• The Official Seal of Wenatchee Valley College • The seal showcases Wenatchee Valley College’s established year, 1939. A jousng shield in the center of the emblem symbolizes the WVC Knights. WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE MISSION Wenatchee Valley College enriches North Central Washington by serving educational and cultural needs of communities and residents throughout the service area. The college provides high-quality transfer, liberal arts, professional/technical, basic skills and continuing education for students of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.
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• The Official Seal of Wenatchee Valley College •
The seal showcases Wenatchee Valley College’s established year, 1939. A jousting shield in the
center of the emblem symbolizes the WVC Knights.
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE MISSIONWenatchee Valley College enriches North Central Washington by serving educational and cultural needs of communities and residents throughout
the service area. The college provides high-quality transfer, liberal arts, professional/technical, basic skills and continuing education for students of
diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.
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-Commencement Speaker -ROCÍO CARRIÓN
Rocío’s purpose in life is to inspire. She has been in this country since age six, with roots from México and Nicaragua. Rocío is pursuing a masters degree in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship at the Harvard Graduate School of Education this fall. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Sociology in 2010. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of I AM Empowerment LLC, a transformational leadership organization. As an undocumented Latinx womxn of color, Rocío has learned to embrace every challenge, leading her to a life of resiliency and fulfillment. Un consejo que les deja es, “No esperes un segundo más. Pon tus ideas y metas en acción. Tienes que empezar en un lugar, y nunca vas a llegar a tu destino si nunca comienzas tu camino.”
FROM THE WVC BOARD OF TRUSTEESThe Board of Trustees exists to help guide the college in fulfilling its mission. The importance of that mission is never more apparent than at graduation. We take great pride in seeing the students of WVC take ownership of their lives and their futures by pursuing their education. To the Class of 2021, you have our sincere congratulations. This journey toward your education is only the first step toward a brighter future. We cannot wait to see what you accomplish next.
La Junta Directiva existe para ayudar a guiar al colegio en el cumplimiento de su misión. La importancia de esa misión es más evidente que nunca al tiempo de la graduación. Nos enorgullece ver a los estudiantes de WVC tomar control de sus vidas y su futuro al continuar tras su educación. Deseamos dar nuestras más sinceras felicitaciones a la Clase de 2021. Este viaje hacia su educación es sólo el primer paso hacia un futuro más brillante. Estamos ansiosos por ver lo que lograrán a continuación.
- A Message -
TRUSTEESPhyllis Gleasman
Tamra Jackson
Steve ZimmermanWilma Cartagena
Paula Arno Martinez
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-Commencement Program -JUNE 18, 2021
Virtual Ceremony Begins .......................................................................................... 5:30 p.m.Find link to ceremonies at wvc.edu/Graduation
National Anthem .............................................................................................................................
Welcome .............................................................................................................. Dr. Chio FloresWVC Vice President, Student Services
Land Acknowledgement ..................................................................................... Livia MillardOmak Multicultural Coordinator and Academic Advisor
Honor Song .............................................................................................................. The Citizens
Message from the President ................................................................ Dr. Jim RichardsonWVC President
President’s Medal..................................................................................... Dr. Jim Richardson
Commencement Address ................................................................................ Rocío CarriónExecutive Director, I AM Empowerment LLC
Faculty Commencement Address ................................................................ Jean Rodgers Omak Business Faculty
Faculty and Graduate Awards ......................................................................... Dr. Tod TreatWVC Vice President of Instruction
Presentation of the Class of 2021 ................................................................. Dr. Tod Treat
Student Slides and Videos Presented .....................................................................................
- Land Acknowledgement -Wenatchee Valley College respectfully acknowledges that the campus resides on the traditional territories of the Wenatchi people. The traditional territories of the Colville Tribes extends across eastern Washington and into portions of British Columbia, Oregon and Idaho. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Tribes include the Lakes, Colville, Okanogan, Moses-Columbia, Wenatchi, Entiat, Chelan, Methow, Nespelem, San Poil, Chief Joseph Band of Nez Perce and Palus Indians.
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-Congratulations -FROM DR. JIM RICHARDSON, WVC PRESIDENT
Every year, I welcome our graduates on stage to shake their hand and congratulate them for their accomplishments. This year, I cannot greet you on stage, but I have never been prouder of our graduates than I am now. Each and every one of you has overcome your own challenges and persisted despite all else to receive the degree, certificate or diploma you are receiving today.
