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Name: Dr. Faimous Harrison

Department:

President's Office

Campus:

Contact:

fharrison@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6400

Office

Wenatchi Hall

Title

President

Type

Administrative Contact

Credentials

Doctorate, Higher Education Administration, Oregon State University
Master's of Science in Physical Education, Pedagogy and Leadership, Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor's of Science in Sociology, University of Washington

Notes

Dr. Faimous Harrison took office as the thirteenth president of Wenatchee Valley College on Jan. 3, 2023.

Harrison brings 32 years of experience in higher education to WVC. He comes to WVC from California State University Stanislaus-Stockton Campus where he served as a dean. Both his previous campus and WVC are federally designated Hispanic-serving institutions. Harrison has more than 20 years of experience working in the Washington state community and technical college system, including as an instructor and student services professional.

Dr. Harrison has a doctorate in higher education administration and leadership from Oregon State University, a master's of science in physical education, pedagogy and leadership from Seattle Pacific University, and a bachelor's of science in sociology from the University of Washington.

Name: Robert Acklin

Department:

Industrial Technology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

racklin@wvc.edu

Phone

(509) 679-6388

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

AWS, AWI Certified Welding Inspector

WABO Welder Examiner

Name: Maria Adams

Department:

Campus Life

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

madams@wvc.edu

Title

Volleyball Head Coach/Outreach & Marketing Specialist

Type

Staff

Name: Mary Adamski

Department:

Students Grant Center

Workforce Grants

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

madamski@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6613

Office

Mish ee twie 1125L

Title

Student Navigator & Athletics

Type

Staff

Name: Cheryl Adkins

Department:

English

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

cadkins@wvc.edu

Title

Write Lab Tutor

Type

Staff

Name: Maria Agnew

Department:

Facilities & Operations

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

magnew@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6659

Title

Safety, Security & Emergency Manager

Type

Staff

Notes

If you see another student, staff or faculty member whose behavior seems like a “red flag” for potential harm or threat to self or others, you can help.

If the threat is immediate – call 911
Even if the threat isn’t immediate, it’s still important to act. Report it to an administrator or talk to the WVC counselor and submit an Incident Report. You can submit an incident report online.

Contact security:

Wenatchee: Call campus security at 6911 from campus phones or (509) 423-3705 from a non-campus phone and contact a college employee.
Omak: Call Omak security from the hours of 1-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 1-5 p.m. Fridays at 7911 using an on campus phone or (509) 422-7911 from non-campus phone. During the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm you can dial ext. 7803 for the Omak front desk.

Name: Gretchen Aguilar

Department:

Nursing

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

gaguilar@wvc.edu

Phone

509-422-7956

Title

Nursing Faculty

Type

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

ADN, Nursing, Wenatchee Valley College
MSN, Nursing, Western Governor's University

Name: Oluwaseun Akinterinwa

Department:

Biology

Campus:

Type

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

Ph.D, Physiology & Biophysics, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Masters Physiology & Biophysics, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Bachelors Biology/Chemistry, Morgan State University

Name: Edwardo Alcantar

Department:

TRIO Student Support Services

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

ealcantar@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6980

Office

MET 1221B

Title

Retention Specialist

Type

Staff

Name: Alejandra Alejandrez

Department:

Adult Basic Education / Transitional Studies

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

aalejandrez@wvc.edu

Type

Staff

Name: Dr. Karen Champagnie Alman

Department:

Communication Studies

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

kalman@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6766

Office

Mish ee twie 1225J

Title

Communication Studies Faculty & Department Chair

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BA, Mass Communication, Journalism, University of the West Indies
MA, Communication Management, University of Southern California
PhD, Mass Media Studies, Advertising, Michigan State University

Name: Robert Anderson

Department:

Industrial Electronics

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

randerson@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

Industrial Technical Drafting Certification, Military Credits
Industrial Tech-Electronic ATS, Devry University

Name: Jennifer Andrade

Department:

Early Childhood Education

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

jandrade@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

Early Childhood Education, Wenatchee Valley College
M.Ed., American InterContinental University

Name: Joseph Andreason

Department:

Technology

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

jandreason@wvc.edu

Phone

509-422-7825

Title

IT Field Tech Omak Campus

Type

Staff

Name: Dr. Robin Angotti

Department:

Institutional Effectiveness

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

rangotti@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6437

Office

Wenatchi Hall

Title

Executive Director, Assessment, Strategic Planning, Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Type

Administrative Contact

Staff

Name: Jorge Aponte

Department:

Custodial

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

Japonte@wvc.edu

Title

Custodian

Type

Staff

Name: Naydelin Arevalo-Garcia

Department:

