District Twelve Board of Trustees
Pretrina Mullins (2021)
Mark Scheibmeier (2017)
Court Stanley (2020)
Chris Thomas (2023)
Annalee Tobey (2022)
President’s Office
President: Robert Mohrbacher
Executive Assistant to the President: Janet Reaume
Institutional Research Executive Director: Fia Eliasson-Creek
Associate Vice President of Advancement: Christine Fossett
Director of College Relations: Amanda Haines
Human Resources
Vice President of Human Resources & Equity: Joy Anglesey
Executive Assistant to the Vice President: Roberta Graver
Director of Benefits & Compensation: Tammy Remund
Instruction
Vice President of Instruction: Connie Smejkal
Executive Assistant to the Vice President: Stephanie Honeycutt
Dean of Arts & Sciences: Young Kim
Dean of Healthcare & Industrial Trades: Elizabeth Lazo
Dean of Transitional Education & CCEast: Liselotte Thompson
Director of Library, eLearning,Teaching & Learning: Julie Nurse
Director of the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy: Monica Brummer
Director of Workforce Funding: Becky Wood
Faculty Director of Nursing: Jenny Bauska
Student Services
Vice President of Student Services: Robert Cox
Executive Assistant to the Vice President: Nicole Zock
Director of Athletics: Joe Chirhart
Dean of Student Success & Retention: Darcell Scott
Director of Enrollment Services: Heidi Patrick
Director of Financial Aid/Student Job Center: Tracy Dahl
Director of Student Life & Involvement: Shelley Bannish
Directors of TRIO Programs: Jason Moir, Kathleen Vodjansky-Ward, Tony Holm
Finance & Administration
Vice President of Finance & Administration: Tariq Qureshi
Executive Assistant to the Vice President: Linda Nordmann
Director of Procurement Services: Amanda Witt
Executive Director of Fiscal & Business Services: Nikki Sprague
Director of Maintenance, Construction, & Security: Rick Perkins
Chief Technology Officer: Casey Schmidt
This directory of Centralia College faculty and staff includes the year the individual began at Centralia College followed by the subject area of instruction (for faculty), college or university where a degree was earned and the field of study for the highest graduate degree earned.
Teresa Adams (2019) Associate Professor, Mathematics. B.S., Gonzaga University; M.S., Eastern Washington University.
Joy Anglesey (2022) Vice President, Human Resources and Equity. B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.B.A., Capella University.
Toby Avalos (2017), Associate Professor, Anthropology. A.A., Truckee Meadows Community College; B.A., University of Nevada; M.A., New Mexico State University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Shelley Bannish (1987), Director of Student Programs. B.A., Central Washington University; Master of Arts in Community College Management, Antioch University, Ohio.
Jeanene Bauska (2021), Director of Nursing, Nursing. A.A., Lower Columbia College.
Alexis Besio (2024) Foundation Specialist. B.A., DePaul University.
Jeffrey Birkenstein (2024), Assistant Professor, English. M.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Eric Blanco (2021), Assistant Director Student Support Services. B.A. and M.A., California State University, Los Angeles.
Yanet Blanco (2022), Assistant Director of Outreach and Retention. B.A., University of Southern California.
Jeremiah Boydstun (2023), Assistant Professor, Adult Basic Education.
Francis Bozzolo (2022), Assistant Professor, Biology. B.A., University of California Santa Cruz; Ph.D., San Diego State University/University of Cal Davis Joint.
Cindy Broadbent (1996), Talent Search Program Specialist. B.A., The Evergreen State College, Communications/Liberal Arts.
Carrisa Brown (2022), Assistant Director, Fiscal Services. A.A., Centralia College.
Monica Brummer (2017), Director, Pacific NW Center of Excellence for Clean Energy. B.S., Oregon State University.
Rachel Bryant-Anderson (2019) Assistant Professor, Sociology. B.A., Oregon State University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of California-Santa Cruz.