Although we cannot gather this year, know that we are still celebrating you. Not just your accomplishments, but your tenacity, spirit and courage. And know that I am grateful for the time you’ve spent with us and the immeasurable impacts you’ve had on your campus and community.
From all of us here at Wenatchee Valley College to every one of you: Congratulations Class of 2021!
-Felicidades -DEL PRESIDENTE DR. JIM RICHARDSON
Cada año, recibo a nuestros graduados en el escenario para darles la mano y felicitarlos por sus logros. Este año, no podré saludarlos en el escenario, pero jamás he estado más orgulloso de nuestros graduados que en este momento. Cada uno de ustedes ha superado sus propios retos y persistido a pesar de todo para recibir su título, certificado o diploma.
Aunque no podemos reunirnos este año, estén seguros de que los estamos celebrando, no sólo por sus logros, sino por su tenacidad, su espíritu y por su valor. Y sepan que estoy agradecido por el tiempo que pasaron con nosotros y por el enorme impacto que han tenido en su campus y en su comunidad.
De parte de todos nosotros aquí en Wenatchee Valley College les queremos decir a cada uno de ustedes: ¡Felicitaciones Clase de 2021!
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Erin AamoldWenatchee
Omar Abou-AmmoEast Wenatchee
Melissa AguilaSalinas, CA
Jairo Aguilar-Solorio Wenatchee
Isaac AguirreGutierrezWenatchee
Cassandra AlanizWenatchee
Kimberly AlejandrezWenatchee
Emma Allen Wenatchee
Patricia AlmanzaEast Wenatchee
Maxwell AmadioQuincy
Bianca Anaya-Cabrera Wenatchee
Natalie AndreasYakima
Samuel AngersteinWenatchee
Brittany ArcigaEast Wenatchee
Emilia Ariñez de la VegaWenatcheeYasmin
Arredondo AvilaWenatchee
Brenda Arreola Zepeda
East WenatcheeMaria Arroyo
WenatcheeAdrienne Asilo
ChelanAlexis Auvil
WenatcheeMayra Avila-Ochoa
WenatcheeNancy Avina
WenatcheeGavin Ayers
KennewickShjon Balauro
Omak
- Candidates for -ASSOCIATE IN ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE
Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Facultyo President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa
- Candidates for -BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE
Susanne Alexander Winthrop
Janette CortezEast Wenatchee
Amber Crocker East Wenatchee
Daniela Dircio Ephrata
Jennifer Dominguez Warden
Kerry FinertyChelan
Holly GriffinEast Wenatchee
Alison Keeler Wenatchee
Bethany Long ΦEllensburg
Wilhelmina Rottler Ellensburg
Dana Ulyanchuk Moses Lake
Nayely VegaWenatchee
Taylor Willard Moses Lake
- Candidates for -BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE
IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEGREEPatricio Alvarez
WenatcheeLeonardo Avendano
Leon Venezuela
2021 COMMENCEMENT
Veronica Equiua Lopez
Wenatchee
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Uriel BalderasWenatchee
Jorianne Balls Coeur d’Alene, ID
Gladiola Bañuelos Chelan
Gabriella BartlettEast WenatcheeJustin Bates
Hayden, IDAllyson Bates
West Jordan, UTNikolas Bauman
East WenatcheeJenica Beaver Rose
East WenatcheeKrishia Dianne
BendolCashmere
Jacqueline Benegas Chelan
Audrey Benge Wenatchee
Gracie Benrud Wenatchee
Jasmin BernalEast Wenatchee
Nadia BernalEast Wenatchee
Faith BernhardtWenatchee
Madison Bertram ΦGraham
Caden BettencourtWenatchee
Ellesia Bidleman East Wenatchee
Kiennah BlairEast Wenatchee
Ruben BlancoEspinoza
WenatcheeKyler BokmaEast Wenatchee
Daniel BonillaRoyal City
Keegan BosmanWenatchee
Kiersten BoyackHooper
Zachary Boyle Wenatchee
Elizabeth BravoCheney
Zita Bravo Wenatchee
Sergio Bravo Carbajal East Wenatchee
Noe Briseno-AlvaradoEast Wenatchee
Taran Brown Quincy
Ian BrownEast Wenatchee
