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Executive Officers and President’s Cabinet

JOHN BASSETT
President
Ph.D., University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
2010-Present

CURTIS L. GUAGLIANONE
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
M.A., California State University, Fresno, CA
Ed.D., University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
2012-Present

JAMES L. BUSH
Chief Information Officer
B.S. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
2005-Present

ROB CARROLL
Director of Physical Plant
2005-Present

MERRILOU HARRISON
Dean, College of Education & Psychology
B.A., Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
M.S., City University, Seattle, WA

MELISSA HILL 
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
B.A., Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA 
M.A., University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
2011-Present

CELESTINO LIMAS
Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment
Ph.D., University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2015-Present

MICHAEL MOORE
Vice President for Advancement
B.F.A., Fort Wright College, Spokane, WA
2004-Present

VERONICA NARANJO
Director of Human Resources/Chief of Staff
B.S., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
M.S., Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
2008-Present

LOREN SCHMIDT
President of Faculty Senate
B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1993-Present

SIRI STROM, C.P.A.
Vice President for Financial Operations/CFO
B.S., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
B.S., Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2003-Present

KAZUHIRO SONODA
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ph.D., Portland State University, Portland, OR
2007-Present

HAROLD WINGOOD
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services
M.A. Duke University, Durham, NC
2013-Present

DAVID WISE
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
M.B.A University of Washington, Bothell, WA
2013-Present

Faculty List

TERESE ABREU
Director of Medical Laboratory Science
Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Science
B.S., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
M.A., Webster University, Lakeland, FL

SARAH AUGUSTINE
Assistant Professor of Social Sciences
B.A., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
M.A., Antioch University, Seattle, WA

NINA MALENA BARCENAS
Chair of Natural Sciences
Professor of Biology
M.S., Colegio de Postgraduados en Ciencias Agrícolas, México
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

JOHN F. BARTKOWSKI
Regional Director of Moses Lake
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
M.A., Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Ph.D., Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

JOHN BASSETT
President
Professor of English
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan, Delaware, OH
M.A., Ohio Wesleyan, Delaware, OH
Ph.D., University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

TEDDI BEAM-CONROY
Associate Professor of Bilingual Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI
M.A., University of Texas, San Antonio, TX
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin, TX

KIMBERLY BELLAMY-THOMPSON
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Columbia College, Orlando, FL
M.S., University of Central Florida, Orlando FL

LAURIE BELTMAN
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Heritage University, Toppenish, WA
M.S., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

KENNETH BERGEVIN
Chair, Educational Administration
B.A., California State University, Fullerton, CA
M.S., California State University, Fullerton, CA
Ed.D., Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

CRYSTAL BEVERS
Assistant Professor of Humanities
B.A., Washington State University, Vancouver, WA
M.F.A., Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR

JESSICA BLACK
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
B.S., University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland
B.A., Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
M.S., University of Maine, Orono, ME
Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

LEONARD J. BLACK
Chair, Business Administration
Associate Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
M.I.M., Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management, Glendale, AZ

DINA BLUM
Chair, Education Administration/Associate Dean of College of Education & Psychology
A.B., Brown University, Providence, RI
M.Ed., Lesley College, Cambridge, MA
Ed.D., University of Washington, Seattle, WA

APANAKHI BUCKLEY
Professor of Education
B.A., University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
M.A., University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Ph.D., University of Washington, Seattle, WA

MICHAEL CABLE
Assistant Professor of Humanities
B.A., Washington State University, Richland, WA
M.A., Heritage University, Toppenish, WA

LEE CALLARMAN
Instructor of Accounting
B.S., Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA 

JANET CASTILLEJA
Instructor of English
B.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
M.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

PAULA COLLUCI
Assistant Professor of English and Humanities 
B.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg 
M.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

ERNESTO CRUZ
Chair, Department of Social Sciences
B.A., Ateneo de Manila University (Loyola), Metro Manila, Philippines
M.B.A., Asian Institute of Management, Metro Manila, Philippines

RANDAL CUPP
Assistant Professor of Science, PA-C
B.S., University of Washington, Seattle, WA
M.Ed., University of Washington, Seattle, WA

LINDA DALE
Director of Physician Assistant Program
Associate Professor of Science, PA-C
M.S., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
D.H.Ed., A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO

JOSEPH A. DIMEO II
Associate Professor of Science, D.O.
Medical Director of Physician Assistant Program
D.O., New York College of Osteopathic Medicine/NYIT, Old Westbury, N.Y.

