WELCOME TO ADVISING IN RUNNING START!

Our comprehensive services are designed to inform, support, and encourage students to be self-directed in the educational planning process.

The advisors in Running Start help with:

  • Running Start Advising and Planning Sessions (during active new student enrollment each quarter)
  • Identifying and evaluating academic and career interests, as well as preparation for university transfer
  • Development of academic plans, to include your high school graduation requirements
  • Interpretation of institutional policies/procedures and program/degree requirements
  • Referral to college and community resources
  • Planning for success when students don't meet academic standards

Drop-in Advising

While you can schedule appointments for longer meetings, drop-ins are for quick questions and usually limited to about 20 minutes. Examples of things to see your advisor about during drop-ins are: what classes to take next quarter (not create an ed plan), whether to withdraw from a class, questions about placement, how to navigate campus resources, etc. 

Who is my advisor?

We assign Running Start students to an advisor based on last name, similar to the way your high school assigns your counselor. Your GRC Running Start advisor is available for drop-ins for current students in their alpha. 

Learn more about your advisor below and click the link to join their Zoom lobby during drop-in hours or visit them in SA-135 on designated in-person drop-in days. 

Natalie Ramsey (A-Da)

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Natalie studied Art at Parson's School of Design in New York and completed a Masters in Education at Antioch University. She has worked in a variety of educational settings throughout her career including: behavioral health, social services and K-12 education in schools. She lives with her granddaughter in Tacoma where she is restoring a Victorian house in the Hilltop neighborhood and works in her art studio.

 

You can reach Natalie by email at nramsey@greenriver.edu. Please call us, visit our virtual lobby or go to Navigate to make an appointment with her.

Natalie's Drop-in Hours:
Day of the Week Modality Time

Monday

 Virtual  2 - 4 p.m. 
Tuesday In-person  12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 
Wednesday Virtual  9 - 11 a.m.

Lely Shim (Db-I)

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Lely Shim is a native Indonesian who was born and grew up in Jakarta. She graduated from the University of Washington Tacoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Master of Science in Business Analytics. She began her career working at International Programs in various roles and taught Indonesian. Prior to joining the Running Start Program, she worked at Green River College International Programs as an Admissions officer for almost three years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, camping, cooking, gardening, and hosting friends at home to share her food.
 
You can reach Lely by email at LShim@greenriver.edu. Please call us, visit our virtual lobby, or go to Navigate to make an appointment with her.
 
Lely's Drop-in Hours:
Day of the Week Modality Time
Tuesday  In-person 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday  Virtual 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Loree Rhyne (J-Mi)

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Hi! My name is Loree Rhyne. I was born and raised in South Korea, went to college in Alabama, and am now very happy to call Washington my home. I have worked at Green River since 2022 and joined the Running Start team in 2024. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, tabletop gaming, and spending time with my husband and our two cats. 

 

You can reach Loree by email at LRhyne@greenriver.edu. Please call us, visit our virtual lobby, or go to Navigate to make an appointment with her. 

Loree's Drop-in Hours:
Day of the Week Modality Time
Tuesday Virtual  9 a.m. - 12 p.m 
Wednesday In-person 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Victoria Chandler (Mj-Se)

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Victoria grew up in the Auburn community. Her academic focus was in education for the first years of her college studies. To complement these studies, she worked with students in the Kent and Auburn School Districts. Over the years she has been a part of public education in various supportive roles. Some of her experiences include being a marching band coach, AVID tutor, a school bus driver, office support, and family support specialist to name a few. She completed her bachelor's degree recently from one of Green River's BAS programs. When she is not at work, she can be found hiking on trails, playing tabletop games, out in her garden, learning a new craft, or playing musical instruments with friends.

You can reach Victoria by email at vchandler@greenriver.edu. Please call us, visit our virtual lobby, or go to Navigate to make an appointment with her. 

Victoria's Drop-in Hours:
Day of the Week Modality Time

Monday

 Virtual * 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday Virtual  9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

*Victoria's Monday drop-in modality may be changing in mid/late Decemeber. Please check this page before attending drop-ins for updates.

Karina Baez (Sf-Z)

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I'm originally from California, to be more specific from Los Angeles. I have been working with the youth since 2016 in different job roles such as, mentoring, coaching, teacher assistant, program leader and counseling intern. I was able to obtain my Bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Sociology and my Master's in School Counseling. While I'm not at work, I love to spend time with my two golden retrievers Kobe & Apollo, staying active, and traveling to new destinations and learn about local history and try the foods. 

You can reach Karina by email at karina.Baez@greenriver.edu. Please call us, visit our virtual lobby, or go to Navigate to make an appointment with her. 
 
Karina's Drop-in Hours:
Day of the Week Modality Time

Monday

 Virtual 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday In-person 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.