Amanda Morgan
Interim Director
Welcome! I am so glad you landed on this page. As the Associate Director in the Academic Success & Career Center (ASCC), I primarily help lead the Career Service and Employer Relations team. I have the opportunity to help students prepare for and navigate what comes after graduation. Whether it’s linking students with majors, employers, mentors, or even navigating graduate school, our office is here to help.
I am a first-generation college student and earned my bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Business Management from Washington State University. During my time as an undergraduate at WSU, I fell in love with student services and with the help of many mentors, decided to pursue a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration. With over 15 years of student service experience, I am eager to support you and your goals.
Specialties and Interests
Career Services & Employer RelationsAlicia Petersen
Assistant Director
Hello Cougs,
I am an Assistant Director at the Academic Success & Career Center (ASCC). I get the opportunity to serve students holistically through academic advising, Coordinating Academic Reinstatement, and supervising the academic coaches.
My undergraduate degree is in Kinesiology, Health Promotion from Boise State University(BSU). I got my Master’s degree in College Student Services Administration from Oregon State University (OSU).
I love working with college students and helping them to be successful in all endeavors during their time at WSU. I look forward to meeting you, and helping you achieve your academic goals.
GO COUGS!!!
Specialties and Interests
Academic Advising, Academic Coaching, Academic ReinstatementHarrison Hughes
Career Coach & Academic Advisor
I specialize in helping students get “unstuck” in their career planning and development by talking to them about their current issues and helping them to consider possible solutions. I’ve been providing career development support for WSU students since 2010 and hold an MA in Education specializing in Counseling Psychology.
Whether you are trying to impress an employer or still figuring out what you want to have as your major I’m ready to help you find the next right step. I enjoy engaging with new tools and ideas and addressing questions you may have about them, including using ChatGPT and AI assisted software to reach your career goals.
I have completed Federal Advisor Certification through the Partnership for Public Service and I am ready and looking forward to helping you find and pursue jobs within the federal government.
Nicole Billings
Student Employment Coordinator
Hi there! I am the student employment coordinator, here, in the ASCC. I get to help coordinate student jobs on and off campus and support students in their pursuit of employment. It is my aim to get you career-ready and give you ample opportunity to get relevant experience that will help you to break into the workforce with ease.
I graduated with my B.S. in psychology from Eastern Washington University in 2019 and have spent my entire professional career working closely with college students all over the world ever since. I am deeply passionate about providing support to others in every way I can. I am a problem-solver to my core, but if I can’t do it, I will point you to someone who can!
When I’m not working with the ASCC team, I’m likely either enjoying the outdoors or hanging out with my husband and one (or all) of our crazy variety of pets!
Madison Fleek
Reinstatement Coordinator
Hello! I’m Madison, the Reinstatement Coordinator at WSU Pullman. In my role, I work closely with students navigating the reinstatement process and help lead academic success workshops through the Academic Success and Career Center (ASCC). Having gone through reinstatement myself as a student, I bring a personal perspective to the role and strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment. My goal is to help students see that reinstatement isn’t the end of the road—it’s a stepping stone toward a stronger, more successful academic journey.
I graduated from WSU in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and chose to stay in the area to continue supporting students through the ASCC. Over time, I’ve gained a broad understanding of the services we offer, and I’m excited to keep growing in the field of academic advising alongside an incredible team.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me at the barn with my two horses, singing with the Palouse Choral Society, or out out adventuring with my son.
Specialties and Interests
Academic ReinstatementIsrael Gutierrez
Program Assistant
Hello everyone! My name is Israel Gutierrez, but feel free to call me Izzy. I am a Program Assistant for the Academic Success and Career Center and I am eager to help in any way I can!
Patty Hurin
Apprenticeship Coordinator
Hello! I work with the Career Service and Employer Relations team at the Academic Success and Career Center, ASCC. I help WSU’s students select a career path that meets their academic goals, interests, and values. I assist students with exploring degree options and how they link to jobs. I share information about internship and job searches, identifying transitional and technical skills, and building a resume.
Experiential learning helps students gain valuable skills needed to obtain employment after graduation. My experiences as Dual Credit Coordinator for Career and Technical Education at Washington Community College provided the understanding for my position as the Apprenticeship Coordinator at WSU.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a master’s degree in Management and Leadership.
Specialties and Interests
Career ServicesMorgan Jernigan
G.A: Academic Coach
Favorite Aspect of Academic Success Coaching: Each student encounters obstacles during their time in college which can be difficult. Working with students to help them work through those obstacles and come out stronger is very rewarding to me. Seeing students work toward and achieve their goals in school and in life is what I love about academic success coaching.
Fun Fact About Me: My favorite hobby is knitting! I learned how to knit when my mom gifted me a beginners’ knitting class where I learned the basics. Then from there I learned how to knit beanies, blankets, scarves, and gloves from videos online! During the winter, catch me wearing one of my many beanies!
