Miranda Powers

My Role at Bethel

Vice President of Student Experience

 

Why You'd Contact Me

Why You'd Contact Me

I oversee the Office of Student Life, the Office of Christian Formation and Church Relations, the Office of Athletics, the Center for Access and Integration, and the Wellness Center, forging collaborative partnerships across the university and building organizational systems to improve student success.

Reasons I Love My Job

My personal college experience was full of people who took the time to get to know me and help me discover more about who God created me to be. I believe college is such a time of discovery: You're learning how to be in relationship, figuring out who you want to be and what you might want to do for your life's work, and discovering things you're uniquely gifted to do. I love being part of that process for Bethel students. I also feel passionate about helping all students find a place of belonging at Bethel. My job allows me to be part of those moments—what a gift!

Hometown

Port Orchard, Washington

Degree

Bachelor of Arts: Human Development, Seattle Pacific University

Master of Arts: Counseling Psychology, Bethel University

Licensed Professional Counselor

In My Free Time

I love to hang out with my handsome husband and three children. I love to do crafts, cook, and travel.

Best Bethel Tradition

I love that both the beginning of a Bethel experience and the end of it are often bookended by people cheering for you. This happens when students move into residence halls during Welcome Week but also as they graduate and their faculty clap for them. This truly represents the spirit of Bethel.