The Team
Get to know the people who make it all happen. These dedicated WSU staff members work behind the scenes at Global Connections to bring online Cougs engaging programs, events, and opportunities to connect.
Casey Bui
Mentorship Program and Alumni Engagement Coordinator
casey.bui@wsu.edu
I am a dedicated educator with extensive experience in higher education, ranging from recruitment to advising to career services. My career has been driven by a commitment to purpose-focused initiatives that advance both educational and economic equity. As the mentorship program and alumni engagement coordinator, I work to strengthen connections between current students and our diverse network of professional alumni.
Beyond my professional role, I live in sunny San Diego with my husband and our two dogs. Together, we own a local dance studio and coach dance teams at both the high school and university levels.
casey.bui@wsu.edu
I am a dedicated educator with extensive experience in higher education, ranging from recruitment to advising to career services. My career has been driven by a commitment to purpose-focused initiatives that advance both educational and economic equity. As the mentorship program and alumni engagement coordinator, I work to strengthen connections between current students and our diverse network of professional alumni.
Beyond my professional role, I live in sunny San Diego with my husband and our two dogs. Together, we own a local dance studio and coach dance teams at both the high school and university levels.
Mia Darnell
Global Campus Connections Program Coordinator
global.connections@wsu.edu
Hi everyone, I’m Mia Darnell, the Global Campus Connections’ program coordinator. I’m excited to welcome you and be part of this work. I’m based in Gig Harbor, Washington where I live with my husband and children—my oldest is actually a Coug studying on the Pullman campus.
Before stepping into this role, I spent two years in ASWSU Global student government, first as Director of Communications and Compliance and later as Vice President. As a former Global Coug, who graduated with degrees in accounting and English (rhetoric and professional writing), I relate to the experience from the student side and understand what it takes to support it well.
I’m really glad you’re here, and I’m looking forward to learning alongside you.
global.connections@wsu.edu
Hi everyone, I’m Mia Darnell, the Global Campus Connections’ program coordinator. I’m excited to welcome you and be part of this work. I’m based in Gig Harbor, Washington where I live with my husband and children—my oldest is actually a Coug studying on the Pullman campus.
Before stepping into this role, I spent two years in ASWSU Global student government, first as Director of Communications and Compliance and later as Vice President. As a former Global Coug, who graduated with degrees in accounting and English (rhetoric and professional writing), I relate to the experience from the student side and understand what it takes to support it well.
I’m really glad you’re here, and I’m looking forward to learning alongside you.
Shane McFarland, Ph.D.
Wellness Online Coordinator
shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
I lead efforts to promote and evaluate health and wellness for our Global Campus students who reside around the world. I incorporate over a decade of higher education experience with a prevention science lens.
Outside of my role as a student success and wellness professional, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, exploring God’s creation, and teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I am a novice and aspiring sailor. And… I am shockingly adept at playing hacky sack.
shane.mcfarland@wsu.edu
I lead efforts to promote and evaluate health and wellness for our Global Campus students who reside around the world. I incorporate over a decade of higher education experience with a prevention science lens.
Outside of my role as a student success and wellness professional, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, exploring God’s creation, and teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I am a novice and aspiring sailor. And… I am shockingly adept at playing hacky sack.