Director
(425) 739-8353
East Building, E214B
Erin has worked with TRiO at LWTech since 2007 as an Advisor, Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Director of TRiO. Erin holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Elementary Education from Western Washington University and a Master’s of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governor’s University. She has a passion for working with underrepresented students from the moment they walk into higher education to the moment they graduate and beyond.
Assistant Director
(425) 739-8249
East Building, E214B
Tien has worked in TRiO at LWTech since 2008 as an Advisor, Coordinator, and Assistant Director. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Washington State University and a Master’s Degree from CWU in Information Technology and Administrative Management with a specialization in Cyber Security. He participated in the TRiO, Upward Bound program at Columbia Basin College in Tri-Cities where he earned his Associates Degree and then went on to WSU to participate in their TRiO, Student Support Services program during his undergrad. He is passionate about serving underrepresented students and being a role model to other first-generation and low-income students.
Coordinator
(425) 739-8351
East Building, E214B
Lisa has worked in TRiO at LWTech since 2016 as an Advisor and Coordinator. Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Central Washington University and a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle. Lisa’s personal experience of navigating the college system with a disability informs her work with students. She enjoys sharing with students in their educational journey. Her favorite aspect of student services is working with students to increase their skills for success and leadership.
Advisor
(425) 739-8100 x8360
East Building, E214
Asma joined TRiO at LWTech in 2019 as an Advisor. Asma began her higher education journey as a community college student at Bellevue College where she participated as a TRiO student in their Student Support Services program. After earning an Associate in Arts and Science degree, she went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Washington. Asma started at LWTech in 2017 as the Student Development front desk administrative assistant. Before that, Asma served as a Case Manager for the Muslim Housing Service of Seattle providing comprehensive case management support to clients. She is passionate about serving underrepresented students and being a role model to other first-generation and low-income students.
Advisor
(425) 739-8100 x8142
East Building, E214
Cara joined TRiO at LWTech in 2019 as an Advisor. Cara joined LWTech from Wittenberg University in Ohio where she spent 10 years working for the TRiO Upward Bound program in various positions; her most recent position being the Assistant Director of TRiO Upward Bound. Cara holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Kaplan University and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership for Student Success from Walden University. Cara’s experience lies with serving the academic and career needs of underrepresented populations providing academic and personal counseling while also meeting Department of Education grant objectives.
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Fri, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sat, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.