Meet Our Team

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 red 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
She/Her
Celeste posting for a photo

Celeste

Peer Navigator
She/They
Hailey wearing a blue and white top under a tan vest standing outside near a grove of trees.

Hailey

Peer Navigator
She/Her
Abby standing outside wearing a dark zip up jacket

Abby

Graphic Designer
She/Her
Mags sitting at a desk wearing a light gray sweatshirt

Mags

Program Assistant
They/Them
Olive standing outside hear a green hedge wearing a black short sleeve top and a floral skirt

Olive

Peer Navigator
They/She
Zay standing outside on a sunny day posing for a photo wearing a print short sleeve top

Zay

Peer Navigator
She/They

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