Dean of Professional Studies, Library, and Workforce Education

I am the Professional Studies, Library, and Workforce Dean at Spokane Falls Community College. I am from the area earning my degrees from Eastern Washington University (EWU) and the University of Idaho. I have worked at several colleges during my career, which include EWU, Ithaca College, Stanford, and North Idaho College. We look forward to the introduction of a new dynamic leader to our community.

As a proud SFCC graduate, Gigi has also earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Eastern Washington University and a master’s in communication studies with a focus in interpersonal communication from University of Texas Austin. Gigi is happy to serve as the Curriculum Advisor and point of contact for students enrolled in programs within the Business Pathway.

Jamie Southwell is excited to be the pathway specialist who works with students earning their business degrees. Jamie Southwell joined Spokane Falls Community College as a student in 2020 and earned his Associates in business management shortly after. After graduation, Jamie expanded his passion for the bigfoot community by joining the team himself as the business pathway specialist. Jamie’s firsthand knowledge of the program helps students understand the business pathway, and Jamie’s passion for ensuring each student feels warm and welcomed by the community shines light on the inclusion of SFCC. He enjoys hiking, listening to music, and exploring new foods on his free time.

Assistant to the Dean of Professional Studies, Library, and Workforce Education

My name is Jackie Franklin and I have been teaching business for over 20 years.

I was a student at Spokane Falls Community College, earned a BA in accounting from Gonzaga University, and an MBA from Eastern Washington University. In my career, I have worked in public accounting, and private accounting, and owned a successful consulting company. Shortly after earning my CPA, I started teaching at SFCC as an adjunct (part-time) instructor and fell in love with teaching.

I love the Pacific Northwest. In my spare time you find me on a kayak or a hiking trail.

James Hansen recently retired after nearly 28 years of military service; he pursued opportunities to instruct as often as possible during his tenure. James wrote several training programs for the military, including leadership development, interpersonal communication, and risk mitigation.

During his dwell time, he attained his bachelor’s degree in business administration and a Master of Science in Management from the University of Maryland. He also earned a graduate certificate in the Foundations of Human Resource Management and one in Leadership.

When James is not working or studying, he coaches youth softball, goes camping, and enjoys time with his family.

Roshan Khattry was born and raised in Calcutta, India and moved to the United States in 1998. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from Coe College in Iowa and a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Oregon. He has been teaching Economics at SFCC since 2011. In his free time, he loves to play tennis, listen to Indian music, and cook Indian food.

Alex Pelham is originally from the mountains of Colorado. He earned his Bachelor of Arts at University of Massachusetts Boston and received his Master of Arts and Ph.D from Colorado State University. Before joining SFCC in 2020 he taught in Colorado and Boston and worked as an economist for the USDA. In his free time he enjoys exploring the outdoors near Spokane.

I have been teaching Accounting at the Falls since 2018 after 35 years of working at large corporations. I started my career as an accountant but most of my experience is in finance and general management. I have a bachelors’ degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame and a masters’ degree in finance from Northwestern University.

My teaching philosophy is to demonstrate how a knowledge of accounting is relevant to students regardless of career choice. I relate the topics we cover to business issues faced by organizations of different sizes and in a wide range of industries to increase student interest and curiosity. I strive to create an active learning environment where class activities are the cornerstone of learning and class attendance leads to a strong understanding of the material and the development of critical thinking skills.

Christina Woytalewicz joined Spokane Falls Community College in 2018. Christina has earned a bachelor’s in finance and accounting and a master’s in accounting with a concentration in taxation from Florida State University. Her last name is pronounced ‘why-ta-lev-itch.’

I was in grade school during the 1970s, a decade of enormous economic upheaval in the US. We saw unemployment and inflation reach levels not seen since before World War 2. OPEC drove oil prices through the roof, American manufacturers like the Big Three automakers lost market share, and American workers began losing jobs.

When I started college in the early 1980s, I wanted to understand all these events, so I majored in economics at a small liberal arts college. After I finished my BA, I headed to grad school at UCLA, and earned a Master’s and a Ph.D.

As I finished my graduate study, and started searching for jobs, I knew that I wanted to teach. I soon realized that if I wanted to teach at the college level, I would fit best at a community college. A few years later, I was hired at Spokane Falls, where I’ve been for over 20 years.