Concurrent Enrollment Programs

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

narevalo-garcia@wvc.edu

Phone

509-422-7848

Office

Administration Building Room 102

Title

Educational Planner

Type

Staff

Name: Gavin Asmussen

Department:

Technology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

gasmussen@wvc.edu

Title

IT Customer Support - Entry

Type

Staff

Name: Marco Aurilio

Department:

Industrial Technology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

maurilio@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Tina Avey

Department:

Nursing Assistant Program

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

tavey@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6665

Office

Wenatchi Hall Allied Health Office Cubicle C

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

Registered Nurse

Name: Rene Baca

Department:

Spanish

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

rbaca@wvc.edu

Office

Mish ee twie 1225G

Title

Spanish Faculty and Department of World Languages Chair

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BA, Spanish, New Mexico State University
MA, Spanish, New Mexico State University

Name: Crystal Bacon

Department:

Communication Studies

English

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

cbacon@wvc.edu

Title

Adjunct Instructor, English and Communication Studies

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Scott Bailey

Department:

Art

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

sbailey@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6736

Office

Music and Arts Center 1529

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BA, Art, Gonzaga University
MFA, Painting, Colorado State University

Notes

Spring Student Hours

Monday 9:00am-10:30am | Tuesday by appointment | Wednesday 9:00am-10:30am | Thursday by appointment | Friday 9:00am-10:30am

Name: Larry Baker

Department:

Technology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

lbaker@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6707

Type

Staff

Name: Raynor Baker

Department:

Allied Health

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

rbaker@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

AAS, Fire Science Technology
Hazardous Materials Training
Fire Instructor 1
EMT
BLS Provider, BLS Instructor
EMS Evaluator
Senior EMS Instructor

Name: Susan Ballinger

Department:

Continuing Education

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

sballinger@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Notes

View the Continuing Education catalog or contact the Continuing Education office at:

509-682-6900
ceinfo@wvc.edu
wvc.edu/CED

Name: Kristen Baltz

Department:

Nursing

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

kbaltz@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6680

Type

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

ADN, Nursing, Bellevue College
BA, English, University of California
BSN, Nursing, Wenatchee Valley College

Name: Brooc Barb

Department:

Radiologic Technology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

bbarb@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

Radiologic Technologist Certification, Preceptor Education Program

Name: Imelda Barragan

Department:

Allied Health

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

ibarragan@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6660

Title

Administrative Assistant

Type

Staff

Name: Damon Barta

Department:

English

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

dbarta@wvc.edu

Office

Batjer Hall 8024

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Sompheng Batch

Department:

Business Computer Technology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

sbatch@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6653

Office

Brown Library 9250A

Title

Instructor/Program Coordinator, Business Computer Technology (BCT)

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BS, Business Education, Central Washington University
M.Ed., Management and Innovation, Western Governors University

Notes

Spring Student Hours

Monday 2:00pm-4:30pm | Tuesday 9:00am-11:30am | Wednesday by appointment | Thursday by appointment | Friday by appointment

Sompheng first started teaching business technology at Wenatchee High School in 1997. She has been at WVC since 2012.

Name: Garrison Becker

Department:

Athletics

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

gbecker@wvc.edu

Type

Staff

Name: Andrew Behler

Department:

Adult Basic Education / Transitional Studies

English

Humanities

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

abehler@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

MA, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Central Washington University
BA, Western Washington University
Associates – Associate Degree, Wenatchee Valley College

Name: Allie Benn

Department:

Nursing

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

abenn@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-7892

Office

Mary Friendship Hall, 204A

Type

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BS, Nursing, Arizona State University
MS, Nursing, Arizona State University

Name: Dr. David Bennatt

Department:

Biology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

dbennatt@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6759

Office

Eller Fox 3008

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BS, Zoology, University of Washington
Ph.D., Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Notre Dame

Name: Dr. Ron Bermingham

Department:

English

Eng, Arts & Humanities

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

rbermingham@wvc.edu

Title

Adjunct faculty, Music Department

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Mark Bloom

Department:

Business Computer Technology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

mbloom@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Sarah Boldizsar

Department:

Financial Aid

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

sboldizsar@wvc.edu

Type

Staff

Name: Carla Boyd

Department:

Workforce Education

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

cboyd@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Lisa Bozett

Department:

Registration

Admissions and Registration

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

Lbozett@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6839

Office

Wenatchi Hall

Type

Staff

Name: Jessica Bravo-Perez

Department:

