Advising Team

Jenn Brathovde, Director of Advising & Retention

Jenn Brathovde holds a BA in Family and Consumer Studies and a BA in Elementary Education from Central Washington University. She can help all Big Bend students with advising.

Fun facts: Jenn has three kids, more cats than kids and she has been teaching yoga for 15 years.

You can schedule an appointment with Jenn through Starfish. Your login is your BigBend username WITHOUT @bigbend.edu and password. You can also contact Jenn at jennb@bigbend.edu or 509-855-4671 (text). 

Alissa Scriven, Retention Coordinator

Alissa Scriven holds an AA-DTA General Studies from Spokane Falls Community College, a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies-Social Sciences and a MEd-Higher Education from Central Washington University. Her areas of expertise include: advising and navigating the transfer process.

Fun Facts: Alissa loves to thrift shop, stay updated on current events, make new memories with her family and snuggle with her cat.

You can schedule an appointment with Alissa through Starfish. Your login is your BigBend username WITHOUT @bigbend.edu and password. You can also contact Alissa at alissas@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2318.

Sarah Williams, Retention Coordinator

Sarah Williams holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Central Washington University. Her area of expertise includes: college access.

Fun Facts: Sarah is a lifelong learner, mental health advocate and yoga enthusiast.

You can schedule an appointment with Sarah through Starfish. Your login is your BigBend username WITHOUT @bigbend.edu and password. You can also contact Sarah at sarahw@bigbend.edu or 509-793-2201. 

Jason Hopkins, Academic Advisor

Jason Hopkins earned an AA in General Studies from Cochise College and a BA in Religion from Lipscomb University. He can help Big Bend students with advising, communication and leadership skills. 

Fun Facts: Jason is also the head men’s basketball coach at Big Bend. He played professionally and holds the record for kicking the most people out of a WSU football game. 

You can contact Jason at JasonH@bigbend.edu or (509) 793-2316. You can also schedule an appointment with him through Starfish.

Kimberly Barreras, Academic Advisor

Kimberly Barreras holds a BA in Psychology from Eastern Washington University. Her areas of expertise include: advising and mentoring. She is a first-generation college graduate and speaks Spanish.

Fun Facts: Kimberly has an adorable dog Canela. She enjoys thrifting, going on walks, listening to podcasts and spending time with friends and family.

Kimberly can be contacted at kimberlyba@bigbend.edu or (509) 793-2204. You can also schedule an appointment with her through Starfish. 

Megan Thompson, Academic Advisor

Megan Thompson holds an AA Arts and Science degree from BBCC, a BA in Elementary Education from BYU, and an MA Ed in English Language Learners from WGU. Her area of expertise is advising. 

Fun Facts: Megan coaches soccer, loves to cook and enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, fishing and snowshoeing. She also speaks German.

Megan can be contacted at megant@bigbend.edu or (509) 793-2203. You can also schedule an appointment in Starfish.