Izzy was born and raised just outside of Detroit, MI. She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health with minors in Women & Gender Studies and Dance from Michigan State University, and her Master of Arts in Student Development Administration from Seattle University. Izzy has a wide variety of professional experience ranging from campus housing, summer camp administration, student wellness, and student conduct. Izzy has been at Highline since 2020, previously serving as the Associate Director of Community Standards and Student Conduct. She is a leader who believes in empowering students to author their own journey in higher education by honoring their intersecting identities, and providing a variety of opportunities for success.

Outside of work, Izzy dances professionally with SLOWBURN Dance Company, hosts bar trivia at a variety of locations across Seattle, and loves being outside. In the winter you can find her snowboarding or snowshoeing, while in the summer she enjoys paddle boarding and hiking. Izzy relieves stress by baking and practicing yoga.

Fun Fact: Izzy has completed two half-marathons and a triathlon
Languages Spoken: English (fluent)  

Mabuheeeey! Geomarc was born in the beautiful islands of the Philippines but moved to the US as a young child with his family. His intersecting identities and lived experiences inform his practice as a student affairs practitioner. Geomarc has an A.T.A. degree in Culinary Arts, but his involvement in student life as an undergraduate student has led him to take the path to the higher education field. He received his B.A. in American Ethnic Studies at the University of Washington. Geomarc joined the Highline College family in the spring of 2019 after finishing his service with Peace Corps Indonesia. He has served as the Mentorship Programs Leadership advisor in the Center for Cultural and Inclusive Excellence (CCIE) before stepping in as the Director of the Center for Leadership and Service (CLS). Community is an integral part of his work, and he always find ways to build meaningful relationships and collaboration with others!

In his free time, Geomarc loves to go on different adventures. He goes camping and hiking almost every weekend during the spring and summer months–his favorite campground? Cougar Rock inside Mount Rainier National Park. He enjoys meeting friends for plays (Hamilton karaoke anyone?), happy hour kiki, and playing volleyball religiously!

Fun Fact: Geomarc’s zodiac signs are moon-Virgo, sun-Virgo, and rising-Leo. Whatever those mean! 🙂
Languages Spoken: English (fluent), Tagalog (fluent), and Indonesian (fluent)

Tuan was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. His family immigrated from Vietnam to escape the war and pursue the American Dream. Having an intricate upbringing prepared him for the role as a student affairs practitioner. Tuan earned his B.A. in Strategic Communication and a minor in Psychology at the University of New Mexico. He began his career journey in financial institutions and later transitioned to education. This ignited a passion and drive to support the new generation to succeed in their personal and professional life.

Tuan loves going on nature walks and collecting new species of plants for his collection. He is adventurous in trying new foods, enjoys cooking, photography, and anything related to crafting/creativity.

Fun Fact: I can form a human heart with my hand. Yes, it beats too!
Languages Spoken: English (fluent) & Vietnamese (fluent)

Sara has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Boise State University and recently completed her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership & Policy with an emphasis in Student Affairs at the University of Utah. At Boise State, Sara worked as a Programming Assistant in the Student Leadership & Involvement Center where she helped plan and implement a variety of events for students, faculty, and staff to attend. More recently at the University of Utah, Sara was the Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations where she worked closely with the Student Organizations Coordinator to support just under 500 student clubs.

In her free time, Sara enjoys being outside doing just about anything (kayaking, hiking, skiing, etc.). She is also starting to read for fun again, loves watching every version of Below Deck that is currently out there, and is always happy to spend time with her family and friends.

Fun Fact: Sara’s comfort movie is A Cinderella Story (2004).
Languages Spoken: English (fluent)

Cassie was born in Alaska, grew up in the foothills of Colorado and the suburbs of Philadelphia, and moved to Washington state–her forever home–in 2014. Her career trajectory has not been a direct one, but everything leading up to her role with Highline College enriches the work that she does now. From ages 2 to 22 she was training to become a professional ballet dancer, dancing with numerous ballet academies and companies and performing around the country. After her ballet career, she decided to go to college for Earth Science, earning her undergraduate degree in Geology, from Indiana University. It was during her time here, living and working at Collins Living-Learning Center (CLLC), that she dived head-first into student involvement, working with the Collins Board of Programmers, Arts Council, Collins Welcome Week, and Hogwarts Week Planning Committee. In 2014 Cassie moved to Washington for graduate school to begin work on her Master of Science in Geology, and then a few years later her Masters in Teaching–both at Washington State University. The very little time that she had available outside of coursework, research, and teaching, she spent leading several student-led clubs.  Most recently, working as a middle school teacher with Federal Way Public Schools, she helped co-advise a student-led GSA Club. 

From ballet to geology to teaching, Cassie has many interests and passions in life, and student involvement has been an awesome conduit for her to tunnel those passions into building community. As the Clubs Program Leadership Advisor at Highline College, Cassie wants to help students celebrate their identities, explore their interests and passions, and find their communities through the Highline College clubs program, with the Center for Leadership and Service.

Outside of work, Cassie’s favorite pastimes include hiking, camping, exploring weird/spooky locations, watching good tv and movies, and spending quality time with her partner, Max, and kitty cat daughter, Lydia.

Fun Fact: Halloween is her favorite holiday and takes it VERY seriously.
Languages Spoken: English (fluent) and Spanish (basic)

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago Jeff has been working with students since he was 16. From taking international students on ecological tours of Jacksonville’s Bay to hosting 200+ student debate tournaments in Zambia, he has always enjoyed creating innovative moments of growth for the students he works with. While working in Zambia he grew to appreciate the team of people in place that helped him adjust culturally and wanted to do similar work upon return home.

He attained his masters in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies where he practiced project management, assessment, and program design. He believes education is more than what one learns in the classroom and intentionally builds opportunities for experiential education.

As the International Engagement Leadership Advisor at Highline, he will work with the Global Student Ambassadors (GSA) to help cultivate a connected campus amongst all students.

Jeff enjoys cooking with his friends and family, listening to new music, watching his Chicago Sports teams, talking history, and anything outdoors.

Fun Fact: Jeff has had a radio show for 7 years.
Languages Spoken: English (fluent) and Mambwe (intermediate)