Central Washington University - Center for Student Empowerment: Staff

Hello CWU students and visitors to our site! I am in my tenth year as Director of the Empowerment Center. I have enjoyed being part of such a wonderful team of students and staff. I am committed to assisting students in furthering their education around gender, violence prevention and non-traditional student issues. I am surprised every day by the amazing things our students accomplish and what we can provide to our campus and local community.

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Michelle Cyrus: Assistant Director: cyrusm@cwu.edu

Hello! My name is Michelle Cyrus and I am the Assistant Director of Nontraditional Student Programs and Services for the Center of Student Empowerment. I am a proud CWU alumnus. I am married, have two adult children who are CWU alumnus, and a grandson. I have lived in Ellensburg and worked at CWU since 1995. I am excited about the programming we do here at the Center for Student Empowerment and I look forward to being a valuable resource for students at the CWU Centers.

Mal Stewman: Program Support Supervisor: stewmanm@cwu.edu

Hello! My name is Mal Stewman and I am the Program Support Supervisor for the Center for Student Empowerment. I am a proud CWU Alumni and really enjoy the Ellensburg area. I am originally from Tacoma, Washington, but I came to Ellensburg to go to college and basically never really left. I have always enjoyed the Central Washington campus and I am excited about the work we do in the Center for Student Empowerment.

I look forward to bringing in great programs and activities to students and community members of all backgrounds and am always open to your input. If you have ideas for speakers or programs that you think would fit the mission and goals of the E-center, please feel free to stop by and share them with me.

JACK FROST: Special Project Assistant

Hi, all! My name is Jack Frost and I am a June 2007 CWU alum. I was active with the nontraditional program here on campus my whole time as a student. I recently started working in the Empowerment Center and am excited to be working here because I feel like I can give back what was so freely given to me. I have lived in Ellensburg the past 8 years and love this side of the state. I have been fortunate in my life as I have had the privilege to meet Dr. King and César Chávez - two very big influences on my life.

Jack Frost

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Lisa Fields : Non-Trad Event Programmer

Hello, my name is Lisa Fields. I am a sophomore and this is my second year working for The Center for Student Empowerment. I am very excited to be the Non-Trad Event Programmer again this year. Outside of school and work I enjoy spending time with my family, which includes my husband of 7 years and our two boys, ages 6 and 4. I also enjoy riding horses and relaxing and watching movies. We are also expecting our third child in March and we are very excited. If you have any ideas for non trad programs, let me know. I can't wait to meet you.

JARED STEWART: Women’s Programmer

Hi my name is Jared Stewart, I’m a senior at Central and public relations major with a minor in women studies. This is my first year at the E Center, I’m doing women’s programming. I like it here in Ellensburg, even during the inhospitable winters. I enjoy pop culture, bad art and dark comedies. I think everybody should like everybody. If you have any ideas or thoughts about women’s programming feel free to stop by the E Center and say hi.

Nicholas Mote : Web

Hello. I am the Web/Marketing Manager for the Center for Student empowerment. I am in my senior year and will graduate with my Business and Marketing degree in the Spring. I own a local website ThinkBurg.com, and have recently founded the Central Washington University Entrepreneurship Club. I look forward to helping the Center create a strong marketing presence both on and offline.

ROXANN SMITH : Men's Programmer

Hey!!!! My name is Roxann Smith I am a junior this year and one of the new Men’s Programmers (exciting!). In my spare time I like to sit on my couch and watch every reality TV show I can with my roomies lol. Men’s Programming this year will be a hit with lots of new events and projects. So, look forward to those and when you see me say hey!!!!

CHRIS LUBENOW: Men's Programmer

Hey wildcats! My name is Chris Lubenow and I am a men’s event programmer here at the Center for Student Empowerment. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. I’m excited to be a part of the programming team, and I look forward to a busy year of coordinating fresh and provocative events!

ALICIA ADIELE: Office Assistant

Hey there! My name is Alicia Adiele and I am the office assistant in the Empowerment Center. I have the honor of coordinating the 11 th Annual Women’s Achievement Celebration and hopefully many other events. I am happy to be a part of the CWU family and am looking forward to a great year! Come holla at me in the Ecenter

STEPHANIE SYPE: Women's Programmer

Hey everyone! My name is Stephanie Sype and this is my first year as a Woman’s programmer at the ecenter. I am currently a junior here at Central and double majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Public Relations. We always are having a good time up in the office so you should all come say hi in SURC room 250!!!

HOLLY LACELL: Editor of The Quest

Hi! My name is Holly Lacell and I’m the new editor of The Quest, which is a newsletter geared towards non-traditional students.

Some info about me--I’m a second year senior double majoring in Anthropology and English: Writing Specialization, with a minor in Women’s Studies. Don’t ask me what I’m going to do with all that, I’m still not sure myself! Some of my hobbies are reading, writing, knitting, cooking/baking, and wasting time on the internet. I’m very excited to be working at the ECenter this year. If you have any ideas of what you’d like to see in The Quest, I’d love to hear from you!