Andreas Broxson Wenatchee
Joshua BurnettWenatchee
Amy BurtcherBoise, ID
Morgan BurtsWenatchee
Matthew Bush Wenatchee
Koehl Bussert ΦWenatchee
Anissa BustosBridgeport
Jose Camarillo Aviles Wenatchee
Kevin Campos SantanaWenatchee
Katie Cannata Wenatchee
Richard Cano West Covina, CA
Paloma CasasWenatchee
Irvin CasiqueWenatchee
Ezequiel Castillo DiazEast Wenatchee
Isabel Cecil Wenatchee
Orlando CervantesWenatchee
Julizia CervantesEast Wenatchee
Taylin ChamberlinWenatchee
Annie Chavez-Gomez Chelan
Olivia ChristensenEast Wenatchee
Morgan Colvin Peshastin
Kadince Compton Wenatchee
Leonel Coria-CoriaEast WenatcheeRylee Cox East WenatcheeJonah Cox
WenatcheeCoby Cruickshank
WenatcheeCascade Crum
MansonRicky Cruse III
RainierColby Crutcher
EntiatEstephani Cruz
PonceMattawa
Lucero Cuevas East Wenatchee
Adriana CuevasSandovalWenatchee
Taylor DahlEphrata
Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Facultyo President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa
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Wade Dahl Entiat
Paisley DalyEast Wenatchee
Bradley DanielsEast Wenatchee
Skylar Dawe East WenatcheeElina Day
WenatcheeAndrea Day
WenatcheeSharratt DeLong
WenatcheeNathan DeVries
East WenatcheeEli Dickes
ChelanCaden Doggett
ChelanJoseph Dorey
WenatcheeKymani Downer
WenatcheeBreann Drorbaugh
Wasilla, AKEmely Duran
WenatcheeKeturah Duston
CashmereBrandi Eldridge
East WenatcheeKrista Elliott
WenatcheeBrooke Elsensohn
East WenatcheeHideki Endo
Chiba, JapanCody Enloe
LeavenworthWyatte Erdmann
East WenatcheeAbigail Escalante
Walla Walla
Karina EspinozaCashmere
John EsquivelBrewster
Sabriena Estes Chelan
Isabella EvansChelan
Kayla EvansWenatchee
Aidan FadichWenatchee
Gracie FalkWenatchee
Jennifer FelipeWenatchee
Rylee Fischer ΦEast Wenatchee
Jacob FletcherOmak
HannahFlores-Gonzalez
WenatcheeHeidy Flores-Soto
WenatcheeTucker Fogelson
ChelanLuis Fonseca
LeavenworthKylee Foster
WenatcheeKamryn Fowler
WenatcheeSkyler Fuog
WenatcheeBerenice Gamez
GomezBridgeport
Fernando GarciaWenatchee
Mayra Garcia EastWenatchee
Cecilia Garcia MataEast Wenatchee
Rosa Garcia MejiaEast Wenatchee
Mireya Garibay-Galvan
ChelanJoseph Gerak
WenatcheeIsabel Gil East Wenatchee
Brenda Gil-MunozWenatchee
Isabella GilreathLeavenworth
Samarah GivensCashmere
Jahda GladinEast Wenatchee
Xitlaly GomezEntiat
Flor Gonzalez Wenatchee
Abelardon Gonzalez RosarioPeshastin
NathalieGonzalez-Fajardo
East WenatcheeDaniel Goodwill
WenatcheeNickolas Grams
WenatcheeOlivia Gray East Wenatchee
Daisy Griffith ΦPeshastin
Danielle GuerreroWenatchee
Karyme Guerrero East Wenatchee
Jacquelin Guerrero Alberdin
QuincyCarlos Guerrero
Alverdin Entiat
Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Facultyo President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa
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Jade GundersenWenatchee
Lillian GydeWenatchee
Nikoli HabekLeavenworth
Trenton Hallman East Wenatchee
Jayden Hanson Wenatchee
Cadence Harden East Wenatchee
Quinn HausmanChelan
Kellen HausmannWenatchee
Rebecca HernandezBridgeport
Alonso HernandezRoyal City
Starr HernandezWenatcheeJennifer
Hernandez-AcevesBridgeport
Rylee HershEast Wenatchee
Allexandra HestonQuincy
Brendon Hill Missoula, MT
Ava HolmesPozzouli, Italy
Jennifer HowellManson
Nyah Hughes Wenatchee
Emily Husted East Wenatchee
Cody IrbyWenatchee
Jacob JamesWenatchee
MiriamJimenez-Rocha
BridgeportKannie
Jimenez-Vazquez East Wenatchee
Cole JohnsonSpokane Valley
Emilee JohnsonWenatchee
Summer JonesRock Island
Izaak Kappenman East WenatcheeElliot Kiesz
WenatcheeOlivia Kile
CashmereMackenzie Kleyn
WenatcheeConrad Lake
WenatcheeBrandon Launer
