Main Office
Office of Disability Support ServicesRamstad, Room 106 Tacoma, WA 98447 | 253-535-7206 |
| dss@plu.edu |
Staff
Ruth Tweeten, M.A.
Director of Disability Support Services
Master of Arts in Psychology, Pacific Lutheran University
| 253-535-7206 | Office Location and Hours Ramstad Hall, 106
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| tweeteri@plu.edu |
Biography:
Ruth is a Registered Counselor in Washington State. Her varied background includes teaching English in public schools and juvenile residential treatment facilities, counseling in vocational rehabilitation, administering neuropsychological test batteries, and developing cognitive retraining programs.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in English Education, Saint Olaf College
- Master of Arts in Psychology, Pacific Lutheran University
Trisha Staiger
Assistant to the Director
Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education, Central Washington University
| 253-535-7206 | Office Location and Hours Ramstad Hall, 106
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| staigeta@plu.edu |
Biography:
Prior to joining the Disability Support Services staff, Trisha worked as a health care representative and education coordinator in the health care profession. She is a Registered Counselor in Washington State.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education, Central Washington University
Valerie Gan
Administrative Assistant
Master of Arts in Business Administration, Pacific Lutheran University, 2008
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| ganva@plu.edu |
Biography:
Valerie worked for several years in community mental health, before joining the staff here at the Counseling Center She recently completed an MBA degree here at Pacific Lutheran University, with a focus in entrepreneurship.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Western Washington University, 2002
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Western Washington University, 2002
- Master of Arts in Business Administration, Pacific Lutheran University, 2008