M.Ed. in Higher Education
Assistant Vice President and Interim Director of Orientation
Email: etchart@seattleu.edu
Phone: 206-296-6066
Building/Room: STCN 140
Pronouns: she/her/hers
About Michelle: Michelle Etchart serves as the Assistant Vice President of Student Development and Interim Director of Orientation. Her primary responsibilities include leading the division’s focus on student success and retention, developing strong working relationships with campus partners, and coordinating professional development for staff and graduate students who work in Student Development. Michelle completed a Master of Education degree in Higher Education at Oregon State University. Michelle joined Seattle University in 2002 as Director of Leadership & Community Service and over the past 18 years has developed a deep commitment to Jesuit education and the students of Seattle University.
M.Ed Candidate in Student Development Administration
Orientation Graduate Coordinator
Email: jgaultier@seattleu.edu
Phone: 206-296-6373
Building/Room: Student Center 320
Pronouns: she/her/hers
About Gigi: I was born and raised right here in Capitol Hill, Seattle. I graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Marine Biology and get really excited to talk about the ocean. I am incredibly passionate about leadership in student affairs with a lens for social justice. I focus on how to create equitable, accessible, and engaging spaces for everyone in higher education. In my free time, I am likely at the beach, going on adventures with friends, or hanging out with my two kittens, Linguine and Fettuccine. Come say hi if you see me around, I’m always happy to be a friendly face on campus!
M.Ed Candidate in Student Development Administration
Orientation Graduate Coordinator
Email: manalas1@seattleu.edu
Phone: 206-296-2497
Building/Room: Student Center 320
Pronouns: she/her/hers and they/them/theirs
About Hector: Born in the Philippines, raised in San Jose, California, and graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelor's in Social Work! As a first-generation, Filipinx scholar, my goal is to enhance and positively contribute to the higher-ed experiences of our diverse communities. I hope for my journey in higher education to be one of passion, transformation, and rethinking what higher education means to underserved populations. Outside of school, I love to explore Seattle's neighborhoods, watch and analyze reality t.v., and cuddle with my dog, Boba Cornelius!
Orientation Coordinator
Pronouns: she/her/hers and they/them/theirs
Year in school: Fourth
Major: Psychology
About Katherine: I was born in California and lived in the bay area for a while before moving to Montana when I was 11. I am a huge advocate for mental health, and I want to be a mental health counselor after school. I had an amazing time as an Orientation Advisor getting to meet new students and help ease the transition into university life. As an Orientation Coordinator, I focus on promoting awareness of mental illness and creating an environment where Seattle University students feel welcomed. In my free time I love to watch movies and my favorite shows. I also love walking around the city with my dog. Feel free to say hi if you see us around, Dug loves to meet new friends!
M.A. in Student Development Administration
Administrative Coordinator
Email: nailc@seattleu.edu
Phone: 206-296-2525
Building/Room: Student Center 320
Pronouns: he/him/his
About Collin: I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I am a first-generation college graduate from Oklahoma State University where I studied Career & Technical Education. I moved to Seattle in 2017 for my Master’s degree in Student Development Administration at Seattle University and graduated in 2019. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, watching movies, playing board games, and spending time with my fiancé and our dog, Koda.