not have all the answers, but I’ve got lots of resources and may even help you discover that the answer lies with you!
Helpful things to do prior to an appointment with me:
Please review the following materials, depending on your program of interest.
Pre-nursing
Watch the Nursing 101 Video
Watch or attend the Nursing Information Session for PCC (2026 cycle)
Review the PCC Nursing Application Guide (2026 cycle)
Review the Nursing Program Webpages
Pre-Rad Tech
Watch or attend the Rad Tech Information Session for PCC (2026 Cycle)
Review the PCC Rad Tech Application Guide (2026 cycle)
Review the Rad Tech Program Webpages
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Watch or attend the Dental Hygiene Information Session for PCC (2026 Cycle)
Review the PCC Dental Hygiene Application Guide (2026 cycle)
Review the Dental Hygiene Program Webpages
Pre-Dental Assisting
Watch or attend the Dental Assisting Information Session for PCC (2026)
Review the PCC Dental Assisting Application Guide (2026 cycle)
Review the Dental Assisting Program Webpages
Pre-Medical Assisting
Review the “Apply to Medical Assisting” web page
Review the FAQ
Review the Medical Assisting Program Webpages
Pre-Health Information Management (HIM)
Review the HIM program web pages
Review the Apply to HIM program page (prerequisites and application process)
Pre-Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
Review the MLT Program Webpages
Review the “Apply to MLT” Webpage
Pre-Vet Tech
Review the Vet Tech Program Webpages
Review the Application Guide
Attend an Information Sessions