Since joining the Honors College in January 2026, Diana Marvel has brought her passion for student support to the role of Cascades honors advisor. Based at OSU-Cascades, Diana works closely with students as they navigate academics, work through their thesis and make the most of their Honors College experience. Her role focuses on creating a welcoming environment where students feel encouraged, connected and prepared for challenges they may face on their journey.
Since joining the Honors College seven years ago, Beau Baca has become a familiar and trusted source of support for students across the HC community. Serving as head advisor, Beau works closely with students as they navigate academics, opportunities and the many decisions that come with college life. His role is rooted in helping students feel confident, connected and prepared for their thesis, among other things. Beau values building relationships with students and contributing to a community where they can succeed.
For the past 13 years, Brittany Sundberg has with the Honors College, including four years as a honors student employee. For the last nine years, Brittany has worked as the Honors College admissions and curriculum coordinator and data analyst. Her work sits at the intersection of admissions, curriculum planning and data, where she helps manage processes, support program structure and provide insights that guide decision-making. From keeping operations organized to working behind the scenes with data, Brittany plays an important role in the College’s day-to-day work.
LeAnn Adam has been part of the Honors College for the past 10 years, serving as the director of National and Global Scholarships Advising, where she works with students as they explore and apply for competitive scholarship opportunities. She supports them in identifying programs that fit their goals, strengthening their applications and navigating each step of the process. LeAnn is passionate about helping students see their strengths and share their stories with confidence. In this Q&A, she talks about her approach to advising, what motivates her work and more.
Megan Habermann-Guthrie just recently joined the Honors College, where she serves as associate director of admissions and student engagement. In her role, she works to increase engagement within the HC community as well as managing recruitment and admissions to students wishing to join the Honors College. Within this role, Megan is hopeful to make a lasting impact on the experiences of students and implement more streamline practices for admitted students.
Shannon Finn-Wynkoop, ’24, has spent the past year with the Honors College team as an academic advisor, partnering with students as they navigate degree requirements and the honors thesis. She helps students map out coursework, understand program expectations and stay on track for graduation. Shannon is passionate about empowering students and supporting them through each stage of their honors journey. In this Q&A, she reflects on her dream thesis topic, how her experiences shape her work as an advisor and more.
Dewi Roberts has been a member of the Honors College team for nearly four years and currently serves as the advising services and thesis support coordinator. In this role, he oversees the advising desk and manages the thesis submission process, helping students navigate key milestones, including Stage 4. Dewi works closely with both students and staff to ensure advising support is accessible, clear and student-centered throughout the honors experience.
Kara Harris has been a member of the Honors College for the past two and a half years, serving as an academic advisor and Stage 2 instructor. She works closely with students during a pivotal point in their academic journey, helping them plan coursework, set goals and move forward with confidence. In her advising role, Kara guides students through key requirements and decisions, ensuring they understand expectations and feel supported throughout their time in the Honors College.
Troy Hall has been part of the Honors College for a little over a year, serving as Associate Dean and contributing significantly to the academic direction of the college. Her work centers on shaping and supporting the honors curriculum — from coordinating seminars and courses to developing policies that guide students through the thesis process. In addition, Troy collaborates closely with the advising team to ensure the Honors College meets the needs of its diverse student community. In her free time, Troy enjoys gardening, knitting and walking her dog.
Katelyn Bye has served as the Honors College’s executive assistant for a little over a year, playing an essential role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the college. She manages scheduling and coordination for meetings, oversees catering arrangements for events and serves as a key point of contact with campus and community partners. Through her behind-the-scenes work, Katelyn helps ensure the Honors College runs smoothly while fostering strong relationships that support students, faculty and collaborators.
