Lindsey Morris
Director
I have worked at Green River since 2007 in various positions. I started as a student in the CLEO program, then continued working part-time in Running Start while I completed my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. After learning that wasn't the right career for me, I started my Green River career in Recruitment & Outreach. From my experience in Outreach, I developed a passion for student access and helping students succeed. I earned my master's degree in 2012 and became an advisor in Running Start in fall 2013. I also fill my weekends training for half marathons and spending time with my two boys.
Kyle Stevenson
Assistant Director
I began working at Green River College in 2017 as an adjunct instructor in the Social Science Division. I joined the Running Start Office in 2021. I earned my bachelor's degree from Gonzaga University and have a master's degrees from the University of Oregon and the University of California Riverside. I love the opportunity to do long-term planning with Running Start students and see how plans change or crystallize as students navigate their path at Green River and beyond. I love being outdoors with my family and watching my favorite sports teams.
Rosaline Palaita
Program Specialist
My name is Rosaline and I serve our Running Start students as the front desk lead. Before joining our Running Start Team, I began my journey with GRC via our Kent Campus as a Program Coordinator and have had the honor of working with students since 2017 here at Green River College. During my free time I love spending time with my family, watching football and trash talking Seahawks fans as a San Francisco 49er Faithful! #GoNiners
Fherna Caoili
Program Coordinator
Hi! My name is Fherna and I was born and raised here in Washington. I was also a Running Start student and got my AA! I went on to the University of Washington Seattle to get my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I have previously worked with high school students as a college access coach and now I am back at Green River working with Running Start! In my free time, I love to watch Korean dramas, anime, listen to kpop (especially BTS), go to concerts, travel, and spend time with my family and friends.
Florante Martinez
Program Coordinator
Hello! My name is Florante (floor-on-tay). I lived and taught English in Japan for seven years through the JET Program and moved back to Washington recently. I did Running Start at GRC my senior year of high school, and went on to Western Washington University for my Bachelor's Degree in Japanese. I am back here to help support students and the community which brings me a lot of joy! Playing Magic the Gathering, bouldering, basketball and studying Japanese are some of my many hobbies that I enjoying doing.
Natalie Ramsey
Advisor
I completed high school at Everett Community College as an adult student and continued on with an Associate degree program before transferring to the UW to study Art. I continued to study Art at Parson's School of Design in New York before returning to Seattle to complete a Masters in Education at Antioch University. I have worked in a variety of educational settings throughout my career including: behavioral health, social services and K-12 education in schools. I live with my granddaughter in Tacoma where I am restoring a Victorian house in the Hilltop neighborhood and working in my art studio.
Cady Bigelow
Advisor
Hi! I'm Cady (rhymes with lady). I've worked in education since 2016, ranging from preschool to 5th year university students. I studied Early Childhood Education at Pierce College and then earned my Bachelor's in English Literature, French, and Dance from Pacific Lutheran University. Outside of work I like to play Skyrim, thrift, read, drink coffee, crochet, watch Gilmore Girls, and play board games.
Loree Rhyne
Advisor
Hi! My name is Loree Rhyne. I was born and raised in South Korea, went to college in Alabama, and am now very happy to call Washington my home. I have worked at Green River since 2022 and joined the Running Start team in 2024. In my free time, I really love reading, traveling, tabletop gaming, and spending time with my husband and our two cats.
Mary Gerhardstein
Advisor
Hi, I'm Mary! I grew up in Central Washington, but now call the west side my home. In college, I studied Sociology, History, and Environmental Studies at Whitworth University and since then have worked in university admissions in the Tacoma area. In my free time, I like to tend to my 103-year-old sourdough starter, read, knit, and binge watch reality tv.
Victoria Chandler
Advisor
I grew up in the Auburn community. I have worked with students in the Kent and Auburn School Districts and community since 2007 in various supportive roles. Some of my experiences include office support, being a marching band coach, and a school bus driver to name a few. I completed my bachelor's degree recently from one of Green River's BAS programs. When I am not at work, I will be out hiking on trails, playing tabletop games with friends, out in my garden, or playing musical instruments with my friends.
Jordan Echaniz
Advisor
Hi, I'm Jordan and I started working at Green River College in July 2024, but was a Running Start student at GRC before transferring to Central Washington University to get my Bachelor of Science degree. As a former Running Start student, I'm able to empathize with students and work to provide them the resources they need to succeed. In my free time I enjoy crafting, spending time with my cat, hiking, and traveling in the PNW.