Meet the Staff

• Email: T.Vo@bellevuecollege.edu
• Phone: (425) 564-2093
• Office Location: T208C
• Office Hours: Schedule time with me

Biography:

Tony has been part of Bellevue College for almost two years, his first position on campus was as an Academic Advisor for Health Sciences students. Tony grew up in White Center, WA and in 2012 he founded the annual White Center 5K Walk & Run to promote health and community in his neighborhood. He received …more about Tony Vo

• Email: stella.orechia@bellevuecollege.edu
• Phone: (425) 564-2353
• Office Location: T208

Biography:

Stella Orechia has been teaching in the Health/Physical Education Department since 1997. Her favorite topics are workplace safety, sport psychology, global health and outdoor fitness training.  She is an active instructor for the American Heart Association, providing CPR/AED and First Aid certification to students in HSEWI.  In 2013, she completed a 2000 mile, Riding for Refugees sabbatical …more about Stella Orechia

• Email: amy.swanson@bellevuecollege.edu
• Office Location: T208

Biography:

Professor Amy Swanson, MPH, is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a BS in Exercise Science and Wellness. She is a full-time, Associate Professor at Bellevue College.  Post-undergrad she spent 7 years managing onsite health and wellness programs for various Seattle area corporations. This included creating health promotion programs that addressed heart health education, …more about Amy Swanson

• Email: mark.yoshino@bellevuecollege.edu
• Phone: (425) 564-2356

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• Email: rachel.lowe@bellevuecollege.edu

Biography:

Rachel joined Bellevue College in 2005. She has taught in the fitness industry since 1993 and specializing in Yoga since 2001.  She is a Registered Yoga Teacher and lead yoga teacher for the Yoga Instructor Certification Program. She also has a Masters of Public Administration.

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• Email: peter.prescott@bellevuecollege.edu
• Phone: (425) 564-2032
• Office Location: G200E
• Office Hours: MW 10:30-11:20

Biography:

Peter Prescott has been teaching Physical Education, Wilderness Skills and Allied Health classes at Bellevue College for over twelve y15 years.  During this time he has been the program manager and guide for all Wilderness Skills Adventures and seemingly countless Wellness Center adventures.  Peter received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, and his …more about Peter Prescott

• Email: ray.butler@bellevuecollege.edu
• Phone: (425) 564-2393
• Office Location: G100

Biography:

Ray served 20 years in St Louis secondary education, the eight final years as High School Principal before coming to Bellevue College in 2000. He also have coached High School and Intercollegiate Soccer for 35 years. He served as BC professor, Women’s Soccer Coach, HPE Chair, HPM Chair, Interim Dean of HSEWI, Assistant Dean of …more about Ray Butler

• Email: rachel.rosenthal@bellevuecollege.edu
• Phone: (425) 564-5223
• Office Location: T208

Biography:

Dr. Rachel Rosenthal is the Program Chair for the Health Promotion & Management BAS program and a full-time faculty member at Bellevue College. Dr. Rosenthal specializes in human factors within health promotion and technology along with access, quality, and usability issues in both healthcare and technological systems. She has conducted numerous studies examining how design, …more about Dr. Rachel Rosenthal