Michele Toppe (1995) Ed.D.
Vice Provost for Student Affairs. Ed.D. 2017 University of Pennsylvania.
Jess Goodwin (1995) B.S.
Systems Analyst, Manager. B.S. 2003 Portland State University.
Tiah Marston (2003) M.Ed.
Senior Fiscal Officer for Student Affairs. M.Ed. 2019 Portland State University.
Alex Miller (2019) M.Ed.
Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs. M.Ed. 2011 University of Georgia.
David Woodsum (2008) B.A.
Accountant. B.A. 2008 Portland State University.
Basic Needs Hub
Marc Frazer (2022) B.S.
SNAP Training and Education Program Case Manager. B.S. 2016 University of Maryland, College Park.
Lee Phillips (2006) M.S.W.
Basic Needs Navigator. M.S.W. 2010 Portland State University.
Campus Recreation
Jennifer Welnick (2005) M.S.
Director of Campus Recreation. M.S. 2005 Portland State University.
Tyler Baker (2009) M.Ed.
Facility Coordinator. M.Ed. 2007 Central Washington University.
Todd Bauch (2003) M.A.
Associate Director of Operations. M.A. 1998 Southern Illinois University.
Erin Bransford (2009) M.A.
Associate Director of Programs and Initiatives. M.A. Sonoma State University.
Chris Bullard (2014) M.Ed.
Senior Outdoor Program Coordinator. M.Ed. 2010 Georgia College and State University.
Kaleb Fike (2022) B.S.
IT Systems Analyst. B.S. 2022 Portland State University.
Easton Henrikson (2016) M.B.A.
Special Events and Intramurals Coordinator. M.B.A. 2016 Oregon State University.
Peter Kramer (2009) M.S.
Recreation Clubs Coordinator. M.S. 2011 Portland State University.
Chiki Kwong (2016) B.A.
Administrative Program Assistant. B.A. 1993 Oregon State University.
Atsu Nagayama (2002) B.A.
Associate Director of Business Services. B.A. 1994 Northwestern University.
Claire Nelson (2021) M.S.
Outdoor Program Coordinator. M.S. 2015 Portland State University.
Leslee Peterson (2011) M.S.; M.A.T.
Training and Assessment Coordinator. M.S. 2013 Portland State University; M.A.T. 2003 George Fox University.
Samantha Schmitz (2024) B.S.
Aquatics and Safety Coordinator. B.S. 2021 Portland State University.
Center for Student Health and Counseling
Dana Tasson (1998) M.D.
Associate Vice Provost for Student Health and Wellbeing; Psychiatrist. M.D. 1993 University of Michigan.
Israa Al-Hasani (2022) M.S.W.
Therapist. M.S.W. 2017 Portland State University.
Nellie Bass (2018) B.S.
Registered Dental Hygienist. B.S. 2007 Oregon State University.
Mary Beth Buffum (2017) B.S.
Medical Records Coordinator. B.S. 1980 University of Oregon.
Bella Catalano (2023) B.S.
Health Promotion Coordinator. B.S. 2021 Portland State University.
Keith Conant (2003) M.D.
Psychiatrist. M.D. 2001 Oregon Health and Science University.
Jennifer Dahlin (2003) Psy.D.
Therapist. Psy.D. 2004 Pacific University.
Ilaali Dinka (2023) A.A.
Medical Receptionist. A.A. 2023 Portland State University.
Cheryl Forster (2004) Psy.D.
Therapist, Coordinator of Diversity and Psychology Programs. Psy.D. 2004 Pacific University.
Tara Gardner-Brown (2012) M.S.N.
Associate Director, Health Services; Family Nurse Practitioner. M.S.N. 2001 Washington State University.
Dona George (2015)
Office Specialist 2.
Chandra Gilder (2007) B.A.
Assistant Director, Clinical Operations. B.A. 2006 University of Nevada, Reno.
Heather Goah (2006) M.A.
Director, Administrative Services. M.A. 2008 Portland State University.
Madison Gregory (2023) M.S.
Therapist. M.S. 2016 Jefferson University.
Sandhya Gunarathne (2022) B.S.
Medical Receptionist. B.S. 2021 Portland State University.
