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Beth Acken
BA - Sociology, University of New Hampshire
MS - Agriculture and Food Safety, Washington State University
JD - Law, New England School of Law

Melissa Adams
BA - K-12 Education, Washington State University
MLIS - Information and Library Science, University of Washington

Dr. Bridgette Agpaoa Ryder
AA - Transfer, Seattle Central College
BA - Psychology, University of Washington - Seattle
MA - Education & Community Counseling, Seattle University
EdD - Educational Leadership, Seattle University

Gavan Albright
BS - Biology, University of California at Riverside
MS - Evolutionary Biology/Paleontology, California State University at San Bernardino

Dr. Mark Allen
BS - Chemistry, University of Puget Sound
MS - Chemistry, University of Oregon
PhD - Chemistry, University of California Davis

Dr. Kalpna Anand
BA - Psychology, Economics, History; Panjab University
MA - Clinical and Counseling, Panjab University
PhD - Psychology, Bharathiar University

David Anderson
BS - Computer Science, East Carolina University
MS - Software Engineering, East Carolina University

Dr. Jon Armel
BA - Mathematics, Oberlin College
PhD - Mathematics, University of California, San Diego

Bruno Arzola-Padilla
BA - Spanish, Utah State University
MA - Spanish, New Mexico State University

Dona Aubrey
AAS - Health Information Technology, Tacoma Community College
BS - Health Information, Western Governors University

Nigeria Bell
BA - English, University of Washington
BA - Sociology, University of Washington
MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Pacific Lutheran University
M.Ed. - Instruction and Design, Arizona State University

Laura Bennett
AAS - Radiologic Science, Tacoma Community College
BA - Human Services, Western Washington University

Tara Bennett
AAS - Networking and Cybersecurity, Tacoma Community College
BAS - Information Systems, Tacoma Community College
MCL - Cybersecurity and Leadership, University of Washington Tacoma

Dr. Julie Benson
BSN - Nursing, Minot State University
MN - Nursing, Aggregate Health, University of Washington Tacoma
MHA - Healthcare Administration, Chapman University, Fort Lewis McChord
DNP - Nursing Practice, General/Population Health, Washington State University

Marit Berg
BA - Fine Art, San Diego State University
MFA - Painting and Printmaking, Washington State University

Shay Bluemer-Miroite
BA - French and Environmental Studies, Western Michigan University
MPH - International Health, University of Washington

Sean Boyd
AAS - Tacoma Community College
BS - Mathematics, Western Washington University
MS - Mathematics, Western Washington University

Allen Braden
BA - English and Language Arts, Central Washington University
MA - Literature, McNeese State University
MFA - Creative Writing, McNeese State University

Michelle Butler
AA - Psychology, Pierce Community College
BA - Psychology, University of Washington
MEd - Education, Seattle University

Jeff Calkins
BA - English, University of Puget Sound
MA - Writing, Communication, English, Oregon State University

Rebecca Callahan
BS - Nursing, Oakland University, Rochester MI
MS - Nursing, University of Michigan

Dr. Michael Cargill
BS - Biology, Pacific Lutheran University
PhD - Pathology, University of Washington

Gregory Carter
AAS - Respiratory Therapy, Highline Community College
BS - Physical Education - Exercise Science, Pacific Lutheran University
MEd - Education - Instructional Design, Western Governors University

Ruiming Cash
MA - English, University of Washington, Seattle
MA - Asian Languages and Literature, University of Washington, Seattle

Dr. Yeliz Celik
BS - Physics Education, Bosphorus University, Istanbul, Turkey
MS - Science Education, Bosphorus University, Istanbul Turkey
PhD - Physics, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Jasmeen Chahal
AA - General Ed for Transfer, Yuba College, California
BA - English, California State University, Sacramento
MA - Teaching Composition and Rhetoric, California State University, Sacramento
MA - Creative Writing, California State University, Sacramento
 
