Meet Your EOU Academic Advisors
Eastern Oregon University provides dedicated academic advising for both on-campus and online students, ensuring personalized support from enrollment to graduation. Our advisors help you navigate university policies, explore academic resources, and develop a clear path toward your goals, whether you’re attending in person or studying remotely.
No matter where you are, EOU advisors are here to guide you. With flexible degree pathways, seamless credit transfers, and expert support, we empower students to take charge of their education. Explore our team below and connect with the advisor who can help you succeed.
Undergraduate Advisors

Andrea P. Williams, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor
ANDREA IS CURRENTLY ON LEAVE.
If you are one of her advisees, please sign up for an academic advising appointment below:
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Program(s): Biology, Chemistry-Biochemistry, Early Childhood Education, General-Studies Exploratory (Last Names: M-Z), Pre-professional Health Programs

Brilynn Reed
Academic Advisor
reedba@eou.edu
541-278-5777
Program(s): Anthropology/Sociology, Communication & Media Studies, English/Writing, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science
Office Location: Remote
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Dan O’Grady
Academic Advisor
dogrady@eou.edu
541-962-3341
Program(s): Economics, Emergency Medical Services Admin. (EMSA), Fire Services Admin. (FSA)
Office Location: Remote
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Kelli Olson
Enrollment Counselor/Transfer Advisor
kmolson2@eou.edu
541-962-3342
Programs: Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Psychology
Office Location: Remote
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Kerrie Wylam
Academic Advisor
kwylam@eou.edu
541-962-3482
Program(s): Computer Science, Health & Human Performance, Information Technology Management
Office Location: Remote
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Kerry Thompson
EOU Director of Military Services
kjthompson@eou.edu
541-289-2841
Office Location: Remote
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Kylie Evans
Academic Advisor
krevans@eou.edu
541-962-3623
Program(s): Elementary Education, General-Studies Exploratory (Last Names: A-L), Multidisciplinary Studies, Special Education
Office Location: Zabel Hall 225
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Meghan Counsell
Academic Advisor
mcounsel@eou.edu
541-962-3275
Program(s): Agriculture Entrepreneurship, Business Admin.
Office Location: Zabel Hall 223
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Vacant
Academic Advisor/Healthcare Programs Coordinator
541-962-3070
Program(s): Pre-Professional Health Programs
Office Location: Badgley Hall 127

Penny Diebel
Associate Professor
pdiebel@eou.edu
541-962-3812
Program(s): OSU Agriculture & Natural Resources Programs
Office Location: Badgley Hall 205

Priscilla Valero
Academic Advisor
valerop@eou.edu
541-962-3328
Program(s): Accounting, Business Admin., Marketing
Office Location: Remote
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Rhonda Harguess
Academic Advisor
rharguess@eou.edu
541-426-7609
Program(s): Interdisciplinary Studies
Office Location: Remote
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Trisha Stout
Academic Advisor
tastout@eou.edu
541-962-3060
Program(s): Anthropology/Sociology, Art, Communication & Media Studies, English/Writing, Health & Human Performance, History, Math, Music, Politics, Policy, & Public Admin., Theatre
Office Location: Loso Hall 153
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Genesis Meaderds, EdD
Executive Director of Enrollment Management Interim Director of Academic Advising
gmeaderds@eou.edu
541.962.3393
Graduate Advisors

Amanda Villagomez
Assoc. Professor of Education
avillago@eou.edu
541-962-3950
Program(s): Master of Science Education

Christine M. Saladino Ph.D., LMSW
MSW Program Director
csaladino@eou.edu
541-962-3772
Program(s): Master of Social Work

Dr. Christine McNichols
Clinical Placement Coordinator, Senior Clinical Educator
cmcnichols@eou.edu
541-962-3462
Program(s): Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Daniel Costie
Professor of Political Science
dcostie@eou.edu
541-962-3141
Program(s): Master of Public Administration

Dr. Hope Schuermann
Program Director, Senior Clinical Educator
hschuermann@eou.edu
541-962-3461
Program(s): Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Jessica Lloyd
Senior Online Clinical Educator
jlloydhazlett@eou.edu
541-962-3486
Program(s): Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Rochelle Cade, Ph.D.
Senior Online Clinical Educator
Email: rcade@eou.edu
Phone: (541) 962-3485

Jordan Mike, Ph.D.
Advanced Online Clinical Educator
Email: jmike@eou.ed
Phone: (541) 962-3030

Derek Robertson, Ph.D.
Senior Online Clinical Educator
Email: dlrobertson@eou.edu
Phone: 541-962-3466

Swathi Weaver, Ph.D.
Advanced Online Clinical Educator
Email: sweaver2@eou.edu
Phone: 541-962-3032

Dr. Kate Puckett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Education
kpuckett2@eou.edu
541-962-3586
Program(s): Early Childhood Education

Kristin Johnson
Graduate Advisor & Recruiter
kjohnso2@eou.edu
541-962-3529
Program(s): Master of Arts in Teaching/Master of Business
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Erin Lair
Program Coordinator
elair@eou.edu
541-962-3034
Program(s): Master of Arts in Educational Leadership