Staff in Student Activities

The staff are educators in the area of Student Development. As advisors they help student organizations grow and develop and are a primary resource for student leaders in interpreting college policies and procedures. The staff strives to create an environment that fosters student initiative, collaboration, diversity and organizational development.

Tom Mercado Director

Tom has been the Director since the fall of 1991. As the Director, he oversees the Student Activities Office, Campus Children's Center, Cooper Point Journal, KAOS-FM and the student activities operations at the Tacoma and Reservation Based Programs. Prior to coming to Evergreen, he worked in the student/campus activities offices of the University of Washington and the University of Houston-University Park. He's a graduate of Humboldt State University and a former Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala.

Andy Corn Assistant Director

Andy has been at Evergreen since 2005. As the Assistant Director, he is the advisor responsible for the management of business, financial, purchasing, and administrative support functions of student organizations. Additionally, Andy works closely with Service and Activity Fee allocations for the college. Before arriving at Evergreen, Andy worked in Student Development at Hope College & Residential Life at Indiana State University. He's also a graduate of Indiana State University.

Mary Craven Student Organizations Advisor

Mary has worked in Student Activities for almost 20 years and is always impressed by the creativity of our student leaders.  As a Student Organization Advisor, Mary provides advisement and assistance to coordinators in event planning and management and is part of the Student Activities training team.  She is responsible for working with new student organizations as well as many of the well-established groups such as The Women’s Resource Center, Amnesty International, Synergy, and the Chemistry Club.  Mary is an Evergreen graduate and a graduate of Saint Martin University and is an avid reader. She belongs to a seriously fabulous book club, which keeps her seminar skills sharp.

Courtney Bailey Student Organizations Advisor

Courtney is currently on a leave of absence and will resume her advising position in May 2010.  She has returned to the University of Illinois at Springfield to complete her master's degree in Human Development Counseling.

Kandi Bauman Student Organizations Advisor

Kandi is currently a temporary advisor to new and existing student groups. She is a 2006 Evergreen Alum with over 4 years of experience with Student Activities. She is excited to be working with students again.

Greg Porter Productions Advisor

Greg is Productions Advisor in Student Activities Administration and Coordinator of S&A Productions. He has worked in these capacities at Evergreen for 12 years. As Productions Advisor he advises student groups and sits on various event committees throughout the campus. As Coordinator of S&A Productions he organizes large stage events for the Evergreen campus. He hires approximately 14 students as Productions Assistants each year who learn about and gain practical experience in event productions. Additionally, Greg hires and trains the Geoduck Guides for the Orientation program. Prior to coming to Evergreen, he worked in public school education for 9 years providing music education to more than 50 school districts.

Nikki Gaddis Secretary Senior

Nikki Gaddis, Secretary Senior, has been with the department since 2007. This position is an excellent fit for her because she loves being involved in a myriad of activities. Nikki's work background has grounded her in diversity as she has worked in housing and social work programs where many of the residents were/are immigrants from Russia, Ukraine, Korea, Somalia, Iraq, Vietnam, Bosnia, Laos, and Cambodia. She has also provided employment assistance to people with significant disabilities and sees the gifts and attributes of all people. She loves music, contra dancing and is the proud new "mama" of a beautiful Australian Shepherd puppy named Sheelah. Nikki and Sheelah are currently attending classes together and it is still unclear who is being trained!