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Shari J. Clarke, Ph.D.

Director; Student Success, Equity & Belonging
sclarke@whitworth.edu 

Hello, my name is Shari Clarke, and I'm honored to serve as the director of Whitworth Student Success, Equity & Belonging. I'm a three-time nationally recognized award-winning educator. I began my career at Whitman College and later held leadership positions at the University of Nebraska, Marshall University, Ohio University and Eastern Washington University where I served as vice president for multicultural affairs. I currently serve on a number of community boards and am an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, I hold a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Administration & Curriculum from the University of Nebraska. I'm a member of Bethel AME Church in Spokane.

A Bible verse that guides my life is John 14:1: "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."

Headshot of Marina DavisMarina Davis

Coordinator, Building Unity & Cultivating Success (BUCS) Bridge Program
mdavis@whitworth.edu 

Hello, my name is Marina Davis. I am honored to be the BUCS Bridge Coordinator and thrilled for the opportunity to serve the Whitworth community by helping students achieve success.

I was born and raised in Eastern Europe, where I was a first-generation student. Later I moved to the United States and got my B.A. in human services with a major in counseling from Whitworth University and I am currently in the master's program for school counseling.

 

Headshot of Kendra GuttridgeKendra Guttridge

Coordinator, Multicultural Leadership Program
kguttridge@whitworth.edu

Hi! My name is Kendra Guttridge, and I am the coordinator of the multicultural leadership program. I graduated from Whitworth, so I am grateful to get to remain an active part of the community in this role. I studied sociology because I care deeply about how we relate to one another in this world; a significant part of that is understanding how we are shaped by where we come from. I have a mixed racial background and I never felt like I could really claim either side of myself, but my time at college helped me place my identity and know that I do belong. It is an honor to be able to walk alongside students as they navigate the complexities of the higher education context in light of their own stories.