Human Resources
HR Team
Human Resources supports the Lewis & Clark community with integrity and service by attracting and retaining exceptional employees, embracing diversity, and ensuring compliance through open and ethical practices.
How can I visit the HR office?
For help, please see our map, and driving directions.
Heyke Kirkendall-Baker, JD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
hkirkendall-baker@lclark.edu
Associate Vice President of Human Resources
503-768-6239
Contact for: Compensation, Title IX, policy violations, performance issues, involuntary terminations, general HR issues/questions related to faculty, staff and student employees.
Sarah Petrich, PHR, SHRM-CP
spetrich@lclark.edu
Associate Director
503-768-6266
Contact for: General HR issues/questions related to faculty, staff and student employees, PDQs, reclassification, union contract interpretation, policy interpretation.
Kris Codron, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
kcodron@lclark.edu
Leave Administrator/ Training Manager
503-768-6237
Contact for: Leaves, including FMLA/OFLA, accommodation, time off, short and long term disability, Worker’s Compensation, training and development, search committee assistance.
Pam Wassmer
pwassmer@lclark.edu
HR Administrative Specialist I
503-768-6236
Contact for: I-9s, verification of employment, unemployment claims, general HR questions, employee recognition, late time entry, PAF status.
Mark Redding
mredding@lclark.edu
Recruiter
503-768-6238
Contact for: Posting for staff and student positions, PDQ processing, Workday Recruiting, interview/hiring process, SkillSurvey, background checks, recruitment sites, diversity recruiting tools.
Helen DeVol
helen@lclark.edu
Benefits Analyst
503-768-6234
Contact for: Benefits, including medical/dental, 403(b), life insurance, tuition programs, Employee Assistance Program, retirement, qualifying events, eligibility.
Alex Ray
alexanderr@lclark.edu
HRIS Analyst
503-768-6232
Contact for: Workday support, business process improvement.
Leandra Kroenig, FPC
lkroenig@lclark.edu
Payroll Administrator
503-768-7819
Contact for: Payroll, time cards, time approval, direct deposit, lost or stolen check replacement, FWS related to student agency billing, W-2, W-4, tuition remission.