Phone: (206) 439-3800 x3841
Office: CWU Des Moines,
Building #29 - Room 202
E-mail: angela.engel@cwu.edu

Education/Experience: Master of Arts degree in Higher Education Student Personnel from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. At UCF, I was the Coordinator of Academic Advising for the College of Arts and Sciences. I was also a career counselor at Valencia Community College in Orlando and most recently at Mt. Rainier High School in Des Moines, WA. Certified to facilitate Dependable Strengths.
Favorite thing about CWU: I am especially interested in helping CWU students connect their education with careers and in promoting our students to Seattle area employers and the community.
Favorite thing to do outside of work: I enjoy vegan cooking, volunteering, and taking in all Seattle has to offer.
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Phone: (509) 963-1982
Office: Bouillon - 206G
Email: bruce.simpson@cwu.edu

Education/Experience:  Master’s Degree (Recreation Administration), University of Northern Colorado, Bachelor’s Degree (Interdisciplinary Studies), University of New Mexico; Certified to facilitate Dependable Strengths.
Favorite thing about CWU:  Just the right size and located in a great setting.
Favorite thing to do outside of work:  Jump on the trampoline with my kids
Favorite quote: Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of a scoop of ice cream falling from the cone.

Phone: (509) 963-1984
Office: Bouillon - 206E
E-mail: victor.zimchek@cwu.edu

Education/Experience: PhD in Counseling from Oregon State University; MA in Guidance and Counseling from Loma Linda University; BS in Medical Technology from Pacific Union College; I have worked in a variety of career fields including medical technology, teaching math and science, farming, piano tuning, construction, high school counseling, teaching as an adjunct college professor, and career counseling. Certified to facilitate MBTI, Strong, and Dependable Strengths.
Favorite thing about CWU: I really enjoy the people I work with and believe strongly in the value of what I do.
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Phone: (509) 963-2446
Office: Bouillon - 206X
Email: jessey.allen@cwu.edu

Education/Experience: MEd in Higher Education (in-process), University of Washington;  BA in Psychology, Central Washington University; Certified to facilitate MBTI, Strong, & Dependable Strengths.
Favorite thing about CWU: I love the small class sizes and the feeling of community.
Favorite thing to do outside of work: Cook, drink wine, dance Zumba and salsa, play softball, camp, hike and travel as much as possible
Favorite quote: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” -Seneca

Phone: (509) 963-2405
Office: Bouillon - 206Y
Email: joann.ryan@cwu.edu

Education/Experience: Some college, as well as training and development classes through the UW and Central. I have worked in restaurants, several assisted senior living facilities, as a production scheduler in a shoe company, as a bartender/manager, a program-coordinator for 19 years at the University of Washington and over 10 years in my current position.
Favorite thing about CWU: My biggest joy of my current position is the service and interacting I do with our students, faculty, campus staff and employers!
Favorite thing to do outside of work: Spend time with my kids.
Favorite quote: “When you can’t change the direction of the wind, just adjust your sails.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr

Phone: (509) 963-1980
Office: Bouillon - 206H
Email: kyoko.cleveland@cwu.edu

Education/Experience: Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Central Washington University ; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Central Washington University. I am a licensed mental health counselor in WA and have worked as a therapist and designated mental health professional (working with young kids was my favorite!). I have also worked as an online proofreading tutor for a Japanese company, and a freelance translator. Certified to facilitate MBTI, MBTI Step II, and Strong.
Favorite thing about CWU: I love the diversity CWU has (considering Ellensburg is a small town) and a lot of family-friendly activities!
Favorite thing to do outside of work: I love to cook, read, and spend time with my family.
Favorite quote: “When things start to happen, don’t worry. Don’t stew. Just go right along. You will start happening too.” Dr. Seuss

Phone: (425) 640-1574 x3878
Office: CWU Lynnwood,
Snoqualmie Hall - Room 302W
Email: merridy.rennick@cwu.edu

Education/Experience: Master of Education in Student Development Administration, Seattle University; Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Washington. Career Counselor, CWU Lynnwood; Assistant Director, Career Development Center, Seattle University; School to Work Coordinator, Edmonds-Woodway High School; Outdoor Educator, Pacific Crest Outward Bound School; Certified to facilitate MBTI, MBTI Step II, Strong, and Dependable Strengths.
Favorite thing about CWU: Working with the amazing students!
Favorite thing to do outside of work: Kiteboarding, Rock Climbing, Skiing, reading, yoga, cooking and enjoying the great outdoors.
Favorite quote: “Not all who wander are lost”

Phone: (509) 963-3812
Office: CWU Des Moines,
Building #29 - Room 262
Email: sandra.lindelof@cwu.edu

Education/Experience: Early Childhood Development Certificate, 1996 EVCC w/ Honors. Over the course of 25+ years I have worked in a Baseball Card Shop, a Hair Salon, Pietro's Pizza Corporate Office, The Boeing Co., Renton Technical College, Edmonds School District and as a Home Child Care Provider before coming to CWU.
Favorite thing about CWU: The opportunities to meet a diverse range of students, alumni, staff and faculty throughout the different campuses.
Favorite thing to do outside of work: I love, love, love being outside and when the sun is shining it’s even better!
Favorite quote: “What you focus on will be magnified. Focus on the good!”