This year’s ceremony features keynote speaker Julianna Marler      

On Thursday, June 20, Clark College will honor its 83rd graduating class atthe 2019 Clark College Commencement ceremony. The ceremony will take place at6:30 p.m. at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater. The keynote speaker is JuliannaMarler, CEO of the Port of Vancouver USA (see full bio below).

More than 700 students are expected to participate in the ceremony,celebrating the completion of their bachelor’s degree, associate degree,certificate, and/or high school diploma or equivalency.

The ceremony alsowill include the announcement of 2018-2019 Community College President’s Award.This annual scholarship is given to a Clark Collegegraduate who is transferring to a degree program at Washington State UniversityVancouver (WSUV) and who demonstrated leadership potential, a commitment tocommunity service, and academic achievement. The scholarship award providesfull-time tuition and is renewable for one additional year, essentiallyproviding full tuition to complete a bachelor’s degree.

The SunlightSupply Amphitheater is located at 17200 NE Delfel Road in Ridgefield, Wash.Tickets are not required to attend. Anyone needing accommodation due to adisability in order to fully participate in this event should contact ClarkCollege’s Disability Support Services Office at (360) 992-2314 or (360)991-0901 (VP), prior to the event. For more information visit www.clark.edu/cc/commencement.

About JuliannaMarler

Julianna Marler is the CEO of the Port of Vancouver USA. Prior to her appointment, she served as the port’s Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Marler is the first female CEO in the port’s 105-year history and one of just a handful of female port CEOs in the U.S.

Prior to joining the port in2008, Marler worked at the City of Vancouver for nine years, where she servedas the procurement services manager. Recipient of a 2018 Iris Award – an awardhonoring women of achievement in Southwest Washington – Marler engages inongoing activities to encourage and support women in leadership positions.

Marler is a Vancouver RotaryClub member and serves on the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,Greater Portland Inc Board of Directors, American Association of PortAuthorities Board of Directors, and the Washington State University VancouverAdvisory Council. She was recently appointed to the Association of WashingtonBusiness Board of Directors.

A native of Vancouver, Marlerattended Clark College and received her bachelor’s degree in BusinessAdministration from Washington State University Vancouver.