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Shari J. Clarke, Ph.D.

Director; Student Success, Equity & Belonging
sclarke@whitworth.edu 

Hello, my name is Shari Clarke, and I'm honored to serve as the director of Whitworth Student Success, Equity & Belonging. I'm a three-time nationally recognized award-winning educator. I began my career at Whitman College and later held leadership positions at the University of Nebraska, Marshall University, Ohio University and Eastern Washington University where I served as vice president for multicultural affairs. I currently serve on a number of community boards and am an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, I hold a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Administration & Curriculum from the University of Nebraska. I'm a member of Bethel AME Church in Spokane.

A Bible verse that guides my life is John 14:1: "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."

Headshot of Marina DavisMarina Davis

Coordinator, Building Unity & Cultivating Success (BUCS) Bridge Program
mdavis@whitworth.edu 

Hello, my name is Marina Davis. I am honored to be the BUCS Bridge Coordinator and thrilled for the opportunity to serve the Whitworth community by helping students achieve success.

I was born and raised in Eastern Europe, where I was a first-generation student. Later I moved to the United States and got my B.A. in human services with a major in counseling from Whitworth University and I am currently in the master's program for school counseling.

 

Headshot of Kendra GuttridgeKendra Guttridge

Assistant Director; International Students & Multicultural Programs
kguttridge@whitworth.edu

Hello, my name is Kendra Guttridge, and it is a joy to serve as the assistant director for international students & multicultural programs. I earned my B.A. in sociology from Whitworth and am grateful to continue as an active member of the community through this role. My approach to leadership is grounded in active listening, compassion and recognizing the fullest potential in others. As I am Chinese Indonesian and American, as well as the daughter of an international student who then immigrated to the United States, my identities and experiences continue to shape my commitment to supporting students from diverse cultural and global backgrounds.