Tawny Townsend

Tawny Townsend, EdD, currently serves as the Director of Academic Advising and Career Services at Whatcom Community College, focusing on strategies for student entry, persistence, and completion. Townsend holds a position as a Lecturer in Student Affairs Administration at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, teaching graduate-level courses. Previous roles include tenure-track faculty and department head at Everett Community College, where comprehensive advising and college success courses were provided. Townsend's extensive experience in student services spans multiple institutions, highlighting leadership in student retention and access, academic advising, and the development of educational programs. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education in Student Affairs Administration and Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, along with multiple degrees in Anthropology and Student Affairs from Western Washington University.