Important
- New students must complete the Connect 1, 2, 3 Admission Process including New Student Orientation (NSO) before meeting with an advisor
- Advising for bachelor’s degree programs is handled by the chair or program manager for your bachelor program of interest. They can give you specific information about the degree and its requirements
- Running Start students must meet meet with a running start advisor
The Advising Team
Catherine Lopez
New Student Advisor
Biography:
Advising Specialty: New Student Advising Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Languages: English, Tagalog (conversational) , and Bisaya All About Catherine Education: Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) What can Bellevue College do for you: College is full of new experiences. It can be overwhelming at times, but the staff at Bellevue College especially …more about Catherine Lopez
Cesar Rangel, M.A.
Humanities & Communication / Business Transfer Pathway Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Humanities & Communication Pathway, Business Transfer Pathway, and the University Transfer Center Specialist 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 …more about Cesar Rangel, M.A.
Crickett Watt
STEM (Engineering and Computer Science) Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: STEM (Engineering and Computer Science) 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 Alaska Anchorage What advice would you give a student: For each class, get a study buddy. You don’t …more about Crickett Watt
Heather Woods
Technology & Data Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: I will be advising for the Technology & Data Pathway. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All About Heather Education: Bachelor of Science, Speech & Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington, Seattle. Masters of Education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Seattle University. What can Bellevue College do for you? Bellevue College has …more about Heather Woods
Jonny Diehl
STEM | 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
Marina Melnik
Health Sciences Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: I advise for the Health Science Pathway, which includes many programs within Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute (HSEWI) 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 …more about Marina Melnik
Nate Goodman
Associate Director of New Student Programs
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
Sarah De Witt
Health Sciences Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Health Sciences Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All About Sarah Education: Bachelor of Art in Communication and Psychology from Seattle Pacific University, Master of Education from Central Washington University What advice would you give a student? It might seem daunting to ask your questions but never be afraid to ask them! Navigating college can be confusing …more about Sarah De Witt
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 Zamora
New Student Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: New Student Advising Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Ella Languages: English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (minimal) All About Stephanie Education: Associate of Arts in Sociology from Los Angeles Valley College, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Northridge (CSUN), Master of Science in Counseling, specializing in College Counseling and Student Services from California State …more about Stephanie Zamora
Teresa Descher
Social Sciences, Public Service & Community Engagement / Student Athlete Advising
Biography:
Advising Specialty: Social Sciences, Public Service & Community Engagement Pathway and Student Athlete advising. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Contact Information How to contact Teresa: Microsoft Teams
Yanhan Zhao
Business and Technology & Data Pathways
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
Veratta Pegram-Floyd
Director of Student Orientation, Advising, and Retention
Biography:
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers All about Veratta Education: Undergraduate: Bachelor in Social Work with an additional major in Sociology and Master of Education in Student Development Administration, both from Seattle University.What can Bellevue College do for you: Combined with the work you are willing to put in and are dedicated to, Bellevue College can help you to …more about Veratta Pegram-Floyd
Last Updated March 30, 2023
