Achieving the Dream
Core Team
Seattle Central Community College's Core Team is comprised of a diverse representation from across the college: transfer, workforce, basic skills, student services, administrators and other staff are collaborating with the Data Team and college community to integrate Achieving the Dream. The Core Team manages the process for institution-wide dialogue about data findings, goals and strategies; it works with and through the institution councils, departments and divisions to adopt strategies for improving student success.
| Mimi Aregaye | FT Faculty, Science & Math |
| Lexie Evans | Dean of Student Life and Engagement |
| Maryann Firpo | PT Faculty Mathematics, Math Lab Co-Coordinator |
| Sophia Frowert | Coordinator, Special Populations |
| George Gary | Vice President, Administrative Services |
| Jacqueline George | FT Faculty, Basic Studies |
| Al Griswold | Executive Dean, Office of Workforce Education |
| Ron Hamberg, Ph.D | Vice President, Instruction |
| Rebecca Hartzler | Dean, Science & Math |
| Felicia Ishino-Amen | Program Coordinator, Women's Programs |
| Brenda Kyler | Tutorial Coordinator, Student Academic Assistance |
| Wai-Fong Lee | Dean, Instructional Resources |
| Karen Michaelsen | FT Faculty, Instructional Resources |
| Lori Ann Miller | FT Faculty, Counselor (on sabbatical) |
| Jane Muhich | Learning Support Network Director |
| Mildred W. Ollée, Ed.D. | President |
| Joan Ray | VP of Student Development and Services |
| Yvonne Willis-Oguntuwase | Advising Program Coordinator, Star Coordinator |
| Stephen Woods, Ph.D. | FT Faculty, Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Audrey Wright | Dean, Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Cherisa Yarkin | Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives and Institutional Research |
| Dale Zeretzke | Counselor/FT Faculty, Business, Information & Technology |
| Judy Blair | Technology Teaching and Learning Center/ Training Manager |
| Carole Schmidt | Math & Science Support Supervisor |
Administrative contact: Cherisa Yarkin or Jane Muhich


