WELCOME TO ADVISING IN RUNNING START!
Extra drop-in times for 9/20-9/25
All advisors are available for these special drop-in times to help with quick questions, specifically choosing fall classes. Each day, drop-ins will be from 9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, except Friday we start at 10am. For in-person drop-ins please come to SA-135. For virtual, please click the hyperlinked "virtual" word for your advisor in the table below.
| Advisor | Friday 9/20 | mon 9/23 | Tues 9/24 | Wed 9/25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie (A-F) | In-person (10-12pm); (1-3pm) | In-person | ||
| Lely (any) | In-person (10-12pm); (1-3pm) | In-person | In-person | |
| Loree (G-L) | In-person | In-person | ||
| Victoria (M-R) | In-person | In-person | In-person | |
| Karina (S-Z) | In-person | In-person | In-person |
Our comprehensive services are designed to inform, support, and encourage students to be self-directed in the educational planning process.
The advisors in Running Start help with:
- Running Start Advising and Planning Sessions (during active new student enrollment each quarter)
- Identifying and evaluating academic and career interests
- Development of academic plans, to include your high school graduation requirements
- Preparation for university transfer
- Interpretation of institutional policies/procedures and program/degree requirements
- Referral to college and community resources
- Planning for success when students don't meet academic standards
Who is my advisor?
We assign Running Start students to an advisor based on last name, similar to the
way your high school assigns your counselor. Your GRC Running Start advisor is available
for drop-ins for current students in their alpha. Drop-ins are for quick questions
and usually limited to about 20 minutes. Examples of things to see your advisor about
during drop-ins are: what classes to take next quarter (not create an ed plan), whether
to withdraw from a class, questions about placement, how to navigate campus resources,
etc.
Learn more about your advisor below and click the link to join their Zoom lobby during
drop-in hours or visit them in SA-135 on designated in-person drop-in days.
Natalie Ramsey (A-F)
Natalie studied Art at Parson's School of Design in New York and completed a Masters in Education at Antioch University. She has worked in a variety of educational settings throughout her career including: behavioral health, social services and K-12 education in schools. She lives with her granddaughter in Tacoma where she is restoring a Victorian house in the Hilltop neighborhood and works in her art studio.
You can reach Natalie by email at nramsey@greenriver.edu. Please call us, visit our virtual lobby or go to to make an appointment with her.
*Extra drop-in times are available 9/20 and 9/23-9/25 from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. Please view the drop-in table at the top of the page to view the modality to know whether to come in-person or virtually.
Natalie's Drop-in Hours:
| Day of the Week | Modality | Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
2 - 4 p.m. | |
| Tuesday | In-person | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 - 11 a.m. |
Lely Shim
Lely's Drop-in Hours:
| Day of the Week | Modality | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | In-person | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Loree Rhyne (G-L)
Hi! My name is Loree Rhyne. I was born and raised in South Korea, went to college in Alabama, and am now very happy to call Washington my home. I have worked at Green River since 2022 and joined the Running Start team in 2024. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, tabletop gaming, and spending time with my husband and our two cats.
You can reach Loree by email at LRhyne@greenriver.edu. Please call us, visit our virtual lobby, or go to to make an appointment with her.
*Extra drop-in times are available 9/20 and 9/23-9/25 from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. Please view the drop-in table at the top of the page to view the modality to know whether to come in-person or virtually.
Loree's Drop-in Hours:
| Day of the Week | Modality | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m | |
| Wednesday | In-person | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Victoria Chandler (M-R)
Victoria grew up in the Auburn community. Her academic focus was in education for the first years of her college studies. To complement these studies, she worked with students in the Kent and Auburn School Districts. Over the years she has been a part of public education in various supportive roles. Some of her experiences include being a marching band coach, AVID tutor, a school bus driver, office support, and family support specialist to name a few. She completed her bachelor's degree recently from one of Green River's BAS programs. When she is not at work, she can be found hiking on trails, playing tabletop games, out in her garden, learning a new craft, or playing musical instruments with friends.
You can reach Victoria by email at vchandler@greenriver.edu. Please call us, visit our virtual lobby, or go to to make an appointment with her.
*Extra drop-in times are available 9/20 and 9/23-9/25 from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. Please view the drop-in table at the top of the page to view the modality to know whether to come in-person or virtually.
Victoria's Drop-in Hours:
| Day of the Week | Modality | Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
In-person | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Karina Baez (S-Z)
I'm originally from California, to be more specific from Los Angeles. I have been working with the youth since 2016 in different job roles such as, mentoring, coaching, teacher assistant, program leader and counseling intern. I was able to obtain my Bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Sociology and my Master's in School Counseling. While I'm not at work, I love to spend time with my two golden retrievers Kobe & Apollo, staying active, and traveling to new destinations and learn about local history and try the foods.
Karina's Drop-in Hours:
| Day of the Week | Modality | Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | |
| Wednesday | In-person | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |