Lane worked at P.P.S. as part of the public school system staff prior to joining us at UP.
Welcome, Lane!
New to The Bluff
New to The Bluff—Shirley Tayun: Custodial Supervisor, Facilities Services
Shirley owned a private cleaning company prior to UP and is the loving mother of four beautiful boys.
Welcome, Shirley!
New to The Bluff—Lindsey Johnson: Academic Advisor, Shiley School of Engineering
Lindsey joins us from the SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition where she served as a Fiscal Sponsorship and Communications Manager. Welcome, Lindsey!
New to The Bluff—Chelsea Swick, Program Manager, Study Abroad
Chelsea Swick (she/they) has joined the Study Abroad team! Chelsea comes to The Bluff from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she served as an international student advising specialist and later as a coordinator for study abroad. She has planned her life around study abroad and brings that love of adventure to UP. (Read More).
New to The Bluff—Amanda Hanincik—Title IX Coordinator
Amanda Hanincik, from Grand River Solutions, has joined UP to serve as Title IX Coordinator. Amanda previously worked as the Director of Educational Equity and Title IX Coordinator at Lafayette College where she played an integral role in preparing for and implementing policies and procedures to comply with the 2020 and 2024 Title IX regulations. (Read More).
New to The Bluff—TJ Buckley–Leadership Giving Officer, University Relations
We are very excited to welcome TJ Buckley to The Bluff. TJ joins us from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa where he graduated with his Master of Library & Information Science in May of 2024. We are grateful to have him as a part of our University Relations division. Welcome TJ!
New to The Bluff—Shannon Farley—Administrative Assistant, Clark Library
Shannon came to UP from the Diocese of Fresno, California in the Office of Catholic Education where she worked for 13 years as the Director of Student Information Systems and Records. After working with younger students, she decided to explore working in higher ed when she moved to Portland to be closer to her daughter. (Read More).
New to The Bluff—Schneeb Covington ’17 – Data Administrator, University Relations
We are very excited to welcome back Schneeb Covington to The Bluff. They have joined the Office of Advancement as a Data Administrator. Schneeb is a graduate of the University of Portland, class of 2017! Schneeb has previously worked within the University as Office Manager for the University of Portland Arts & Communications Department. (Read More).
New to The Bluff—Nick Blaylock, Associate Director of Pre-College Programs & Conferences—Summer Programs & Conferences
Prior to coming to UP, Nick worked as a Project Coordinator in the Office of the Provost at Washington University in St. Louis. Welcome, Nick!
New to The Bluff—Cassie Wonderlick ’23–Donor Services Specialist, University Relations
We are very excited to welcome Cassie Wonderlick back to The Bluff! She has joined the Office of Advancement as a Donor Services Specialist. Cassie graduated from the University of Portland in May of 2023. On campus, she served as an RA in Fields Hall and was an Events Student Coordinator. She also worked in the University Relations department for three years as a Student Representative for the Office of Advancement. (Read More).