Professional Staff
Nick North
Interim Director
Nick has spent his career supporting students as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of higher education. He began his journey at the University of Kansas where he earned a Masters of Science in Education in Higher Education Administration. He then moved out the Pacific Northwest where he worked in various roles in university housing. Nick believes in the value of continuous learning and personal growth and is driven by principles of diversity, equity, and justice. These concepts have informed his many years of advocating and empowering students as they navigate their journey through higher education.
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.
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 in the Philosophy department. His thesis work focuses on free will, moral responsibility and restorative justice. He previously earned a B.A. in Political Science from OSU. Joe has worked on nearly 200 cases, many of which dealt with high-stakes issues, including suspension. These experiences have deeply informed his practice, applying a person-centered approach that emphasizes student autonomy in defining success.
Sabena Siddiqui
Advocacy GTA
Advocacy has been a driving force in Sabena’s career, even though much of it relates to whale and dolphin research and conservation. She is passionate about whales as much as she is excited to be part of the push to make STEM more inclusive. She is a PhD student studying same-sex behavior of whales and dolphins as part of the Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences department. Previously she earned her master’s degree at the University of Hawaii studying humpback whale communication. Sabena enjoys working with other students and has mentored undergraduates in multiple capacities within academia and non-profits.
Kili Garcia
Peer Advocate
Kili is a senior studying Biology with a focus on Genetics. She hopes to go to graduate school for regenerative medicine. In her free time, she enjoys watching K-dramas, playing video games, and hanging out with her pets!
Lesly Maldonado
Peer Advocate
Lesly is a 3rd year student majoring in Political Science (with an option in Pre-Law) and a minor in Design and Innovation. She is an active participant in TRIO and MEChA. Lesly hopes to become a lawyer and dreams of living in Southern California.
Support Staff
Jayshaun Talbert
Office Intern
Jayshaun is a 2nd year Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences student. His favorite part about working in the Office of Advocacy is the administrative duties that come with the job. Outside of working and going to class, Jayshaun is heavily involved in avian research.
Isabelle "Issy" Bare
Office Intern
Issy is a 2nd year Public Policy major. She is an active member of the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Committee and the OSU Marching Band Color Guard. She works to promote suicide prevention and better treatment of veterans.