At the start of the month, we were delighted to welcome Tami, as our new Vice President of Services & Operations. Below, Tami offers insight into her role at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and a little about herself. Welcome, Tami!
Give us a snapshot of your professional/academic background.
I’ve been working in higher education for over 25 years. A significant portion of that time has been spent working with historically disadvantaged populations with a focus on recognizing and eliminating systemic barriers in education. Most recently, I served as the Dean of Student Success at Pierce College in Washington State.
What attracted you to working at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×?
The welcoming and supportive environment that I experienced during the interview process. I was also impressed with the diversity statements, goals, and activities. DEI is very important to me.
Describe your role at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.
As the Vice President of Services & Operations, I’m responsible for the day-to-day operations of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. This includes monitoring, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, and practices designed to ensure the effective delivery of programs and services necessary that support the mission of the institution. I also play a role in administrative decision-making and collaborate on operational, budgetary, and personnel matters.
What are you looking forward to most in this position?
Meeting new people, learning about º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, and supporting students and employees in their goals.
What is one thing that student’s might be surprised to know about you?
I climbed to the top of a mountain. I will never forget the view at the top, the brilliant blue of the melted snow lake, and the exhilaration of sliding down the snow fields.