Meet the Center for Cura Personalis Staff
The Center for Cura Personalis has a dedicated team of professionals who love to interact with students. Our staff prides itself on our core values, which guide every interaction we have with students. Keep reading to learn more about each of our staff!
Adrian Reyes (he/him/his)
Director of Case Management
Adrian is originally from Walla Walla, WA and has been in the Spokane area off and on since he attended Gonzaga as a student. He has a Bachelors in Sociology and Masters in Communication and Leadership, both from Gonzaga University. His experience includes Academic Advising & Enrollment Management in Higher Education and Human Resources, Employment & Training Programs, and Case Management in various Social Service agencies.
Kokanee Ellingson (she/her/hers)
Case Manager
Hi, my name is Kokanee Ellingson! I grew up in Portland, Oregon, and I love the PNW. I have my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and am currently pursuing my Master's in Business Leadership. I have previous experience working in case management, and have worked in higher education admissions and enrollment services. I truly believe the absolute best part of this field is the students. I find so much joy in meeting with and caring for students and I’m excited to continue doing so in this role. I live in North Spokane with my partner, Bailey, and our two cats, Mikko and Atticus. I love to read, spend time outdoors, and travel to new places - you can often find me doing one of these three things when I am not working. I am so excited to get to know you!
Ashley Bartels (she/her/hers)
Case Manager
Hi, I’m Ashley Bartels! I grew up in Roseville, CA, and I was brought to Spokane to play softball and study psychology at Whitworth University. Since I’ve moved here, I’ve been a huge fan of the PNW (especially the snow). I absolutely love getting to meet new people and creating safe space for holistic conversations, and I am pumped to be able to do this as a case manager. Outside of work, I am most likely enjoying some sort of chaos with my partner Ellie, my best friends, and/ or my dog named Socks. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you!!