Bobby Burger (2020), Associate Professor, Business Administration. A.A., Community College of the Air Force; B.A. and M.B.A., California State University East Bay.
Andrew Burghardt (2021), Video and Photography Production Specialist. B.A., Central Washington University.
Tabitha Burkhardt (2023), Navigator, Workforce Funding. B.A.S., Centralia College.
Joe Burr (2014), Associate Professor, Adult Basic Education. B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.Ed., St. Martin’s University.
Mary Capen (2014), Professor, Nursing. A.A. and A.A.S., Centralia College; B.S., University of Phoenix; M.S., Grand Canyon University.
Bruce Carley (2011), Associate Professor, Building Maintenance.
Krys Carney (2021), MERIT Program Director, B.A., University of Washington; M.Ed., Seattle University.
Barbara Chapman (2022), MERIT Verification Specialist.
Joe Chirhart (2023), Athletic Director. B.A., St. Martin’s University.
Jacob Conrad (2023), Associate Professor, Diesel. A.A.S., Centralia College; B.S., Montana State University - Northern.
Jason Costi (2022), Application Developer/DBA. B.A.S., Centralia College.
Jacob Courcy (2024) Financial Aid Outreach Specialist. B.A., Western Washington University.
Richard Cowan (2019), Assistant Professor, Construction Trades Apprenticeship Program.
Robert Cox (2014), Vice President of Student Services. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., Washington State University; M.A. and Ed.D., Oregon State University.
Rulon Crawford (2007), Assistant Professor, Energy Technology. B.S. Eastern Oregon University; M.B.A., Marylhurst University.
Jared Cunningham (2022), Campus Safety and Security Manager. A.T.A., Centralia College; B.A., Brandman University.
Lindsay Cunningham (2024) I-BEST Director. B.A., Winthrop University; M.A., Arizona State University.
Tracy Dahl (1998), Director of Financial Aid/Student Job Center. B.A. and M.A., Saint Martin’s University, Education/ESA Certificate.
Katherine Dailey (2025) Associate Dean of Instruction. A.A., South Puget Sound Community College; B.A.S., Centralia College; M.S., Western Governors University.
Geana Dobyns (2016) Program Manager, ECEAP. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., Eastern Washington University.
Annsofie Eliasson-Creek (2022), Executive Director of Research and Planning. B.A., Gonzaga University.
Kelly Erickson (2014), Associate Professor, English. B.A. and M.A., Washington State University.
Oscar Escalante (2018), Assistant Director of Student Success. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., The Evergreen State College.
Sariah Flock (2024) Event Services Specialist.
Christine Fossett (2018) Associate Vice President for Advancement. A.A., Centralia College.
Elizabeth Frey (2005), Professor, Art. B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.F.A., University of Washington.
Clifford Frederickson (2023), Director of Budgets, Grants, and Contracts.
Tina Friesz (2023), Director of Food Services.
Lisa Fritch (2022), Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education. B.S.S.P., Park University; M.A., Grand Canyon University.
Alexis Garcia (2024) Education Navigator for DOC. B.A. and B.S. Washington State University.
Carlos Garcia (2025) Bilingual Multicultural Outreach Specialist. A.A.S., Airforce Community College; B.A., St. Martins University; M.M.F., Pacific Lutheran University.
Lindsey Garcia (2022), Director, Transitional Studies. B.A.S., Centralia College.
Makayla Garner (2022) Assistant Professor, Nursing. A.A. and A.A.S, Centralia College; B.S. and M.S.N., Western Governors University
Amaninder Gill (2022), Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering. B.S., Punjabi University; M.S., Washington State University; M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology.
Janelle Girt (2008), Director of Instruction. A.T.A., Centralia College.
Graziella Gonzalez (2023), Resources Program Specialist. A.A., Centralia College.
Mark Gorecki (2013), Associate Professor, Spanish. B.A. Minnesota State University, Spanish; M.A. Kansas State University, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL); M.A. Kansas State University, Spanish Literature.