Mary Chen-Johnson
BA - English, Cornell University
MFA - Creative Writing: Fiction, University of Montana
JD - Juris Doctor, University of Pittsburgh

Andrea Childers
AAS - Radiologic Sciences, Moraine Valley Community College
BS - Healthcare Administration, Capella University

Dr. Andrew Cho
BA - Business Administration--International Business and Marketing, University of Washington
MA - Sociology, University of Washington
PhD - Sociology, University of Washington

Emilie Coates-White
BA - Spanish Language and Literature, Whitman College
MEd - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Seattle University

Seth Coccia
BA - International Relations, University of Washington
MA - Museum and Heritage Studies, University College Cork - National University of Ireland

Joseph Colon
BA - Philosophy, University of Puget Sound
MS - Education: Curriculum Design, Western Governors University

Dr. Bernard Comeau
BA - Psychology / Philosophy, St. Thomas University
MA - Religious Studies, University of Calgary
PhD - Religious Studies, University of Ottawa

Adrienne Commeree
BAS - Health Information Management, Tacoma Community College
MLS - Compliance and Risk Analysis- Health Law, Seattle University School of Law
 
Dr. Pamela Costa
AA - Behavioral Science, Marymount College
BS - Psychology, Loyola Marymount University
MA - Counseling Psychology, Loyola Marymount University
MS - Research Psychology, Palo Alto University/Stanford Consortium
PhD - Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University-Stanford University Consortium

Dr. Vanessa Cota
BA - Theatre Arts, San Francisco State University
MS - Cellular and Molecular Biology, San Francisco State University
PhD - Molecular Biology, Princeton University

Abigail Cozzi
MS - Healthcare Leadership and Nursing Education, University of Washington Tacoma

Dr. Kenneth Cushman
BS - Neurobiology/Biochemistry, University of Washington
PhD - Neuroscience, Oregon Health & Science University

Dr. Heather Cushman
BS - Psychology as a Natural Science, University of Michigan
PhD - Neuroscience, University of Minnesota

Dr. Kimberly Davidson
BS - Chemistry, University of Oregon
MS - Chemistry, University of Washington
PhD - Chemistry, University of Washington

Deborah Dezutter-Lyshol
AA - Highline Community College
BS - Nursing, Washington State University
MS - Nursing Education, Western Govenor's University

Kyle Dillehay
BFA - Sculpture/Photography, Auburn University
MFA - Sculpture, Georgia State University

Dr. Scott Earle
BA - English, Western Kentucky University
MA - English, Western Kentucky University
PhD - American Literature, University of Arkansas

Jonathan Eastabrooks
AAS - Health Information Technology, Tacoma Community College
BS - Health Informatics and Health Information Management, University of Washington
MBA - Healthcare Leadership, Brandman University

Jillian Edwards
AA - Pierce College
ADN - Nursing, North Seattle College
BSN - Nursing, University of Washington Tacoma
MN - Nursing with specialization in Community and Population Health, University of Washington
DNP - Dual degree: Doctorate of Nursing Practice & Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Washington Seattle
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner

 Sabine Endicott
BA - English, Universitaet Rostock, Germany
MA - English, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Dr. Jeffrey Engle
BS - Biology, Seattle University
BA - Humanities, Seattle University
MS - Chemistry, University of Oregon
PhD - Chemistry, University of Oregon

Benjamin Erkan
BA - Biological Sciences, The Evergreen State College
MS - Software Development, Maryville University

Dr. John Falskow
BA - Music (Trumpet Performance), Washington State University
MA - Teaching, University of Puget Sound
PhD - Music Education, Florida State University

Gregory Ferencko
BA - Mathematics, Rutgers University
MS - Mathematics, Western Washington University

Dr. Jacob Finney
BS - Chemistry, Pacific Lutheran University
MA - Chemistry, University of Washington
PhD - Chemistry, University of Washington

