Our Staff
We are happy to assist you with your academic advising and success needs.
Our office is open Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. We look forward to hearing from you.

Chrystal Helmcke, Director
425.889.7823
chrystal.helmcke@northwestu.edu
- Advises students pursuing degrees in Audio Production, Communication Studies, Music Production, Video Production, and for those who are undeclared/undecided
- Coordination of accommodations for students with disabilities
- Academic Success consulting
- Book an appointment with Chrystal here.
Jamie Froebe, Advising Specialist
425.889.5227
jamie.froebe@northwestu.edu
- Advises students pursuing degrees in Biology, Computer Science, Educational Studies, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Nursing, and User Experience Design
- Academic Success consulting
- Book an appointment with Jamie here.
Robert Vinje, Advising Specialist
425.889.6214
robert.vinje@northwestu.edu
- Advises students pursuing degrees in Business Administration, English, Intercultural Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Marketing, Pastoral Ministries, Psychology, Worship and Music Studies, and Youth, Children, and Family Ministries.
- Academic Success consulting
- Book an appointment with Robert here.
Andrea Guisinger, Online and Graduate Writing Tutor, Testing Center Manager
testing@northwestu.edu
andrea.guisinger@northwestu.edu
- Provides writing support for online and graduate students. Remote appointments for pre-writing, mid-draft, and final editing consultation.
- Manages and proctors Testing Center appointments.
- Advises students pursuing degrees in English and Psychology.
Sarah Hommas, Director of Career Services
425.889.5208
sarah.hommas@northwestu.edu
- Guides students through the transition of moving into, through, and out of higher education
- Assists students in the identification and application of strengths, passions, skills, and experiences
- Connects current students and alumni in order to promote networking leading to vocational opportunities
- Provides personal coaching sessions for students to build their resume, prepare for interviews, discover interests and become more self-aware. Book an appointment here.
Sinai Flores, Advising Student Worker
425-889-5227
- Provides general support to the operations of the advising office including scheduling advising appointments, updating student records, etc.