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huim@wou.edu | 503-838-9364

I am a WOU alumnus and come from a family of past and future WOU alumni. You could say I grew up on Western’s beautiful campus! I graduated here in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am working on my Master of Science in the PACE program at PSU presently. I am an Academic Success Advisor for SSA currently, but I started as the office’s intern during Summer 2022. In my spare time I like to watch Howl’s Moving Castle more times than any one human probably should, play Dungeons and Dragons with my friends, and listen to kpop.

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schadek@wou.edu | 503-838-9371 

I am originally from Colorado where I received my B.A. and M.A. in Communication Studies from Colorado State University. I have experience teaching Public Speaking at multiple higher education institutions and also was a trained facilitator through Colorado State University’s Center for Public Deliberation. I have a passion for education and feel there is no greater joy for me than helping a student unlock their best selves. When not working with students, I enjoy watching movies, playing video games, eating/cooking great food, collecting trading cards, and being way too invested in Fantasy Sports.

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hinzmanm@wou.edu | 503-838-9354

I am the Office Coordinator and an Academic Advisor for students interested in the Pre-Nursing pathway and those exploring their options.  A native Oregonian, I received my Bachelors degree in English Literature and German Studies from WOU and went on to earn a Masters degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.  I also spent a year teaching English as a second language in Austria and several years as a college writing instructor once back in the states. I enjoy traveling, reading, listening to music of all genres, and spending time with my two cats.

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sigrahn@wou.edu | 503-838-8576

I’ve been a part of the advising community at multiple institutions and am so excited to be at WOU, where I began my career.  I earned an MA in Higher Education from Ball State University (CHIRP CHIRP), and I am passionate about assisting students before, during, and after college. Outside of work, you might find me running, being too emotionally invested in collegiate/professional sports, or trying to remember which one of my children has an activity that I forgot to put in my calendar.

jacksonpa@wou.edu | 503-838-9391

I’ve been working with advising and student success programs since 2011 at various institutions, including the University of Oregon, University of Michigan, and a small liberal arts college in Kuwait. In my role at WOU, I love collaborating with faculty and professional advisors to develop systems and processes that support student success. I was born and raised down the road in Salem and hold a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Michigan.