Education

 

About Leslie

I’m proud to be part of the YVC team, where I lead several Student Services departments, including Athletics, Counseling, TRIO Student Support Services, TRIO Upward Bound, Disability Support Services, Student Life, the Yakima campus Tutoring Center, and the Proctored Testing Lab. I’m also the college’s Student Conduct Officer and have the honor of coordinating our annual Commencement ceremony.

I joined YVC in 2000, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in student financial aid administration.

My Journey

My own higher education journey wasn’t easy. As a first-generation student, I worked full-time while attending classes before work, after work, or on weekends. I moved around a lot, and in total, I attended six different universities. I earned my Bachelor's degree at 30 and my Master's degree at 40—an experience that was challenging but completely worth it.

 

Why I’m Here

At YVC, I have the privilege of learning about our students’ journeys and finding ways to help make their paths a little smoother. I truly believe that my role here gives me the chance to support students in a meaningful way, and I’m grateful for that every day.