Specialties and Interests
Study Strategies, and School-life Balance.Terese King
Executive Director
Crystal Orr
Administrative Assistant 3
Welcome to the Academic Success and Career Center! I serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director of Advising/Director of the ASCC , Dr. Terese King.
I came to WSU in 2019 after working for over a decade in early childhood education, and am excited to be working in higher education. I have a passion for being a constant support and problem solver for students and colleagues.
I grew up in Pullman and have always been a Coug at heart! I now live in Moscow, Idaho and spend my time with family exploring the Snake River and beautiful PNW.
Jaxon Porterfield
Academic Advisor
Howdy! I work as an Academic Advisor at the Academic Success & Career Center (ASCC). In this role I strive to assist students from all walks of life in navigating the uncertainties associated with higher education environments.
My undergraduate degree is in Political Science from the University of Wyoming (UW). I obtained my master’s degree in Communication Studies from Missouri State University (MSU). In both experiences my approach to academic studies and professional work was focused on the application of harm reduction principles and concepts to improve individual and community well-being. I model this approach in my work as I aim to mitigate the concerns college students face through the provision of support and services which contribute to student success and satisfaction during their time at Washington State University and beyond.
Ruth Ryan
Senior Academic Advisor
I am an academic advisor with the Academic Success and Career Center. I work mostly with students still deciding on a major or student working to catch up with their chosen degree program, mostly engineering or business. I have 28 years of experience advising at WSU, I have seen a lot of advising transitions in those years and a lot of student experiences too. I am here to help.
Specialties and Interests
Academic Advising & ReinstatementCorey Sutter
Hello! I am Corey Sutter and serve as the Coordinator for the Advisor Learning Program which assists in the training of all WSU academic advisors. I am also the pre-business advisor here in the Academic Success and Career Center. Previously I worked as the Senior Advisor in the Carson College of Business, and I am happy to answer any questions you may have about business and preparing for your first year at WSU.
I am a Washington State University double graduate earning both my Bachelor of Science in Psychology (’13) and a Master’s Degree in Political Science (15′). I have been an advisor at WSU for four years but have been working with students in higher ed since my Peer Mentor days in 2010. Before returning to WSU, I worked at Spokane Community College where I assisted foster youth and underrepresented student populations with the transition from high school to higher ed. In addition, I worked at the University of Iowa for the Center for Diversity and Enrichment supporting Native American, Asian American, and first-generation students while teaching classes on education inequity in the United States.
Aimee Tejeda Lunn
Employer Relations Manager
So nice to meet you! I have been with ASCC since January 2022 but with WSU since 2019. I have my bachelor’s and Masters’s in Music Education and have been coordinating large-scale events for most of my professional career. Join me at the upcoming Career Expo to network and find your next professional opportunity.
Specialties and Interests
Employer Relations, Program Development, Career CoachingOmar Urbano-Rendon
Employer Relations Coordinator
I work in building connections between the university and employers. My role involves facilitating effective communication, coordinating recruitment efforts, and fostering collaboration to create valuable job placement opportunities for students and meet the hiring needs of employers. Let’s work together to bridge the gap between talented students and exceptional career opportunities within the WSU community.
Specialties and Interests
Employer RelationsHildegarde Velasco-Faga'autau
Internship Coordinator
Hello! My name is Hildegarde (pronounced like hill-duh-guard) but you are welcome to call me Hilde (pronounced like hill-dee). I am so excited to serve as the Internship Coordinator here at the Academic Success and Career Center as a part of the Career Services and Employer Relations team.
I am a proud Washington State University alumna (’12) where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. I have over 10 years of professional experience in student-services related work and am a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths coach and certified Career Services Provider (CCSP). I look forward to assisting students identify, strengthen, and celebrate their talents and skills and I’m excited to be a partner in their career development and professional growth.
Fun fact: I was a first-generation college student from out-of-state. Before moving from the island of O’ahu in Hawai’i to Pullman, I had never visited the WSU campus – let alone the state of Washington. Coming to WSU was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made – the community here on campus and in the area is truly special – Go Cougs!
Specialties and Interests
Internship Search and PlacementJavier Garza
Information Systems Manager
I work as one of the Information Systems Managers for the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement, which also supports the Academic Success and Career Center.
My degree was in Business Administration with a minor in MIS from California State University, Fresno.
My job includes desktop/server support and application development.
I do enjoy solving tech problems for people.
I have a reel passion for fishing! 🎣
Specialties and Interests
Web application development, desktop & server supportBryan Herron
Information Systems Manager
As one of the two Information Systems Mangers in the Academic Success & Career Center (ASCC) and Division of Academic engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA), I provide desktop and server support to the division. I also develop applications including the Reinstatement application, Tutoring web application, and several kiosks.
My undergraduate degree is in Professional Technical Technology Education, however, I have worked in some capacity of IT support for over 20 years both in higher education and private industry.
