Who We Are

WSS Staff standing in front of the Red Square Fountain on a sunny afternoon

Mission

The Western Success Scholars program is committed to improving the educational outcomes for students who have experienced foster care or homelessness by providing services and support to meet their needs through transition, graduation, and post-graduate planning.

WSS History

The Western Success Scholars was launched in Fall 2019 to improve graduation rates for youth who have experienced foster care or homelessness, with financial support from a foundation in the Puget Sound region.

Professional Staff

Melissa Fike

Melissa standing outside on a sunny day wearing a blue stripped top
Passport Coach & Program Coordinator
fikem2@wwu.edu

Jon Stubblefield

Jon smiling for the camera, standing on the Old Main lawn
Program Manager
he/him
stubblj@wwu.edu

Student Leaders

Kaylee wearing a dark top and sweater standing outside in front of Miller Hall

Kaylee

Garden Project Leader
Celeste standing outside near Miller Hall wearing a green jacket and black top

Celeste

Peer Navigator
she/they
Jesse wearing a black t-shirt and standing outside in front of Miller Hall

Jesse

Garden Project Leader
he/they
Hailey standing in front of a green bush wearing a blue print top

Hailey

Peer Navigator
Key wearing a blue shirt over a black top standing in front of the green row of bushes in front of Miller Hall

Kye

Peer Navigator
They/Them
Rey standing in front of a red brick wall wearing a black top and drop earrings

Rey

Peer Navigator
they/them