Laura Gurley (2009)
Registered Nurse 2.
Chris Hanel (2001) M.D.
Physician. M.D. 1997 Oregon Health and Science University.
Zoe Hernandez-MacDonald (2023) B.S.
Medical Assistant. B.S. 2023 Portland State University.
Caedy Hildebrandt (2019) Ph.D.
Psychologist/Assessment Coordinator. Ph.D. 2020 Pacific University.
Marcy Hunt (2010) Ph.D.
Director, Counseling Services; Psychologist. Ph.D. 2002 University of Oregon.
Todd Hutchinson (2003)
Software Systems Analyst.
Kyle Isaacson (2015) Ph.D.
Therapist. Ph.D. 2014 Fuller Theological Seminary.
Megan Kasper (2013) B.A.S.
Assistant Director, Assessment and Business Operations. B.A.S. 2011 Northern Arizona University.
Lisa Koralewicz (2006) M.P.H.; M.S.W.
Therapist. M.P.H. 1997 SUNY at Albany; M.S.W. 2003 Colorado State University.
Kathy Lawrence (2019) M.S.W.
Therapist. M.S.W. 2004 Portland State University.
Suzanne Meckel (2018)
Dental Assistant.
Jesse Neel (2022) M.A.
Therapist. M.A. 2018 Lewis and Clark College.
Launa Newby (2022)
Medical Assistant.
Heather Poehler (2009) M.S.
Physician Assistant. M.S. 1993 Duke University.
Keith Powrie (2018) M.S.W.
Therapist. M.S.W. 2016 Portland State University.
Amy Ruff (2019) M.S.W.
Case Manager. M.S.W. 2011 University of Pennsylvania.
Kathryn Samsom (1999) M.S.N.
RN2 Laboratory, Vaccine, & X-Ray Coordinator. M.S.N. 2011 University of Missouri.
Taylor Schwab (2017) M.P.H.
Director, Health Promotion and Education. M.P.H. 2015 East Carolina University.
Nick Sloan (2022) B.S.
Medical Receptionist. B.S. 2022 Portland State University.
Vivien So (2022) Ph.D.
Therapist. Ph.D. 2021 University of Victoria.
Tenaya Stine (2017) M.B.A.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator. M.B.A. 2018 George Fox University.
Gabrielle Sysyn (2008) B.A.
Executive Administrative Coordinator. B.A. 2007 Portland State University.
Chelsea Tobias (2022) M.Ed.
Therapist. M.Ed. 2016 University of Florida.
Tuan Truong (2005) D.M.D.
Dentist. D.M.D. 2004 Oregon Health and Science University.
Tiffany Tyler (2011)
Dental Clinic Manager; Dental Assistant.
Pamela Vernon (2017) B.S.
Registered Nurse. B.S. 2012 Linfield College.
Joni Walter (2016) A.A.S.
Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist. A.A.S. 2013 Mt. Hood Community College.
Laura Wasserman (2019) M.S.N.
Nurse Practitioner. M.S.N. 2016 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Mari Wells (2023) B.A.
Medical Receptionist. B.A. 2021 Western Washington University.
Quinn Westlynd (2023) B.S.
Wellbeing Coach Coordinator. B.S. 2022 Portland State University.
Sarah Williams (2023) M.A.
Associate Director of Clinical Services. M.A. 2008 Argosy University
Alan Yeo (2004) M.D.
Psychiatrist. M.D. 2000 Oregon Health and Science University.
Christi Ziegler (2011) B.S.
Insurance Coordinator, Student Health Insurance Program. B.S. 1993 Bloomsburg University.
Megan Zimmerer-Mazza (2010) B.S.
Registered Nurse. B.S. 2004 University of Oregon.
Office of the Dean of Student Life
Taylor Burke (2022) M.S.W.
Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Student Life. M.S.W. 2011 Portland State University.
Alinta Ali (2024) B.S.
Administrative Program Assistant for PSU CARES and Conduct. B.S. 2023 Portland State University.
Claire Araujo (2022) M.A.
Director of Conduct and Community Standards. M.A. 2016 California State University Channel Islands.
Maria Gamino (2022) B.A.
CARE Advocate. B.A. 2021 University of California San Diego.
