Rehabilitation Counseling Advisory Committee

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The Rehabilitation Counseling (RC) Advisory Committee will serve in an advisory capacity for the students, staff, and faculty of the Western Washington University Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling by:

  • providing feedback regarding local, state, regional, and national trends, needs, and policy changes;
  • acting as an advocate for the RC program; and
  • providing feedback on the current curriculum and proposed curriculum changes.

The RC Advisory Committee will also serve as an external reviewer for certain areas of the program evaluation plan, including:

  • the RC program’s mission and objectives;
  • the curriculum;
  • graduate achievement and employment;
  • recruitment and retention of students; and
  • program recognition, support, and resources. 

Membership

  • Jen Bean, Alumna & WA Client Assistance Program
  • Doug Burkhalter, Alumnus & WA Client Assistance Program
  • Anthony Choppa, Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager, OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.
  • Eva L. de Leon, Alumna & Assistant Director of Programs, UW Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation
  • Kailey Fielder-Gohlke, Alumna & Executive Director, HERO House
  • Jana Finkbonner, Director, North Intertribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program
  • Kelly Franklin, Director of VR Projects & Services, UW Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation
  • Sheila Hoover, Internship Coordinator, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services
  • Marny Howell, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, VA Puget Sound Health Care System
  • Kurt Johnson, Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
  • Shienke Kimbro, Assistant Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer, Portland VA Regional Benefit Office
  • Greg Mahle, Department Chair, BA in Community Advocates and Responsive Education in Human Services program, Northwest Indian College
  • Kim Poage, Training Engagement Specialist, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services
  • Kathy Powers, Vice President of Services, Orion Industries
  • Terry Redmon, Director, Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Sonia Stratton, Alumna & Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/QA Manager, Strategic Consulting Services, Inc.
  • Lisa Wheeler, Alumna & Assistant Director of Vocational Rehabilitation & Workforce, Washington Department of Services for the Blind