Tori Engstrom 
25035 SE 208th Street 
Maple Valley, WA 98038 
(206) 707-2797 
toriengstrom@gmail.com 
Pronouns: They/Them or He/Him 
Restorative-Connectedness-Individualization-Futuristic-Learner 

EXPERIENCE  SKILLS 

Green River College- A

​ uburn, WA —​Running Start Program  Authentic professional. 
Coordinator  Build excellent rapport with 
NOVEMBER 2018 - PRESENT  students, peers, and 
Extensive involvement with students and public high school personnel to  supervisors. 
support the operation of the Running Start program. Responsibilities 
Willingly accept new 
include preparing for orientations and facilitating information sessions; 
challenges. 
processing reports and data entry; assisting in the fee waiver and book 
loan program; tracking and processing of program-related paperwork;  Enjoy problem solving. 
collaboration with outside offices; and, support of program goals. This 
Committed to serving 
position serves as a first point of contact for those seeking information 
students.  
about the Running Start Program. 
Passionate and value 
diversity, equity, and 
South Seattle College- S
​ eattle, WA — ​Trio Pre-College 
inclusion. 
Graduate Intern 
FEBRUARY 2018 - DECEMBER 2018 

Considerable interaction and development with Running Start students 

AWARDS 
through advising and tutoring. Responsibilities; assisted students identify 
career and life goals, advised student on college entrance, transfer, and  Student Employee of the Year 
academic information, and aided Running Start students with research  Nominated at Western 
papers, scholarship essays, and personal college statements. Initiated and  Washington University 2017 
completed the annual Peer Review Process and the Summer Bridge 
Project.  Leader of the Year 
Received at Western 
Washington University 2016 
Seattle University- ​Seattle, WA​ —
​ ​Disability Services 
Graduate Office Assistant  Employee of the Year   
JANUARY 2018 - NOVEMBER 2018  Received at Western 
Coordinated assistance to aide the operations and functions of the office.  Washington University’s 
Responsibilities; maintained FERPA laws and confidential information,  Associated Students 2015 
assisted students with disabilities through registration, testing, and 
communication, provided exceptional customer service at the front desk, 
and improved the new online software to streamline testing and  CERTIFICATIONS 
appointments more efficiently. 
Mental Health First Aide 
National Council of 
Behavioral Health 2016 
Western Washington University- ​Bellingham, WA​ ​— 
Associated Students’ Personnel Director 
JANUARY 2014 - JUNE 2017 

Responsible for the Human Resources operations of the organization and 

student employees. Duties; monitored a programming budget of $20,000, 
supervised 4 assistant directors, coordinated and facilitated student 
employee trainings, and managed hiring committee processes and 
application screening software. 

EDUCATION 

Seattle University- ​Seattle, WA — M

​ .Ed. Student Development 
Administration 
SEPTEMBER 2017 - AUGUST 2019 

Serve students in a variety of educational environments, including 

community colleges, 4-year colleges, college access organizations, and 
high tech companies. 

Western Washington University- ​Bellingham, WA — B

​ .S. 
Psychology and Minor in Spanish 
SEPTEMBER 2013 - JUNE 2017 

Provide effective professional practice through theories, practices, and 

skills regarding psychology and counseling.  

PROJECTS 

Running Start Students and Sense of Belonging ​— ​Graduate 

Research 
Conducted research, interviews, and reflection on promising practices to 
promote sense of belonging for Running Start students at community 
colleges.  

Appreciative Advising and First Generation College 

Students ​— G
​ raduate Research 
Comprehensive integration of the Appreciative Advising model, research, 
and interviews on how this model is a better support strategy for first 
generation college students.  

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 

Imposter Syndrome Workshop — ​ ​Seattle University’s Student 

Development Administration Community Retreat 
Educated over 30 graduate peers about what Imposter Syndrome is, how 
 it impacts work in Student Affairs and students, and ways to combat 
Imposter Syndrome. 

THRIVE Peer Health Educator ​— W ​ estern Washington 

University’s Wellness and Prevention Services 
Facilitated educational courses in undergraduate mental health 
promotion, body positivity, nutrition, community domestic violence 
prevention, suicide prevention, and alcohol/drug usage. Developed and 
implemented a new mandatory suicide prevention program for incoming 
students