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Kristiana Holmes, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Director of Health & Counseling Services
Started at GU: January 2020
Fernando A. Ortiz, Ph.D., ABPP
Director of Counseling Services
Started at GU: June 2009
Education / Training:
- B.A., Philosophy, St. John’s Seminary College
- M.A., Counseling, Santa Clara University
- M.B.A. Healthcare Management, Gonzaga University
- M.A., Religious Studies, Gonzaga University
- M.A. Philosophy (Magna Cum Laude), Holy Apostles Seminary
- M.A. Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Washington State University
- Post-Doctoral Counseling Specialization, University of California, Santa Barbara
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
“The most meaningful aspect of my work includes supporting the university’s mission to enhance the student’s psychological and emotional wellbeing. It is extremely rewarding to see counseling help students become more engaged, interactive and reflective.”
Dr. Trevor McCrorey
Physician
Board Certified Family Practice
Started at GU: April 2007
Education / Training:
- Whitworth College, BA BS, 1991
- Creighton University, MD, 1996
- Rapid City Regional Hospital, Family Practice Residency, 1999
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
"I love making students feel better."
Sharon Young, BSN, RN
Nurse Manager
Started at GU: September 2016
Education / Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Eastern Washington University 1986
- Experience in direct patient care and managing teams caring for patients with kidney disease needing dialysis and transplantation
- Worked at Providence Sacred Heart
- Medical Center and Children's Hospital and Fresenius Medical Care
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
"I love working with a professional caring team who are dedicated to helping students."
Jen DiMaio
Receptionist
Started at GU: September 2017
Education / Training:
- Bachelor of Arts, Communications Management, University of Dayton
- 10+ years Administrative Assistant experience
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
"I enjoy the staff I work with and being part of a team keeping students healthy, happy and safe."
Jolein Doughty
Receptionist
Started at GU: September 2016
Education / Training:
- AAS Medical Office Specialist
- Certificate in Chiropractic Assistant
- Certificate of Billing and Coding Specialist
- 13+ years Administrative Assistant experience
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
"I love being part of the bigger picture in our student's lives by keeping them healthy, mind and body, so they can focus on their academics and their future."
Jeff B.
Staff Therapist
Started at GU: November 2014
Education / Training:
- B.A. Psychology
- M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy
- Certified in Adlerian therapy, CBT, and EMDR
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
"I enjoy being a part of aiding students in adjusting to a new phase of life and transforming into the people they want to be."
Liz B.
Staff Therapist
Started at GU: October 2018
Education / Training:
- B.A. in Psychology, Gonzaga University 2009
- M.A. in Community Counseling, Gonzaga University 2013
- LMHC in the state of WA
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
"I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential and being a part of their transformational growth process."
Tara H.
Staff Therapist
Started at GU: January 2016
Education / Training:
- B.A. in Political Science, Carroll College 1993
- M.A. in Counseling, University of Montana 2004
- LMHC in the state of WA
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
"I love joining people on their journey, and assisting them in building, recognizing, and their strengths as they move through the challenges they face in their lives. I am excited to be part of the vibrant energy here at Gonzaga."
Jennifer L.
Staff Therapist
Started at GU: January 2018
Education / Training:
- B.A. in Psychology, Gender Studies Certificate, Eastern Washington University
- M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, Western Washington University
- LMHC in the state of WA
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
“I love helping people to overcome life challenges and to adjust to change. I especially enjoy helping people to recognize their strengths and to learn new skills. It is wonderful to see students as they work to become their best selves.”
Stephanie M.
Medical Assistant
Started at GU: August 2018
Education / Training:
- Certification of Medical Assisting
- Associates of Applied Science
- Spokane Internal Medicine
- Rockwood Neurology
- Rockwood Epilepsy and Stroke Clinic
Favorite Aspects of My Job:
"I find great satisfaction in assisting our patients along their path to total health and well-being."
Sally F.
Registered Nurse
Started at GU:August 2019
Education / Training:
- Bachelor of Science In Nursing Messiah College 1992
- Nursing Career has included hospital (ER, OB, acute care) and long term care
Favorite Aspects of Job:
"I love working with the other staff here at GU to care for GU students with the holistic person in view."
Melody W.
Registered Nurse
Started at GU: March 2013
Education / Training:
- Associates Degree in Nursing Science in 1990
- Nursing career has included hospital (nephrology) and Home Health Care
- 25+ years working as a registered nurse
Favorite Aspects of Job:
"I enjoy one-on-one nursing care to the students."
Julius Grecu, MD
Psychiatry Resident
Started at GU: August 2019
Education / Training:
- Bachelors of Science in Cellular Biology from Arizona State University
- Doctor of Medicine from University of Arizona
Favorite Aspects of Job:
"I love working with people, engaging in problem solving and seeing people feel better."
Chris Hellekson, MD
Psychiatry Resident
Started at GU: August 2019
Education / Training:
- University of Montana BA Philosophy and BS Human Biology
- University of North Dakota School of Medicine MD Class of 2017
Favorite Aspects of Job:
"I enjoy having the privilege of watching people get better."
Kelsey Martell, DO
Psychiatry Resident
Started at GU: August 2019
Education / Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Whitworth University & WSU
- Doctorate of Osteopathy from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences