Meet the CHWS Team

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Kelly Brown, PhD: Director of Counseling, Health & Wellness Services

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Kelly Brown is a licensed psychologist who received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College in 2005. She completed her clinical internship at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology at Boston Medical Center. Prior to completing her graduate work, Kelly graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Wellesley College in 1990, and received her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College in 1993. Kelly has always enjoyed working with college students and is thrilled to be able to be of service here at the ��. Her goal as the Director is to ensure that the Puget Sound community, and students specifically, are positively impacted by the work that CHWS does regardless of whether or not they ever step through the clinic's doors. Clinically, Kelly has a special interest in working with individuals who are struggling with concerns related to interpersonal relationships, dealing with multicultural and sexual identity/orientation related issues, and working with students who have experienced trauma in the past. Using an integrative strength based approach; she specializes in working with students who are recovering from trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. Kelly recognizes that we live in a 24-hour rapidly changing society and works to help students slow down enough to really engage with life. Keeping this in mind, Kelly enjoys playing card and board games with her family and any friend who can be roped in, spending time by the ocean with a good science fantasy novel, and a warm cup of tea.

Amy Andersen, ARNP

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

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Amy became a nurse in 2006 and worked in immunization research while continuing in school to become a nurse practitioner. Since then she has worked at Seattle Children's Hospital in several roles before starting at �� in the Fall of 2023. Initially she worked in a hospital setting and after a few years transitioned to working in a pediatric community health clinic and a school based health center in a high school in Seattle. She enjoys working with people of all ages and in particular loves working with adolescents and young adults. She values working with people to help them achieve their health goals and empowering them to make healthy lifestyle choices. Amy's interests include but are not limited to: the connection between physical and mental health, promotion of self-care, reproductive and sexual health, and gender affirming care. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, exploring the beauty of the PNW with her family, listening to music, and exploring new restaurants.

Jessica Baird, MA, LMHCA

Doctoral Intern

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Jessica Baird is originally from Boise, Idaho and is currently a doctoral student at Northwest University, where she is working toward her Psy.D. in counseling psychology. Her past clinical experience includes counseling children, teens, and young adults in an outpatient setting, as well as conducting psychological assessments for ADHD and Autism. Prior to her clinical work, she worked with children and teens with developmental disabilities, as well as working as a home care aide. For Jessica, supporting clients in improving their mental health is one of the most meaningful, holistic ways of serving others. She strives to be open and understanding towards clients’ feelings, opinions, and worldviews, and has always had compassion for those who tend not to receive much from others. She utilizes a humanistic and person-centered framework, viewing everyone as unique in their experience and empowering their innate ability to rise above challenges. She integrates techniques from evidence-based frameworks such as CBT, ACT, and other modalities relevant to each client. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities like going to the beach, dog parks, camping, hiking, or paddleboarding on lakes and rivers. She brings her mini australian shepherd, Milo, wherever she is able. She also loves spending time with friends and family, finding new music, watching docuseries and reality shows, listening to podcasts or audiobooks, cooking new recipes, and making artwork.

Libby Baldwin, ARNP

Medical Director/Associate Director

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Libby graduated from her nursing program at the University of Michigan in 2002 then worked as an ICU nurse in NYC before completing her nurse practitioner program at the University of Washington in 2005. As a family nurse practitioner, she has worked in urban and rural settings caring for people throughout the lifespan. She volunteered and practiced medicine in Thailand for 2 years with the Akha hill tribe people. There she fell in love with the culture and people, studied the language, and enjoyed the rich culture (and food!) of the hill tribe and Thai people. Over the past 10+ years, she has found the joy of working with college students, encouraging personal growth and self-care during these formative years. Body positivity, gender alignment, and health advocacy are core values in Libby's practice as well as promoting natural medicine and empowering students to make healthy lifestyle choices. Libby loves the outdoors, enjoys cold water swimming and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys time in her garden and saving seeds to plant for next year.

