Educational Background:
- PhD in Leadership Studies 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University, 2021
- Master of Arts in English Literature, Northern Arizona University, 1993
- Bachelor of Science in English Literature, Northern Arizona University, 1991
Jesuit ideal I most identify with: Cura Personalis
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s focus on its mission of helping students develop intellectually, spiritually, culturally, physically, and emotionally is real. I’ve never worked at an institution so focused on benefitting the mind, body, and spirit of its students to the degree that we do at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. These are lofty goals, but I sense that everyone truly cares about the work, which is life-giving to me as a professional.
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: Nature surrounds us! Spokane speaks to me.
Ways I have been able to get involved on-campus: There's no shortage of people who want to engage with Housing and Residence Life. We're sought for our knowledge of students, for our connection with residents, and our abundant energy. My opportunities come from being a student advocate. People want that perspective at the table, which is refreshing to see.
Hobbies and Interests: I am a scuba diver and paraglider; I dabble in making pottery, and I enjoy traveling,
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: I love working with our students, and campus partners. I’ve met some of my favorite people while working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: I love that Spokane has all four seasons. Weekends can easily be spent hiking, snowboarding, or at a lake. I am partial to the warmer weather activities, but I appreciate summer even more after a snowy winter.
Ways I have been able to get involved on-campus: I’m one of a handful of IDI (Intercultural Development Inventory) Qualified Administrators on 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s campus which has allowed me to work with a variety of students, staff and faculty, educating others on cultural competency and having eye opening conversations with the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø community. My office is a Safe Space and I am an Ally. In my role in Housing and Residence Life I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with areas all over campus from Admissions, Athletics, Center for Global Engagement DICE, Disability Access, and GUEST.
Hobbies and Interests: I love spending time with my friends and family. I enjoy going to the gym, I’m not great at CrossFit but I love the family it creates. I get embarrassingly excited talking about workouts, and certain aspects of nutrition.
Educational Background: N/A
Jesuit ideal I most identify with: I identify most with the Jesuit ideal Magis. In Latin this means “more” and I interpret this as always striving for the better, striving for excellence. This is exactly how I engage my work here at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Reasons why you enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø: 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is truly a special place to work, and it shows in the community. When I get onto campus every morning, I find myself smiling as I walk to my office. The atmosphere here at GU is first-rate!
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: Here in the PNW, there are many seasonal outdoor activities to participate in. I enjoy being able to partake in many different interests all year long. I specifically enjoy running alongside the Centennial trail or hitting the slopes during winter season at Schweitzer.
Ways I have been able to get involved on-campus: There are so many ways to get involved here at GU! Some of the ways I have been able to get involved in have been the Sustainability Ambassadorship, Waste Reduction Volunteering, Assessment Committee, Divisional Colloquium Planning, and presenting at the New Employee Experience.
Hobbies and Interests: In my free time you can find me spending time with my wife or on a trail somewhere in Spokane. I also enjoy building Personal Computers. Currently, I am learning how to code using Python.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Education in Special Education, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University, 1999
Jesuit ideal I most identify with: We are called to be men and women for others.
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: I love seeing how the campus at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has changed, but the community bond remains strong.
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: My family and I enjoy living in Spokane and exploring the Pacific Northwest. The summer and fall are our favorite seasons for camping and visiting the many lakes nearby. We also love spending time together outdoors and interacting with the dynamic Spokane community through events like Hoopfest. We are always looking and ready to try the new restaurants, coffee shops and experiences that Spokane has to offer.
Ways I have been able to get involved on-campus: My husband and I are alumni, so we bring our children to many of the awesome alumni events that are organized for families and we also enjoy 91³Ô¹ÏÍø athletic events.
Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, camping, yoga.
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: I enjoy working at GU because of the community. It is a welcoming one that encourages a holistic approach to work and life. The environment is a fun and engaging and working with the students is rewarding.
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: I enjoy the slow pace and hometown feel of Spokane. Originally from Indiana I get some similar vibes which makes me feel even more at home. The scenery is great, and the food scene is even better!
Ways I have been able to get involved on-campus: In my previous position with GUEST, I had a great opportunity to interact with and meet a variety of departments on campus. It was a good way to get to know a diverse group of staff/faculty/and students.
Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family. We enjoy spending time with family in town and being active!