Clayton Graham (2022), Assistant Professor, CC East. B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Ann Grande (2018) Assistant Professor, BAS-Teacher Education. B.A., St. Martin’s College; M.A., Grand Canyon University.
Teneal Gustafson (2015), Associate Professor, Nursing. A.S., Tacoma Community College; B.S. and M.S., Western Governors University.
Melissa Hahn (2013), Program Manager, Testing Center. B.A., University of Toronto; M.B.A., Capilano University.
Amanda Haines (2014), Director of College Relations. B.A., Marquette University.
Josh Hall (2024) Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.L.I.S., University of Washington.
Emily Hammargren (2011), Associate Professor, Adult Basic Education. B.A., Webster University; M.Ed., Colorado State University.
Jesse Harlan (2022), Assistant Professor, Computer Science. A.A., Centralia College.
Benjamin Harley (2024) Academic Intervention Specialist/Head Coach. B.A., Oregon State University; M.A., Lewis and Clark College.
Justin Harris (2024) Assistant Professor, Industrial Trades. B.A.S., Centralia College.
Michelle Harris (2017), Associate Professor, Geosciences. B.S., Western Washington University; M.S., Central Washington University.
Charles Hegsted (2019) Associate Professor, Welding. Welding Certificate, South Puget Sound Community College; A.A., Clover Park Technical College.
Joseph Hing (2022), Accounts Payable Manager. B.S., Central Washington University; M.B.A., Marylhurst University.
Michael Hoel (2006), Director, Disability Services. RN, ATACP. B.S., Washington State University.
Anthony Holm (2012), Director of Upward Bound. B.A., Western Washington University.
John Holmgren (2024), Director of CC East. A.A.S., Pierce College; B.A., Central Washington University; M.F.A., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Ana Howard (2023), Student Success Specialist. B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; M.P.H., Andrews University.
Kelsea Jewell (2015), Associate Professor, Biology/Nutrition. B.A., Scripps College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse.
Carrie Johnson (1989), Associate Professor, Physical Education, A.A., Highline Community College; B.A., Western Washington University.
Kelley Jones (2022), Assistant Professor/Counselor. B.A., Ursuline College; M.A., St. Martin’s College; Psy.D., Antioch University.
Ellen Jung (2023), Assistant Professor, Biology. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., University of British Columbia.
Clarence Karteh (2014), Running Start Academic Intervention Specialist/Head Coach. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., Eastern Washington University.
Preston Kiekel (2013), Associate Professor, Mathematics. A.A., Los Angeles Pierce College; B.A., California State University; M.S. and Ph.D., New Mexico State University.
Young Kim (2024) Dean of Instruction. B.A. and M.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Emmy Kreilkamp (2016), Associate Professor, Drama. B.S., Saint Joseph’s College; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., Indiana University.
Ceanna Larson Michalek (2023), Assistant Athletic Director. A.A., College of Southern Idaho; B.A. and B.S., Idaho State University.
Tara Layton (2016), Assistant Professor, Medical Assistant. A.A.S., Centralia College.
Elizabeth Lazo (2016), Dean of Instruction, Career and Technical College. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., Central Washington University; M.B.A., Eastern Washington University.
Brook Leal (2023), Education Specialist.
Brian Lipp (2018) Associate Professor, Diesel Technology. B.A.S., Centralia College.
Atara MacNamara (2008), Associate Professor, Psychology. B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Utah.
Timothy Malroy (2022), Assistant Professor. B.A. and M.S., Western Washington University; Ph.D., Grand Canyon University.
Viswa Marella (2023), Institutional Research Analyst. B.S., Vellore Institute of Technology; M.S., Kansas State University.
Jennifer Massey (2021) Education Manager. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., City University; M.Ed., Lesley University.
Sarah “Beth” May (2015), Associate Professor, Music. B.A., University of Illinois; M.A., Yale University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Frances Mayfield (2019) Business Process Analyst. A.T.A. and B.S., Centralia College.
