Meet the DRC Staff

DRC Director Paul Arithi

Paul Arithi

Director

Biography:

Paul has a passion and firm belief that disability is not inability – with the right attitude and appropriate accommodations all students/adults with disabilities are able to attain their full academic potential and create a solid pathway to succeed in their current and future careers. Paul holds a postgraduate Certificate in Legal Studies from Metropolitan …more about Paul Arithi

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AJ Duxbury

Assistant Director

Biography:

AJ is the Assistant Director for the DRC.  She graduated from the University of Hawai’i, Mānoa with a Master of Arts in American studies, focusing on minority students in higher education, and a Graduate Certificate in disability and diversity studies.  Prior to that she received a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing.  Her previous work …more about AJ Duxbury

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Ana Palma-Gutierrez

Program Specialist

Biography:

Ana is new to the DRC office staff and is excited to provide a safe and welcoming environment to all who access the DRC. Ana enjoys reading, writing, drinking coffee, and learning new languages.

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Fernando J. Duenas

Part-Time Proctor

Biography:

I am primarily the morning proctor in the DRC Testing Center. To get to know me you first have to know that I am not supposed to be here – when I was five I was in a horrific car accident in which all but my step-dad sustained life-altering injuries. In the R.V., while crashing, …more about Fernando J. Duenas

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Jeremiah Swagger

Proctor

Biography:

Jeremiah has been with the DRC full-time for a few years now.  In addition to providing students with a safe, distraction-free testing environment, Jeremiah assists with maintaining the MyDRC database and the DRC website.  When not on campus, Jeremiah enjoys writing, reading, drinking coffee, and watching it rain.

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Katelynn Creeley

Deaf Services Specialist

Biography:

Katelynn Creeley has a Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting from Western Oregon University and a minor in Deaf Studies.  She enjoys spending her free time volunteering in the Deaf and Deafblind communities, as well as attending events and workshops advancing her education.  When Katelynn isn’t busy with her “hands up’ she enjoys reading, …more about Katelynn Creeley

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Raymona Baldwin

Assistive Technology Specialist

Biography:

Raymona is the Assistive Technology Specialist at Bellevue College. A generalist, she works alongside individuals with all types of disabilities and barriers. Learning disability software, and the application of mobile technology are favored areas of practice. She enjoys participating in researching, writing, speaking, and presenting about ideas related to disability and technology. Raymona earned professional …more about Raymona Baldwin

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Carole Stoddard

eText Manager

Biography:

I am Carole Stoddard, the new eText Manager at the Disability Resource Center. I am a Washingtonian, having grown up in the hilltop Tacoma area. I got my bachelor’s degree in Russian Language, Literature and Culture from the University of Washington, Seattle. If you have ever wanted someone to discuss Russian art or literature with, I …more about Carole Stoddard