Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dean of Interdisciplinary General Education; Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. Ph.D. 1980 University of Pittsburgh.
Cristina Herrera (2021) Ph.D.
Interim Vice Provost for Student Success; Director, Chicanx/Latinx Studies; Professor of Chicanx/Latinx Studies. Ph.D. 2008 Claremont Graduate University.
Chris Monsere (2004) Ph.D., P.E.
Vice Provost for Faculty Success; Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Ph.D. 2000, Northwestern University.
Amy Mulkerin (2021) M.B.A.
Vice Provost for Academic Budget and Planning. International MBA 2001 University of Denver.
Hannah Miller (2017) M.A.
Associate Vice Provost & Special Advisor to the Provost. M.A. 2006.
Andreen Morris (2008) M.P.A.
Curriculum Coordinator. M.P.A. 2013 Portland State University.
Brian Sandlin (2011). B.S.
Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator. B.S. 1998 Appalachian State University.
Office of Academic Innovation
Michelle Giovannozzi (2016) M.S.
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation. M.S. 1993 Seattle Pacific University.
Scott Robison (2016) Ph.D.
Associate Director of Digital Learning and Design. Ph.D. 2007 Ohio University.
Kam Moi Lee (2020) Ed.D.
Assistant Director for Online Program Management. Ed.D 2019 Concordia University.
Emmett Crass (2024), B.A
Educational Technologist. B.F.A. 2023 Portland State University.
Kari Goin (2014) Ed.D.
Senior UX Designer. Ed.D. 2022 Portland State University.
Aifang Gordon (2007) Ph.D.
Instructional Designer. Ph.D. 2007 Ohio University.
Misty Hamideh (2003) M.A.
Instructional Designer. M.A. 2003 Portland State University.
Andrew F. Lawrence (2014) M.A.
Educational Technologist. M.A. 2014 Portland State University.
Marie S. Lewandowski (2003) M.Ed.
Instructional Designer. M.Ed. 1997 Kent State University.
Elizabeth McMurtry (2022) B.A.
Project Manager. B.A. 2008 New York University.
Harold McNaron (2021) M.S.
Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Associate. M.S. 2013 Portland State University.
Megan McFarland (2021) M.Ed.
Digital Inclusion & Universal Design Coordinator. M.Ed. 2015 Humboldt State University.
Michael Millard (2011) B.A.
Administrative Program Assistant. B.A. 1992 Briar Cliff University.
Lindsay Murphy (2017) M.A.
Instructional Designer. M.A. 2012 Marymount University.
Toai Nguyen (2014) B.S.
UX Designer. B.S. 2007 Portland State University.
Ashlie Sarsgard (2024), M.F.A
Educational Technology Specialist. M.F.A 2015 University of Maryland.
Vince Schreck (2005) Ed.D.
Instructional Designer. Ed.D. 2004 Portland State University.
Grant Scribner (2022) Ph.D.
Education Development Specialist. Ph.D. 2022 University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Sophie Soprani (2017) B.A.
Marketing and Communication Manager. B.A. 2015 Pomona College.
Kendra Woodstead (2024) M.Ed.
Teaching and Pedagogical Support Specialist, M.Ed. 2022 North Dakota State University.
Disability Resource Center
Emily Ackerland (2024) M.Ed.
Director. M.Ed. 2020 Western Washington University.
Sarah Livengood (2015) M.Coun.
Assistant Director for Alternative Access. M.Coun. 2023 Oregon State University.
Office of Global Engagement and Innovation
Eowyn Brown Ferey (2006) M.A.
Interim Executive Director of OGEI; Director of International Partnerships and the Portland Center. M.A. 2005 University of Essex.
Alyssa Koida (2015) B.A.
Administrative Program Assistant, Office of International Student and Scholar Services. B.A. 2011 University of Puget Sound.
Anri Zama (2014) M.S.
Program Manager, Portland Center. M.S. 2011 Portland State University.
Atityarath Chhom (2019) B.A.
Accountant, OGEI Business Office. B.A. Accounting 2023; B.A. Human Resources 2019 Portland State University.
Christine Igarta (2000) M.A.
Senior International Student Advisor, Office of International Student and Scholar Services. M.A. 2002 Portland State University.
Csendi Hopp (2022) B.A.
International Student Advisor, Office of International Student and Scholar Services. B.A. 2000 Southern Oregon University.
David Brandt (2011) B.A.
International Scholar & Faculty Adviser, Office of International Student and Scholar Services. B.A. 1985 Whitman College.
Giustina Pelosi (2024) M.S.
Director of Faculty Led and Custom Programs, Education Abroad. M.S. 2009 Oregon State University.
Hyeyoung Woo (2009) Ph.D.
Director, Institute for Asian Studies and Professor of Sociology. Ph.D. 2008 University of Texas, Austin.
Jill Townley (1997) M.S.
Associate Director of International Student Life, Office of International Student and Scholar Services. M.S. 2001 Portland State University.
Joshua N. Davis (2008) B.A.
Assistant Director, Office of International Student and Scholar Services. B.A. 2002 Pacific University.
