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Les Lamkin

Les Lamkin

Starting college at nearly 40 wasn’t part of Les Lamkin’s original plan. However, the support and encouragement from Wenatchee Valley College’s faculty helped him gain confidence, and soon, he found his footing.

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Andrea Rodríguez Nuño

Andrea Rodríguez Nuño

For Andrea Rodríguez Nuño, Wenatchee Valley College was the perfect higher education choice due to the proximity to home, affordability, and access to resources.

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Michelle Erickson

Michelle Erickson

After graduating from Eastmont High School, Michelle Erickson knew she wanted to help people but wasn't sure where to begin. Wenatchee Valley College offered her the perfect chance to explore her options.

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Maria Agnew

Giselle Hernandez-Zafra

Giselle Hernandez-Zafra, a 2021 WVC graduate with an Associate in Business - DTA degree, spent some time with us sharing her experiences at Wenatchee Valley College.

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Guadalupe Brito

Lupe Brito

Lupe graduated from WVC in 2019 Graduated with Associate of Arts and Sciences and Associate of Business.

She is currently the Development Director for the Wenatchee Valley College Foundation.

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Alberto Aramburo

Alberto Aramburo

Alberto Aramburo graduated with an Associate of Arts and Science in 2016 and currently works as ECG and New Patient Referral Coordinator for Confluence Health.

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Ricardo Escobedo

2024 Distinguished Alumni: Ricardo Escobedo

Graduating from WVC in 1999 with an Associate of Technical Science, Ricardo's story is one of resilience, determination, and a commitment to making a difference in the world.

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Dennis Carlton

2023 Distinguished Alumni: Dennis Carlton

The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation Board of Directors has selected Dennis Carlton as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. The foundation received nominations for 12 alumni from across North Central Washington.

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Darrell Dickeson

2022 Distinguished Alumni:  Darrell Dickeson

A Leavenworth native, Dickeson and his wife Karen returned to the Wenatchee Valley in 2012. Since then, he has been a member of several non-profit boards and served as the interim executive director of the Wenatchee Valley College Foundation and the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.  

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Jamie Ramirez

2020 Distinguished Alumni: Jaime Ramirez

Jaime Ramirez was named the 2020 Distinguished Alumni for his exemplary service to the students and families of Cascade Elementary School and for his dedication as an instructor and coach.

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Greg Franz

Staff: Greg Franz

Greg Franz Athletic Director from 2011-2018 shares how the WVC has influenced his career and life. 

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Laura Murphy

Laura Murphy-Belser

After almost 15 years of working at Wenatchee Valley College, Laura Murphy-Belser, Veteran Education Program Specialist, continues to make meaningful connections with hundreds of student veterans and their families

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Bob Greiner

Bob Greiner

Bob Greiner is the WVC Auto Technology Program Director. He has personally been involved in every facet of the auto industry, which equips him to help guide WVC Auto Tech students in whatever career path they choose.

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April Tedder

Faculty: April Tedder

April Tedder’s path as a part-time adjunct faculty member can be compared to a long winding road, full of stops and different scenery but laser focused on the designation.

Although Tedder is a newer addition to the Wenatchee Valley College faculty, beginning in October 2021, she is not new to WVC.

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Patrick Tracy

Patrick Tracy

Patrick Tracy is the WVC MLT Program Director. Patrick's dedication to the success of the MLT program extends beyond educating college students. In his words, "I enjoy the fact that we serve students and we serve the community."

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Karen Alman

Faculty: Dr. Karen Alman

Dr. Karen Champagnie Alman is the Communication Studies Faculty & Department Lead at Wenatchee Valley College. Dr. Alman offers a unique and culturally rich perspective to her students and peers at WVC.

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Lisa De Vera

Staff: Lisa De Vera

Lisa DeVera manages the WVC Service Center, where all the printing and copying for the college takes place. She enjoys interacting with every department on a regular basis and provides excellent customer service to the faculty and staff of Wenatchee Valley College.

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Beverly Jagla

Beverly Jagla

It's not often we grow up in a home with many people that shape us in our life. As Beverly shares with me who inspired her growing up to become the amazing teacher she is today till this day. For my interview project I was able to personally get to know a beautiful woman by the name of Beverly. Right from the get-go, I found her inspiring and optimistic. She was also very sweet. I had the pleasure to share her narrative. 

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Don Gurnard

Don Gurnard

The 1900’s was a century were a lot happened both good and bad. But some of the good events were people interacted with each other in person, great music, people were hardworking, there was a lot of dancing, and many other joyful practices, Donald Gurnard, a sixty-five-year-old, born during the mid-1900’s shared with me what his life and experiences were like throughout his early years. He lived his childhood and adolescence during the years when there was a lot of problems in the world. The world and country were going through a difficult crisis, but he managed to live his life in a joyful manner, worked hard, and explored life and to this day continues to do so.

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Adrian Carrillo

Student: Adrian Carrillo

Wenatchee Valley College at Omak student Adrian Carrillo is pursuing his goals to make a meaningful impact on the older generation and their families.

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Ellen Ferrell

Ellen Ferrell

Ellen Ferrell is the Director of Admin Affairs in the WVC Student Senate. Ellen’s perseverance and willingness to be “pushed out of her comfort zone” have paid dividends in developing her leadership skills.

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Nikolai Kosta

Nikolai Kostka

Nikolai Kostka is the Director of Legislative and Campus Activities and enjoys sharing about his transformation from a shy, withdrawn teen to a confident and outgoing college student. In his words, “There is just so much you can get involved in here and meet some amazing people while you are at it."

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Luz Estrada

Luz Estrada

Luz Esbeidy Estrada is the President of the WVC Senate and the Vice President of QSA. Luz is committed to helping others find their voice within a safe community here at WVC and beyond.

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Rylei Franks

Student: Rylei Franks

Rylei Franks said he was looking for a career that would allow him to settle down and have a family. After his first year in the nursing program at WVC, he said this might be it. 

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Elizabeth Ferrell

Elizabeth Ferrell

Elizabeth Ferrell currently serves as the Director of Health and Wellness of the WVC Student Senate. Her passion for higher education and her determination to make a positive change in the world is inspiring.

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Lynn Mutschler

Lynn Mutschler

After nearly 40 years as a nurse, Lynn Mutschler is back in school for nursing at Wenatchee Valley College. She received her associate in nursing from Tacoma Community College and is now pursuing a Bachelor in Nursing degree from WVC.

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