Counselors

We are here to help!

Our team of Admissions Counselors is here to answer your questions and provide assistance every step of the way. Need tips on putting together a strong application? Want to know what the Admissions Committee looks for when admitting students? Get to know your counselors—we're here to help!

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J Chaves Lande

Admissions Counselor

I work with students from:

  • Southwest Washington
  • Alaska
  • Oregon

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Freddy Collins

Multicultural Outreach and Recruitment Manager

I work with students from:

  • North King County
  • West Pierce County

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Nate Gaines

Admissions Counselor

I work with students from:

  • Skagit County
  • Snohomish County
  • Southern California
  • Midwest U.S.
  • Southeast U.S.

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Julia Ide

Spokane Regional Admissions Counselor

I work with students from:

  • Central Washington Counties
  • Eastern Washington Counties
  • Spokane County
  • Idaho
  • Montana

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Jacob Joens-Poulton

Seattle Regional Admissions Representative

I work with students from:

  • East King County
  • South King County
  • East Pierce County

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Grace Jones

Associate Director of Admissions for Outreach and Access

I work with students from:

  • Whatcom County
  • Hawaii
  • Utah
  • Home Schooled Students

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Katelyn Power

Admissions Counselor

I work with students from:

  • Island County
  • San Juan County
  • The Peninsula
  • Colorado

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Ashley Bobowski

Campus Visit Manager

I work with students from:

  • Arizona
  • New Mexico
  • Wyoming
  • Northeast U.S.

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Brent Bode smiling on the lawn of Old Main. He wears a black shawl-collared blazer with a marble patterned button up shirt.

Brent Bode

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

I work with students from:

  • Northern California
  • Nevada
  • Independent Educational Consultants

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Diana Feinson

Assistant Director of Admissions

I work with students from:

  • Everywhere!

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Casey Egger

International Admissions & Outreach Manager

I work with students from:

  • International Students
  • U.S. Territories
  • U.S. Citizens Living Abroad

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Jeanne Gaffney

Associate Director of Admissions

I work with students from:

  • Everywhere!

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Cezar Mesquita smiling on the lawn of Old Main. He wears a charcoal suit, white button up shirt, and pale gold and navy patterned tie.

Cezar Mesquita

Director of Admissions

I work with students from:

  • Everywhere!

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