Jake Ortiz, CSS Advisor

Background

Education:
California State University, Northridge, CA; M.S. in Counseling, Option in College Counseling and Student Services
University of California, Irvine, CA; B.A. in Criminology, Law, and Society
College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA; A.S. in Administration of Justice

Jake (he, him) is a new Washington resident who grew up and studied in California. Prior to joining the School of STEM at UW Bothell, Jake spent two years in graduate school studying counseling and working in student affairs positions at College of the Canyons, California State University, Northridge, and Bellevue College. Jake Works to honor students’ unique and diverse identities and experiences; he believes that all UWB students deserve to feel safe, included, and supported by their institution.

Look for Jake at concerts around Seattle and on trails throughout Washington; he’s also always looking to take on new challengers in Clone Hero!

Job responsibilities

• Academic Advisor for the Division of Computing & Software Systems