
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FELLOWS: STATE-OF-THE-ART
February 19-21, 2020
Bellingham (Xwotqwem), Washington

I enjoy talking with people about what issues they think are important.
I'm delighted when I get to read a book for fun.
Donna Aguiniga
University of Alaska Anchorage, Center for Community Engagement & Learning
dmaguiniga@alaska.edu

I find significant meaning in developing and implementing programs that impact in positive ways both college students, and in separate contexts, members of my faith community.
I'm delighted when I get to spend time with my wife Carol, adult children and our golden retriever Sammy, as well as reading non-fiction works, listening to classical music, exercising and eating nutritionally sound food.
Dale Austin
Hope College
Central Reformed Church
austin@hope.edu

I enjoy talking with people about their hopes and plans for the future.
I'm delighted when I learn more about something I find interesting but haven't had a chance to dig into yet.
Brian Davenport
Eastern Washington University
bdavenport2@ewu.edu

I enjoy talking with people about the sorts of things that get them excited about work, life, adventure, etc.
I'm delighted when I get to hike new trails and kayak new rivers
Matt Friesen
Western Oregon University
friesenm@wou.edu

I enjoy talking with people about my experiences with students, who inspire me.
I'm delighted when I get to play singles tennis, spend time with friends, see movies and shows, entertain friends and international visitors.
Patti Gorman
Seattle Central College
Patricia.Gorman@seattlecolleges.edu

I enjoy talking with people about diversity, equity and inclusion and how we expand our ability to engage with underserved communities.
I'm delighted when I get to travel and enjoy the beach or beautiful nature filled parks.
Vickie Gomez
vlgomez@ucdavis.edu
University of California, Davis

I enjoy talking with people about how to integrate dialogue and conversation into high school biology curriculum.
I'm delighted when I get to surround myself with the more than human beings in my neighborhood.
Liz Grewal
liz.grewal@outlook.com

I enjoy talking with people about the most recent book, podcast, or article that intrigued them.
I'm delighted when I get to explore new places without expectations or an agenda.
Laurel Hammond
Western Washington University
laurel.hammond@wwu.edu

Renée Houston
University of Puget Sound
Experiential Learning
rhouston@pugetsound.edu

I enjoy talking with people about learning experiences they've had and the way Experiential Learning has shaped who they are.
I'm delighted when I get to spend time with my family and volunteer in my community.
Nicole Kendrick
University of Puget Sound Experiential Learning
nkendrick@pugetsound.edu

I enjoy talking with people about democracy of wisdom and mutuality.
I'm delighted when I get to connect people who otherwise do not know each other.
Michelle LaPorte
Azusa Pacific University, Center for Academic Service-Learning
mlaporte@apu.edu

I enjoy talking with people about organizational change, energy-filled work, and shared struggles/success.
I am delighted when I get to ski, play in the mountains, play soccer, play piano.
Lindsey MacDonald
Western Washington University
Sustainable Communities Partnership
Lindsey.MacDonald@wwu.edu

I enjoy talking with people about deconstructing hierarchies of knowledge through reciprocal and co-creative partnerships between community and academic stakeholders.
I'm delighted when I spend time with loved ones, explore a new thrift store, or be outdoors.
Kelsey Martin
Whitman College
Student Engagement Center
martinka@whitman.edu

I enjoy talking with people about balancing Indigenous ways of Knowing with Western ways of Knowing, and developing opportunities to do scientific, educational or economic work regarding this balance.
I'm delighted when I get to be in nature by going on walks and hikes in beautiful places.
Sadie Olsen
Whiteswan Environmental
Whatcom Community College
sadieolsen20@gmail.com

I enjoy talking with people about how we deepen a practice of place as we learn from land and community.
I'm delighted when I get to be in synch with natural cycles as my sense of time.
Joshua Porter
Western Washington University Community Learning Lab
porterj7@wwu.edu

I enjoy talking with people about creatively addressing challenges and how we can support one another using our individual expertise and experiences.
I'm delighted when I get to travel, hike, cook, and make music with family and friends.
Shelly Rasmussen
Whitman College Student Engagement Center
rasmussa@whitman.edu

I enjoy talking with people about their beliefs and worldview that are vastly different from mine.
I'm delighted when I get to prune trees, collect eggs and milk a goat.
Erin Suda
Whatcom County Library System
erin.suda@wcls.org

I enjoy talking with people about outdoor observations, activities and engagements.
I'm delighted when I get to draft environmental essays for a newspaper column.
Chuck Tennessen
Driftless Area Land Conservancy
twotens@yousq.net

I enjoy talking with people about permaculture design principles.
I'm delighted when I get to go for a bike ride in the countryside.
Travis Tennessen
Western Washington University
travis.tennessen@wwu.edu