Meet the Team
Benjamin Leavitt
Director of Academic Services
My name is Ben, and I assist WPU students in achieving academic success through disability accommodations, time management mentoring, and tutoring. My goal is to be available to all WPU students and to help them walk through whatever academic challenges they might be facing. My work is energized by seeing your growth, and it’s rooted in my experience as an academic historian and my desire to be relationally oriented in all I do. I’m still a student of history, and I’m learning more each day about topics like interpersonal communication and executive function. In my free time, I run, read, and play the piano.
Adan Uribe
Academic and Accommodations Navigator
As the CASA Academic Navigator, I want to make a difference in the lives of our students. I collaborate with many different departments here at WPU to better serve our students. Outside of my role, I enjoy working out by doing kickboxing to recharge and have fun. I also enjoy playing soccer with my family and friends. I enjoy listening to music and trying new foods.
Ashley Pugh
Math/Business Tutor and Tutoring Services Coordinator
My name is Ashley, and I am the math and business tutor at WPU. I am here at WPU because I want to help students succeed in their classes and encourage them that they are strong, independent individuals that have the ability to succeed. I tutor in all math & business subjects ranging from statistics and team projects to creating business pitches and presentations. I want to know more about how we can use self-regulation strategies to center our minds and bodies. To rest and recharge, I like to hang out with my friends, travel, watch TV shows, and listen to music.
Ruben Estrada
Science Tutor
My name is Ruben Estrada, and I am the natural science tutor at Warner Pacific University. I am passionate about teaching and helping people to be the best version of themselves. I love to learn and teach about the anatomy and physiology of the human body. In my free time, I like to play soccer with my friends. I also enjoy dancing and learning new things that challenge my mind and body.
Will Schneider
Writing Tutor
My name is Will Schneider. I am the writing tutor at Warner Pacific University. I love writing and I love helping students refine their ideas and get them on the page. I can help with everything from outlining and researching to editing and citations. I graduated from Portland State University in 2017 with an MA in history. In my free time I enjoy playing music, riding my bike, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers. My three favorite people are my wife and our two daughters.
Anaee Mendez
Peer Navigator
I am a junior pursuing a nursing major in the nursing program. I graduate in 2027 with the goal of becoming a nurse midwife, gaining more experience, and making more progress financially by saving money to travel and further my education in the field I want to pursue. I became a peer navigator to navigate new students and be the person anyone can talk to and come find if they need help. To rest and recharge, I like to watch K-Dramas and K-Pop content and sleep and relax.