Dean’s Office
Randi Storch, Professor of History, came to Western Oregon University in 2025. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in History from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, and is a University of Florida alum, earning a B.A. in History. Her research focuses on the history of working people, democratic movements, and Americanism. She grew up in Miami, Florida and for twenty-six years taught History at the State University of New York, Cortland where she enjoyed cross country skiing and trips to the Adirondack mountains. She enjoys family time, cooking, and all things outdoors.
Dean Storch is responsible for providing academic, administrative and budgetary leadership for the college; facilitating innovation, communication, and coordination of the college’s initiatives; championing all of its disciplines; and creating inclusive work and scholarly environments for faculty, staff and students.
Office Staff
Katrien Cokeley has been working at the Dean’s Office since October 2024. She is a WOU alumna with a Sociology degree, Spanish minor, and she received her Master’s degree from PSU. She worked for Transition Projects in Portland, and at Liberty House in Salem after her studies. Before WOU, she worked and lived in Belgium and Chicago. She loves her family, nature, and art.
Katrien is responsible for maintaining the Dean’s calendar, daily oversight of the Dean’s office, coordination within and between colleges, and faculty support with travel and grant paperwork.
Amelia Wulf joined Western Oregon University in 2025 as the Operations Manager for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A proud WOU alumna, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education and has since built a career focused on curriculum design, instructional support, and large scale operations management across multiple West Coast school districts. Her professional journey has been guided by a passion for building effective, inclusive systems and fostering communities that empower both educators and students.
Beyond her work in schools, Amelia has long been involved in summer camp programs, where she continues to volunteer and draw inspiration from their focus on connection, creativity, and growth. In her role at WOU, she is excited to support faculty and staff, strengthen operational structures, and contribute to the vibrant community she calls home.
Amelia lives in Monmouth with her husband, son, and their dog. She enjoys hiking, reading fantasy novels, video games, and any opportunity to visit the Oregon Coast.
Aidan Hare has been working in the Dean’s Office since September 2024. They are pursuing an M.A. in Interpreting Studies at Western Oregon University, where they also earned a B.S. from in 2024. Originally from Southern California, Aidan is a first-generation and transfer student who is passionate about accessibility and equity for all. They enjoy spending time with friends, knitting, and playing video games.
Aidan is responsible for supporting the Dean’s Office through research, data analysis, and communications efforts. Their work includes, preparing reports, facilitating outreach and engagement initiatives, and supporting college-wide communications.
