Sudon has been in education for over 10 years. Prior to joining Highline College he most recently was the GEAR UP coordinator within the Federal Way School District. Working with a diverse group of students from various backgrounds, upbringings, learning styles and ambitions. Sudon understands the challenges and barriers first generational college students and students of color in college face from his own experiences. Sudon played basketball in college, and that experience gives him a greater perspective when talking to students about time management, sacrifices and accountability while being a college student. Sudon has 3 daughters and a wife who he spends the majority of his free time with. Sports, learning, reading and being active are big pillars in his life. In his leisure time outside of driving his kids to their own sporting games and practices, he enjoys eating delicious food, listening to music and challenging others to think outside their comfort zone.

Phone: (206) 592-4189
Office: 25-613
Mailstop: 25-6
Email: sdesuze@highline.edu
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Keoke Silvano brings over 20 years of experience in education, including 16 years at the University of Washington, where he has supported students navigating barriers such as low income, first-generation college status, and historically underserved backgrounds.

Drawing from both his extensive institutional knowledge and his own lived experience as a first-generation Filipino-American raised in a single-parent new immigrant household, Keoke offers a unique and empathetic perspective. His work focuses on guiding students through academic decision-making, helping them navigate higher education systems, and supporting their long-term educational and career pathways.

Keoke enjoys family time, cooking and international travel. His favorite book is his passport and his travel experience is not limited to but frequently visits the Pacific Islands, Caribbean Islands and Mexico.   

“I never complain about having a lot on my plate because I always wanted to eat.”

Office: 25-616
Mailstop: 25-6
Email: ksilvano@highline.edu
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Krystal has been in education for nearly 25 years. In every position she’s held, she has always served as the advisor of a student club or organization. Her current role focuses on supporting the curriculum and co-curricular activities for students of color is a dream come true. She is a mother of an only child who is currently attending college. In her leisure time, she enjoys listening to audiobooks, preparing delicious meals, and sharing her affection for favorite products as an online beauty influencer.

Phone: (206) 592-3148
Office: 25-612
Mailstop: 25-6
Email: kwelch@highline.edu
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