Jessica Navlet (2021) M.A., M.S.W.
CARE Advocate. M.A. 2020 University of Portland. M.S.W. 2023 Portland State University.
Housing and Residence Life
Ashley Wendler (2022) M.S.
Executive Director, University Housing and Residence Life. M.S. 2007 University of Kansas.
Dianne Arce (2014) B.B.A.
Assistant Director for Housing Services. B.B.A. 2014 University of Portland.
Tiffany Dawson (2012)
Housing Occupancy Manager.
Daniella Dugan (2022) B.S.
Residence Director. B.S. 2020 Southern Oregon University.
Gianna Espinoza (2024) B.S.
Housing Services Coordinator. B.S. 2023 Portland State University.
Allison Gammons (2014) M.A., M.L.I.S.
Housing Operations Coordinator. M.A. 2013 Bangor Theological Seminary. M.L.I.S. 2022 San Jose State University.
Morgan Hynson (2020) B.S.
Information Technology Consultant. B.S. 2015 Portland State University.
Hao Nguyen (2022) B.A.
Residence Director. B.A. 2021 Portland State University.
Julie Robertson (2022) M.Ed.
Director of Residence Life. M.Ed. 2015 University of Utah.
Rosa Siquina Cotoc (2024)
Accounts Coordinator.
Savannah Swartz (2014) M.S.
Assistant Director for Residential Education. M.S. 2020 Portland State University.
Queer Resource Center
Murph Murphy (2022) M.Div.
Director, Queer Student Services. M.Div. 2021 ILIFF School of Theology.
Kay Gordon (2022) B.S.
Assistant Director, Queer Student Services. B.S. 2013 University of California Berkeley.
Mireya Rosas-Barajas (2022) M.P.H.
Coordinator, Queer and Trans Students of Color Resources and Retention. M.P.H. 2023 Rutgers University.
Services for Students with Children
Kimberly Alvarez (2022) M.Ed.
Director, Services for Students with Children. M.Ed. 2019 University of Southern California.
Marisol Barce (2014) M.Ed.
Director of Little and Baby Vikings Flexible Childcare. M.Ed. 2020 Portland State University.
Tatiana García (2023) B.A.
Persistence Coordinator for Students with Children. B.A. 2022 Portland State University.
Student Activities and Leadership Programs
Aimee Shattuck (2000) M.S.W.
Executive Director for Student Engagement and Assessment. M.S.W. 2002 Portland State University.
Maria Dominguez (2019) B.B.A.
Accounting Technician, Student Activities and Leadership Programs. B.B.A. 2016 University of Phoenix.
Serena Dressel (2015) B.S.
Coordinator, Student Sustainability Center. B.S. 2018 Portland State University.
Rae Fickle (2022) A.A.
Student Media Technology Advisor. A.A. 2019 Portland Community College.
Sean Fisher (2022) M.S.W.
Student Organization Advisor. M.S.W. 2023 Portland State University.
Madeline Frisk (2021) M.Ed.
Coordinator, Student Government Relations; Greek Life Advisor. M.Ed. 2021 Portland State University.
Angela Hamilton (2010) M.A.
Associate Director, Student Organization Advising. M.A. 2011 Portland State University.
Reaz Mahmood (2013) M.A.
Coordinator, Student Media. M.A. 2005 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Nayeli Naranjo-Robles (2023) B.A.
Student Organization Advisor. B.A. 2023 Portland State University.
Melia Tichenor (2015) M.S.
Coordinator, Student Community Engagement Center. M.S. 2017 Portland State University.
Ian Wallace (2014) B.S.
Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach. B.S. 2015 Portland State University.
Women's Resource Center
Nic Francisco (2022) Ph.D.
Director, Women’s Resource Center. Ph.D. 2021 University of Oregon.
Angeline Booth (2023) B.S.
Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Advocate. B.S. 2023 Portland State University.
Nina Campos (2023) B.S.
Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Program Coordinator. B.S. 2020 Portland State University.
Touk Keo (2023) M.Ed.
Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Advocate. M.Ed. 2018 Lewis and Clark University.
Carrie Vasquez (2022) B.A.
Assistant Director, Women’s Resource Center. B.A. 2021 University of California Santa Cruz.