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Malia Fernandez (she/her/hers)

Malia Fernandez (she/her/hers)

Co-Director

  • Languages: English 
  • Year in school: Junior
  • From Maui, HI
  • Double majoring in Psychology and Gerontology, and would like to get into social work to assist older individuals
  • “My favorite memory at the Freedom Center would have to be interacting with the students who utilize the space and attend our events. The conversations that I have with the students never fail to bring me joy, and it is something that I always look forward to when I start my office hours.”
Aneli Godinez-Martinez (she/her/ella)

Aneli Godinez-Martinez (she/her/ella)

Co-Director

  • Languages: English & Spanish
  • Year in school: Senior
  • From Hillsboro, OR
  • Studying Exercise Science with a pre-clinical concentration and minoring in Psychology
  • “I chose to work at the Freedom Center because of what it stands for and to meet more students everyday. I love that we’re able to provide a safe place for students to feel welcome and valued in their identity.”
Danielle Histo (she/her/hers)

Danielle Histo (she/her/hers)

Equity Coordinator

  • Languages: English
  • Year in school: Sophomore
  • From Hilo, HI
  • Studying Interdisciplinary Studies concentrating in Humanities and Psychology
  • “I chose to work at the Freedom Center to become more involved in the WOU community. I also think that the Freedom Center is such a good resource for students and I wanted an opportunity to be apart of something like that.”
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MARY PETTENGER

Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
pettengm@wou.edu

DOMINIQUE VARGAS

Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
vargasd@wou.edu

MELANIE LANDON-HAYS

Professor, Education & Leadership
haysm@wou.edu

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