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.