Mukulu Mweu -- Mukulu is the Associate Dean of Students of Intercultural Programs and Services and the Director of the Intercultural Center. Mukulu is originally from Kenya, and she came to the US as an international student to study at Portland State University, where she received a BA in International Studies and a minor in Black Studies. While at PSU she also completed her Masters degree in Educational Policies, Foundation and Administration. As the Director of the Intercultural Center, Mukulu's goal is to help students from diverse backgrounds succeed at Whitman. She also hopes to facilitate a positive climate by moving the campus community beyond a “tolerating” mode to one that is more appreciative of diversity. During her free time, Mukulu enjoys traveling, sightseeing, hiking, films, and music from around the world.

 

Kris Barry -- Kris is the International Student and Scholar Adviser. She helps international students with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement requirements. She plans and directs an orientation camp for new students and provides cultural support to multicultural students throughout the year. Kris serves as an adviser for ISFC (International Students and Friends Club). Additionally she aids international visiting faculty & guests coming to Whitman on the J visa designation. Kris is a long-standing Walla Walla community member who assists the Intercultural Center with programming and directs the International Friendship Family Program. The Friendship Family Program matches local residents with incoming international students.

 

Matthew Lee Ozuna -- Intercultural Center Program Adviser. Matthew Lee Ozuna is the Intercultural Center Program Adviser. His Whitman College career began in 2005 as a first-year student from Zillah, WA. Now, Matt advises the same diversity clubs he participated in as a student with program and event planning, leadership development, and community outreach. He also oversees the care and management of the Glover Alston Center (GAC). Matt majored in Race and Ethnic Studies and minored in Politics. He did, however, take a substantial leave of absence from Whitman to study, travel, and work abroad. He lived with a Maori host family while in New Zealand and attended classes at Heritage University, on the Yakama Nation, upon his return to America. Indigenous politics and race relations are Matt’s forte and he examined both in his senior thesis, “Race, Rights, and Work on the Yakama Nation: An Argument Against a Proposed Guest Worker Program on the Yakama Nation.” As the Intercultural Center Program Adviser, Matt thoroughly enjoys working with the same people, issues, and activities he benefited from as a student. In his spare time, Matt indulges in Thai cuisine, travel, contact sports, and anything outdoors. 

 

 

Sonja Aikens -- Sonja is the Administrative Assistant for the Intercultural Center.  Originally from Tucson, AZ, after elementary school she moved with her family to La Serena, Chile where they lived for 18 months.  Sonja has a BA in General Studies from the University of Arizona.  Prior to coming to to Walla Walla she lived in Chicago  where she worked for various non-profit organizations, including The Nature Conservancy and Rotary International.  She greatly appreciates the opportunity to meet and learn from Whitman's international and multicultural students while supporting the programs of the Intercultural Center. 

 

 

Roshan Adhikari -- Roshan is a senior from Nepal pursuing a double major in Economics and Mathematics. He is interested in politics and economics and wants to work for the United Nations in the field of development economics later in life. 

 

 Carrie Sloane -- Carrie is a senior from Bellingham, Washington majoring in Music. She plays the cello and is also interested in illustration and design.

Gabie Brosas -- Gabie is a first year from Seattle, Washington. She is interested in Sociology and Environmental Studies. Gabie is part of Whitman Christian Fellowship and is a secretary for Whitman’s Coalition Against Homophobia club.

Eric Nickeson-Mendheim -- Eric is a junior year English major at Whitman College. His origin is Orlando Florida where he tames gators and water moccasins. He hopes to grow up to be an editor.