Dr. Elizabeth Fortenbery
BA - College Scholar/Interdisciplinary, University of Tennessee
MA - Anthropology, University of Washington
PhD - Anthropology, University of Washington

Dr. Ken Fox
AA - Trinity Western College
BA - Sociology/English, Fresno Pacific College
MA - English, Fresno State University
DA - English, Idaho State University

Dr. Sandra Galta
BA - Sociology, San Jose State University
MA - Sociology, Kansas State University
PhD - Sociology, Kansas State University

Lexie Generous
BA - Sociology + Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, University of Minnesota
MSW - Social Work, University of Minnesota

Heather Gillanders
BA - Interdisciplinary ART, University of Washington
BFA - Printmaking, University of Washington
MFA - Print Media, Cranbrook Academy of Art
MLIS - Library and Information Science, University of Washington

Nicole Gugliotti
AA - Art, Manatee Community College, now State College of Florida
BFA - Fine Art/Ceramics, Florida Atlantic University
MFA - Fine Art/Ceramics, University of Florida

Derek Haneline
AA - Accounting, Tacoma Community College
BA - Business/Accounting, University of Washington
MS - Accounting, University of Washington

Dr. Kevin Harris
AA - Liberal Arts, Houston Community College
BS - Mathematics, Texas Southern University
MS - Mathematics, Sam Houston State University
PhD - Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington

Kristen Harrison
BS - Biology, Marquette University
MS - Plant Ecology, Oregon State University

Beth Hastert
AA - Nursing, Tacoma Community College
MSN - Nursing Education, Walden University

Rachel Hawkins
AA - Liberal Arts, Truett McConnell University
BA - French, Shorter University
MBA - Leadership, Brenau University

Dr. Shaun Henderson
BS - Zoology, Auckland University
MS - Marine Science, Auckland University
PhD - Marine Biology, University of Otago

Sarah Henley
AAS - Respiratory Therapy, Tacoma Community College
BAS - Community Health Professional, Tacoma Community College
MPH - Public Health, Global Disaster Management, Homeland Security, Humanitarian Relief, University of South Florida

Tawnya Henningsen
BA - Biology, Pacific Lutheran University
BS - Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University
MS - Nursing Education, Western Governor's University

Susan Hensley
BSN - Nursing, University of Iowa
MS - Nursing Leadership, Kaplan

Len Heritage
AS - Business, Tacoma Community College
BA - Business with emphasis in Accounting, University of Puget Sound
MBA - Finance, Accounting, and Law, University of Puget Sound
JD - Law, University of Puget Sound

Dr. Sergio Hernandez
BA - Urban Studies, University of Washington
BA - Sustainable Urban Development, University of Washington
MA - Master of Education in Instructional Design, Western Governors University
MS - Geospatial Technology, University Of Washington
EdD - Educational Leadership, University of Washington

Dr. Ralph Hitz
BA - Geology, Colorado College
PhD - Geological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara

Dr. Natalie Hobson
AS - Mathematics, South Puget Sound Community College
BS - Math and Diversity, University of Washington
MS - Mathematics, University of Georgia
MA - Mathematics Education, University of Georgia
PhD - Mathematics, University of Georgia

Dr. David Howard
BA - Political Science, State University of New York at Potsdam
MEd - School Counseling, Alabama A&M University
EdD - Counseling, George Washington University

Michael Huffman
BA - English, Creative Writing, University of Washington, Seattle
MA - Journalism, Creative Non-fiction, University of Oregon

Blaine Hunt
BA - Literature, Claremont McKenna College
MA - English Studies, Western Washington University

Philip Hunter
BS - Chemistry and Physics, Pacific Lutheran University
MS - Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics, and Theoretical Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley

Andrew Jackson-Pardo
BS - Mathematics, University of California, Irvine
MS - Pure Mathematics, Cal State Long Beach

Corinne Jarvis
AA - Tacoma Community College
AAS - Health Information Technology AAS, Tacoma Community College
BS - Health Information Management, University of Cincinnati
MEd - Education/Instructional Design, Western Governors Univesity

