Professional Staff
Francis Pastorelle
Director of Advocacy
Francis has supported students for over a decade through various roles in student affairs. Francis graduated with a Master's of Science in Secondary Education, and is currently enrolled in an Educational Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Portland State University. Drawing on experience as a counselor for the National Suicide Lifeline, his work as a survivor's advocate in Suffolk County, and crisis management roles in university housing, Francis brings compassion, equity, and dedication to his work advocating for students.
Molly Chambers
Associate Advocate
Molly worked and advocated for adults experiencing housing instability, children with special needs in the school system, and children in the foster care system until she came to the Office of Advocacy in 2017. She was a non-traditional student at Oregon State and graduated in 2007 with a BS in Human Development and Family Services, with a Human Services option. Her years of experience helping people through rough situations and her experience as a student at OSU has informed her practice of listening and supporting each student she meets.
Ray Wolf
Advocacy GTA
Ray is the GTA in the office and a first-year student in the Master of Public Policy program. He graduated from OSU with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and Philosophy in Spring term 2023. Ray’s academic interests include catastrophe management and international policy. In his free time, Ray enjoys spending time reading, hanging out at coffee shops around town, and going on walks.
Peer Advocates
Peer advocates are students just like you. They have completed formal training in order to offer individualized peer-based support to OSU students.
Joe Wolf
Senior Peer Advocate
Joe is finishing up an M.A. in Applied Ethics with a focus on criminal justice. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from OSU. In his spare time, Joe enjoys hiking and practicing meditation.
Roger Vasquez Munoz
Peer Advocate
Roger is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Business Information Systems. In his free time, he loves cooking and is currently learning how to bake.
Support Staff
Kili Garcia
Intern
Kili is a junior studying biology with a focus on genetics. She hopes to go to graduate school and become an animal geneticist. In her free time, she enjoys watching K-dramas, playing video games, and hanging out with her pets!
Lesly Maldonado
Intern
Lesly is a 2nd year student with majors in English and Political Science, with an option in Pre-Law. She is part of various clubs and organizations on campus like TRIO and MEChA. Lesly hopes to become a lawyer and dreams of living in NYC.