Important
- New students must complete the New Student Checklist including New Student Orientation (NSO) on Canvas and attend a New Student Enrollment Session (NSE) before meeting with an advisor.
- Running Start students with remaining high school requirements need to meet with their high school counselor to ensure completion and graduation.
The Advising Team
Amaris Peñaloza Rayo
Social Sciences, Public Service & Community Engagement / Humanities and Communication Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Social Sciences, Public Service & Community Engagement and Humanities & Communication Pronouns: She/They Amaris is currently not taking student appointments All About Amaris Education: Bachelor of Arts in American Ethnics Studies and Spanish from the University of Washington- Seattle; Master of Education in Student Development Administration from Seattle University What can Bellevue College …more about Amaris Peñaloza Rayo
Cesar Rangel
Health Sciences Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Health Sciences Advising Pronouns: He/Him/His All About Cesar Education: Associate of Arts from Bellevue College; Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences from the University of Washington; Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Washington. Hobbies and/or interest: In my free time I enjoy reading and spending time with …more about Cesar Rangel
Colleen Angaiak
Associate Director of Academic Advising
Biography:
All About Colleen Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Alaska Fairbanks. Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Policy & Administration (12/26), University of Alaska Southeast. Pursuing Master of Public Administration, University of Alaska Southeast. What can Bellevue College do for you: Bellevue College can help you get where you want to be. Sometimes that …more about Colleen Angaiak
Crickett Watt
STEM and Pre-Professional Health Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) advising including computer-related fields, engineering, general science, etc. Also Pre-Professional Health advising including pre-Medical, pre-Dental, pre-Pharmacy, pre-Veterinary, etc. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All About Crickett Education: Associates in Nursing, Maricopa Gateway College, bachelor’s in Psychology, University of Alaska Anchorage, Masters of Education with emphasis on counseling and career counseling, University of …more about Crickett Watt
Eli Ballesteros
STEM and Pre-Professional Health Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) advising including computer-related fields, engineering, general science, etc. Also Pre-Professional Health advising including pre-Medical, pre-Dental, pre-Pharmacy, pre-Veterinary, etc. Pronouns: He/Him/His Eli is currently not taking student appointments All About Eli Education: Bachelors in Anthropology at the University of Washington and Masters in Information Management Specializing in User …more about Eli Ballesteros
Hillary Burk
Technology and Data Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Technology and Data Advising Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All About Hillary Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Composition, Minor in Environmental Studies from the University of Washington; Master’s of Education in Leadership in Higher Education from the University of Washington. What can Bellevue College do for you: Bellevue College can open doors to …more about Hillary Burk
Jonathan Harrington
Technology and Data Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Technology and Data Advising Pronouns: He/Him/His Jonathan is currently not taking student appointments All About Jonathan Education:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Bellevue College What advice would you give a student:To succeed, you need to understand not just the education your career requires, but the career itself. Education isn’t meant to be …more about Jonathan Harrington
Jonny Diehl
STEM and Pre-Professional Health Advising
- Email: j.diehl@bellevuecollege.edu
Biography:
Advising Specialty: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) advising including computer-related fields, engineering, general science, etc. Also Pre-Professional Health advising including pre-Medical, pre-Dental, pre-Pharmacy, pre-Veterinary, etc. Pronouns: He/Him/His All About Jonny Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brigham Young University Idaho; Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California …more about Jonny Diehl
Lina Huang
Business Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Business Advising Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Contact Information Email: lina.huang@bellevuecollege.edu
Marina Melnik
Health Sciences Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Health Sciences Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All About Marina Education: Bachelor of applied science in Information Technology and Administrative Management from Central Washington University. What can Bellevue College do for you? Bellevue College can help you reach your personal, educational, and professional goals by providing you with wraparound support and an abundance of resources. Whether …more about Marina Melnik
Molly Brown
Assistant Director of Transfer Partnerships
Biography:
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All About Molly Education: B.A. History, Northwestern University; M. Ed., Student Development Administration, Seattle University What advice would you give a student: It’s never too early to start planning your transfer to a university. Talk to your BC advisor, visit universities, and talk to advisors and current students there. Ask what they like …more about Molly Brown
Nate Goodman
Director of Academic Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Pathways. Pronouns: He/Him/His All About Nate Education: Bachelor of Science in Earth and Space Sciences from the University of Washington, Washington State Geologist in Training License, Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. What can Bellevue College do for you: Bellevue College …more about Nate Goodman
Sadia Mazid
Health Sciences Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Health Sciences Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Languages: Bengali and Hindi (partial) All About Sadia Education: Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management (BRAC University, Bangladesh), Master of Business Administration with a major in International Business (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh), and Doctor of Philosophy with a concentration in Adult Education and Human …more about Sadia Mazid
Shavón English
Visual & Performing Arts Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: I advise for the Visual & Performing Arts Pathway Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All About Shavón Education: Bachelor of Arts in African American and African Studies and Bachelor of Science in Human Development from the University of California, Davis; Master of Education in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies from California State University Sacramento. What advice …more about Shavón English
Stephanie Herrera
Business Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Business Pathway Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All About Stephanie Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus in Management & Marketing from Seattle University What can Bellevue College do for you: Bellevue College is a place for growth and knowledge, offering a supportive environment where students can pursue their passions and develop new …more about Stephanie Herrera
Suzanne Lane
Health Sciences Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Health Sciences Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Suzanne is currently not taking student appointments All About Suzanne Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Human Development with a Specialization in Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska – Lincoln What can Bellevue College do for you: Bellevue College can be the gateway to your future. Here you …more about Suzanne Lane
Teresa Descher
Social Sciences, Public Service & Community Engagement / Humanities and Communication / Student Athlete Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Social Sciences, Public Service & Community Engagement Pathway, Humanities and Communication Pathway, and Student Athlete Advising Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Contact Information How to contact Teresa: Microsoft Teams
Yanhan Zhao
Business Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: I advise for the Business and Technology & Data Pathways. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All About Yanhan Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Trade from Liaoning Normal University; Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Management from SUNY Potsdam; Master of Education in Education Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania. What can Bellevue College do …more about Yanhan Zhao
Last Updated October 20, 2026
