Chalayne Foster joined the Office of Development as a new development coordinator and external engagement manager. She oversees the National Board of Advisors and assists with event cultivation opportunities. She is a first generation college graduate and earned her bachelor of science in exercise science and health from the University of Idaho. Her diverse background includes many years of experience working in hospitality, customer service, social media, and marketing management.
Eric Hollenbeck (’09 MBA) is the new communications manager for research in the Office of Marketing, Communications, and Events. He earned his bachelor of science in political science from the University of Idaho. Prior to joining the Carson College of Business marketing communications team, Hollenbeck was the marketing coordinator at Gritman Medical Center and a member of the hospital’s leadership team. He has served on advisory committees for Gritman’s Light a Candle Program, which provides support services to Whitman and Latah County residents who have cancer, and the City of Moscow’s Officer Newbill Kids Safety Fair, an annual event focused on family health and safety on the Palouse.
Suzanne L’Amoureux is the new director of the online MBA program and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Hospitality Business Management. She was previously the associate director of student affairs and chief spokesperson for the online MBA at the University of North Carolina, where she developed program strategy for more than 900 online students worldwide. From 2013 to 2015, L’Amoureux applied her executive leadership experience as an assistant director in the Office of Career Services for the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business, a title she held after she earned her master of business education and master of public policy while on campus.
Angela Lenssen joined the Office of Development  as the new development coordinator and manager of annual giving and stewardship. She has worked at WSU for over six years in marketing and promotions with Summer Session and the University of Idaho/WSU School of Food Science. Since earning her bachelor of science in communications/advertising from the University of Idaho, she has worked in marketing, communications, public relations, and event coordination. Lessen grew up on the Palouse and lives in Pullman with her husband Dwayne and three children. She enjoys photography, music, and volunteer work.
Josue Rodriguez is a new career consultant in the Carson Center for Student Success. He earned both his bachelor of arts in political science and his master of education from Portland State University. His work centers on the importance of integrating both career development and academic achievement for undergraduate students to help them achieve their goals. His background in various student support roles at University of Idaho and Portland State University has given him a broad perspective of how to prepare students for not only graduation, but also for their careers.