CashmereYessica Laurel
WenatcheeBenjamin Leid
CorvallisCeleste Lewis
PocatelloElizabeth Lewis
WenatcheeCatherine Like
EntiatCorey Linscott
WenatcheeJoseph Locatelli
WenatcheeZachary Lofgren
RainierGarrett Long
WenatcheeIsabelle Lopez
Wenatchee
Yesenia LopezWenatchee
Luis LopezLeavenworth
Odalis LopezEast Wenatchee
Gabriela Lopez IsidroQuincy
Jovana Lopez LugoEntiat
MireyaLopez-Mercado
East WenatcheeSarah LorenzenΦ
LeavenworthGrace Lovell
MansonMyah Lowe
CashmereZachary Lykken
WenatcheeMatthew Maas
East WenatcheeOmar Marquez
ChelanAngela Martinez
East WenatcheeGabriela Martinez
WenatcheeYatzari
Martinez-GuerraEast Wenatchee
Olivya Mathews Wenatchee
Madison McGeeEast Wenatchee
Isabella McKeanLeavenworth
Jared McVickerWenatchee
JamieMedel-Valdovinos
Bridgeport
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Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Facultyo President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa
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KassandraMedina Ibarra
East WenatcheeEleno
Mendez-PinedaChelan
Maria MendozaEast Wenatchee
Wendy MendozaMonitor
Araceli Mendoza Ayala
East WenatcheeJack Mitchell
WenatcheeLyndi Moir
WenatcheeEmma Monnin
WenatcheeJamie Monroe Φ
LindBrenda Montes-Mora
WenatcheeGilberto Mora-Arceo
Chelan FallsDaisy Mora-Canchola
East WenatcheeAbigail Morales
WenatcheeJose MorelosEast Wenatchee
Nathan MorganEast Wenatchee
Elizabeth MorganEast Wenatchee
Nathan MorganBuckeye, AZ
Bree MosherWenatchee
Megan Moyers East Wenatchee
Maria MullenWaterville
Jose MurilloMalaga
Luis Murillo SoteloLeavenworth
OlgaMurillo-Rodriguez
East WenatcheeGrace Musser
WenatcheeJohannes Myhre
WenatcheeSauviah Myrbo
WatervilleBrandi Naranjo
WenatcheeLuis Navarrete
MalagaAnna Neace
WenatcheeAlicia Neely
WenatcheeEvangeline Newell
WenatcheeAlyssa Newell
WenatcheeRyan NguyenEast Wenatchee
Vivian Nguyen East Wenatchee
Kimberly Nila Brewster
Kelsea Nunes Zillah
Tania Ocampo CastroΦWenatchee
AlejandraOlivera Pimentel
Rock IslandYolanda Olvera
BrewsterSayda Olvera Rodriguez
East WenatcheeCassandra Osborne Φ
East WenatcheeErik Owen
Wenatchee
Rosa Pacheco ΦWenatchee
Marisol Pacheco Wenatchee
Jojo Pacubas Kahului, HI
Paityn Paine Wenatchee
Erick Pamatz-MejiaBrewster
Joshua ParteeWaterville
Alita PausWenatchee
Jake Pearsons East Wenatchee
Victoria PenningWenatcheeKenneth
Perez-EsquivelEast Wenatchee
Gavynn PetersonChelan
LissbetPina-Calderon
EntiatSydnee Pixlee
EphrataHaven Ploch
WenatcheeGrace Pope
WenatcheeAustin Popoff
East WenatcheeMelody Portillo-Nava
WenatcheeKaden Potter
WenatcheeJoshua Poulson Φ
WenatcheeLuccia Powers
CashmereTravis Prey
Waterville
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Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Facultyo President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa
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Colton Quinn Chelan
Ernestina Quinones Rodriguez
EntiatKevin Quinteros
WenatcheeSpencer Radke
East WenatcheeChristian Ramirez
WenatcheeRosemarie Ramos
East WenatcheeGisselle
Ramos Guerrero Wenatchee
Elkeblu Reiter Manson
Kara RichardsWenatchee
River RichardsCashmere
Drew Richardson Spokane
Chase RichmondEast Wenatchee
Emily Richmond ΦEast Wenatchee
Brisarenagua Rivera Manson
Yomara RiveraQuincy
Nadia RiveraWenatcheeLizbeth
Rivera-Estrada Acatan de Las Piñas, Mexico
Chad RobinsonCashmere
Briseida Robles BarajasMattawa
Israel RochaWenatchee
Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Facultyo President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa
JaquelineRodarte-Banuelos
WenatcheeJessica Rodriguez
QuincyGabriel Rodriguez
WenatcheeVanessa Rodriguez