Lielie Jarvis
BFA - Art, University of South Florida
MAOL - Organizational Leadership in Training and Development, Lewis University

Dr. Kirsten Jenkins
BA - Anthropology, Western Washington University
MA - Anthropology, University of Minnesota
PhD - Anthropology, University of Minnesota

 Stephen Johns
BS - Journalism, Southeast Missouri State University
MA - Communication Studies/Speech Communication, Southern Illinois University

Kurt Kageler
BA - Management, Saint Martin's University
MA - Masters in Business Administration, Saint Martin's University

David Kane
AAS - Whatcom Community College
BS - Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University of Washington
MS - Aerospace Engineering, University of Bath, United Kingdom

Dr. Jennifer Karshna
BA - Early Childhood Education and Children/Family Studies, Antioch University
MA - Early Childhood Education, Emphasis on Adult Education/Teacher Education, Antioch University
PhD - Early Childhood Education, Walden University

Stephanie Khan
BA - Liberal Arts, The evergreen state college
MA - Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching, Kings College London

Dr. Sarah Kim
AAS - Tacoma Community College
BS - Bioengineering, Washington State University
PhD - Materials Science and Engineering, Washington State University

Dr. Min Kim
BS - Applied Mathematics, Washington State University
MS - Applied Mathematics, Washington State University
EdD - Leadership in Higher Education, Northcentral University

Erin Korff
AAS - Spokane Falls Community College
BS - Information Technology, Networking and Telecommunication
MS - Information Technology, University of Phoenix

Dr. Andrew Kreps
BA - Chemistry, Western Washington University
PhD - Chemistry Education, University of Iowa

Tamara Kuzmenkov
BA - Christian Education; English, Wheaton College
MA - British Literature, California State University at Sacramento

Paul Landry
BS - Biology, Stonehill College
JD - Law, University of Puget Sound

Wendy Larsen
BA - Journalism, Fu Jen Catholic University
MA - English (Teaching English as a Second Language), California State University, Sacramento

Robert Larson
BS - Biology, Indiana University
MA - Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Susan Lawler
AA - Tacoma Community College
BA - English, Virginia Commonwealth University
BA - Spanish, Virginia Commonwealth University
MA - Second Language Education, emphasis TESOL, Prescott College 

Anh-Duong Le
BS - Biochemistry, Pacific Lutheran University
BA - French and Francophone Studies, Pacific Lutheran University
MS - Biotechnology, The Johns Hopkins University

Jack Lelko
BA - Mathematics, Lewis University
MA - Statistics, University of Illinois
MA - Mathematics Education, University of Montana

Dr. Yi Li
BA - History, Peking University
MA - History, New Mexico State University
MA - History, Peking University
PhD - History, University of Washington

Sonia Llacer
BA - English/ Humanities, Shawnee State University (Ohio)
MA - Spanish, Montana University

Amanda Lucas
AAS - Radiology, Bellingham Technical College

Dr. Anne Lyman
BM - Music History and Literature, The College of Wooster
MM - Choral Conducting, The College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati
MLIS - Library Science and Information, San Jose State University
DMA - Choral Conducting, The University of Iowa

Matthew Mburu
BCom - Accounting, University of Nairobi
MS - Accounting, Grand Valley State University

Rachelle McGill
BS - Education (History), The University of South Dakota
MS - Educational Leadership, Southwest Minnesota State University

Sopang Men
AA - Tacoma Community College
BA - English, Washington State University
MFA - Creative Writing, University of Michigan

Dr. James Mendoza
BA - Anthropology, Washington State University
BA - Comparative American Cultures emphasis in Chicano Studies and Native American Studies, Washington State University
MS - Counseling emphasis in College and Career Counseling, San Francisco State University
PhD - Community College Leadership, Oregon State University

Dr. Angela Mohanty
BS - Chemistry, Winona State University
MS - Organic Chemistry, Kansas State University
PhD - Polymer Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic University

