Director of Student Advising and Support Services

Ms. Blackstad supervises academic advising, the Running Start and high school completion programs, new student orientation, and disability support services. She also collaborates with other student success administrators to deliver high-quality services to students. Before joining Cascadia, Ms. Blackstad was the manager of online student services for Washington Online Virtual Campus, a project of the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. Ms. Blackstad’s previous experience includes residence life, academic and career advising, website development, training, and online teaching. She holds a B.A. in history and fine arts from Creighton University and an M.Ed. in student development administration from Seattle University, and she is currently working toward a Ph.D. in leadership studies from Gonzaga University.  

To contact Ana Blackstad, visit the Faculty and Staff Directory.