2026-2027 University Personnel
TRUSTEES
Erin Black, MA
Yakima (September 30, 2026)
Ray Conner, BA
Bellevue (September 30, 2029)
Jeff Charbonneau, MS
Zillah (June 30, 2027)
Gladys Gillis, BA
Mukilteo (September 30, 2030)
Jeff Hensler, BS
Seattle (September 30, 2025)
Zabrina Jenkins, JD
Seattle (September 30, 2030)
Robert Nellams, BS
Seattle (September 30, 2021)
Vy Frolov, Student Trustee
Ellensburg (June 30, 2026)
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
A. James Wohlpart, PhD
President
Patrick Pease, PhD
Provost/Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs
Joel Klucking, BS
Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer
Veronica Gomez-Vilchis, MA SHRM-CP, CWU HRM Cert
Vice President, Student Engagement and Success
Paul Elstone, MA
Vice President for University Advancement
Hung Dang
Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management
Virginia Tomlinson, MS
Vice Provost of Institutional Transformation and Associate Vice President, Information Services and Security
Dania Cochran, EdD
Chief of Staff
Ruben Cardenas, MBA
Interim Associate Vice President, Student Development and Belonging
Zoe Higheagle Strong, PhD
Associate Vice President, Tribal Relations
Elvin Delgado, PhD
Interim Associate Vice President for Faculty Success
Tishra Beeson, DrPH, MPH
Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Rodrigo Renteria-Valencia, PhD
Dean of Graduate Education, Research and Strategic Initiatives
PRESIDENT’S DIVISION
A. James Wohlpart, PhD
President
Ellen Evans, JD
Assistant Attorney General
Dania Cochran, EdD
Chief of Staff
Dennis Francois, PhD
Director, Athletics
Paul Elstone, MA
Vice President, University Advancement
Zoe Higheagle Strong, PhD
Associate Vice President, Tribal Relations
Jason Jones, MS
Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning
Rob Ogburn, MBA
Associate Vice President for Federal Relations and Executive Director Business Community Services
John MacArthur, MS
Director, Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX
Steve DuPont, MEd
Executive Director of Government Relations
Lauren Zeutenhorst, MA
Executive Director of Presidential and Executive-level Events
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Patrick Pease, PhD
Provost/Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs
Ginny Tomlinson, MS
Vice Provost, Institutional Transformation and Associate Vice President, Information Services
Kurt Kirstein, EdD
Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
Elvin Delgado, PhD
Interim Associate Vice President, Faculty Success
Arturo Torres, MPA
Registrar, Office of the Registrar
Tishra Beeson, DrPH
Interim Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Yerin Kim, DMA
Director, Office of University Student Research
Caitlin Bassett MEd
Interim Executor Director, Academic Advising and Student Success in Academic Advising-Exploratory
Christopher Redfearn, DA
Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Rachel Kirk, PhD
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Patti Miles, PhD
Dean, College of Business
Sathy Rajendran, PhD
Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Selena Castro, EdD
Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Jennifer Dechaine, PhD
Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies and Director, School of Education
Julie Baldwin, PhD
Dean, College of the Sciences
Mike Pease, PhD
Associate Dean, College of the Sciences
Rodrigo Renteria-Valencia, PhD
Dean, Graduate Education and Strategic Initiatives
Sydney Thompson, MLIS, MA
Dean, Libraries
Jen Jacobs, MSLIS
Associate Dean, Libraries
Joy Fuqua, MSEd
Executive Director, Interactive Instruction and Innovative Delivery and Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Nicole Kukar, MA
Executive Director, Office of International Studies and Programs
Christina Denison, EdD
Director, William O. Douglas Honors College and McNair Scholars Program
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Joel Klucking, BS
Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer
Stuart Thompson, BS, CPM
Associate Vice President, Campus Planning and Facilities Management
Kelly Flores
Associate Vice President, Human Resources
Joseph Pearson, MA
Executive Director, Auxiliary Enterprises
Patrick Stanton, BS, CPA
Executive Director, Finance
Tricia Rabel, EdD
Executive Director, Housing and Residence Life
Toni Burvee
Director, Business Services
Delano Palmer
Director, Capital Planning and Projects
Eric Twaites
Executive Director, University Police, Parking and Public Safety, Chief of Police
Ian Miller, PhD
Director, Residence Life
Lisa Plesha, MS
Director, State Reporting and Budget Planning
Cherie Wilson
Director, Student Union
Jesus Baldovinos, BS
Internal Audit Manager
Jeffery Bousson, PhD
Sustainability Officer
Thomas Pedersen, JD
Director, Policy and Ethics
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND SUCCESS
Veronica Gomez-Vilchis, MA SHRM-CP, CWU HRM Cert
Vice President, Student Engagement and Success
Ruben Cardenas, MBA
Associate Vice President, Student Engagement, Student Development and Belonging
Hung Dang, MA
Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management
Jill Orcutt, MEd
Executive Director, Admissions
Andres Moreno Benito, BA
Director, Admissions Recruiting
Laura Miyatake, BA
Director, Admissions Recruiting
Alexandra Kytan, MS
Director, Student Rights and Responsibilities
Maria Sanders, MFA
Director, Academic Achievement/PI TRIO Programs
Joy Stochosky, MS, LMHC
Executive Director, Health and Wellness
Lola Gallagher, BA
Director, Publicity Center
Cindy Bruns, PhD
Director, Student Counseling Center
Manuel Rodriguez, MEd
Director, Early College Outreach/Campus Visits
Miriam Bocchetti, PhD
Executive Director, Federal Grant Programs
Kelsey Haney, MEd
Director, Student and Financial Services
Megan McConnell, MA
Director, Transfer Center
Marissa Howat, MEd, MCHES
Director, Office of Health Promotion
Edwin Torres, BA
Director, Veterans Center
Katrina Whitney, MEd
Director, Career Services
Malbert Stewman, MS
Director, Multicultural Center
Robbi Goninan, MEd
Director, Orientation and Transition Programs
Michael Montgomery, MS
Director, University Recreation
Stefanie Parker, MBA, MHA
Director, Student Health Services
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