August 18, 2023

Media Contact:
Jennifer Korfiatis, WVC interim public information officer, (509) 682-6436

Wenatchee Valley College has named Dr. Diana Garza as the new Vice President of Student Affairs. Dr. Garza will begin in her new role on Monday, Sept. 11.

Dr. Garza has over 21 years of experience in higher education, most recently working as the Senior Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in the College of Engineering at Boise State University. She also recently completed her term as a Leadership Academy Fellow/La Academia de Liderazgo through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. She has a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Northwest Nazarene University.

The Vice President of Student Affairs position was created in lieu of replacing the Vice President of Student Services position previously held by Dr. Chio Flores. It oversees student services, including registration and admission, financial aid, counseling, athletics, student and campus life, Student Recreation Center and educational planning services. Dr. Flores is now the president of Pierce College’s Puyallup campus.

“This position was created with the goal of serving students holistically during their time at WVC,” said WVC President Dr. Faimous Harrison. “Dr. Garza has a breadth of experience in higher education and a unique perspective as a first-generation college student, making her a great fit for this role.”

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• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, title9@wvc.edu.
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