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What is your educational background?
B.S. in Psychology – George Fox University, 2019
M.A. in Higher Education & Student Development – Taylor University, 2021
Jesuit ideal you most identify with: Education for Lives of Leadership & Service – I love that Jesuit higher education seeks to be a transformational experience rather than a transactional one. We’re preparing students for lives of leadership, not jobs or careers of leadership and service. Getting a degree and a good job are very important things, but I really appreciate the high value we place n impacting students’ whole selves. My hope is that every 91³Ô¹ÏÍø student walks across the stage having been changed into the fullest version of themselves they can be.
Reasons why you enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø: There are many! We have incredible students who are so much fun to work alongside and bring such a wealth of stories, backgrounds, talents, and other experiences to the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø community. When I first started here, I was immediately drawn to how mission-driven 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is as an institution and am continuously impressed by how integrated our mission is into everything we do across campus. I feel so cared for here, both as an employee and as a human; the campus is also beautiful and has a prime location both within Spokane and within the whole Inland Northwest.
What you enjoy about Spokane and the PNW: I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest my entire life and moved to Spokane about five years ago; I will live and die by the fact that the PNW is the best place to live in the whole country! I love that Spokane, like Portland and Seattle to our west, offers a plethora of coffee shops, bookstores, breweries, and thrift stores while giving us far more sunshine and far fewer rainy days. There are so many fun neighborhoods and pockets of community to explore here. Outside of Spokane, I enjoy visiting all the Fall festival activities in Green Bluff and love the access to outdoorsy areas for hiking and paddleboarding in Riverside State Park and over in parts of Idaho, too.
Ways that you've been able to get involved at GU: Since I’m still new, I’m still dipping my feet into the water, but I’m very excited to attend various events and programs across campus to see what our wonderful community is up to. I love learning from others, and I’m always looking for new and fun ways to collaborate with different folks and partners around campus and always plan on immersing myself in the things those around me feel passionately about and find important! It’s also a life goal of mine to become a club advisor, but I’m just waiting for the right group of students to come knocking with a club idea…
Hobbies and interests: I’m an avid reader and am mostly into novels and other fiction; I also love a good used bookstore and am always open to taking new book recommendations. I drink copious amounts of coffee and can be found at many of Spokane’s finest coffee shops (though Indaba is probably my favorite). I’m an absolute fanatic when it comes to hockey and try to catch every Colorado Avalanche game that I can. I play guitar, drums, and piano, I dabble in singing and am a giant music snob. I love the idea of running but wouldn’t consider myself a “runner”, but do love being active – I go on walks pretty much every day, and more recently have gotten really into pickleball. My spouse and I also love to go paddleboarding, hiking, and camping whenever we get the chance when the weather is nice, and snowshoeing in the winter.
- Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs, University of St. Thomas, 2020
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Hispanic Studies and Concentration in Community and Global Health, Macalester College, 2017
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: I like that 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is a small campus, which allows us to connect more easily with each other and give students personal attention. I get to work with some fantastic campus partners who care deeply about their work and have a genuine desire to provide the best experience for our students. I'm grateful to work with such hardworking and kindhearted professionals.
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: Born and raised in North Idaho, I really appreciate the ability to be close to family and old friends. Being in Spokane gives me the opportunity to re-explore spots I enjoyed as a child and also make new memories in a city that I'm learning to love. I also enjoy how many ski resorts the Northwest has to offer and how easy it is to drive to the mountain and be on the lift in minutes.
Ways I have been able to get involved on-campus: There are so many awesome programs put on by DICE. Diversity Monologues is a campus favorite and I enjoy showing up to support students' events. The Out with Allies series is also something I enjoy attending. I always learn something new, and I appreciate the opportunity for conversations that include students, faculty and staff.
Hobbies and Interests: If there is a mountain, I'll be there either hiking or skiing! I also enjoy watching documentaries and doing book clubs with friends. When we aren't in a global pandemic, I'm a big traveler and always have my passport ready.
Educational Background:
- BA in Human Services, Minor in Psychology, Whitworth University
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: The students, I really like engaging with them, for one student understood and cared for makes a difference
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: I love Spokane/Northwest because there are four seasons and I love to be able to enjoy each one of them! There is always something to do Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter all you have to do is look.
