Make an Appointment with Kimberly
Prospective students seeking guidance on how to navigate any aspect of the admission process are welcome to schedule appointments with Portland State admission counselors. You can choose to meet in-person, by phone, or in a virtual Zoom meeting. To view available appointments, select the green dates displayed on the calendar. All appointments are scheduled in Pacific time.
If your counselor is not available, you can view all admissions counselor appointments and meet with another counselor.
Recruitment Territories:
- Transfer students from: Clackamas Community College
- First Year and transfer students from Oregon counties: Clackamas
Kimberly Alvarez was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, growing up in Echo Park. She earned an associate degree from Pasadena City College, a bachelor's degree from California State Polytechnic University of Pomona, a Masters from University of Southern California, and is currently completing her doctoral degree at Portland State University. Throughout her educational pursuits, Kim has navigated her first-generation college experience while raising two children. She is passionate about access to education and equitable support to assist the retention and degree attainment of historically underrepresented students. Kim worked in Pre K-12 settings prior to moving to the field of higher education, where she continues to work with students of all ages. During her downtime, Kim enjoys making memories with her family, cooking, and listening to music.