Monica Monk
BA - English, Carleton College
BA - German, University of Washington
MA - Germanics, University of Washington
MA - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), University of Washington
MA - Professional and Creative Writing, Central Washington University

Curtis Moon
BS - Microbiology, Central Washington University
BA - Spanish Language, Central Washington University
MS - Microbiology, Central Washington University

Rachelle Moran
AAS - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Wallace State Community College
BS - Nutrition Sciences, Kaplan (Now Purdue) University
MBA - Business Administration, Healthcare Management, University North Alabama

Valerie Morgan-Krick
BA - Mathematics, Gonzaga University
BA - Religious Studies, Gonzaga University
MA - Pastoral Ministry, Gonzaga University

Amber Mozeleski
BS - Statistics, University of North Florida
MS - Statistics, University of Florida
MA - Applied Mathematics, University of Washington

Allison Muir
BA - English, Indiana University
MEd - Reading, University of New Hampshire

Dr. Abdul-Rahman Nasser
BS - Mathematics, University of Iowa
MS - Mathematics, University of Northern Iowa
PhD - Mathematics, Western Michigan University

Anne Nesbit
MA - Cinema Television, University of Southern California

Gwendollyn Noble-Wold
AA - South Puget Sound Community College
BA - Psychology, Eastern Washington Univeristy
MA - American Studies, Pennsylvania State Univeristy

Dr. Jennifer Olson
BA - Art History, Portland State University
MA - Art History/Spanish Baroque, The Pennsylvania State Univeristy
PhD - Spanish Baroque Art, The Pennsylvania State Univerity

Jennifer Penquite
AAS - Health Information Technology, Tacoma Community College
BAS - Health Information Management Administration, University of Cincinnati

Dr. Jonathan Pottle
BS - Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University
MS - Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University
PhD - Biomedical Sciences, Tulane University

Per Provencher
BA - Asian Languages and Literature, University of Washington
BA - International Studies: Japanese Regional Studies, University of Washington
MS - Electronics Engineering: Power Systems and Computer Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School

Donovan Ramage
BA - English, Brigham Young University
MA - English (American Studies / Composition & Rhetoric), University of Utah

Dr. Ivan Ramirez
Licenciatura - Physics, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Peru
MA - Astronomy, University of Texas at Austin
PhD - Astronomy, University of Texas at Austin

Dr. David Ramirez
BS - Physical Education, Athletic Training Emphasis, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
MA - Physical Education, Athletic Administration Emphasis, California State University, Fresno
DSc - Doctor of Science , Athletic Training, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Dr. Tomas Ramos
AA - Communications, South Plains College
BA - Journalism/French, Pan American University
MA - Communications, University of Texas Pan American
PhD - Organizational Leadership with a Specialization in Speech-Communications, University of The Incarnate Word

Kendra Rapp
BA - Mathematics, University of Colorado
MS - Mathematics, Texas A&M

Latoya Reid
BA - Print Journalism, Hampton University
MFA - Creative Writing, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Liza Rendon
AA - South Puget Sound Community College
BA - Psychology: Focus on Veteran Health and Healing, The Evergreen State College
MA - Counseling Psychology, Saint Martin's University

Kellee Rickerl
AS - Respiratory Therapy, Victor Valley College
BA - Social Sciences, Chapman University
MEd - Masters of Education in Adult Education and Training, Colorado State University

Danielle Ritter
BA - K-8 Education in English and prek-12 special education, Niagara University
MA - Literacy Education, Pacific Lutheran University

Dr. Polly Robinson
BA - Speech Communication, University of Wisconsin
MA - Communication Studies, California State University, Northridge
EdD - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies for Community Colleges, Cal State Northridge

Annalee Rothenberg
BA - Anthropology, San Diego State University
BA - Spanish, San Diego State University

