Whatcom Community College's Student Life Engagement Team is a team of student event planners. They are responsible for planning many of the campus' events and activities including club fairs, students conferences, movie nights, dances, intercultural events and much, much more.

Mission: The mission of Whatcom Community College's Student Life Engagement Team is to develop team member's individual leadership skills, while providing intentional opportunities for all students to enrich their college experience by engaging with campus and the surrounding community; in order to enhance their social, cultural, and educational development.

Student Life Engagement Specialists

Jayden Cabrera Herrera (She/Her)

Jayden (She/Her) is a second year Whatcom student working on her business transfer degree. After graduation she hopes to pursue the MPAcc program at the University of Washington. During her time as an engagement team member, she wants to help ensure that students are getting the most out of their experience here on campus. When she has the time, she enjoys rating movies, sharing music, and playing video games.

Loa Hodson (She/Her)

Loa (She/Her) is a first-year college student at WCC working on getting a degree in Biology with a minor in Art. After graduating WCC, she plans on going to a university to complete her studies, then a Med School after that to get her DO. During her time this year as a member on the Student Engagement Team, Loa hopes to become more involved in her college community and (hopefully) continue to make this community as welcoming as possible for everyone. In her free time, Loa loves to be outdoors. Some of the activities she enjoys are cliff jumping, hammocking, hiking, and pottery! When she isn't outdoors, she values her family and friends, and of course her cat Rosie. 

Vinh Ly (He/Him)

Vinh (He/Him) is an International Student from Vietnam. He is working on his associate degree at Whatcom and plans on transferring to university in the engineering major.  During his time being part of WCC's Student Life Engagement Team, Vinh hopes to make more connections to other students, create a welcoming community where everyone can participate in activities, and have opportunities to grow and connect with others. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, playing sports, and going to the gym.

Cassie McCarley-Tomlin (All Pronouns)

Cassara (or Cassie), (All Pronouns) is a second year WCC student pursuing a career in cybersecurity. Afterwards they plan to continue schooling and apply to the networking and cybersecurity bachelor's program here at Whatcom. As part of the student life engagement team, she hopes to help create a space on campus where all students can feel welcome and enjoy the community here on campus. In his free time, she likes playing games, writing in his journal, reading, and going down rabbit holes learning interesting facts about anything that piques their interest.

Nghi Nguyen (She/Her)

Nghi (She/Her) is a sophomore at WCC, working toward her transfer degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduating from WCC, she plans to transfer to a four-year university. During her term as an ASWCC Engagement Team member, Nghi hopes to increase student engagement on campus by creating exciting events and connecting with students. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and playing badminton.

Phuong Pham (Any Pronouns)

Phuong Pham (Any pronouns) is an international student from Vietnam working on her Associate in Arts and Sciences (AAS/DTA) degree at WCC. After graduating from WCC, she plans to transfer to Western Washington University to continue her bachelor's degree. As a member of Student Life and Engagement Team, Phuong hopes to learn more about leadership skills, develop her skills in planning events and project management. In her free time, she enjoys sleeping, playing games, and spending time with her family and friends.

Shaanpreet Randhawa (She/Her)

Shaanpreet (She/Her) is currently pursuing a business degree at WCC, aiming to gain valuable skills for her future career. Through ASWCC student leadership, she wishes to showcase her culture and where she comes from while also developing her leadership abilities. In her free time, she enjoys playing badminton and hanging out with friends.

Sam Scheiber (She/Her)

Sam (She/Her) is a Whatcom Community College student working on her perquisites for The Applied Business Management Program here at Whatcom. Sam hopes that during her time on the Student Engagement Team, she will be able to create a sense of community with the events she plans and the students she meets. In her free time, Sam enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her friends and family.