Mary McClain (2012), Associate Professor, Business Technology. B.B.A., Boise State University; M.B.A., Brandman University.
Michael McFadden (2022), Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice. A.A.S. and B.A., Crown College; M.S., Liberty University.
Jeff McQuarrie (2012), Associate Professor, Communications. B.A., Washington State University; M.S., Northeastern University.
Patricia Meierdiercks (2008), Associate Professor, Basic Skills. AAUCT, Skagit Valley College; B.A.E. and M.A.E., Western Washington University; Ph.D., Oregon State University.
Tionna Miller (2022), Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice. B.A. and M.A., University of Washington.
Sharon Mitchler (1998), Professor, English. B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., Fayetteville State University, English; M.A., California State, Dominguez Hills, Humanities; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Robert Mohrbacher (2016), College President. B.A., University of Washington; M.A., George Mason University; Ph.D., Oregon State University.
Jason Moir (2005), Director of Student Success. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., The Evergreen State College.
Lenore Montalbano (2024), Assistant Professor, Application Development. B.A. and M.S., Florida Atlantic University.
April Morgenroth (2022), Assistant Professor, Nursing. A.A., Highline Community College; B.S., Northwest University; M.N., University of Washington; Ph.D., Washington State.
Julie Nurse (2013), Dean, Library, Testing and Teaching & Learning. B.S., Florida State University; M.L.I.S., North Carolina Central University.
Jessica O’Hern (2023), Assistant Professor, Business Technology. A.A., Miami Dade College; A.T.A., Centralia College; B.S. and M.Ed., Northern Arizona University.
Heidi Patrick (2024) Director of Enrollment Services. A.A., Pierce College; B.A., Western Washington University.
Angela Peck (2024), Assistant Professor, Chemistry. B.S., Washington State University; M.S., University of Kansas.
Richard Perkins (2010), Director of Facilities - Construction Projects, Operations, and Maintenance. B.S., Oregon State University.
Thomas Perkins (2020), Production/Technical Director. A.A., Centralia College.
Zachary Peters (2016), Associate Professor, Welding. B.A., The Evergreen State College.
Jody Peterson (1999), Associate Professor, History. B.A., History, M.A., North Texas State University, European History; Ph.D., Washington State University, U.S. History.
Begona Poo Garcia (2012), Support Services Manager, Early Learning Programs. A.T.A., South Puget Sound Community College.
Steve Queen (2023), Interim Assistant Director of Custodial and Utility Work.
Zachary Queen (2020), Auxiliary Services Director. B.A.S., Centralia College; M.B.A., Eastern Washington University.
Tariq Qureshi (2022) Vice President, Finance and Administration. B.S. University of Houston; M.B.A., University of Dallas.
Shyla Rabe (2017) Assistant Professor, Chemical Dependency. B.S., American Military University; M.S., Grand Canyon; Ph.D., Clayton College.
Md Ashiqur Rahman (2024) Associate Dean of Corrections. M.Sc., Lund University; Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Tammy Remund (1983), Director of Employee Benefits and Compensation. A.A., Centralia College; B.S., City University.
Dezarae Rodriguez (2024) Reentry Navigator for DOC. Medical Assistant Certificate, Pima Medical Institute.
Lujan Rodriguez (2022), Outreach/Customer Services Specialist. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., Western Washington University.
Lilliam G. Rodriguez (2019) Associate Professor, Economics. B.A. and M.A., University of Puerto Rico; Ph.D., Ana G. Mendez University.
Karen Roman (2024) Education Navigator, Cedar Creek Corrections Center. B.S., San Jose State University.
Heather Scannell Ashton (2019) Program Manager, Children’s Lab School. B.A., Mayville State University.
Casey Schmidt (2022), Chief Technology Officer. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., Florida Tech University.
Teresa Schneider (2015), ECEAP and Children’s Lab School Program Director. A.A., Whatcom Community College; B.A., St. Martin’s University.
Andrea Seabert (2018) Associate Professor/Counselor. B.S., University of Oregon; M.A., University of Washington.
