TRiO Talent Search Staff

Tony Au
TRiO Talent Search Director

Pronouns: he, him

Tony Au was born and raised in Seattle, WA. He graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Business Administration (Concentrations: Information Systems & Human Resources Management). He then obtained his Ed.M. in College Student Services Administration (Specialization: Leadership & Social Justice) from Oregon State University. Tony has nine years of professional higher education experience—four years with housing/residence life at Oregon State University and California State University, Sacramento; three years with TRIO Upward Bound at the University of Washington (the very program that helped him graduate from high school and get into college); and the past two years as Completion Coach & Retention Manager building the Highline College Achievement Program (better known as HCAP) to intentionally and holistically support stopped-out students with returning to Highline College. Tony is very familiar with and integrated into the TRIO community as a former student, student worker, scholarship committee member, conference presenter, and staff member. Tony also served as a Washington State TRIO Association Board Member for over two years as Treasurer.

Tony identifies as queer, first-generation, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his nieces and nephews, swimming, traveling, exploring new bubble tea and banh mi spots, and going to concerts (has been to five Beyoncé concerts and four Mariah Carey concerts). He also enjoys marrying people (you read that right…he is an Ordained Minister and has officiated two weddings).

Contact Tony at:
Phone: 206-592-3158 / Email: tau@highline.edu

Mai Xee Vang (pronounced: Mine-See)
TRiO Talent Search Manager

Pronouns: she, her

Mai Xee grew up in the Twin Cities, MN and moved to the Greater-Seattle Area for graduate school at the University of Washington – Seattle. As a child of Hmong refugees and immigrants, she learned the values of community, culture, solidarity, and compassion, thus seeking tools to empower and highlight underrepresented voices. Being a TRIO student since middle school, Mai Xee is excited to now support the younger generations of leaders. In her downtime, Mai Xee immerses herself with family and friends, TV (reality, Asian dramas, crime), travel, social media, foodie adventures, and more!

Mai Xee’s weekly schedule:

• Monday: Remote
• Tuesday: Highline College Building 6, Office 242 (located in the Running Start and Counseling office)
• Wednesday-Friday: Mount Rainier High School College and Career Center

Contact Mai Xee at:
Phone: 206-592-4047 / Email: mvang@highline.edu / Schedule a meeting w/ Mai Xee

Jan Patrick Campanano
TRiO Talent Search Advisor

Jan Patrick is passionate about connecting with students and empowering them with the tools to succeed. Born in the Philippines and raised in Seattle, Jan Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree in communication at the University of Washington, before going on to work in various roles in college and career access readiness. Most recently, he worked as an academic advisor for Highline College. On his free time, you can find Jan competing at local trading card shops, watching movies, playing videogames, and scouring the internet for whichever interesting skill he wants to learn next.

Jan Patrick’s weekly schedule:

• Monday: Remote
• Tuesday: Highline College Building 6, Office 242 (located in the Running Start and Counseling office)
• Wednesday-Thursday: Foster High School College and Career Center
• Friday: Why Not You Academy

Contact Jan Patrick at:
Phone: 206-592-3224 / Email: jcampanano@highline.edu / Schedule a meeting with Jan Patrick

Staff & Contact Information

Talent Search Director

Tony Au
Phone: 206-592-3158 / Email: tau@highline.edu
Office location: Highline College Building 6, Office 154

Talent Search Manager

Mai Xee Vang
Advises students at Mount Rainier High School & Pacific Middle School
Phone: 206-592-4047 / Email: mvang@highline.edu
Schedule a meeting with Mai Xee
MRHS workspace location: College & Career Center
Pacific Middle School workspace location: Care Room (next to the Counselor’s offices)

Talent Search Advisor

Jan Patrick Campanano
Advises students at Foster High School, Why Not You Academy, & Showalter Middle School
Phone: 206-592-3224 / Email:  jcampanano@highline.edu
Schedule a meeting with Jan Patrick
Foster workspace location: College & Career Center
WNYA workspace location: Room 107