Meet our team

Leadership

Erik Echols

Director, Learning Commons

Erik brings over 20 years of experience advancing peer learning and student success at UW Bothell. Beginning his career as a peer tutor, he has dedicated his work to creating collaborative, student-centered learning environments. His leadership focuses on developing strong peer educators, expanding access to academic support, and building programs that help students grow as writers, quantitative thinkers, and self-directed learners. He finds the greatest reward in mentoring students and celebrating the impact they make at UW Bothell and beyond.

Laura Hollingsworth

Assistant Director, Quantitative Skills Center

Mina Haines

Academic Success Coach

Comparison is the thief of joy. This phrase is simple yet incredibly impactful. It can also be used to describe the core of academic success coaching. As a UWB and UW Seattle alum, I have experienced two different sides of the same husky coin and can attest to how often feelings of uncertainty and comparison culture can occur in academia, specifically college. In my role, I strive to aid students in their journey to find academic and personal strategies that will carry them through college and beyond without letting self-doubt affect their experiences.

Emma Pates

Assistant Manager, Quantitative Skills Center

Emma has been part of the leadership team for four years. She graduated from the CSSE program with minors in Mathematics and Data Science. Her work focuses on improving quantitative tutoring within the Learning Commons. As a QSC tutor, she loved seeing students become more confident learners; today, she enjoys supporting tutors as they develop their practice. She is passionate about continuously improving the systems and processes that support the Learning Commons, making them more organized, sustainable, and effective for students and staff.

Front Desk Coordinator

Danika Thompson
Lead Coordinator

Major: Mathematics

Melissa Gofredo

Major: Electrical Engineering

Aleksandra Kozielczyk

Major: Biology

Sayaka Nakashima

Major: Business Administration

QSC Tutors

Rayhan Irfan
QSC Lead

Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering
Specializes in: Computer Science, Math, Physics, Statistics, Excel, HTML, Python, C++, Java, C, Javascript

Sohail Chutani

Major: Computer Engineering
Specializes in: Math, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Quinn Corum

Major: Biochemistry
Specializes in: Chemistry, Math, Physics

Henry Fouillade

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Specializes in: Math, Physics, Mechanical Engineering

Sawyer Grant

Major: Business and Pre-Med
Specializes in: Biology, Business, Chemistry

Riley Hart

Major: Physics
Specializes in: Math, Physics

Abigail Houtari

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Specializes in: Chemistry, Math, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

Jamie Ing

Major: Electrical Engineering
Specializes in: Math

Nandini Mistry

Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering
Specializes in: Computer Science

Owen Provonost

Major: Electrical Engineering
Specializes in: Math, Physics, Electrical Engineering

Tom Strzyz

Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering
Specializes in: Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Excel, HTML, Python, C++, Java, Javascript

Baoming Wang

Specializes in: Biology, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Math, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Statistics

WaCC Tutors

Cecilia Negash

WaCC Lead

Major: Educational Studies

I’m excited to meet new people through the WaCC and work collaboratively while continuing to grow both academically and personally. I enjoy taking photos on my digital camera and capturing meaningful moments, then printing my favorites for a photo wall in my room. One challenge I’ve faced is asking for help. I avoided going to the WaCC during my freshman year even when it would have benefited me. I’m working on this and hope my time here will help me improve.

Morgan Fu-Mueller

WaCC Lead

Major: Community Psychology

I enjoy exploring the many ways people write and the topics they’re passionate about. I also love guiding others through the process of balancing prompts, personal voice, and meaningful ideas. My main hobby is picking up new interests. Right now I’m into DC Comics, K-pop, 9-1-1, and writing fanfiction. I’ve struggled with time management and motivation, especially when I don’t connect with an assignment’s purpose, but seeking support has made a big difference.

Nya Maddox

WaCC Lead

Major: Media & Communication Studies

I enjoy working through writing problems with students because it challenges me to think in new ways and helps build their confidence while improving my own skills. I spend my free time collaging, listening to music and audiobooks, playing games with friends, visiting cafes, reading, and watching movies. My main academic struggles are procrastination and finding motivation, as getting started is often the hardest part for me.

Marika Radlauer

WaCC Lead

Major: MFA in Creative Writing & Poetics

I’m excited to help my peers strengthen their unique voices and build confidence in their writing. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, collaging, altering and dyeing clothes, and making toys for my cat. I’ve always struggled with deciding on a topic for my essays.

Liam Hunter

Degrees: BA in Law, Economics, & Public Policy

I enjoy seeing students’ unique writing styles and engaging in research discussions through their individual perspectives. I like strategic, competitive video games, played tennis for six years, and have an interest in poetry. I also can’t imagine winter without relaxing with a cat in a warm kotatsu. I struggle with Scantron tests, as the format and constant back-and-forth tend to negatively impact my performance, even on writing-related questions.