We have a new Shuttle Bus on campus! Thank you to SCOF (Sustainable Commuter Operations Fund), and to Communications & Marketing (for the graphics/logo work).
It seats 24 passengers and 1 driver (driven by our CDL (Class B-certified Truck Driver). It has a wheelchair lift on the right side of the bus, located towards the back.
Our Campus Shuttle is free to use for students, staff/faculty, and visitors.
Questions? Please feel free to e-mail us: campus.safety@shoreline.edu
Campus Safety would like to introduce two of our newest Officers. Roger White and Han Nguyen bring a wealth of valuable experience to their roles, and we are thrilled to have them on our team as we work to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone on our campus.
Roger White
Prior to coming to Shoreline College, Roger served for 13 years in the U.S. Army and worked in security at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Outside of work, Roger is a writer, a reader of history and science fiction, and a record collector.
Han Nguyen
After earning his BA in Law, Han served as a police officer for the City of Lynwood and a campus security officer at Edmonds Community College. When not working, Han enjoys travelling and hiking with his wife and their cavapoo puppy.
Roger and Han both love the beauty of the Shoreline College campus and appreciate the opportunity to spend time working outside. They enjoy meeting and connecting with Shoreline’s students, staff, and visitors so be sure to say “Hi” the next time you see them!
Shoreline College is pleased to welcome April Nilsen as the new Associate Vice President of Development & Community Engagement / Executive Director of the Foundation.
April brings over 12 years of nonprofit development, communications, and organizational leadership experience, most recently as Vice President of Development & Impact at Washington Alliance for Better Schools (WABS).
She will begin her new role at Shoreline College on August 3, 2026.
For over a decade at WABS, April held roles spanning fundraising, grant writing, communications, data analysis, and program leadership. She led comprehensive fund development strategy across public, corporate, and private philanthropy; modernized infrastructure through CRM and analytics integration; and designed high-impact fundraising events.
Prior to her nonprofit career, April worked as an educator and administrator in early childhood education, where she supervised and mentored a team of educators.
Energized by work that includes both strategic vision and hands-on implementation, April is particularly drawn to spaces where education, philanthropy, and community come together. She believes that strong, authentic relationships and clear storytelling are what turn a mission into momentum, and she’s excited to bring that belief to the Shoreline College community.
“After more than a decade working at the intersection of fundraising and strategy in public education, joining the Shoreline College Foundation feels like a natural next step, and a genuine privilege,” April said. “What excites me most is the chance to work alongside a Foundation board and campus community that already understands how investing in students shapes their future trajectory. There are so many traditions and partnerships that make Shoreline’s donor community special, and I’m honored to help lead that work into its next chapter.”
April holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Public Administration from the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington. She serves on the Board of Directors for Snohomish County Legal Services and the Edmonds Woodway High School Music Boosters.
Outside of work, April enjoys spending time with her daughter, painting, reading, and exploring the outdoors.
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Shoreline College celebrated a historic milestone as the 20 graduates of its Dental Hygiene program became the first cohort of students to earn bachelor’s degrees from the college.
“I am incredibly proud of our graduates, and their increased participation in community health and interprofessional education with dental and medical students,” said dental hygiene professor Nikki Honey.
Launched in 2024, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (BASDH), which built upon the curriculum of the college’s Associate of Applied Science degree, requires students to complete 119 credits of intensive dental hygiene courses following the successful completion of all program prerequisites
Shoreline’s Dental Hygiene program operates in partnership with the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Students earn their degrees through Shoreline College and are taught by Shoreline dental hygiene faculty, but the program is housed on the University of Washington Seattle campus. Speaking at this year’s Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony, Andre Ritter, Dean of the UW School of Dentistry, praised the graduates and expressed his hopes for an ongoing partnership.
“It is no surprise to us that Shoreline students are sought after by the School of Dentistry alumni and other dentists in Washington State, by DSO’s [Dental Support Organizations], and by community health centers,” said Mr. Ritter. “The UW School of Dentistry is firmly committed to the Shoreline Dental Hygiene program. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Shoreline’s faculty and leadership for many years.”
The BASDH program was designed to prepare highly skilled healthcare professionals and to tackle the pressing need for qualified dental hygienists in Washington State, particularly in rural areas where access to dental care is limited.
The shortage of trained dental hygienists has been an ongoing challenge in Washington. According to research published by the University of Washington Center for Health Workforce Studies, dental hygienists have been in high demand for many years, and additional graduates are needed to fill long-term vacancies across the state.
To further address this need, Mr. Ritter discussed his hopes for continued growth of the program. “Ultimately, we hope to expand to 30 students in each class to help remedy the shortage of dental hygienists in Washington State.”
This first cohort of baccalaureate graduates will begin to address that shortage as they, in the words of 2026 graduate Emily Dietzel, “leave with a shared purpose: to preserve the health of our communities and improve the lives of the patients we serve.”
“This is an incredibly important milestone for Shoreline College as we award our first bachelor’s degrees in dental hygiene,” shared Dr. Jack Kahn, president of Shoreline College. “Our partnership with the University of Washington exemplifies our commitment to student success, bringing institutions together to create opportunities that are stronger and more impactful than any one of us could achieve alone. Congratulations to all the graduates and thank you to everyone past and present who helped turn this vision into reality.”
New cohorts begin the BASDH program every summer. The BASDH classes of 2027 and 2028 are both fully enrolled with 20 students each.
Starting Tuesday, June 2 , Hopelink, Shoreline’s largest food bank and human services agency, will be bringing their Mobile Market food truck to campus.
Unlike the food trucks that park in front of the PUB, Hopelink’s truck will offer groceries (produce, meat, uncooked grains, etc.), which will be free of charge and available to any Shoreline College student, staff person, or faculty member as well as any community member.
The Mobile Market will be stationed in the student parking lot by the 1400 building on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For now, they’ll be in service from 1 – 2 pm, with the possibility of expanded hours later this year.
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