Professional Staff
Throughout orientation, you’ll have the opportunity to work with Western Oregon University’s excellent student affairs staff. Our team welcomes all students as they embark on their journey to college success. We’re here to help and guide you in the right direction!
Get to know our professional staff!
New Student & Family Programs
Megan Habermann-Guthrie
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Director, New Student & Family Programs
Megan earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and her Master of Science in College Student Personnel from the University of Rhode Island. She previously worked in the Campus Activities Office at Vassar College and has been at Western since 2009. Megan’s favorite part of working with new students is the fresh perspectives and energy they bring to our campus!
Shelby Worthing
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Assistant Director, New Student & Family Programs
Shelby earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics from Western Oregon University and has been at Western since 2017. Shelby’s favorite part of working with new students is watching them make new friends, grow as adults, and make WOU their new home away from home. Her favorite orientation activity is the Variety Show, watching all of the new students show off their talents and find similar interests!
TJ Rabosky
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Coordinator, New Student & Family Programs
TJ is a proud WOU alum with a B.S. in Mathematics. During his time as a student at WOU, he worked in various positions on campus in student affairs with the New Student and Family Programs department, residence life as a resident assistant, and academic affairs as a math tutor. TJ’s favorite part of working with new students is helping them establish and build independence, and seeing them make connections!
Amy Valencia
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Administrative Program Specialist, New Student & Family Programs and Student Engagement
Amy graduated from WOU back in the old days with a degree in Psychology. She stayed in the area to raise her family and always wanted to come back to work for WOU. Her husband is also a WOU alum and she has 2 kids that are now college age. Her favorite part of working for WOU so far is being able to catch a baseball game during her lunch and meeting all the great students that attend.