Dr. John Sandin
AA - Lakewood Community College
BA - History, Augsburg College
MA - History, New Mexico State University
PhD - Curriculum and Instruction, New Mexico State University

Stephen Sandweiss
BA - History, University of Michigan
MA - International Relations, San Francisco State University

Cheyanne Schaefer
BAS - Business Administration / Human Resources, Pacific Lutheran University
MS - Human Resources, Capella University

Dr. Steffi Schrepfer
AA (German Equivalent) - Psychology, J.W.-Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
BA (German Equivalent) - Psychology, J.W.-Goethe University, Frankfurt - Germany
MA - Psychology, J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
PhD - Experimental Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi (USM)

Isabella Sebastiani
BS - Management, University of Phoenix
MS - Child and Adolescent Development, University of La Verne
 
Kayla Shaffron
AS - Chemistry, Tacoma Community College
BA - English, University of Washington
MS - Chemistry, Ohio University
MA - Education, Pacific Lutheran University

Jeremy Sims
AAS - Networking and Cybersecurity, Tacoma Community College
BS - Information Technology and Security, Western Governors University
MS - Master of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Western Governors University

Jennifer Snoek-Brown
BA - English, West Texas A&M University
MS - Library Science, University of North Texas

Dr. Andy Song
BA - Psychology, Seattle University
MA - Developmental Psychology, Azusa pacific University
PhD - Special Education, Seattle Pacific University

Beccy Stave
BS - Biology, University of Sussex
MS - Applied Marine Science, University of Plymouth

Melissa Stoddard
BA - Intelligence Studies, American Military University
MPH - Public Health, American Military University

Mary Anne Tagulinao
BSN - Nursing, Far Eastern University
MSN - Nursing, University of Phoenix

Katrina Taylor
BS - Interdisciplinary Degree in the Social Sciences with an Emphasis on Environmental Policy, Michigan State University
MA - Political Science and Environmental Policy, Northern Arizona University 

Olli Toppeta
BA - Art History, Grinnell College
MS - Library and Information Science, Pratt Institute
MA - History of Art and Design, Pratt Institute 

Dr. Lando Tosaya
BA - Liberal Studies: American Society, California State University Los Angeles
MA - Interdisciplinary Studies, California State University Los Angeles
MA - Communication, University of Washington
PhD - Communication, University of Washington

Trung Tran
BS - Mathematics, California Polytechnic University of Pomona
MS - Mathematics, California Polytechnic University of Pomona

Alisa Ulferts-Birkenstein
BA - Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles
MS - Urban Education, Mercy College
MFA - Writing and Literature, Bennington College

Alexia Valdes
AA - Tidewater Community College
BA - Literature with a focus on Creative Writing Fiction, University of California, Santa Cruz
MFA - Creative writing with a focus on fiction, Otis College of Art and Design
MS - Integrative Nutrition, Bastyr University

Jacqueline Visel
AS - Health Information Technology, Tacoma Community College
BS - Health Information Management, Tacoma Community College
MEd - Instructional Design, Western Governors University

Dr. Xin Wang
BS - Management Science, Beijing Normal University
M.Eng - Systems Engineering, Beijing Normal University
MS - Physics, McMaster University
PhD - Physics, McMaster University

Kim Warnick
BS - Political Science & Spanish, Belmont University
MA - Counseling Psychology, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

Dr. Yolonda Williams
AAS - Tacoma Community College
BAS - Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Washington, Tacoma
MA - Organizational Leadership, Chapman University
MA - Project Management, DeVry University - Keller Graduate School of Management
EdD - Higher Education Leadership, National University

Rebekah Williams
AA - Seattle Central College
BA - Linguistics, University of Washington
MLIS - Library and Information Science, University of Washington

Shannon Wilson
AA - Highline College
AAS - Paralegal Studies, Highline College
BA - English, Central Washington University
MA - English, Central Washington University

Josh Wright
BA - Educational Studies, Western Governor's University

Heather Zaraski
AAS - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Bellevue College