Herrera Peshastin
Isacc RosalesEast Wenatchee
Maria RosalesWenatchee
Elise Rothlisberger Chelan
Litzy RuelasWenatchee
Theresa RuggieroPateros
Soraya Ruiz-FigueroaWenatchee
Aria Rumley-Wells Wenatchee
Mia Rylaarsdam Wenatchee
Natasha SalasEast Wenatchee
Mia San Nicolas Hagatna, Guam
Ninfa Sanchez-GaribayWenatchee
RosemarySanchez-Gonzalez
East WenatcheeMichelle
Sanchez-Rosete East Wenathcee
PaulinaSanchez-Velazquez
East WenatcheeMadison Sanford
Malaga
Anahi Santacruz Garcia
WenatcheeAllsion Santeford
East WenatcheeLizbeth Sarabia
WenatcheeSamantha
SchaapmanQuincy
Megan Schlaman ΦEast Wenatchee
Olivia Schroeder East Wenatchee
Eric SembritzkyWenatchee
Maria SerranoNavarro ΦWenatchee
Kory ShawRidgefield
Sarah SimmonsChelan
Diego Sitio HerreraWenatchee
Aden Slade Chelan
Maddelyn SmithEnitat
Samantha SmithWenatchee
Stefani Solorio East Wenatchee
HectorSolorio Cendejas
WenatcheeZoë Sones
East WenatcheeDesiree Stein
LeavenworthShelby Stimmel
WenatcheeJulia Stone Φ
Wenatchee
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Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Facultyo President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa
Josephine Story ΦEast Wenatchee
Kalista Strickland Wenatchee
Reece SuarezWenatchee
Megan Sumerlin Walla Walla
Zoe Sundet East Wenatchee
Caed Suzelis Newton Falls, OH
Perla Tejada-Giles Manson
Emmanuel Tejeda RosalesCashmere
Rachel ThrappWenatcheeRicardo
Torres HerreraBrewster
Brisa Tovar MezaEntiat
Lizette Trejo-BernalBridgeport
Tyler TrimWenatchee
Saul TrujilloHernandezEast Wenatchee
Shumpei TsurukawaFukuoka, Japan
Shelby TuggleEast Wenatchee
Courtney UlrichWenatchee
AnnalyseUvalle Rodriguez
MansonJuan
Uvalle-Echeverria JrChelan
Luigi Valdivia East Wenatchee
Ana ValdovinesCovarrubias
WenatcheeEvan VanderSluis
East WenatcheeIris VargasHernandez
WenatcheeAlexis Vasquez
EntiatTiana Vazquez
East WenatcheeCarlos Vega
WenatcheeJaquelin Velazco
WenatcheeJair Verduzco
WenatcheeEsmeralda Villa
Magaña Manson
Emily Villalobos Leavenworth
Ashley WardOmak
Katelynn WarmanWenatchee
Jadyn Weber ΦWenatchee
Elisa WeberWenatchee
Victor WeltonWenatchee
Emma Wendorf Wenatchee
Logan West East Wenatchee
McKenna White Wenatchee
Malia Whitmore Tonasket
Jaden WilliamsChelan
Mykel WillmsEllensburg
Sarah Wilsey Stehekin
Breann Wilson Waterville
Cattleya WoodworthEast Wenatchee
Morgan WrightEast Wenatchee
Caleb WulfmanLeavenworth
Samanta YanezAlvarezBrewster
Natalie YarbroughEast WenatcheeDevin York
Rock IslandPiper Younie
SnohomishEric Zaldivar
WenatcheeNoemi Zaldivar
SanchezWenatchee
Nayely Zavala Chelan
Julissa ZavalaMelendrez
WenatcheeAna Zavala Morales
WenatcheeAlejandro Zigala
WenatcheeJaelyn Zuniga-Diaz
Quincy
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- Candidates for -ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - TRANSFER DEGREE
•••••••••••••• Business Computer Technology ••••••••••••••
Karen Alman | CommunicationsBA, University of West IndiesMA, University of Southern CaliforniaPhD, Michigan State University Kelly Anderson | Transitional StudiesBA, Washington State UniversityMEd, Lesley University
René Baca | SpanishBA, MA, New Mexico State University
Scott Bailey | ArtBA, Gonzaga UniversityMFA, Colorado State University
Sompheng Batch | Business Computer TechnologyBS, Central Washington UniversityMEd, Western Governor’s University
Anya Belcher | Exercise ScienceBS, Biola UniversityMS, California State University
David J. Bennatt | BiologyAAS-PTA, Green River Community CollegeBS, University of WashingtonPhD, University of Notre Dame
Richard Brinkman | SociologyBA, University of OregonMS, Iowa State University