MICHAEL DURST
Associate Professor of Natural Science
B.S., University of Washington, Seattle, WA
M.S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

NANCY ENCARNACION
Associate Professor of Bilingual Education
B.A., Alfred University, New York, NY
M.A., Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY
Ed.D., University of Texas, San Antonio, TX

RACHEL FLYNN    
Instructor of Humanities
B.A., Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
M.A., Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

JUDITH HARGIS
Assistant Professor of Science, PA-C
Clinical Coordinator of Physician Assistant Program
M.S., University of Washington, Seattle, WA

MERRILOU HARRISON
Dean, College of Education & Psychology
B.A., Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
M.S., City University, Seattle, WA

BILL HATCH
Assistant Professor of Science, PA-C
Academic Coordinator of Physician Assistant Program
M.S., Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, WV
D.H.Ed., ABD,  A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO

GREG HINZE
Instructor of History
B.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
M.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

COREY HODGE
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
M.S.W., Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

NETTY HULL
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A.Ed., Heritage University, Toppenish, WA
M.Ed., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

YUSUF INCETAS
Associate Professor of Bilingual Education
B.A., Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
M.A., Fatih University, Istanbul, Turkey
Ed.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

MARY C. JAMES
Associate Dean of College Arts and Sciences
Co-facilitator of Center for Intercultural Learning and Teaching
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
M.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

MAXINE JANIS
President’s Liason fo Native American Affairs
B.S., Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
MPH, Portland State University, Portland, OR

LORI JONES
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
M.S.N., Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

TERESA W. JULIAN
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
M.S.N., University of Tennesee, Knoxville, TN
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

TROY KAMMERDIENER
Associate Professor of Applied Computer Science
B.S., East Texas Baptist University, Marshall, TX
M.S., Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Ph.D., Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

DYANN KANZLER
Assistant Professor of Science, PA-C
B.S., University of Washington, Seattle, WA
M.B.A., Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

GRETCHEN KURTENACKER
Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Sciences
B.S. Clinical Laboratory Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
M.S. Health and Nutrition Education, Hawthorn University, Whitethorn, CA

DAVID LAMAN 
Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences
B.S., Florida International University, Miami, FL 
M.S., Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY  
Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, MD

CLAUDETTE LINDQUIST
Chair, Department of Early Childhood Studies/Director of Early Learning Center
B.A. Human Development, Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA
M.A. Human Development, Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA

KARITA MALTOS
Instructor of Math
B.S., Heritage University, Toppenish, WA 

JUDY MANSFIELD
Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., Heritage University, Toppenish, WA
M.Ed., Heritage University, Toppenish, WA

KRISTEN MAXWELL
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
M.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Ed.D, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA 

BILL McCAY
Director of Library and Information Technology
Assistant Professor
B.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
M.L.I.S, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 

MICHAEL P. McCRARY
Assistant Professor of Science, PA-C
B.S., San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
M.H.S., Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC

STEPHEN MERZ
Director of Teacher Field Experiences
Assistant Professor
B.A., Washington State University, Pullman, WA 
M.B.A., City University, Bellevue, WA

TYSON MILLER
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
M.S., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 

ELIZABETH KOPCZYNSKI MOORE
Instructor of Fine Arts
B.A., Whitworth College, Spokane, WA

LAURA MORGAN
Instructor of Nursing
A.N.D., Yakima Valley Community College 
B.S.N, Washington State University, Yakima, WA 

JOANIE MONROY
Chair, Department of Teacher Education
B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
M.S., Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ed.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV

CHRISTINA NYIRATI
Chair/Director Nursing Education Department 
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., The College of Mount Saint Joseph, Cincinnati, OH
M.S., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

ANN OLSON
Associate Professor of English
B.A., University of Texas, El Paso, TX
M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign, IL
M.F.A., Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA 

MICHAEL PARRA
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
B.S., Washington State University, Pullman, WA
M.S., Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Ph.D., Washington State University, Pullman, WA

JIM RENNER
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
M.S.W., University of Denver, Denver, CO 

MARISOL RODRIGUEZ-PRICE
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Universidad de Puerto Rico, Cayey, PR
M.A., Interamerican University, Rio Piedras, PR
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 

KATHLEEN ROSS, SNJM
Director, Heritage University Institute for Student Identity and Success
Professor of Cross-Cultural Communication
B.A., Fort Wright College, Spokane, WA
M.A., Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA 

EDWIN ROUSCULP
Co-facilitator of Center for Intercultural Learning and Teaching
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S.Ed., Wright State University, Dayton, OH
M.Ed., Washington State University, Pullman, WA

LOREN SCHMIDT
Professor of English
B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 

