The Office of Student Affairs is happy to assist you in navigating your academic career here at DigiPen. In addition to facilitating your academic studies and career success, we strive to support your physical, social, and mental well-being through a range of on-campus services and events. Many of our services can be found at the Dragon’s Lair on the second floor, however, Student Affairs offices are located throughout the campus. If you need to reach us by phone or email, you can find the contact information for Student Affairs staff below.
Office of Student Affairs
Kay Widmer, MS, LMHC
Vice President of Student Support
Patrick Dezort
Vice President of Student Engagement
Office of Student Engagement
Beth Chaney-Torni
She / Her / Hers
Coordinator of Student Engagement
Counseling Center
Caleb Flatau, MS, LMHC
Assistant Director of Counseling Services
Disability Support Services
Kay Widmer, MS, LMHC
Vice President of Student Support
Office of Housing and Residence Life
Jenelle Borja
They / Them / Theirs / Siya / Sila
Resident Director
Lauren Jackson
She / Her / Hers
Resident Director
Charlie Wells
He / Him / His
Housing Operations Coordinator
Career Services
Mojan Ahmadi, MA
She / Her / Hers
Director of Career Services
Tiffany Wong
She / Her / Hers
Career Services Program Manager
Office of Student Success
Teresa Boyes, MS
She / Her / Hers
Director of Student Success
Nik Bowen, MA
He / Him / His
Student Success Advisor
Communication Coordinator
Joanne Chun, M. Ed
She / Her / Hers
Assistant Director of Student Success
Emily Eckstrand, MS
She / Her / Hers
Student Success Advisor
Office of International Student Affairs
Minjung Olfert, M. Ed
She / Her / Hers
Assistant Vice President of International Student Affairs
Miranda Barril, MS
She / Her / Hers
Program Coordinator of International Student Affairs
Mission Statement
The Student Affairs Department is dedicated to supporting the academic goals of DigiPen Institute of Technology. Our mission is to advocate on behalf of students, provide programs and services that promote student success in academics, promote engagement in the DigiPen community, and prepare students for their professional careers and life after graduation.
Value Statement
Student Affairs strives to provide intellectual and emotional support to all students, promote healthy and active development and involvement in student life, and welcome and celebrate the diversity of DigiPen and the larger community. We are committed to providing an environment that ensures students’ safety and empowers them to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals.
Student Expectations
Students can expect that all Student Affairs staff will: