Albers Undergraduate Advising Team

Director of Undergraduate Programs

Hometown: Olympia, WA
Education: Ed.D. (in-progress) Educational & Organizational Learning & Leadership, Seattle University; M.Ed in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, University of Southern California; B.A. in Cinema Studies and Communication, University of Washington
Favorite TV shows: We’re in a golden age of television! To name a few: Friday Night Lights, Hacks, Reservation Dogs, Schitt’s Creek, Succession, Ted Lasso, WandaVision
What you like most about advising: Contributing to an ecosystem that can empower students to continue learning and positioning themselves to succeed
Hidden talent: I just need a quick glance at a map, and for the most part I’m good to go. No need to have Waze or Google Maps drain your battery!
Hobbies: hiking and running, photography, traveling, and college athletics

Senior Academic Advisor

Hometown: Brewster, WA
Education: M.A. in Spanish Literature, University of California, Berkeley; B.A. in Spanish, minor in Political Science, University of Puget Sound
Favorite high school memory: Traveling to Japan on a Kikkoman scholarship in the summer before senior year. It was my first study abroad experience, and I was hooked.
Favorite TV shows: It’s so hard to pick just one! My top 5 favorite TV shows, in no particular order: Jane the Virgin, The Americans, The Wire, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, & The Great British Bake-Off.
What you like most about advising: I love getting to know students, their plans and goals, and playing a small role in helping them achieve them.
Hidden talent: Do you need to squeeze one more thing into your already bursting suitcase? I can help.
Hobbies: Baking, kayaking, reading, camping, trying new restaurants.

Academic Advisor

Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Education: M.Ed. in TESOL, Seattle University. B.A. in English, Western Washington University
Favorite high school memory: Singing at the Vatican during senior year choir trip
Favorite movies: I enjoy watching different types of movies. A few of my favorites are Star Wars, Avengers, and Harry Potter
What you like most about advising: Supporting students throughout their educational journey
Hidden talent: Playing the piano
Hobbies: Hiking, taking road trips, cooking, gardening

Academic Advisor

Hometown: San Diego, California
Education: M.A. in Learning Design and Technology, San Diego State University; B.A. in Communication with an emphasis in Journalism, California Lutheran University
Favorite high school memory: Getting out of there!
Favorite TV shows: I used to work in T.V. & Film so I love everything from: The Office, Modern Family, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, 100 Foot Wave, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Teen Titans, and What We Do in the Shadows.
What you like most about advising: The ability to use my experiences (both good and bad) as a former student to give meaningful advice, input, and recommendations that can better a student’s experience.
Hidden talent: I can both flip and spin on a wakeboard!
Hobbies: Any board sport, the PNW has spoiled my partner and I greatly with the abilities to surf, wakeboard, and snowboard!

Undergraduate Advising