Faculty/Staff Information
Kristen Perry
she/her
, VP Student Affairs
89657 | perryk@wou.edu
WUC 106
Why I chose WOU
At WOU since
11/29/2021Hobbies
Collecting houseplants, paddle boarding, cooking, reading, and going to the beach!Fun fact
When living in Santa Barbara, I volunteered at the Sea Center and got to teach guests about local ocean critters!Hometown
Halloweentown (St. Helens)Favorite book/movie
Areas of responsibility
Oversee and provide leadership to Abby's House, the Food Pantry and Stitch Closet, and the Stonewall Center
Provide training and education to the campus community around the topics of: supporting interpersonal violence survivors, violence prevention, bystander intervention, basic needs, and gender equity
Provide confidential advocacy for survivors of interpersonal violence which includes emotional support and education around trauma, reporting options and support with reporting, safety planning, academic support, safe housing options, emergency financial support, assisting with medical needs, and more
Oversee professional staff and student staff
Education
BS in Exercise Science, Western Oregon University 2014
MS in College Student Personnel Administration, Canisius College 2017
Professional experience
CARE Advocate at UC Santa Barbara
Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator at Central Washington University
Content Creator at Say It With A Condom
Area Coordinator at SUNY Geneseo
Graduate Hall Director at Canisius College
Assistant Director at Summerfuel Stanford University
Graduate Wellness Intern at Daemen College
Awards and honors
Intermediate Credentialed Advocate through the National Advocate Credentialing Program
SafeZone Advocate of the Year Award
Staff Affiliate for the Central Washington University Football Team
NEACURH Residence Life Professional Staff Member of the Month
Service Immersion Trip Leader to the Ndakinna Education Center
Professional memberships
NASPA- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
NOVA- National Organization for Victim Advocacy
CAPPA- Campus Advocacy and Prevention Professionals Association
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