Meet Our Staff
ADRY CLARK
Director, Center for Professional Pathways
503-838-8648 | clarka@wou.edu | WUC 119
My undergraduate degree is in Hospitality Management, my graduate degrees are in Counseling. I was born and raised in Reykavik, Iceland. When I was in college, I thought I would open a coffee shop with an art gallery. I love to paint, both abstract paintings and functional pieces. When I’m not in the CPP, I love to be outside in nature, kayaking and walking my dog, and I like cooking, reading and making things.
JENNIFER HANSEN
Career Development Coordinator, Center for Professional Pathways
503-838-8652 | hansenj@wou.edu | WUC 119
I got my degree in Elementary Education and Interdisciplinary Studies (too many classes for just one degree). I grew up in Milwaukie, OR, but I live in Dallas now. When I was in college, I wanted to teach 4th grade, but have truly found that just teaching and educating inspires me; it doesn’t have to be grade specific. For fun, I like to build decks, but I’m afraid to use a saw to cut wood. I have gotten more comfortable with a circular saw this past year though. I can be found doing many things outside of the CPP depending on the season. In the spring, I’m likely at a softball field somewhere with my daughter, summer I’m hopefully in the pool or at the dunes riding, fall is more softball and yard cleanup as it starts to grow one last time for winter, and wintertime I am probably sulking in my chair inside waiting for warmer weather to get outside.
JUSTIN SUNADA
Assistant Director, Experiential Learning, Center for Professional Pathways
503-838-8041 | sunadaj@wou.edu | WUC 119
I am a WOU alum and got my bachelor’s degree in Business. I found my passion for helping others find new career opportunities while working in the staffing industry as a Recruiter, Business Developer and in management where I spent a total of six years. I was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii but I’ve found my new home here in the Pacific Northwest. If I’m not working, you’ll (hopefully) find me surfing, playing beach volleyball, running, hiking, or doing pretty much anything active and outdoors. In my downtime, I’m usually spending time with friends and family or relaxing with a good book or podcast.
Hailee Carmody
Peer Career Advisor
My name is Hailee Carmody and I am am from Newport, OR. I am in my second year and double majoring in Psychology and English with a minor in art! My goal is to be an art therapist. I really enjoy playing the sims and reading in my free time. Fun fact I have almost 6000 hours on the sims.
When I’m not in the CPP you can find me working as a Basic Needs Peer Educator at Abby’s House.
Rami Dear
Marketing Intern
Hello, my name is Rami Dear, and I am from Beaverton, Oregon. I will graduate this year with a bachelor’s degree in Business with a Marketing concentration. My career goal is to do marketing for a company in the sports industry, whether that may be for a sportswear company or a professional team. After earning enough through a marketing career, I plan to pursue my dream of owning a coffee shop. I enjoy making artisan coffee, running, and spending time with my loved ones in my free time. A fun fact about me is that my parents are deaf; thus, American Sign Language was my first language.
You will likely see me running around campus if I am not in the CPP.
Faith DeVyldere
Peer Career Advisor
Hello! My name is Faith DeVyldere and I’m from Tangent, Oregon. I am a senior majoring in Education and I’m going to use my degree to be an advocate for young children in the field of Education Law. I love soccer, reading, and hiking in my free time! A fun fact about me is that I know every line of the musical Hamilton.
When I’m not in the CPP you can find me getting coffee with friends at Café Allegro.
Hailey Cook
Peer Career Advisor
Hi! My name is Hailey and I’m from cottage grove, Oregon. This is my second year at Western and my major is elementary education. In the future I want to work with kids. I have always known being a teacher was meant for me, so getting to start on this path is really exciting!! I love reading! I’m a big book nerd. One of my favorite books is called “Because you’ll never meet me” by Leah Thomas. I also collect snow globes. I saw a little girl from Santa Clause (the movies) collecting them, and now I have 20.
When I’m not in the CPP you can find me in the library or the Richard Woodcock Education building.
Alan Rincon Gaona
Peer Career Advisor
My name is Alan, and I am from I’m from Forest Grove, Oregon. This is my 4th year at WOU and I am a Business major with a concentration in Marketing. My goal is to be able to make an impact growing and supporting Latinos professionally in a marketing role. I like to play soccer in my free time and I also really like to spend time with my family. A fun fact about me is that my dominant foot is my left foot and my dominant hand is my right one.
When I’m not in the CPP you can probably find me at The Sippery, I love their coffee and food there and it’s just a really good place to study and get some coffee.
