Welcome New ASA Staff!

I am Kelsey John Jones Jr, which can be a mouthful, so I prefer to go by Kels. I’m the new Assistant Director for International Recruitment under the Office of Admissions. I came to the Office of Admission from the University of New Haven, in West Haven, Connecticut. I am finishing up my ninth year in International Higher Education, with the University of Washington being the fourth HEI I have had the pleasure of serving. My work takes me all around the world, 41 countries so far to be exact, and this continues to drive my passion for serving diverse student populations. When not working I enjoy watching movies, cooking and creating new recipes, and spending time with my son Onyx.

Maxine graduated from the University of Washington with a Master of Arts in TESOL in March of this year. Before her career in International Education, Maxine was a high school History teacher.

Brittany is a new International Student Advisor with International Student Services. She came to UW Seattle after 7 years of teaching abroad. She is a Seattle transplant, originally from California. She loves rain, spending time near the water, making art, and learning new languages.

Adam Russell earned his master’s degree in education from Ohio University. He joins the University of Washington with ten years of higher education experience and an enthusiastic outlook on student services. When he is not on campus, he likes to travel and cook with his partner and his dog.

I am a new Records Specialist 1 under the Office of the Registrar. I came to the Office of the University Registrar after completing my Master of Arts at UW Seattle. Outside of work I enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time with my friends.

I am a Records Specialist 1 at Registrar Student Services. I was born and raised in the Seattle area, and I am very excited to have joined UW. I am approaching my first anniversary with UW this upcoming January. Before joining OUR in July, I was a Program Assistant at UW Bothell. In addition to working for the University, I recently started a Certificate through PCE for E-learning and Instructional Design. Outside of work, I love all things dance, theater, music, and pop culture-related. Feel free to stop by and say hi at the 260 Windows!

I am a new Business Intelligence Engineer under the Office of the Registrar. I came to the Office of the University Registrar from Undergraduate Academic Affairs where I built full-stack applications and dashboards to support student services and facilitate outreach and assessments performed by professional staff. Outside of work, I like scuba diving and cats.

I am a new Registrar Student Services Coordinator. I came to the Office of the University Registrar from UW Bothell School of STEM. When not working I enjoy reading, watercolor painting, and spending time with my family.

Emma is the newest member of the Office of the University Registrar team, serving as a Records Specialist II. She grew up in Seattle and graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor’s degree in Hispanic Studies and Global Studies. During her time at PLU, Emma worked in the Registrar’s Office, which sparked her interest in working in higher education. She is excited to continue this journey at UW. In her free time, you can find Emma training for her next running race, traveling abroad, or baking something sweet.

Carolyn Levy joined the CTL in June. As the new Instructional Consultant for Equity and Inclusion, she focuses on helping faculty learn teaching strategies that foster equitable, inclusive learning environments. Before joining the UW, Carolyn worked as a post-doc in the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University. Her Ph.D. is in History and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Penn State).

Erika Heick joined AT in September as an Operations Coordinator for the Academic Technologies Event Services team. Before starting her new role, Erika served 3 years as an Event Assistant in Academic Technologies during her time as a student at the UW. She graduated with a B.S. in General Biology and minors in Environmental Science and Philosophy. She is excited to act as a source of knowledge and guidance for students in the same department that helped her through college.