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The Student Health and Counseling Center employs physicians, mid-level practitioners (Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, etc.), medical support staff, licensed or certified mental health counselors, wellness educators and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Below you will find the titles and information for our staff. Pictures coming soon!
   
| Name |
Dr. Michelle Cox |
Scott Perfect |
Dr. Karla Wottge |
Craig Wimmer |
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Director, SHCC |
Asst. Director of Counseling Services |
Asst. Director of Medical Services |
Asst. Director of Wellness Education |
| Started at SHCC: |
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2004 |
| Degrees |
Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Studies with Doctoral Minors in Counseling and Gerontology from OSU, Master's degree in Counseling from George Fox University. And, I received my undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. |
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M.S., CHES , B.S from WOU |
| Why WOU? |
There is a sense of small-town community that has existed regardless of how large the student population grows. It feels the same on campus as it did when I was a student in the late 1980's: friendly, safe, supportive, and encouraging. |
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I enjoy working with such creative, fun students, that care about making WOU a better place! |
| Hobbies |
Crafting at my cabin in Central Oregon, walking our three Australian Shepherds, and watching psychological thrillers on television or at the movies.
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Golf, cooking, and following sports! |
| Name |
Trisha Guy |
Diane McBurnett |
Crystal Ross |
| Title |
Administrative Program Assistant |
Receptionist / Medical Records |
Receptionist |
| Started at SHCC: |
1999 |
2001 |
2012 |
| Degrees |
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Best mom, most patient co-worker, Pet wrangler, Chocoholic |
Certificate of Completion from Valley Medical College as a Medical Administrative Assistant |
| Why WOU? |
I like the energy the students bring to campus. |
I enjoy helping college students stay healthy to achieve their dream of completing college and moving onto a successful career |
I love the campus, it is so beautiful and inviting. I also love the sense of community. |
| Hobbies |
Scrapbooking, reading, crafting |
The arts, reading, walking |
Spending time with my family, reading and listening to music. |
| Name |
Tom Breyer |
Gabi Mitchem |
Norma Devolder |
| Title |
Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult Nurse Practitioner |
Medical Assistant |
Medical Assistant |
| Started at SHCC: |
2007 |
2010 |
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| Degrees |
ADN,BSN, MS,ANP,PMHNP |
Registered Medical Assistant, working toward Bachelors in Science and Nursing |
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| Why WOU? |
Fantastic, dedicated talented staff and clinicians, and the privilege of serving amazing students |
Working at WOU is a wonderfully unique experience. I have the ability to work with fantastic staff and providers and love working with students. The relaxed friendly environment is like no other place I have worked before. I love it here! |
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| Hobbies |
Long distance cycling, camping, music and reading |
I love to ski, read and hang out with my kids |
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| Name |
Kara Pileggi |
Jaime Silva |
J. Rebecca Barden |
Katie Cowan |
| Title |
Counselor |
Counselor |
Counselor |
Counselor |
| Started at SHCC: |
2009 |
2008 |
2010 |
2010 |
| Degrees |
M.A., Counseling |
BS in Psychology, MS in Rehabilitation Counseling, certified as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), certified as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC 1), and licensed in the state of Oregon as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). |
M. A., Counseling |
M.A., Nationally Certified Counselor |
| Why WOU? |
The friendly atmosphere and opportunity to help students from various backgrounds. |
I enjoy working with students to identify their goals and putting their plans into action. I love working with students on their life decisions and seeing them make successful transitions. |
I love working with WOU's intelligent, eager, and delightful students with diverse backgrounds and interest and who have a variety of reasons they seek counseling. I have found WOU students to be very willing to learn about their mental health challenges. |
The students! I enjoy helping and talking with students to help them be successful. |
| Hobbies |
Spending time with my husband and bulldog Brutus, decorating and baking! |
Mountain biking, chess, playing the guitar |
I love to garden, am an amateur artist, and enjoy woodworking |
Hiking, soccer, music |
| Name |
Keely Hannon |
Pamela Kolbas |
Jolene Kady |
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| Title |
Counselor |
Counseling Intern |
Counseling Intern |
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| Started at SHCC: |
2011 |
2012 |
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| Degrees |
MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University |
BA, MA in progress |
BS in Psychology , MA in progress |
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| Why WOU? |
I love working at WOU because of the fun and supportive team environment at the SHCC. I also enjoy the unique and diverse atmosphere that a college campus provides. |
Great supportive community, lovely co-workers, and meaningful/rewarding work. |
I enjoy being able to interact with the students as well as working with a staff of professionals who are always kind and helpful. |
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| Hobbies |
I love playing with my puppy, reading, cooking and gardening |
Dancing, cooking, hiking |
Traveling, wildlife photography, nature/outdoors
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| Name |
Carli Rohner |
Danielle Walker |
Rachel Martin |
Emily Burtenhouse |
| Title |
Wellness Educator |
Wellness Education Programming Assistant |
Peer Mentor Program Coordinator |
Student Office Assistant |
| Started at SHCC |
2008 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Degrees |
BS Psychology, WOU |
BS in Community Health Education (in progress) |
BA in Education (in progress) |
BA (in progress) |
| Why WOU? |
I absolutely love the passion of our students, and enjoy being able to be a part of this exciting and challenging time of their lives. I love watching the positive impact that they have on our community at WOU and in the greater world. |
I love being involved on campus and helping to improve the health of the WOU community. |
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Everyone is friendly and welcoming. |
| Hobbies |
Photography, reading, Pinterest, spending time with friends and family |
1. Baby animals
2. Baking
3. More baby animals! |
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Reading, art, and spending times with friends/family. |
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