DAGMAR SCHNADER
Assistant Professor of Science PA-C
B.S., The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
M.D., St. Louis University Medical School, St. Louis, MO

MELVIN SIMOYI
Director of Title V Grant
Assistant Professor of Biology
M.S., West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Ph.D., West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 

BLAKE SLONECKER
Chair, Department of Humanities
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
M.A., University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Ph.D., University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

KATHLEEN SMITH
Instructor, Clinical Laboratory Science Instructor/Tri-Cities Site Coordinator
B.S., Cal-State University Long Beach

KAZUHIRO SONODA
Dean of College of Arts and Science/Associate Provost
Associate Professor of Science
B.S., San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
M.S., University of Guam, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam
M.B.A., University of Guam, UOF Station, Mangilao, Guam
Ph.D., Portland State University, Portland, OR 

GREG SUTTERLICT
Director of the Center for Language Revitilization and Preservation
Assistant Professor of Sahaptin/Ichishka Language
B.A., Heritage University, Toppenish, WA

VICKY SWANK
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Webber College, Babson Park, FL
M.B.A., Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

RICHARD SWEARINGEN
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Washington, Seattle, WA
M.Ed., Heritage University, Toppenish, WA 

KARI TERJESON
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Portland State University, Portland, OR
M.I.T., Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

JEFFREY THOMPSON
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
M.S., Central Washington State University, Ellensburg, WA
Master of Divinity, Alliance Theological Seminary, Nyack, NY 

JOHN TSILIGKARIDIS
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.Sc., Aristotelian University of Salonica, Thessaloniki, Greece
B.Sc., University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Athens, Athens, Greece
M.Phil., University of Manchester, Manchester, England, UK
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 

NOEL VINCENT 
Assistant Professor of Humanities 
B.A., California State University Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA 
M.A., California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

ELESE WASHINES
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., University of Washington, Seattle, WA
M.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 

CHARLES WHEATON
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
M.Ed., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
Ph.D., Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 

TAMERA WILEY-FAUTH
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Heritage University, Toppenish, WA
M.A.T., Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

VALERIE WOERNER
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
M.B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

WINONA WYNN
Associate Professor of English and Humanities
B.A., Eastern WA University, Cheney, WA
M.A., Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Ph.D., Washington State University, Pullman, WA 

CHERYL YOUNG
Title V STEM Grant Activity Coordinator
Associate Professor of Science
National Board Teacher Certification (Earth/Space Science)
B.A., Queens College, Queens, NY
M.A., City College, City University of New York, NY
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

PROFESSORS EMERITI

JAMES BORST
Professor and Dean Emeritus

RICHARD MARQUARD
Professor Emeritus
B.A., University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
M.A., Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA 

OROSIA SEDA DE MCHUGO
Professor Emeritus
B.A., University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
M.A., Spanish, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

THERESA MULLEN, snjm
Assistant Professor Emeritus
B.A. Fine Arts, Fort Wright College, Spokane, WA
M.A. Fine Arts, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

DR. KATHLEEN ROSS, snjm
President Emerita
Professor of Cross Cultural Communication
B.A., Fort Wright College, Spokane, WA
M.A., Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA

Administration and Staff

Academic Affairs

Dr. Curtis L. Guaglianone, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Laurie Fathe, Associate Provost
Kandace Nash, Executive Assistant
SaraBecca Martin, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Provost
Dustin Shattuck, Title V STEM Grant Director/Admissions Counselor
Cheryl Young, STEM Grant Activity Coordinator
Allison Hutchinson, STEM Academic and Career Advisor
Roland Young, Director of Title V Grant/YVCC

Advancement Office

Michael Moore, Vice President for Advancement
Lindsay Boswell, Director of Advancement Services
Dana Eliason, Director of Donor Development
Jason Kildall, Associate Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations
Julia Krolikowski, Director of Alumni Affairs
Lauri Roberson, Donor Records Coordinator
Alma Sanchez, Administrative Assistant

Business Office

Siri Strom, Vice President for Support Services/CFO
Brennan Devine, Accounting Technician
Dianne Fernandez, Assistant Director of Business Services
Evelyn Jaquish, Accounts Payable Technician
Rosa Lopez-Landeros, Student Accounts Facilitator
Mark McNabb, Financial Controller
Yolanda Maltos, Accounting Technician
Donnita Marsh, Director of Business Services
Terri Rhode, Payroll Accountant
Dean Schlenker, Assistant Controller and Grant Accountant

Center of Native Health and Culture

Michelle Jacob, Director
Jessica Black, Assistant Director
Melissa McCoy, Administrative Assistant

