Graduate Admission Staff

Rebecca Sexton-Lee (she/her) serves as the Director of Admissions for the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, a role she’s held since she joined Lewis & Clark in 2020. Originally from Detroit, MI Rebecca moved to Portland in 2011 when she joined the admissions team for the College of Education at Portland State University. She received her Masters in Educational Leadership and Policy with a focus in Student Affairs Administration from Portland State in 2015. She was initially drawn to Lewis & Clark’s beautiful campus and the Graduate School’s commitment to social justice. When not at work, Rebecca enjoys exploring the beaches and forests of the PNW with her family.

As the Graduate Admissions Counselor, Juliette Reséndez (she/her), is committed to expanding diversity recruitment efforts, removing systemic barriers for enrollment, and increasing knowledge and access to resources for historically underrepresented students. Since she began her role in 2021, she has worked towards these goals by engaging in campus-wide conversations and workshops on diversity, equity, and inclusion. She also serves as the Staff Advisor for the Graduate Students of Color Alliance, and Confidential Advocate under the Office of Health Promotion & Wellness. Juliette enjoys working at Lewis & Clark because the campus community advocates for social change and applies an equity lens in their everyday work. She is grateful to be a part of a diverse and supportive community that holds these values. Juliette received her MA in Education and Human Development with a specialization in International Higher Education at the George Washington University; BA in Social Ecology with minors in Public Health and Urban Studies at University of California, Irvine; and Qualified Mental Health Professional - Registrant (QMHP-R) Certificate from the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). During her free time she enjoys going to stand-up comedy shows and cultural events in the community, and working as a Harm Reduction Advocate.

Samantha Cikara (they/them) is an Administrative Assistant and has been with Lewis & Clark’s Graduate School for over ten years. Their favorite place to spend time in Oregon are the waterfalls along the Historic Columbia River Highway.