Jeff Bullock | AgricultureBS, Western Washington UniversityMS, Western Washington UniversityPh.D, Washington State University
David Burns | Computer TechnologyBA, BA, Western Washington University
Meleah Butruille | NursingAA, Lane Community CollegeBSN, Oregon Health & Science UniversityMSN, Gonzaga University
Christa Cacciata | Mathematics BA, San Diego State UniversityMA, California State University-Fullerton
Jenny Capelo | NursingBSN, Washington State UniversityMSN, Gonzaga UniversityDNP, American Sentinel University
Michael Choman | Accounting, Business, EconomicsBS, MBA, University of Wyoming
Brigid Chvilicek | NursingBSN, University of PortlandMSN, California State University
Dustin Clark | HistoryBA, Central Washington UniversityMA, University of Washington
Ralph Dawes | Geology, Astronomy, MeteorologyBA, Antioch CollegeBS, Western Washington UniversityMS, PhD, University of Washington
Tom Doherty | Automotive TechnologyAA, Universal Technical Institute
Natalie Dotzauer | ArtBA, Central Washington UniversityMFA, California College of the Arts
Arius Elvikis | Art, Digital DesignBFA, Bradley UniversityMFA, Arizona State University
Rob Fitch | BiologyBA, University of California, Santa BarbaraMS, University of British Columbia
Melissa Fowler | NursingBSN, Brigham Young UniversityMSN, University of Utah
Leonardo G. Yonge García | AgricultureAA, Dodge City Community CollegeBS, Washington State University
J’Lene George | PsychologyBS, University of UtahMS, PhD, University of Miami
Janna Goodyear | DevelopmentalEducation, EnglishBA, North Carolina UniversityMA, University of New Mexico
Robert Greiner | Automotive TechnologyATS, Denver Auto and Diesel College
Jennifer Hadersberger | AgricultureBS, University of WashingtonMS, University of Oregon
- Wenatchee Campus -WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE FULL-TIME FACULTY
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Rebecca Hargrove | EnglishBA, Lubbock Christian UniversityMA, California State University
Shane Hendrickson | ChemistryBA, MS, University of Washington
Awanthi Hewage | ChemistryBA, University of ColumboPhD, University of Nevada-Reno
Kristen Hosey | NursingBSN, University of North CarolinaDNP, University of Washington
Ranis Ibragimov | MathematicsBS, Novosibirsk State UniversityMS, Novosibirsk State UniversityPhD, University of Waterloo
Juel Iwaasa | MusicBS, MM, Brigham Young University
Zack Jacobson | Industrial TechnologyATS, AA, Wenatchee Valley CollegeBA, Central Washington University
Micky Jennings | MachiningAAS, Walla Walla Community College
Bobbi Johnson | BiologyBA, South Dakota State UniversityPhD, Washington State University
Jack Johnson | English, HumanitiesBA, Central Washington UniversityMA, Southern Illinois University
S. Hartwell Johnson | HumanitiesBA, MA, Western Washington University
Greg Jourdan | Environmental Systems & Refrigeration TechnologyAAS, BS, Central Missouri State UniversityMA, Washington State University
Jan Kaiser | Medical AssistantRN, Wenatchee Valley College
Kerin Keys | MathematicsBS, BA, The Evergreen State CollegeMA, San Francisco State College
Jennifer Korfiatis | BusinessBA, Washington State UniversityMBA, Capella University
Lynne Kottmeier | Developmental EducationBA, BSEd, MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia
Katie Lantau | Medical LaboratoryTechnologyATS, Wenatchee Valley CollegeBS, MS, Central Washington University
Michael Lesky | Agriculture, NaturalResourcesAAS, Paul Smiths CollegeBS, University of IdahoMBA, University of Phoenix
Kristin Lindell | NursingBSN, Seattle Pacific UniversityMSN, University of Washington