Center for A New Washington

Kay Bassett, Director of Special Initiatives and Center for a New Washington
Katherine Bell, Administrative Assistant
Melissa McCoy, Administrative Assistant

College of Arts and Sciences

Kazuhiro Sonoda, Dean
Mary Cecil James, Associate Dean
Dioselina Cardenas, Senior Administrative Assistant
Monette Becenti, MESA Coordinator
Rodney Treece, Administrative Assistant
Terri Slack, Administrative Assistant 
Cresanna Zeigler, Chemical Hygiene Officer/Lab Tech

College of Education and Psychology

Merrilou Harrison, Dean
Julie Johnson, Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Joanie Monroy, Chair of Teacher Education
Imelda Balderas, Office Manager
Livia Castilleja, Certification Officer
Kathy Otto, Program Coordinator
Julie Hernandez, Data Analyst
Michelle Story, Administrative Assistant for Teacher Certification Programs
 

Information Technology

Department of Social Work

Corey Hodge, Director of Social Work Field, Assistant Professor

Early Learning Center

Claudette Lindquist, Director of Early Learning Center
Alma Ayala, Preschool Teacher
Cindy Banuelos, Lead ECEAP Teacher
Daylene Fiander, Office Manager
Traci Hanson, Lead Preschool Teacher

Enrollment Services

Admissions and Recruitment   

Jaime Cortes, Director of Academic Advising
Amber Collins, Program Assistant
Marisela Guzman-Lopez, Academic Advisor

Financial Aid

High School Equivalency Program (HEP)

Registrar Office

Testing Center

Irma de Prieto, Director

Executive Offices

Dr. John Bassett, President
Helen Evans, Executive Assistant 
Veronica Naranjo, Chief of Staff
Betty Sampson, Executive Office Manager

Human Resources

Veronica Naranjo, Director
Rosa Iturbide, Manager
Anita Martinez, Administrative Assistant

Institutional Effectiveness

Mary Neal, Data Analyst
Randy Worrell, Data Analyst

Library

Katie-Beth Shinn, Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Manager
Beth Schipul, Technical Services and Serials Manager

Marketing & Communications

David Wise, Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Bonnie Hughes, Communications Officer
David Mance, Social Media PR Specialist and Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Wrzesinski, Online Marketing Coordinator

Moses Lake Regional Site

Brent Carter, Interim Director

Nursing Education

Christina Nyirati, Chair and Director
Melissa Sanchez, Administrative Assistant

Physical Plant

Physician Assistant Program

Student Affairs

Melissa Hill, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs /Interim Dean of Students
Heather Lundquist, Administrative Services Coordinator
Juana Garibay, Career Services Specialist/Administrative Assistant
Dina Ibarra, CAMP Director
Idalia Aguillon, CAMP Program Assistant 
Samantha Ruiz, Academic Specialist
Erica Tait, Student Life Coordinator
Mercedes Herrera, Student Life Program Assistant
Herlinda Ruvalcaba, Retention Specialist/Interim Director of TRiO
Corina Patiña, TRiO Student Support Services Program Assistant

Support Services

Tri-Cities Regional Site

Paul Dowdy, Regional Director
Janice Dowdy, Administrative Assistant
Sara Duran, Office Assistant

Board of Directors

GEORGE ARMENDARIZ
Bellevue, WA

JOHN BASSETT, PH.D.
Toppenish, WA

RENEE BOUCHEY 
Toppenish, WA

KARLA FARINA
HARRAH, WA

RONALD F. GAMACHE
Yakima, WA

MIMI GATES
Seattle, WA

HELLMUT GOLDE
Seattle, WA

MICHAEL GUIDON
Seattle, WA

KATHLEEN HILTON, snjm
Marylhurst, OR

PAULA LINNEN
Richland, WA 

RICK LINNEWEH
Yakima, WA 

ELIZABETH McGREE
Yakima, WA

THOMAS MEARS
Vancouver, WA

BRENDAN MONAHAN
Yakima, WA

PATRICK OSHIE
Olympia, WA 

JIM PIGOTT
Yakima, WA 

RICK PINNELL
Yakima, WA

KIP RAMSEY
White Swan, WA

BILL RICH
Yakima, WA

PHIL RIGDON
Wapato, WA

ROY SIMMS
Yakima, WA

KEN SMITH
Yakima, WA

HENRY STROM
White Swan, WA

RICHARD TWISS
Yakima, WA

BARRY WARNER
Yakima, WA

GAIL WEAVER
Yakima, WA

JUAN AGUILAR, Board Member Emeritus
Yakima, WA

MARTHA YALLUP, Board Member Emerita
Toppenish, WA