Ways I have been able to get involved on-campus: I think once I get settled into my role I will find a way to be involved and continue with BIPOC. I love what they stand for!
Hobbies and Interests: Gardening! I love that I can reconnect with Mother Earth and produce not only knowledge, but the fruit that sustains.
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Educational Background:ÌýBachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Georgetown University, 2025
Jesuit ideal you most identify with:ÌýContemplation in Action. I appreciate the emphasis on discernment and ongoing reflection baked into the Jesuit philosophy of education, and how it builds the foundation for students as lifelong learners and question-askers.
Reasons why you enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø:Ìý91³Ô¹ÏÍø has such a lively campus filled with warm and welcoming faces, and the institution works very hard to cultivate and nurture that culture.
What you enjoy about Spokane and the PNW:ÌýThis is my home! I grew up here and have always loved Spokane's sleepy big small town feel, and its proximity to all things outdoors.
Ways that you've been able to getÌýinvolved at GU:ÌýI'm brand new to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, so I'm still learning what there is to get involved with!Ìý
Hobbies and interests:ÌýI studied linguistics in school, and love learning about language and its impacts on culture. Outside of academics, I love Midwest emo and country music and am very well-versed in a lot of Gen-X nerd culture (Firefly deserved a second season!).
Educational Background: B.S. in Biology and B.A. in Spanish with a Dance Minor, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University
Jesuit ideal I most identify with: Accompaniment. I always think about the ways this role allows me to show up in empathy and solidarity with folks on our campus who are experiencing all of the different aspects of college life, for better and for worse. Reminding myself that sometimes the most valuable thing we can do for others is walk alongside them in their own journey and truly listen as they tell their stories has shaped my approach to this work.
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: I love the community here! Students, staff and faculty members alike are all proud to be zags, and being able to connect with anyone on campus over our university's shared mission of pursuing excellence and creating a more just and equitable world is something I value a lot.
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: I was born and raised surrounded by the natural beauty of the PNW, which instilled in me a deep appreciation for all things nature. Here in Spokane, I love that you can experience being in a bustling city center filled with bookstores and coffee shops and then drive 30 minutes and find yourself at the shore of a peaceful, remote, gorgeous lake somewhere. For anyone who loves to be outdoors, Spokane feels like an ideal place to access anything from lakes to rivers and mountains and more.
Ways that you've been able to get involved at GU: I've loved finding opportunities to support all sorts of events on campus. It has been a fun way to connect with students and other staff members. Our Performing Arts Center also puts on stunning dance performances several times a year that I enjoy going to.
Hobbies and Interests: I love to read, bake, drink too much coffee, and I've taken up distance running lately! I also love listening to music and enjoy going to concerts.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Social Work, Radford University, 2023
Jesuit Ideal I Most Identify With
The Jesuit ideal I connect with most is Magis, which means “more.” During my time with Teach For America in Atlanta, I witnessed firsthand the power of going beyond what is expected to support others. That experience taught me the value of giving more of yourself in service and leadership. There is always a way to make a greater impact and show up more fully for the people around you.
Reasons Why I Enjoy Working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø
Although I’m still new to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, I can already tell that this is a community that genuinely lives its mission. The values are present in the way people work, support one another, and approach their roles. I’m excited to grow in this environment and contribute to something meaningful.
What I Enjoy About Spokane and the Northwest
Spokane is a beautiful city. I visited the Pacific Northwest for the first time during a solo trip in 2021 to celebrate my birthday. The moment I got off the plane, I saw a mountain and instantly felt a connection to this place. I knew then that I wanted to live here one day. I love being surrounded by nature and having easy access to rivers, forests, and hiking trails.
Ways I Hope to Get Involved on Campus
I plan on getting involved by building strong relationships with students and becoming engaged with the Unity Multicultural Education Center. I want to be a supportive presence on campus and play a role in creating a space where everyone feels seen and valued.
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, biking, running, traveling, painting with oils, and taking film photos. I enjoy being outdoors and finding creative ways to express myself.
Educational Background: BA Intercultural Studies
Jesuit ideal I most identify with: Advancing A Culture of Inclusiveness
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: Although my time at GU is just beginning, I have enjoyed the relationships that are being built, not only within my team, but across campus. For someone who has moved from far away, it has been nice to find a community here that truly cares about the work we do. Being a mission and purpose-driven team has been refreshing to find within the team!
