Advising Team

Big Bend Advising Team

 

Jenn Brathovde, Director of Advising & Retention

Jenn holds a BA in Family and Consumer Studies and a BA in Elementary Education from Central Washington University. She is happy to help any Big Bend students with advising questions.

Fun facts: Jenn has three kids and cats, a turtle, loves to read, and has been teaching yoga for 15 years.

You can contact Jenn at jennb@bigbend.edu or 509-855-4671 (text). You can also schedule an appointment with her through Starfish. 

 

Alissa Scriven, Retention Coordinator

Alissa holds an AA-DTA General Studies from Spokane Falls Community College, a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies-Social Sciences and a MEd-Higher Education from Central Washington University. Her areas of expertise include: advising and navigating the transfer process.

Fun Facts: Alissa loves to thrift shop, stay updated on current events, make new memories with her family and snuggle with her cat.

You can contact Alissa at alissas@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2318. You can also schedule an appointment with her through Starfish. 

 

Sarah Williams, Retention Coordinator

Sarah holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Central Washington University. Her area of expertise is college access.

Fun Facts: Sarah is a lifelong learner, mental health advocate and yoga enthusiast.

You can contact Sarah at sarahw@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2201. You can also schedule an appointment with her through Starfish. 

 

Jason Hopkins, Academic Advisor

Jason earned an AA in General Studies from Cochise College and a BA in Religion from Lipscomb University. He can help Big Bend students with advising, communication and leadership skills. 

Fun Facts: Jason is also the head men’s basketball coach at Big Bend. He played professionally and holds the record for kicking the most people out of a WSU football game. 

You can contact Jason at JasonH@bigbend.edu or (509) 793-2316. You can also schedule an appointment with him through Starfish.

 

Kimberly Barreras, Academic Advisor

Kimberly holds a BA in Psychology from Eastern Washington University. She is a first-generation college graduate and speaks Spanish. Her areas of expertise include advising for Running Start students and mentoring. 

Fun Facts: Kimberly has an adorable dog Canela. She enjoys thrifting, going on walks, listening to podcasts and spending time with friends and family.

Kimberly can be contacted at kimberlyba@bigbend.edu or (509) 793-2204. You can also schedule an appointment with her through Starfish. 

 

Alan Park, Academic Advisor

Alan kicked off his academic journey at Big Bend Community College and leveled up with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) and a minor in Communication Studies from Eastern Washington University. His area of expertise is advising for Running Start students. 

Fun Facts: Alan is all about new experiences, whether it’s hiking a new trail, hopping on a plane to somewhere unfamiliar, or taste-testing the spiciest dish on the menu. He is also a fan of game nights, digital or tabletop, and loves kicking back with friends for some friendly competition and laughs. 

Alan can be contacted at alanp@bigbend.edu or (509) 793-2202. You can also schedule an appointment in Starfish.