CE Student Leaders
Meet Your Community Engagement Student Team!
Hi Everyone! My name is Adam Simon, and I am a Junior majoring in Psychology, working towards a minor in Hispanic Studies and Art, and a Global Studies concentration. I am the student leader for Non-Profit and Community Partnerships at Whitman, which means I work to support the Food Justice Project, Buddy Program, and Stream Team. Starting out as a volunteer in the Buddy Program, Friends Program, and Food Justice Project my first year, I became really passionate about getting more involved with the community here in Walla Walla. These programs provide such incredible opportunities to enact real, meaningful change in our communities while building lasting connections with community members outside of the Whitman bubble, and this really struck me from the moment I got involved as a volunteer. Wanting to increase my engagement with the programs, I spent my sophomore year as the Buddy Program leader. I am really excited to now support current program leaders using my experiences from last year having been a program leader myself.
If you have any questions about getting involved with any of these programs or community engagement in general, I’d love to chat! Feel free to email me at: stuleadcompart@whitman.edu.
Hello! My name is Dori Buttleman (she/her) and I am a Senior majoring in BBMB with minors in Sociology and Math. Since my first year at Whitman, I have been involved in community engagement, and this year I’m really excited to have the opportunity to be the Community Engagement Leader for Data and Research. The past few years, I have been a volunteer for the Friends Program, leader of the Buddy Program, and the Community Engagement Leader for Non-Profit and Community Partnerships! Through these different roles, I have been able to spend time with people and organizations outside of Whitman, which has been a really fun and meaningful part of my time at Whitman. This year, I’m hoping to use what I have learned, along with additional data and research, to help expand and improve our wonderful programs even more! Please reach out to me with any questions or ideas: cedandr@whitman.edu.
Hello! My name is Jonathan, and I am a Junior History major here at Whitman College! I began my community engagement journey prior to coming to Whitman when I joined a youth group that provided me with extensive training on community organizing, mutual aid, and strategies for combating oppressive systems. During my time at Whitman, I have been involved in a wide variety of Community Engagement experiences, including the Storytime Project, the Buddy Program, volunteering at the GAC food pantry, organizing voter registration drives on campus, and getting involved with a wide variety of community events and initiatives. Most recently, I served as co-program leader for the Stream Team. Walla Walla is an amazing place to learn, live, and grow, and I am excited to continue supporting students in getting connected to the community. In my role as Community Engagement Leader for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Volunteer Recruitment, I will be working closely with our program leader team, community partners, DEIA professionals, volunteers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our programs are accessible and inclusive for all students. I will also help to lead and support our volunteer recruitment efforts. One of my favorite parts of being part of the Community Engagement Team is getting to support our volunteers as they navigate the processes of finding their place in the community. If you are excited about getting involved in Walla Walla, please do not hesitate to reach out to me! My work email is cedei@whitman.edu, and I invite you to reach out to me at any time. I look forward to working together to continue building strong, meaningful, and equity-centered relationships between Whitman and the greater Walla Walla community!
Hi there! My name is Natalie Lundberg, I use she/her pronouns and I am a Senior majoring in Brain Behavior and Cognition. I am the current Student Leader for Education Partnerships which means I work closely with the leaders of our school-based programs (StoryTime Project, the Friends Program, and Friends Rock Program) and with the Walla Walla Public Schools, Communities in Schools of the Blue Mountains, and Friends of Children of Walla Walla. I am so excited to continue my involvement with the Walla Walla community, and I hope to spread that excitement among volunteers here at Whitman and the Community Engagement team! If you have any questions for me or want to chat about our educational partnerships please don’t hesitate to email me at stuleadk-12@whitman.edu.
Hello, everyone! I’m Carlie Johnson, the Marketing and Professional Development leader for Spring 2025! I’m a sophomore here at Whitman College, and I’m excited to work with you this Spring Semester. If you want to know about me, I’ll clue you in: I’m a big fan of community service with the CCEC, as well as all things environmental/outdoors! I’m a big reader, rafter, and hiker. I love to learn, so I’m thrilled to step into this new challenge. I can’t wait to get started! Please feel free to reach out to me at ceprodev@whitman.edu.
My name is Autumn Litten and I use she/they pronouns! I am a sophomore and am planning on majoring in psychology. I can’t wait to be the Stream Team program leader for this year! Through this program, volunteers have the opportunity to participate in stream-related habitat restoration projects throughout the Walla Walla community. If you love the environment, community engagement, and environmental justice, this program is the perfect fit for you!
In order to join Stream Team or if you want any more information about the program, do not hesitate to reach out to streamteam@whitman.edu. I can’t wait to meet you!