Erin Long | Physical Education & HealthBS, Eastern Oregon UniversityMS, Nova Southeastern University
Joara Minharo | Political ScienceBA, BS, Utah State UniversityMA, Western Washington University
Andrea Morrell | Medical AssistantAAS, Wenatchee Valley College
Barbara Oldham | LibrarianBEd, Washburn UniversityMLIS, Emporia State University
Shelly Pflugrath | PsychologyBS, Washington State UniversityMEd, Heritage College
Ryan Poortinga | CounselorAA, Wenatchee Valley CollegeBA, MA, Washington State University
Sai Ramaswamy | Engineering TechnologyBS, MBA, Osmania UniversityMS, PhD, Iowa State University
R. Jaime Ramirez | ChicanX Studies, HistoryAA, Yakima Valley Community CollegeBA, BA, MA, Washington State University
Angela Redmon | MathematicsBS, University of PortlandMS, Eastern Washington University
- Wenatchee Campus -WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE FULL-TIME FACULTY
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Wenatchee Valley College also gratefully acknowledges the many part-time faculty members who enrich the educational offerings for its students.
Angela Russell | MathematicsBS, Westminster CollegeMS, University of Utah
Heather Ryan | EnglishAA, Bakersfield CollegeBA, Portland State UniversityMFA, University of Oregon
Bertha Sánchez | CounselorBS, Central Washington UniversityMEd, Heritage College
Francisco Sarmiento | AgricultureAA, Wenatchee Valley CollegeBS, Washington State University
Amy Shank | EnglishBA, MA, Eastern Washington UniversityMA, Whitworth College
Derek Sheffield | EnglishBA, MFA, University of WashingtonMEd, Seattle University
Robert Smet | Criminal JusticeCertification, California State UniversityCertification, University of WashingtonCertification, Washington State University
Amy Snively-Martinez | AnthropologyBA, Central Washington UniversityMA, Washington State UniversityPhD, Washington State University
Steven Stefanides | Biology, ChemistryBS, MS, Stanford University
Daniel A. Stephens | Biology, Environmental ScienceBS, Boise State UniversityMS, Central Washington UniversityDA, Idaho State University
Amanda Stringham | PharmacyTechnicianBS, Western Washington University
Gerald E. Tiffany Jr. | EnglishBA, MA, University of IowaBAE, MA, MFA, Eastern Washington University
Claire Tompkins | Radiologic TechnologyAAS, Pensacola Junior CollegeBA, Florida State University
Patrick Tracy | Medical Laboratory TechnologyBS, University of North DakotaMA, Adam Mickiewicz University
Bruce T. Unger | PhysicsBS, State University of New York at OswegoMS, PhD, Washington State University
Benjamin Van Dyke | MathematicsBS, Eastern Oregon UniversityMS, Kansas State UniversityPhD, Washington State University
Craig Vander Hart | PhilosophyBA, Northwest UniversityMA, Gonzaga University
Beverly Warman | Chemical Dependency Studies, PsychologyAAS, Wenatchee Valley CollegeBA, Western Washington UniversityMEd, Heritage College
Sharon Wiest | MathematicsBS, Gonzaga UniversityMS, University of Colorado
Mary Wolcott | NursingADN, Spokane Community College BA, WhitworthMSN, Gonzaga University
Derin Wysham | MathematicsBS, University of CaliforniaPhD, University of Colorado
Susan Yale | NursingAA, ADN, Wenatchee Valley CollegeBA, Washington State UniversityMSN, Gonzaga University
Shelly L. Zimmerman | RadiologicTechnologyAA, AAS, Wenatchee Valley CollegeBS, Weber State University
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2021 COMMENCEMENT
- Wenatchee Valley College - LEADERS
Dr. Jim RichardsonPresident
Dr. Chio FloresVice President, Student Services and
Honor StudentAn honor student is one who has earned a grade point average of 3.50 or above.