Danielle Bus, RN

Wellness Education & Prevention Specialist

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Danielle holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from the University of Arizona, a masters of arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a bachelor of science in nursing from Northern Arizona University. She has taught students in the Tucson Unified School District, at Pima Community College, the University of Oregon, Qatar University, and Northern Arizona University. After a fun and rewarding decade or so of teaching, she returned to school to become a registered nurse. Locally, she worked at St. Joseph’s Medical Center prior to beginning her work at CHWS in November of 2020. When she’s not at work, you might see her around the campus walking her two sweet rescue pups, Bernie and Flo!

Alixandra Fenton, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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Alixandra Fenton is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certified through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Alixandra earned a BS in Food Science and Nutrition from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo while competing on the Division 1 Women’s Soccer team. She completed her post-graduate Dietetic Internship at Central Washington University. With 15 years of experience in the nutrition field, Alixandra is committed to providing her clients with scientific based nutrition information that educates and empowers them to properly fuel their bodies. She meets her clients where they are at in their nutrition and fitness journey and provides them with the tools necessary to make impactful changes to achieve health goals. With her strong background in sports and athletics, she is passionate about living an active lifestyle and motivating those around her to find joy in movement. She is a busy mom of two young girls, but loves finding time to play pickleball, take their yellow lab on long walks, read, and experiment in the kitchen.

Debra Grady, RN-BSN, MA

Registered Nurse

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Debra received her BSN from the University of Washington and has over 30 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in various settings. She began her career at the Childbirth Center at Northwest Hospital in Seattle. After a break to stay at home when her children were small, she worked for 13 years at North Seattle Pediatrics. She also worked for 2 years at Bloodworks Northwest's Cord Blood and Stem Cell Therapies. In 2012, Debra earned her Master of Arts in Psychology – Systems Counseling from LIOS Graduate College of Saybrook University. She completed a 12-month internship at the Center for Human Services in Shoreline, WA, and went on to work in private practice for a few years. She also volunteered as a therapist for Victim Support Services in a pilot program sponsored by United Way, working with victims of crime. On a personal note, Debra is a proud mother and grandmother, and lives with 2 adorable maltipoos. She enjoys reading, birdwatching, arts and cultural events, cinema, and watching football and baseball.

Sarah Ignacio, ARNP

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

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Sarah graduated from Seattle University with her Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 2012. She worked in hospital nursing for a number of years at the University of Washington and Johns Hopkins. She then decided she wanted to work on preventing so many of the health conditions that she encountered in the hospital setting, so she obtained her Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University. After working in infection control for a handful of years she decided to go back to school to become a family nurse practitioner to work one on one with patients. She graduated from the University of Portland in 2022 and practiced in family medicine before taking this opportunity in campus health at the ��. She is excited to use both her public health and clinical skills to care for students and the campus community. Her care philosophy focuses on partnering with patients and communities to meet their health goals. She wants to provide health education to empower her patients to make their own health decisions. Lastly, she wants to honor each of her patient's unique life experiences and individualize their care accordingly. When Sarah is not at work, she enjoys time outside in the beautiful PNW, reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Pam Kupsak

Bookkeeper & Medical Record Specialist

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Pam started work in the medical field providing emergency care as one of a handful of the first female paramedics in Los Angeles County. The work was exciting and rewarding and she is thankful for the opportunity to have served others in their emergent need during the early years of the paramedic program. Since that time, she has moved over to the administrative side of healthcare with decades of experience including a physician office, a small, rural hospital and a large, urban hospital. Upon her recent move to the beautiful PNW, her passion for assisting others has taken on a new capacity in a rewarding position at CHWS and also as a volunteer for the Point Defiance Park program. She appreciates the energy of the students here on campus, and looks forward to the years ahead. She hopes to see you on the trails!

Megan Martinez, PhD

Licensed Psychologist & Intercultural Engagement Specialist

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Megan Martinez is a former doctoral intern at CHWS. After working at a private practice in Colorado for a few years post internship, she is excited to return to CHWS in the role of Prevention Specialist. Megan completed her doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Statistics and Research at the University of Northern Colorado. The majority of Megan's counseling experience has been in college counseling centers and private practice settings, working with individuals who are dealing with a wide range of concerns. Megan's clinical interests are varied. She enjoys working with students who are struggling with interpersonal relationships, identity development, first-generation college students, and individuals who are struggling with disordered eating or body image concerns. Megan utilizes an integrated theoretical approach, often using Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and some Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches. Megan focuses on building a collaborative and safe relationship with her clients. Megan enjoys being outside and is an avid hiker and runner. She also enjoys playing soccer and can be (slightly) competitive. Megan enjoys trying new restaurants and spending time with the people (and pets) she loves.