Institutional Effectiveness

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

jbravo-perez@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6537

Title

Grant Coordinator

Type

Staff

Name: Byron Bridges

Department:

American Sign Language

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

bbridges@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Vicki Bringman

Department:

Psychology

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

vbringman@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Richard Brinkman

Department:

Sociology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

rbrinkman@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6769

Office

Mish ee twie 1325J

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BA, Sociology, University of Oregon
MA, Sociology, Iowa State University

Notes

Spring Student Hours

Monday by appointment | Tuesday by appointment | Wednesday 10:00am-11:00am | Thursday by appointment | Friday by appointment

Name: Guadalupe Brito

Department:

WVC Foundation

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

gbrito@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6573

Office

Wenatchi Hall, 2322 T

Type

Staff

Name: Natalie Brown

Department:

Medical Assistant

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

nbrown@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Jackie Browning

Department:

Math

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

jbrowning@wvc.edu

Office

Wenatchi Hall 2205

Title

Adjunct math faculty and Math Center Supervisor

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

BAS, Secondary Math Education, Central Washington University

Name: Dr. Jeff Bullock

Department:

Math & Sciences

Instruction

Agriculture

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

jbullock@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6624

Office

Batjer Hall 8036

Title

Interim Dean of Math & Sciences

Type

Administrative Contact

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BS, Chemistry, Western Washington University
BS, Molecular Biology, Western Washington University
MS, Biochemistry, Western Washington University
Ph.D., Plant Pathology, Washington State University

Name: Sarah Buman

Department:

Community Relations

Public Information Office

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

sbuman@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6473

Title

Web Marketing & Graphic Design Specialist

Type

Staff

Name: Denise Ann Burke

Department:

Radiologic Technology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

dburke@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: David Burns

Department:

Computer Technology and Systems

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

dburns@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6656

Office

Brown Library 9106

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BA, Anthropology, Western Washington University
BA, Education, Western Washington University

Name: Nadya Bush

Department:

Adult Basic Education / Transitional Studies

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

nbush@wvc.edu

Office

Mish ee twie

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

BA, Foreign Language, Barnaul State University
MA, Foreign Language, Barnaul State University

Name: Meleah Butruille

Department:

Workforce Education

Allied Health

Instruction

Nursing

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

mbutruille@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-1211

Office

Mish ee twie 1125D

Title

Interim Dean, Allied Health & Professional Technical Programs

Type

Administrative Contact

Faculty Part Time

Staff

Credentials

AA, Lane Community College
BSN, Nursing, OHSU School of Nursing
MSN, Nursing, Gonzaga University

Name: Nayeli Cabrera

Department:

Early Childhood Education

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

ncabrera@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6879

Office

Mish ee twie 1225B

Title

Data Ambassador & ECED Navigator

Type

Staff

Name: Christa Cacciata

Department:

Math

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

ccacciata@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6746

Office

Wenatchi Hall 2225

Title

Mathematics Department Chair

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BA, Mathematics, San Diego State University
MA, Mathematics, California State University-Fullerton

Name: Benjamin Cadman

Department:

Fiscal Services

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

bcadman@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6505

Type

Staff

Name: Carolina Martinez Calderon

Department:

Nursing

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

gmartinezcalderon@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6675

Office

Wenatchi Hall, 2221F

Type

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

AAS, Nursing, Wenatchee Valley College
BS, Nursing, Wenatchee Valley College
MS, Nursing, Gonzaga University

Name: Guadalupe Martinez Calderon

Department:

Nursing

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

gmartinezcalderon@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Devon Hu Caldwell

Department:

Custodial

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

dcaldwell@wvc.edu

Type

Staff

Name: Michelle Cannaday

Department:

Campus Life

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

mcannaday@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6706

Title

Residence Life Manager

Type

Staff

Notes

reslife@wvc.edu

Name: Amy Carlson

Department:

English

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

acarlson@wvc.edu

Office

John A. Brown Library 9250A

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

BA, St. Olaf College
MFA, Antioch College

Name: Teresa Carnevale

Department:

English

Eng, Arts & Humanities

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

tcarnevale@wvc.edu

Office

John A. Brown Library

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

BA, Lingusitics, California State University-Fullerton

Name: Crystal Carreon

Department:

Financial Aid

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

ccarreon@wvc.edu

Office

Wenatchi Hall

Type

Staff

Name: Gloria Cassiano

Department:

Workforce Education

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

gcassiano@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Kim Charlton

Department:

Allied Health

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

kcharlton@wvc.edu

Phone

509-422-7952

Office

North Friendship Hall Room 210

Title

Allied Health Program Assistant

Type

Staff

Name: Ran Cho

Department:

Fiscal Services

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

rcho@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6506

Office

Wenatchi Hall 2322P

Type

Staff

Name: Michael Choman

Department:

Business

Accounting

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

mchoman@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6651

Office

Mish ee twie 1325C

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BS, Business Management, University of Wyoming
MBA, Business Administration, University of Wyoming

Name: Brigid Chvilicek

Department:

Nursing

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

bchvilicek@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6681

Office

Wenatchi Hall 2221G

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BSN, Nursing, University of Portland
MSN, Nursing, California State University

Notes

Spring Student Hours

Monday 11:00am-1:00pm & 4:00pm-5:00pm | Tuesday 11:00am-12:00pm | Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm | Friday by appointment

Name: Dustin Clark

Department:

History

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

dclark@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6764

Office

Mish ee twie 1325K

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

BA, History, Central Washington University
MA, History, University of Washington

Notes

Name: Sandra Colbert

Department:

English

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

scolbert@wvc.edu

Phone

509-422-7845

Office

Hazel Burnett Hall, 411

Type

Faculty

Credentials

BA, Secondary English Education, Eastern Washington University
MEd, Learning and Technology, Western Governor's University

Name: Stella Columbia

Department:

Adult Basic Education / Transitional Studies

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

scolumbia@wvc.edu

Office

Hazel Allen Burnett Building, Room 410

Title

Transitional Studies Evening Instructor

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

BA, Social Science

Name: Hillary Conner

Department:

Exercise Science

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

hconner@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6777

Office

Smith Gym, 4002

Type

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

AAS, Wenatchee Valley College
BS, Exercise Science, Central Washington University
MS, Exercise Science, Central Washington University

Name: Michael Conrad

Department:

Music

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

mconrad@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Name: Rinita Cook

Department:

Allied Health

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

rcook@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

EMS Evaluator
Senior EMS Instructor
Emergency Medical Technician Certification, Washington State Department of Health

Name: Tina Copenspire

Department:

Nursing

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

tcopenspire@wvc.edu

Phone

509-422-7957

Office

Mary Henrie Friendship Hall Room 201

Type

Advisor

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

RN, Nursing, Wenatchee Valley College
BAS, Administration Management, Central Washington University
BSN, Nursing, Western Governor's University
MSN, Western Governors University

Name: Tina Copenspire

Department:

Nursing

Campus:

Omak

Wenatchee

Contact:

tcopenspire@wvc.edu

Phone

509-422-7957

Type

Faculty Full Time

Credentials

ADN, Nursing, Wenatchee Valley College
BSN, Nursing, Western Governor's University
BS, Administration Management, Central Washington University

Name: Leslie Corcoran

Department:

Administrative Services

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

Lcorcoran@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6780

Office

MAC 1523

Title

Events Coordinator 2

Type

Staff

Name: Dotty Cordell

Department:

Nursing

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

dcordell@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

Practical Nursing Certificate, Associate Degree, Nursing Wenatchee Valley College

Name: Sheila Corson

Department:

Communication Studies

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

scorson@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

AAS, Wenatchee Valley College
BA, Journalism, Multnomah University
MS, Communication, Purdue University

Name: Justin Cox

Department:

Custodial

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

jcox@wvc.edu

Title

Custodian 2

Type

Staff

Name: Dayla Culp

Department:

Administrative and Office Support

Campus:

Omak

Contact:

dculp@wvc.edu

Phone

509-422-7890

Office

Omak Admin Building, R123

Title

Program Assistant

Type

Staff

Name: Erin Davidson

Department:

Instruction

Continuing Education

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

edavidson@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6906

Office

Mish ee twie 1121D

Title

Director, Continuing Education

Type

Administrative Contact

Staff

Credentials

B.S., Anthropology, Central Washington University

Notes

View the Continuing Education catalog or contact the Continuing Education office at:

509-682-6900
ceinfo@wvc.edu
wvc.edu/CED

Name: Dr. Ralph Dawes

Department:

Earth Sciences

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

rdawes@wvc.edu

Phone

509-682-6754

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

BA, English Language and Literature, Antioch College
BS, Geology, Western Washington University
MS, Geology, University of Washington
Ph.D., Geology, University of Washington

Notes

Additional Contact Information:

(325) 268-8291
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Name: Timothy Day

Department:

Psychology

Campus:

Wenatchee

Contact:

tday@wvc.edu

Type

Faculty Part Time

Credentials

Ph.D., Psychology (Clinical Focus), University of Nevada
Post-doctoral training, UC Davis Medical Center
Licensed Psychologist, Washington State