Meet Your Advisors

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Douglas Van Druff

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2024-25 Admissions & Advising TA

I graduated from Western in 2019 with a BS in Psychology. Since then, I’ve gained valuable experience working in university research labs focused on body image and have conducted inclusive marketing research for 2SLGBTQ+ populations in sponsorship with Dove Beauty. Over the past five years, I’ve also worked in residential treatment centers across the country, specializing in supporting adolescents with eating disorders. Now, I’m excited to be back at Western, pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Originally from Arizona, I love connecting with others and am always happy to chat about the psychology program, its requirements, and the opportunities it offers—or even explore what life after graduation might look like for you. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be part of Western’s amazing community once again. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m here to support you on this exciting journey!

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Rochelle Robinson

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Undergraduate Major Coordinator

I earned a BS in psychology and BA in creative writing before building this position in 2018. Since the start, working with students has been by far the most rewarding aspect of my job. Over the years, I have leaned into a motto: "How can I help?" Providing program clarity, options, and support is vital to your success as a student so, please, let me know how I can help.

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Harleen Randhawa

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2024-25 Admissions & Advising TA

I am a first generation American from California, born into an Indian immigrant household. I graduated from Sacramento State University with a BS in Women’s and Gender Studies. While I was an undergrad student, I was appointed the position of BEDI (belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion) chairwoman in my sorority Gamma Phi Beta. Upon graduation, I moved to Bellingham and began my master’s degree in school counseling! I am dedicated to bringing my values of intersectionality, diversity, equity, and inclusion to the Psychology Department at Western and to the profession of school counseling as a whole. I look forward to connecting with and helping out students in this department!

Welcome,

Prospective, Transfer, Interest, Minor, Post-undergrad, and International students!

If you pursue psychology or human development at Western we are your primary advisors until you officially declare the major, at which point you will be paired with a faculty advisor.

The Department of Psychology is large and impacted (the # of students who want to major exceeds space available.) That said, we want to ensure you're able to have your questions answered quickly and efficiently.

Please select the type of advising that serves you best, below. Note: All advising is currently remote.

We look forward to working with you!

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