Samantha Moore, BS

Master's Intern

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Samantha Moore is a current student at the ��, earning her Master’s degree Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Prior to entering her graduate program, she earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Western Washington University where she held positions as a research assistant and teaching assistant. Before entering Clinical Work, she served as a Behavioral Health Advocate for individuals navigating the Washington State mental healthcare system, and volunteered as a hospice companion for those entering end of life care. In her clinical work, Samantha takes an integrated, holistic, and collaborative approach, striving to meet each client’s unique needs, lifestyles, and worldviews. She has a passion for supporting others through the ups and downs of their mental health and finds joy in getting to know the unique stories of each person that walks through her door. She draws from evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, among others. Samantha is originally from Issaquah, Washington and loves all things Pacific Northwest. During her free time she enjoys all things outdoors - hiking, skiing, camping, backpacking, paddleboarding, gardening and swimming - as well as relaxing at home with her cat, Havarti, reading, and cooking. She also loves traveling and adventuring, and has visited 24 countries and counting.

Sperry Mullins, MSW, LSWAIC

Mental Health Clinician & Referral Specialist

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Sperry graduated from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, MA, where he received a master’s of social work. As a clinical social worker, Sperry is an ally and an advocate, working from a psychodynamic and liberation health model. This means that while the therapeutic relationship is a deeply personal one, it cannot be separated from sociopolitical systems of oppression and the influence they have on our mental health and wellbeing. Much of Sperry’s clinical work has focused on acute and chronic trauma, incorporating evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Outside of the office Sperry spends his time in the gym, watching anime, or foraging around the Puget Sound.

erin potts, psy.d.

Licensed Psychologist & Director of Training

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erin is originally from Philadelphia, PA where they received their psy.d. in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (pcom). erin traveled across the country with their cat, soot, to complete their doctoral internship at �� during the 2015 - 16 academic year. erin returned to CHWS several times since their doctoral internship, and accepted a full-time position with CHWS in 2019. erin is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy; however, they incorporate a variety of therapeutic tools and techniques into their clinical work. Clinical interests include, but are not limited to: supporting clients in navigating queer identities; providing gender affirming care for trans and non-binary individuals; helping clients explore thoughts and emotions through art and other creative mediums; engaging in horticulture therapy techniques of grounding and connecting with nature. When erin is not in CHWS, they are likely knitting, crocheting, listening to audiobooks, spending time on their small farm, or hanging out with their chickens (sometimes, all at the same time).

Cherlynn Taylor, CMA

Medical Assistant & Clinic Assistant Supervisor

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Cherlynn graduated from Broadview University in Provo, UT with an associates degree in Health Science. She went to work for the state of Utah working with individuals with mental illness. She moved to Washington in 1989. She taught Medical Assisting at Everest College then went back to school to complete her bachelor's degree in Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University and graduated in 2020. She has been working in CHWS at Puget Sound since 2017.

Allison Tu'u

Office Manager

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Allison Tu’u is originally from New Hampshire. She moved to Hawai`i to complete her undergraduate degree in criminology and criminal justice. She discovered she wanted to focus on prevention efforts rather than working in the criminal justice system. She worked with people experiencing houselessness and mental health challenges in transitional housing and case management settings. When faced with her own health challenges, Allison went back to school and earned her master’s degree in nutrition and integrative health to learn how to better support her body and overall wellness. During her time in Hawai`i, Allison fell in love with the island way of life and her husband. Allison loves working with people from diverse backgrounds and learning about their individual stories. She and her husband moved to Tacoma in 2022 and are having fun exploring the Pacific Northwest. Allison finds joy spending time in nature and loves hiking, cooking, traveling and learning new languages.

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