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About Us

The Whitworth Center for Career & Professional Development team believes our students have the potential to meet the needs of an intricate and changing world. We pursue this challenge by:

  • Empowering students to develop, pursue and achieve their own unique academic and career goals by offering ongoing comprehensive career education
  • Engaging and fostering relationships with employers, alumni, faculty and staff to facilitate meaningful experiences and relationships
  • Equipping students with the necessary tools to have impact in their careers and communities

Contact Us

careercenter@whitworth.edu
509.777.3272
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Hixson Union Building

 

Staff

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Tracy Mouser


Director, Center for Career & Professional Development
First Job: Receptionist for her dad's chiropractic office
tmouser@whitworth.edu
509.777.4542

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Frances Olson


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Kirsten TenHaken-Riedel


Assistant Director, Student Employment
First Job: Nanny for a family
ktenhaken-riedel@whitworth.edu 
509.777.4707

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Andrew Vandine


Internship Specialist
First Job: Park aide at Riverside State Park
avandine@whitworth.edu
509.777.3344

2025-26 Career Peer Coaches

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Basma Al Najjar


Study: Finance & Economics
Year: Junior

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Sawyer Jordan


Study: Business Management
Year: Senior  

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Salwa Mehreen


Study: Computer Science
Year: Senior

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Maia Mouser


Study: Environmental Science
Year: Senior 

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Titilope Olatunji


Study: Psychology
Year: Senior

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Isabella Roberts


Study: School Counseling 
Year: Graduate

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Kathryn Roberts


Study: Secondary Education
Year: Sophomore