Darcell Scott (2019) Dean of Student Success and Retention. B.L.A., University of Missouri; M.A., Park University.
Brent Shepherd (2022), Navigator/Esports Coordinator. B.A., University of Jamestown.
Torin Shriver (2020), Associate Professor, English Language Acquisition. A.A., Centralia College; B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.A., King’s College, London.
Kennedy Simpson (2024) Retention Specialist. A.A. and B.A.S., Centralia College.
Lori Sirs (2024), Assistant Professor, Behavioral Healthcare. B.A., Boise State University; M.S., Boise State University; DSW., University of Tennessee.
Connie Smejkal (2006), Vice President, Instruction. B.S., National American University; M.M., University of Phoenix.
Alexander Solomon (2014), Associate Professor, Art. B.A., Portland State University; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Lorraine Speer (2014), Assistant Professor, Nursing. B.S., Eastern Washington University; B.S., Intercollege Center for Nursing Education.
Lisa Spitzer (2008), Associate Professor, Developmental Math. B.A. Central Washington University, Math Education; M.A. Grand Canyon University, Teaching.
Emily Sprafka Coleman (2018) Associate Professor, Chemistry. B.S., Hamline University; M.S., University of Washington.
Nikki Sprague (2015) Director of Fiscal and Business Services. A.A. and B.S., Centralia College.
John Steidel (2007) Assistant Professor, Robotics. B.S., United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Syrena Stevens (2021), Program Manager, Garrett Heyns Education Center. A.T.A., Olympic College.
Kyle Sutton (2015) Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A. and M.A., Humboldt State University; M.L.I.S., University of Washington.
Daniel Taylor (2005), Professor, Mathematics. B.A., The Evergreen State College; M.S., Lehigh University.
Liselotte Thompson (2019), Dean, Transitional Studies and Centralia College East. M.A. and Ed.D., Sam Houston State University.
Michael Threapleton (2004), Associate Professor, Physics/ Math. B.S., University of Leeds, England; M.S., University of Sheffield, England.
Meredith Tummeti (2021), Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., California State University; M.A., University of Wisconsin.
Alexander Ushman (2023), Assistant Professor, Accounting. B.A., Stony Brook University; M.A., University of Phoenix; Ph.D., Capella University.
Thalia Vaillancourt (2023), Director of Equity and Inclusion. A.A., Dawson College; B.A. and M.A., The Evergreen State College.
Carmen VanTuyl (1997), Associate Professor, Counselor. B.S., Washington State University, M.Ed., Saint Martin’s University, Education, Counseling.
Kathleen Vodjansky-Ward (1996), Director, Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound. B.A., Central Washington University; M.Ed., University of Puget Sound, Education with Counseling emphasis.
Theresa Waliezer (2009), Associate Professor, English. B.A., M.A., Washington State University.
Gerald Waring (2024) Blazer Bistro Manager. A.A., Centralia College.
Lisa Welch (2008), Financial Aid Program Specialist. A.A., Centralia College.
Alyssa Wheelan (2024) Interim Talent Search Specialist. B.A., Azusa Pacific University.
Alisha Williams (2015) Assistant Professor, English. A.A., Ashworth College; B.A., University of Bordeaux; M.A., University of Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle.
Ardella Williams-Nelson (2005), Financial Aid Assistant Director. A.A., Centralia College.
Emily Wilson-Edge (2015), ECEAP Education Manager. B.A., The Evergreen State College.
Amanda Witt (2020) Director of Central Services and Purchasing. A.A., South Puget Sound Community College; B.A. and B.S., The Evergreen State College.
Becky Wood (2024) Director of Workforce Funding. A.A.U.C.T, Skagit Valley College; B.A. and M.S., Western Washington University.
Matthew Young (2019) Associate Professor, English. B.A., Oregon State University; M.A., Miami University.
Roberta Ziegler (1993), Professor, Developmental Math. B.S., California State University-Bakersfield; M.Ed., City University.
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