President’s MedalThe president’s medal is awarded to honor one graduate on each campus in Wenatchee and Omak who excels in academic work, is actively involved in student leadership on campus or in the community, and demonstrates outstanding character and spirit.
Outstanding GraduatesOutstanding graduates from the three major academic divisions of liberal arts and sciences, workforce education and allied health are nominated by faculty and chosen based on exemplary character, attitude, attendance, proficiency level, personal development and leadership.
High School+High School+ allows adult learners 21 and older to earn a high school diploma. This new program gives credits toward a diploma for prior work and life experience, in addition to academic assignments to complete credit requirements.
Transforming LivesThe Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT) created the Transforming Lives Awards program in 2012 to recognize current or former students whose lives have been transformed by pursuing higher education at a community or technical college.
All-WashingtonThe All-Washington Academic team program recognizes and honors two-year college students for their scholastic achievement and community and college service. It is sponsored by the Washington Association of Community and Technical Colleges, the TACTC, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTWenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment
and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families
with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and
state laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak
campuses:• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M,
(509) 682-6445, [email protected].• To request disability accommodations: Director of Student Access, Wenatchi Hall 2133,
Estudiante de honorUn estudiante de honor es uno que ha obtenido un promedio general de 3.50 o más.
Medalla del PresidenteLa medalla del presidente se otorga para honrar a un graduado en cada campus en Wenatchee y Omak que sobresale en su trabajo académico, participa activamente en el liderazgo estudiantil en el campus o en la comunidad, y demuestra un carácter y espíritu sobresalientes.
Graduados sobresalientesLos graduados sobresalientes de las tres principales divisiones académicas de artes liberales y ciencias, la educación de la fuerza laboral y la salud aliada son nominados por el profesorado y elegidos en base a un carácter ejemplar, actitud, asistencia, nivel de competencia, desarrollo personal y liderazgo.
High School +High School+ permite a los estudiantes mayores de 21 años obtener un diploma de preparatoria. Para completar los requisitos de crédito este nuevo programa otorga créditos hacia un diploma usando como base el trabajo previo y la experiencia en la vida, aparte de asignaciones académicas.
Transformando vidasLa Asociación Estatal de Juntas Directivas Universitarias de Washington (ACT, por sus siglas en) creó el programa Transforming Lives Awards en 2012 para reconocer a los estudiantes actuales o anteriores cuyas vidas han sido transformadas por seguir tras la educación superior en un colegio comunitario o técnico.
All-WashingtonEl programa de equipo académico All-Washington reconoce y honra a los estudiantes de colegio de dos años por su logro escolar y su servicio comunitario y universitario. Está patrocinado por la Asociación de Colegios Comunitarios y Técnicos de Washington, el TACTC, la Junta Estatal de Colegios Comunitarios y Técnicos y Phi Theta Kappa.
DECLARACIONES DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓNWenatchee Valley College está comprometido a una política de igualdad de oportunidades
en el empleo y la matriculación de estudiantes. Todos los programas están libres de discriminación y acoso contra cualquier persona debido a raza, credo, color, origen nacional o étnico, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, la presencia de cualquier
discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, o el uso de un animal de servicio por una persona con discapacidad, edad, estatus o familias con niños, estado civil, religión, información genética, veterano descargado honorablemente o estatus militar o cualquier otra base
prohibida conforme al RCW (Código Revisado de Washington) 49.60.030, 040 y otras leyes y regulaciones federales y estatales, o participación en el proceso de queja.nLas siguientes
personas han sido designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación y el cumplimiento del Título IX para los campus de Wenatchee y Omak:
• Para denunciar discriminación o acoso: Coordinador del Título IX, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, [email protected].
• Para solicitar adaptaciones para discapacitados: Director de acceso estudiantil, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: marque 711, [email protected]