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: I love all of the coffee shops that are in Spokane; the ones that have been here for a while and the new ones that add a freshness to the city. The area is full of nature, which is great to explore. An endless number of hikes have kept me busy during my time here!
Hobbies and Interests: One of my favorite ways to unwind is to have a perfectly made cup of tea, a British tv show on, and my cats curled up next me. Finding ways to find calm in the business of life through books or walks in nature are also go-to's for me!
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in English with Writing Concentration Minor in Journalism & Visual Literacy, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University, 2021
Jesuit ideal I most identify with: The Jesuit's commitment to social justice; during my time at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, I was involved on-campus in areas where social justice was a large focus of the work that we did and conversations we had. To me, it's also very important as a person of color to advocate for and stand in solidarity with other marginalized groups.
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Educational Background:
Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Boise State University, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Boise State University, 2020
Jesuit Ideal I most identify with: Cura Personalis - "Care for the whole person". While academic learning is vital to institutions of higher education, I also strongly believe that students who don't know how to care for themselves and those around them will have a tough time being a part of a healthy residential community. I personally align with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University's mission to "care for the whole person" because our job as educators is to educate students and help them to discover who they want to be and how they can help build a better society while holding true to themselves and their values.
Reasons why I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø: I love that 91³Ô¹ÏÍø holds true to their values and mission, and it is evident in all the work that we do. The people that choose to spend their professional time at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø really embody those values and it creates such a positive environment to be in. Also, we know how to enjoy the work that we do, which helps me keep my cup full.
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: I grew up in and around Spokane as a kid and I always loved being so close to the forests, mountains, rivers and lakes. It is truly such a beautiful place. I love being able to step outside and take a walk along the river or drive up to Mt. Spokane, especially in the winter with the snowboard gear ready to go. In addition to that, the people who call this place home are good, grounded people and I enjoy being a part of this community.
Ways I have been able (or hope to get involved) on campus: I look forward to connecting with the students on campus every day; they are the reason I get to be here! I hope to continue to use my role to cultivate meaningful relationships with students and staff around me while I seek to mentor others and grow professionally and personally in the process.
Hobbies and interests: I love being outdoors. Hiking, camping, fishing, snowboarding, boating, running, and the list goes on. If it's outside, count me in! I also really enjoy staying active by working out, running and generally using exercise to stay healthy. I recently got back into reading, though I prefer a good movie.
Educational Background:
- Master of Communication and Leadership, Concentration in Digital Media Strategies, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University, 2023
- Bachelor of Business Management, Eastern Washington University, 2017
Jesuit ideal I most identify with: Cura Personalis - "Care for the whole person". This is something I see every day at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. Whether it is in the classroom, walking across campus or in a professional setting, community members show their care for the whole person in many different ways and you always know that you will be taken care of.
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: One piece of caring for the whole person is encouraging student and staff members to grow both personally and professionally. I am thankful for the personal and professional development opportunities that I have had while working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. I love the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø community, team spirit, and that our values are a part of everything we do here.
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: I love the outdoors and the PNW is filled with opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and more. There are activities nearby for every season and beauty around every corner.
Hobbies and Interests: I am a proud plant mom! I love hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, kayaking, etc. I enjoy baking and all things related to food or coffee.
- For Housing & Residence Life inquires please contact 91³Ô¹ÏÍø's main Housing & Residence Life Office at 509-313-4103 or email at housing@gonzaga.edu
Educational Background:
- Juris Doctor, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University School of Law, expected May 2026
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Criminology, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, May 2023
Jesuit ideal I most identify with: Cura Personalis is important to me and something I work on every day when it comes to taking care of myself and others!
Reasons I enjoy working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University: The people! I have met the best people with the biggest heart and inspirations to me by working at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
What I enjoy about Spokane and the Northwest: I enjoy the BarkPub the most! I think the organization is amazing in trying to find forever homes for animals and I love being able to go out to dinner with my puppy!
Ways I have been able to get involved on-campus: Black Student Union is one way I have been involved through being Vice President and President for 3 years. My favorite part of this involvement is the advocacy for underrepresented students on campus!
Hobbies and Interests: All time favorite hobby is being a dog mom, but I also love to dance, choreograph, and write poetry.