Meet the Team

Originally from the Central Valley of California, Kristi recently moved to Surprise, Arizona to join the OUAZ team as a Community College Enrollment Advisor. 

After receiving her Associates Degree in Health Care Administration, she transitioned into the Admissions Department at National University while completing her undergrad in Behavioral Sciences and Addictive Disorders followed by a Masters in Human Behavior.

In addition to working in Admissions, Kristi has been a faculty member in the areas of Sociology, Ethics, Psychology and her favorite area of Critical Thinking. This lead her into the Director of Career Services for onsite and online students, where her passion for working with students merged with  preparing them for their post-college experiences.  Additionally, she has been a small business owner for nearly a decade as a family & wedding photographer.

I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and graduated from Peoria High School. I received a football scholarship to Briar Cliff University, where I also finished my undergraduate degree in Psychology. After graduation, I moved back to Arizona and started working in admissions for Grand Canyon University where I also received my Master of Science in Health Psychology. After 6 years of admissions there, I transitioned to my new home, Ottawa University. In addition to working in admissions, I have been coaching high school football for a local school for 5+ years. I have a passion for working with students in helping them achieve their highest potential.

Christy Hiniker has been a devoted resident of Surprise, AZ, a place she and her family have called 'home' for nearly two decades. 

Christy’s educational background in Communications was cultivated at Glendale Community College. Following several successful years as a Public Relations manager at Gateway Chiropractic, Christy made a pivotal shift in 2014, stepping into the role of a theater director at Spotlight Entertainment Performing Arts Studio. This transition ignited her passion for connecting with students of all ages, as she mentored college-aged individuals through the application process for potential theater scholarships.

In 2018, Christy embarked on a fulfilling five-year teaching career in Special Education. This experience provided her with invaluable insights and skills that uniquely position her to guide and support prospective students in their educational journey as an Enrollment Advisor at Ottawa University.

An Entrepreneur at heart, William is originally from South Texas where he had a long career in the hospitality industry. He previously was a managing partner for a bar and restaurant and operated large food service operations for universities in the southwest. William became part of the Ottawa University family early on at the beginning of the OUAZ campus. He has seen not only the campus grow but also the students. William is a Senior Enrollment Advisor working with high school students from around the valley and throughout Arizona. He holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management.