Karin Tittelbach (1996) B.A.
Director of International Special Programs, B.A. 2001 Portland State University.
Karyn Warmer (2023)
Accounting Technician, OGEI Business Office.
Lindsay J. Benstead (2017) Ph.D.
Director, Middle East Studies Center. Ph.D. 2008 University of Michigan.
Michele Miller (2004) M.A.
Assistant Director, Office of International Student and Scholar Services. M.A. 1997 The Pennsylvania State University.
Monika Mulder (2004) M.A.
NTTF, Portland Center. M.A. 2007 Portland State University.
Naoko Horikawa (2011) M.A.
International Cultural Service Program Advisor Office of International Student and Scholar Services. M.A. 2012 Portland State University.
Nick Hershkowitz (2013)
Program Assistant; Assistant to OGEI Executive Director.
Paul Braun (2014) M.A.
Program Manager, International Special Programs. M.A. 2014 Portland State University.
Rachel Landers (2004) B.A.
Education Abroad Advisor, Education Abroad. B.A. 2007 Portland State University.
Ryan Fung (2022) M.S.
Program Coordinator, Office of International Student and Scholar Services. M.S. 2021 Portland State University
Skye Clifford, (2017) M.A.
Education Abroad Coordinator, Education Abroad. M.A. 2006 University of Freiburg.
Yoko Honda (2013) M.A.
International Student Life Advisor, Office of International Student and Scholar Services. M.A. 2010 Portland State University.
Yuliana Cerrud-Castillo (2024) M.A.
Program Manager, International Special Programs. M.A. 2022 Portland State University.
Learning Center
Shoshana Zeisman-Pereyo (2005) Ed.D.
Executive Director, Student Learning Initiatives. Ed.D. 2012 Portland State University.
Crystal Tenty (2017) M.A.
Assistant Director of Tutoring Services. M.A. 2009 Portland State University.
Brittany Montana (2021), M.Ed.
Academic Coach Coordinator. M.Ed. 2015 DePaul University.
Lexi Valbjorn (2021) B.A.
Learning Center and Summer Scholars Project Manager. B.A. 2021 Portland State University.
Katy Kaszubinski, (2023) M.A.
STEM Academic Coach. M.A. 2023 Portland State University.
Kristin Engelbeston (1997) B.A.
Administrative Program Assistant. B.A. 1987 Portland State University.
Iris S. De Lis (2021), M.A.
Academic Testing Services Coordinator. M.A. 2024 Portland State University.
Office of the Registrar
Nicolle DuPont (2001) M.S.
Associate Vice Provost & University Registrar. M.S. 2010 Portland State University.
Adam Lutzow (2007) B.A.
Assistant Registrar, Academic Scheduling. B.A. 2001 University of Oregon.
Nicholas Matlick (2003) M.A.
Assistant Registrar, Degree Requirements. M.A. 2016 Portland State University.
Luke Norman (2012) M.S.
Associate Registrar, Registration and Records Operations. M.S. 2019 Portland State University.
Kathy Thomas (2002) B.S.
Associate Registrar, Degree Progress Technology. B.S. 2008 Portland State University.
Nicole Crookston (2015) M.A.
Assistant Registrar, Registration, Residency, & Special Tuition Programs. M.A. 2019 Portland State University
Office of Student Affairs
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
Lee Phillips (2006) M.S.W.
Basic Needs Navigator. M.S.W. 2010 Portland State University.
Campus Recreation
Jenny 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 (2002) 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. 2009 Sonoma State University.
Chris Bullard (2014) M.Ed.
Assistant Director of Member Engagement. M.Ed. 2010 Georgia College and State University.
Kaleb Fike (2022) B.A.
Systems Analyst. B.A. 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 (2008) M.B.A.
Associate Director of Business Services. M.B.A. 1995 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.
Jenna Siegel (2024) B.S.
Fitness Coordinator. B.S. 2017 Western Oregon University.
Carolina Starrett (2024) M.F.A.
Marketing and Engagement Coordinator. M.F.A. 2021 Pacific Northwest College of Arts.
Jeff Stein (2010)
Trades/ Maintenance Coordinator.
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.
Melanie Evans (2024) B.S.N.
Registered Nurse 2. B.S.N. 2016 California State University, Chico.
Cheryl Forster (2004) Psy.D.
Therapist, Coordinator of Diversity and Psychology Programs. Psy.D. 2004 Pacific University.
Tara Gardner-Brown (2012) M.S.N.
Director, Health Services. 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.
Ellisia Grove (2024) M.S.O.M.
Acupuncturist. M.S.O.M 2014 Southwest Acupuncture College.
Sandhya Gunarathne (2022) B.S.
Medical Receptionist. B.S. 2021 Portland State University.
Laura Gurley (2009) B.S.N.
Clinical Nurse Manager. B.S.N. 2006 Oregon Health and Science University.
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.
Yi-Lin Hung (2024) M.Ed.
Initial Access and Crisis Care Therapist. M.Ed. 2019 Drexel 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.
Suzanne Meckel (2018)
Dental Assistant.
