Our Staff
Megan Witherspoon Evans
Director of VMSC
Megan has oversight of the strategic goals and plans of the office, collaborates with the Division of Student Affairs and other university departments, acts as the point of contact for VA, DoD, non-profits, and other community partners.
Fernando Rodriguez Escobar
Associate Director
Fernando works directly with students and their families to explore potential academic benefits based on their military affiliation, apply for those benefits, and get connected with additional resources in the community.
Debra Ann LaBounty
Senior School Certifying Offical
As a School Certifying Official, Debra Ann LaBounty ensures that students using VA education benefits meet the requirements set out by the VA and ensures that each student is certified every semester.
Katie Doughty
Office Manager
Office Manager, Katie Doughty, works to ensure students and visitors who call or stop by our office, are connected with the right person to answer their questions or assist with their educational benefits.
Linda Burton
School Certifying Official
As a School Certifying Official, Linda Burton ensures that students using VA education benefits meet the requirements set out by the VA and ensures that each student is certified every semester.
Marlena Ann Teeuwen
School Certifying Offical
As a School Certifying Official, Marlena Teeuwen ensures that students using VA education benefits meet the requirements set out by the VA and ensures that each student is certified every semester.
Rachel Cooke
Military Benefits Coordinator
Military Benefits Coordinator Rachel Cooke provides counseling to Veteran, Military, and Military-Affiliated students regarding their education benefits. Rachel works with current and prospective students to ensure they are aware of their educational benefits, available scholarships, and local resources.