Nadine Stecklein

I joined the Career and Community Engagement Center in 2022 after spending a decade working in the public sector and supporting student success in higher education institutions throughout Southern California.
I am a proud first-generation, working-class graduate of Whittier College (go Poets!) and earned my Master's in Public Administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management.

I am a huge believer in experiential learning and love helping students explore opportunities such as internships, research, community engagement, and other hands-on experiences. My own undergraduate internships played a significant role in helping me discover what I was passionate about and what wasn't the right fit. Those experiences continue to shape how I work with and support students as they navigate their own journeys.

Originally from Los Angeles, I moved to Walla Walla in 2018 and quickly became involved in the community. In addition to my role at Whitman, I serve on the College Place City Council, participate in the College Place Lions Club, and volunteer with the Blue Mountain Humane Society.

Outside of work, you will usually find me listening to an audiobook, attending one of my many book clubs (I'm currently a member of nine!), or spending time in the community. I am also always up for boba tea or a spicy chai. In my opinion, The Patisserie serves the best spicy chai in town!

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