First-Generation Abroad

Program Advisors

Our program advisors meet regularly to envision, develop, and manage First-Generation Abroad. Each advisor has extensive experience addressing the unique experiences of students who are first in their families to attend college.

Angie Klimko

Director, First at WSU - First-Generation Initiatives, First Gen Abroad, WSU Pullman
CUB 410A
Traveling Advisor - Rome 2023
a.klimko@wsu.edu

Karina Barajas

Administrative Manager, Academic and Student Affairs (ASA), WSU Tri-Cities
Floyd 269F
Traveling Advisor - Rome 2022
karina.barajas@wsu.edu  

Rafael Pruneda

Bridges Transfer Advisor, WSU Tri-Cities
CBC HN-208A
Traveling Advisor - Seville 2022
rpruneda@wsu.edu

Tamara Crooks

Campus Director of Student Involvement, WSU Vancouver
Firstenburg Student Commons (VFSC)
tcrooks@wsu.edu

Jana Kay Lunstad

Campus Registrar & Director of Financial Aid, WSU Tri-Cities
Floyd 269G
janakay.lunstad@wsu.edu

Sarah Marotti

First at WSU Office Assistant, WSU Pullman 
CUB 410
Rome 2022 Alumni
sarah.marotti@wsu.edu

Pauline Escalera

Assistant to the Chancellor, WSU Tri-Cities
East 229
pauline.escalera@wsu.edu

Anna Plemons

Associate Vice Chancellor Academic and Student Affairs, WSU Tri-Cities
Floyd 269F
aplemons@wsu.edu

Laura Sanchez

Director, Student Services, WSU Tri-Cities
Floyd 269D
Traveling Advisor - Rome 2023
laura.sanchez1@wsu.edu

Sara Stout

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, WSU Pullman
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Goertzen 101
sstout@wsu.edu