Advisors
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Meeting with your advisor is a great way to set academic goals and stay on track during your time at College of Western Idaho.
- Locate your assigned advisor in Student Planning prior to scheduling an appointment.
- For general questions or concerns or if your advisor is not listed, please email academicadvising@cwi.edu.
- Online advising appointments will utilize Zoom — learn how.
Contact Us

Tracy HarrisAdvisorAdvising Specialty: English, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, and General StudiesPhone: 208.562.2015Email: tracyharris@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Tammie ArchibaldAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Spanish, Sign Language, Applied Technology, Apprenticeship, Criminal Justice, Fire Service, Law Enforcement, and PhilosophyPhone: 208.562.2381Email: tammiearchibald@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Chandra FridleyAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Anthropology, Geography, GIS, History, Political Science, & PsychologyPhone: 208.562.2048Email: chandrafridley@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Teresa MartinezAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Communication, General Studies, Marketing Communications, Studio Art, Digital Photography, and Media ArtsPhone: 208.562.3223Email: teresamartinez@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Ivonne Martinez-AlfaroAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Nursing, Human Biology, and Health SciencePhone: 208.562.2373Email: ivonnemartinez@cwi.eduAda County Center Lynx BuildingSchedule Appointment

Kurtis KingAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Mining Technician, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, and GeologyPhone: 208.562.2308Email: kurtisking@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Erin ColburnAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Biology, Computer Science, STEMPhone: 208.562.2380Email: erincolburn@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Maggie SayeAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Nursing, Exercise Science, Health Science, and General StudiesPhone: 208.562.3474Email: maggiesaye@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Annie ColombattoAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and General StudiesPhone: 208.562.2480Email: anniecolombatto@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Eddie VillanuevaAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Automotive, Collision Repair, Heavy Duty Truck, Heavy Equipment, Horticulture, and Power Sports & Small Engine RepairPhone: 208.562.2421Email: eddievillanueva@cwi.eduNampa Campus Micron Education CenterSchedule Appointment

Denali MinnickAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Nursing, PTA, Health SciencePhone: 208.562.3162Email: denaliminnick@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Gloria SeguraAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Nursing, Biology, Health Science, and Animal SciencePhone: 208.562.3328Email: gloriasegura@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Andrew MillerAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Health Science, Surgical First Assistant, Surgical Technology, OTA, Dental Assisting, Medical AssistingPhone: 208.562.2170Email: andrewmiller@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Brittney HernandezManager I, AdvisorAdvising Specialty: BusinessPhone: 208.562.2406Email: brittneyhernandez@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Maria AldingerAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Business, ManagementPhone: 208.562.2407Email: mariaaldinger@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Samantha CaryAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Administrative Specialist, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Business, and ManagementPhone: 208.562.2414Email: samanthacary@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Lindsey ZahllerManager I, AdvisorAdvising Specialty: Agriculture, Animal SciencePhone: 208.562.2354Email: lindseyzahller@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Blake MimishAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Welding & Metals FabricationPhone: 208.562.2411Email: blakemimish@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Mady AvilaAdvisorAdvising Specialty: Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Cisco Networking & Security Technologies, Computer Support Specialist, Cybersecurity, Network & System Administration, and Software DevelopmentPhone: 208.562.2618Email: madyavila@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Josee WardAssistant Director, AdvisorPhone: 208.562.2616Email: joseeward@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment


Natasha ScottAdvisor, Dual CreditAdvising Specialty: Dual Credit (last names A – G)Phone: 208.562.3268Email: natashamontabello@cwi.eduNampa Campus Multipurpose BuildingSchedule Appointment

Talon SmithAdvisor, Dual CreditAdvising Specialty: Dual Credit (last names H – O)Phone: 208.562.2252Email: talonsmith@cwi.eduSchedule Appointment

Emily ThomasAdvisor, Dual CreditAdvising Specialty: Dual Credit (last names P – Z)Phone: 208.562.3176Email: emilythomas@cwi.eduNampa Campus Multipurpose BuildingSchedule Appointment