Conlan Morgan (2023) B.S.
Front Office Manager. B.S. 2022 Portland State University.
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.
Rachel Sanders (2023)
Medical Assistant.
Elena Saprunova (2024) B.A.
Procurement and Accounts Payable Specialist. B.A. 2010 Saratov State University.
Taylor Schwab (2017) M.P.H.
Director, Health Promotion and Education. M.P.H. 2015 East Carolina University.
Emma Slachta (2025) M.S.N.
Family Nurse Practitioner. M.S.N. 2020 George Washington 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.
Anya Stepanova (2025) M.S.W.
Clinical Social Worker. M.S.W. 2018 Portland State University.
Tenaya Stine (2017) M.B.A.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator. M.B.A. 2018 George Fox University.
Blythe Surritt (2024) B.S.
Medical Receptionist. B.S. 2024 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.
Quinn Westlynd (2023) B.S.
Wellbeing Coach Coordinator. B.S. 2022 Portland State University.
Maya Williams (2024) Ph.D.
Psychologist/Assessment Coordinator. Ph.D. 2023 University of Missouri, Columbia.
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.
Rachel Zikri (2024) B.S.
Patient Care Coordinator. B.S. 2019 Portland State University.
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.
Jordan Banks (2024) M.S.
Conduct and Conflict Resolution Officer. M.S. 2019 Portland State University.
Marc Frazer (2022) B.S.
SNAP Training and Education Program Case Manager. B.S. 2016 University of Maryland, College Park.
Maria Gamino (2022) B.A.
PSU CARES Advocate. B.A. 2021 University of California San Diego.
Charley Liljequist (2024) M.A.
PSU CARES Advocate. M.A. 2021 Portland Seminary.
Housing and Residence Life
Ashley Wendler (2022) M.S.Ed.
Executive Director, University Housing and Residence Life. M.S.Ed. 2007 University of Kansas.
Dianne Arce (2014) B.B.A.
Director of Housing Operations. B.B.A. 2014 University of Portland.
Tiffany Dawson (2012)
Housing Occupancy Manager.
Gianna Espinoza (2024) B.S.
Housing Services Coordinator. B.S. 2023 Portland State University.
Maddie Franke (2023) B.A.
Residence Director. B.A. 2022 Hendrix College.
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.
Sonrisa Kuriyama (2025) B.A.
Coordinator of Marketing and Conference Operations. B.A. 2024 Portland State University.
Avery Pflieger (2024) B.A.
Housing Services Residence Director. B.A. 2024 Hofstra University.
Julie Robertson (2022) M.Ed.
Director of Residence Life. M.Ed. 2015 University of Utah.
Alex Schotzko (2024) B.F.A.
Residence Director. B.F.A. 2024 Portland State University.
Rosa Siquina Cotoc (2024)
Accounts Coordinator.
Savannah Swartz (2014) M.S.
Assistant Director for Residential Education. M.S. 2020 Portland State University.
Raven Thomas (2024) M.S.
Residence Director. M.S. 2024 California Lutheran University.
Blaire Thompson (2024) M.Ed.
Assistant Director for Residential Education. M.Ed. 2021 Kent State University.
Angela Tinio (2024) B.M.
Residence Director. B.M. 2024 Portland State University
Queer Resource Center
Erica Fonseca (2019) Ph.D.
Director, Queer Student Services. Ph.D. 2024 Portland State University.
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) Ed.D
Director, Services for Students with Children. Ed.D. 2024 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.
Venus Ausmus (2024) B.A.
Central Operations Coordinator. B.A. 2017 Portland State University.
Maggie Burks (2024) M.S.
Student Organization Advisor. M.S. 2023 Colorado State University.
Tess Conley (2025) B.A.
Food Pantry Coordinator. B.A. 2017 Salem 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) M.P.A.
Coordinator, Student Sustainability Center. M.P.A. 2024 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
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.
Undergraduate Academic Advising
Ilka Bailey (2016) M.Ed.
Advising Director - Business & Urban, Public, and Global Affairs Pathways. M.Ed 2001 Seattle University.
Kate Constable (2010) L.C.S.W.
Advising Director - Society & Identity Pathway. MSW 2003 Portland State University.
Ari Douangpanya (2007) M.A.
Advising Director - Health, Science, & the Earth Pathway. M.A. 2007 Portland State University.
Martha Dyson (2010) Ph.D.
Advising Director - Language, Culture, and Meaning Pathway. Ph.D 2009 Drew University.
Randi P. Harris (2009) Ed.D.
Associate Vice Provost of Academic Advising. Ed.D. 2024 Portland State University.
Becki Hunt Ingersoll (1995) M.S.
Director of Initiatives & Advising Director - Design, Creativity, and Performance Pathway. M.S. 1997 Portland State University.
Jodi Stiegemeyer (2010) M.A.
Advising Director- Engineering, Computer Science, Math, & Physics Pathway. M.A. 2003 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
University Career Center
Greg Flores (2008) M.S.
Director of University Career Services. M.S. 2008 Portland State University.