Irene Hauzinger, Ph.D. —  Director of Advising and Counseling 

Irene.Hauzinger@cptc.edu

• Dr. Hauzinger comes from instruction. She previously was tenured at CPTC in the Human Services/Chemical Dependency program and taught at CPTC from 2014-2018. She then went on to teach Addiction Studies in the Social Work Department at St. Martin's University. Dr. Hauzinger returned to CPTC in 2023 as the Director of Advising and Counseling.

  She holds a Ph.D. in Transformative Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies where she studied the impact of yoga on incarcerated populations. Dr. Hauzinger's life work has been focused on transformative agents such as education and behavioral health. As Director of Advising and Counseling, she seeks to curate an atmosphere of curiosity, helpfulness and encouragement for students on their educational journey.

  Dr. Hauzinger plays the lever, double string and classical pedal harp. She enjoys metal music, poetry, painting, writing and knitting. 

Khairo Bray — Advisor/Faculty Counselor

khairo.bray@cptc.edu

• Khairo is originally from Tennessee and moved to Washington State from Louisville, KY. Khairo received a Bachelor of Science in Music from Austin Peay State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from East Tennessee State University. His hobbies include anything related to video games, Star Wars, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One of his career goals is to work with college students while becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is considering furthering his education through a degree in Social Work or an Ed.D. in Higher Education.

Kevin Kildun — Advisor/Faculty Counselor

kevin.kildun@cptc.edu 

• I earned my BA in Psychology from Western WA University and developed a strong interest in working with high school students. I received my Master’s degree in Education from City University with a focus in Guidance and Counseling. After working with high school-age students for a few years, I really became interested in going to the next level of education. I began my first Academic Advising position at Highline Community College in 2010. I worked with Pre-Nursing students and also assisted with their Running Start orientations. I was drawn to my current position at Clover Park because I wanted to work more specifically with Running Start students. In addition to being the Running Start Advisor/Counselor here, I also advise for the Allied Health programs on campus.

Taylor McGovern — Advisor/Faculty Counselor

taylor.mcgovern@cptc.edu

• As a student at Pacific Lutheran University, I developed an interest in working in higher education. Through a variety of professional experiences, I was able to work for a non-profit TRiO grant that gave me a front row of what working in higher education was all about. In 2008 I joined the Clover Park Technical College Advising & Counseling team. I enjoy helping students reach their educational goals and seeing them succeed.

Annemarie Solbrack — Advisor/Faculty Counselor

annemarie.solbrack@cptc.edu 

• I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and I completed my Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Counseling from Seattle University.   I chose to work in higher education because I believe that education provides opportunities to empower people to change their lives for the better.  I have been a Counselor/Advisor at Clover Park Technical College since 2008 and I enjoy being a part of supporting students in completing their academic and career goals.

Carrie Van Beek, LMHC — Faculty Mental Health Counselor 

carolyn.vanbeek@cptc.edu

• I have a Bachelor of Science in Community Health specialization in Chemical Dependency from Central Washington University. As well as a Masters of Arts in Psychology emphasis in Counseling from Chapman University and a Masters of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University.

Julie Lancour — Advisor/Faculty Counselor

julie.lancour@cptc.edu

• A Tacoma resident since 2000, I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and attended Bay de Noc Community College in my hometown of Escanaba before transferring to Michigan State University and became the first in my family to graduate from college.

  My work in higher education began at Pierce College with the Running Start program, from there I moved to the University of Washington - Seattle. For 14 years at UW, I worked with students at the Robinson Center and in Undergraduate Academic Affairs and in 2010 earned a graduate degree in Education Leadership and Policy.

  In 2018, I joined the CPTC family as a faculty counselor working with the Nursing Programs and Career Services. Since leaving CPTC, I have worked at TCC with their Office for EDI and with UW Tacoma.

  Outside of work I am a voracious reader, a developing creative writer, and an unapologetic coffee snob. I also volunteer with two great organizations in Tacoma… The Mary Bridge Center for Grieving Children and Tacoma Hilltop Artist.

CJ Meyer: Student Success Specialist

Clara.Meyer@cptc.edu

• CJ Meyer was born and raised in Eastern Washington.  She has lived in Tacoma for the past 25 years.  She has been married for the past 35 years.  CJ graduated PTK (Phi Thetta Kappa) with an AAT degree in Business Support Services from CPTC.  Her hobbies include home preservation, quilting, sewing, crafting and her three grandchildren.  She enjoys serving the students of Clover Park Technical College.

Mary Nolen-Office Assistant 

Mary.Nolen@cptc.edu

• I'm a retired Registered Nurse, originally from Southern California and in 2001, my family and I relocated to Washington.                    
  I graduated from CPTC in 2017 & currently work in both Corporate Education & Advising/Counseling.                     
  Kayaking and Snow hiking have become my favorite outdoor activities since moving here!                    
  Welcome to Clover Park Technical College!                     
   

Additional Resources and Tools frequently used by Counselors and Students alike.

• 2024-2025 Enrollment & Quarter Dates

• Academic Calendar

• Graduation and Degree Application

• Prior Learning Assessment

• Transfer to CPTC

• Making a Student Concern/Complaint:

• Enrollment Services Forms

• Tuition and Fee Lists

• CPTC Bookstore

• Instructor Directory

• College Catalog

• Student Code of Conduct

• Student Handbook

• Career Bridge

• GPA Calculator

• Mental Health

   | counseling@cptc.edu 

• Running Start