Meet your V A-Team!
Penny Martinez
Veterans Coordinator
Penny joined the Army Reserves at the tender age of 17, before graduating high school. While attending Eastern Washington University, she decided to go active duty. Penny spent nearly 25 years in the United States Army, retiring in 2010. Highlights from her career include Criminal Investigations Command-Europe, United States Disciplinary Barracks, deployment to Iraq and 10 years at Fort Hood. As a veteran, she serves as a Volunteer Service Officer, American Legion District Officer, and is a member of the Whitman County Veteran’s Advisory Board. Penny will graduate in 2020 with a BS in Organizational Science and Communications. Penny joined the WSU staff in August 2019.
Vacant
Vet Corps Navigator
Please contact Veterans Coordinator at (509) 335‑1234 or via email at veterans@wsu.edu if you need assistance
Chris Mann
VA Work Study
Chris is a Senior pursuing a dual-degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Chris currently serves as President of the ASWSU Student Veterans Committee. He joined the WSU Veterans Support Team in Summer 2019.
Jaemi Reese
VA Work Study
Jaemi is a Junior in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture and a dependant of veteran of the United States Army. She joined the WSU Veterans Support Team in September 2019.
Dominique Burgess
VA Work Study
Dominique is a Senior double-majoring in Human Development and Environmental Science and a dependant of veteran of the United States Army. She joined the WSU Veterans Support Team in August 2019.