Who We Are
We the leaders of the Associated Students of Washington State University represent the student population of Washington State University. ASWSUTC seeks to promote the well being of students by respecting the integrity, dignity, and worth of individuals, with the acknowledgment of differences. The association provides services and opportunities to the student body while maintaining a professional environment. Allegiance to these ideas requires those in positions of leadership within ASWSUTC to refrain from and to discourage behaviors, which threaten the freedom and respect every individual deserves.
Executives
The Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities Executives are the President and Vice President. They are elected in the General Election during the spring semester and serve from commencement to commencement of the following year. They are responsible for supervising the Directors, Senators, and Staff, and they represent the organization to the university administration, Washington Student Association, and the WSU Student Government Council. Their offices are located in the Student Union Building. Come stop by and say hello!
Hello everyone! I’m Parjot Pawar, and I’m thrilled to be serving as the President for the Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities. I’m a junior pursuing a dual degree program, majoring in Business Administration, Biological Sciences, and Psychology. Yep, I like to stay busy!
When I’m not deep into schoolwork, you can probably find me exploring new worlds on Minecraft, volunteering around campus and in the community, or indulging in my creative side with painting projects! I’m also a big foodie—I love trying new flavors and cuisines—and if there’s a chance to travel and experience something new, I’m there! Looking forward to an amazing year with everyone!
Monday | 10 a.m. – Noon and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday | 10 a.m. – Noon and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday | 10 a.m. – Noon
Hello, everyone. My name is Yasmeen Lagunas, and I am majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Wine and Beverage Business Management. I am the current ASWSUTC Vice president and have been part of this student organization for the past three years. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy long walks, seeing new views, going on adventures, and reading books. I am here to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Monday | 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday | 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday | Noon – 5 p.m.
Executive Staff
The ASWSUTC Executive Assistant is responsible for completing tasks that are assigned to her or him by the ASWSUTC President, Vice President, or Senate Pro-Tempore. This may include scheduling meetings, assisting directors or senators in their tasks, or sending out organizational emails.
Hello, everyone! My name is Jessica Miranda Sanchez, and I’m the Executive Assistant for ASWSUTC. I’m currently a junior, majoring in Nursing and minoring in Business Administration. In my free time, I enjoy watching shows, catching up on sleep, and working out, especially cardio.
Tuesday | Noon – 2 p.m.
Thursday | Noon – 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Directors
The Directors within the Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities are the Director of Legislative Affairs and Director Marketing and Communications. They all serve different purposes, but their main objective is to improve campus life in specific ways. The Director of Legislative Affairs focuses their work on legislative efforts both on campus and in Olympia, plans Coug Day at the Capitol, and holds advocacy-based programs and events that further legislative processes on campus. The Director of Marketing and Communications creates all marketing for events and student opportunities held by ASWSUTC, runs our social media, and directs communication between ASWSUTC to help connect students to campus life. They all hold their office hours in the ASWSUTC General Office in room 104 of the Student Union Building. If you have any questions or want to share your opinion, please feel free to stop by!
Zoe Pfeifer, Director of Legislative Affairs, Academic standing year Junior, majoring in Biology. I enjoy being outside and going on road trips.
Monday | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday | 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Friday | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Greetings Cougs! My name is Devin Simpson. I am the Director of Marketing and Communications. Having graduated WSU with a Bachelor’s in English in 2023, I have returned to major in Digital Technology and Culture. I guess you could say I am a super senior or a returning freshman. My biggest hobbies are soccer, theater, YouTubing, drawing, reading, writing, jogging, cooking, voice impressions (when no one is around) and going to social events!
Monday | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Wednesday | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Friday| 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Senators
The Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities have nine senators, made up of the six college-specific senators that represent students within their college, two University Senators that represent all students, and one Graduate Senator that represents graduate students. These nine senators make up the ASWSUTC Senate, the official policy-making body of ASWSUTC. The ASWSUTC Senate is responsible for representing and advocating for their constituents in response to student feedback, and working as a team to pass bills and resolutions that are sent to the WSU Tri-Cities administration to officially voice their support, concern, or opinion on a certain topic. Senators can be found holding their office hours in the ASWSUTC General Office in room 104 of the Student Union Building. If you have a way to improve campus, don’t hesitate to stop by!
I am a Senior, majoring in Digital Technology and Culture (DTC) with a minor in Business. I like to play video games, go on walks, and also read from time to time.
Monday | 10 a.m. – Noon
Tuesday | Noon – 1 p.m.
Wednesday | 10 a.m. – Noon
Hello Cougs.
Manuella Tossa here, one of your University Senators for the academic year 2024-2025. I am a junior pursuing a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and minoring in Mathematics.
A fun fact about me: I love spending quality time with family and friends. I’m always eager to attend campus events and lend a helping hand whenever I can. I have a passion for cooking African foods, and one day, I hope to open my own restaurant.
Don’t be influenced by my facial expression to approach me; I am open to listen and help you find solution to navigate you time on campus. Looking forward to an amazing year together.
Go Cougs!
Wednesday | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday | 9 a.m. – Noon
Yasamin Alazawi, College of Arts and Sciences Senator; Academic Year and Major: I’m a senior double degree in Biological Sciences and Psychology; a few of my hobbies include cooking, fashion, skincare methods, and volleyball.
Tuesday | 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday | 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday | 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Hello Cougs! My name is Megan (Charlie) and I am your Graduate Senator. I graduated from WSU Tri-Cities with a Bachelors in English and Minor in Humanity. Currently, I am a graduate student in the Masters in Teaching program. I love crafting, cats, and being creative with whatever I am doing! Feel free to stop by and chat with me during my office hours!
Wednesday | 5:35 p.m. – 7:35 p.m.
Thursday | 5:35 p.m. – 7:35 p.m.
Friday | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hi name is Lisandra Farías. I am a current Junior majoring in Elementary Education and working towards getting my endorsements in ELL, Bilingual, and Middle-Level Math. In my free time, I enjoy baking, spending time with my family, and catching up on Netflix. Being a leader is something that comes naturally to me, so I’m happy to be the voice of the students in my program. Go Cougs!
Monday | 11 a.m. – Noon
Thursday | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Hello my names is Priscila Ramos I am currently on my last year at WSU majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Hospitality Business Management. This is my first and last year as ASWSUTC Business Senator! I am very friendly and out-going! Some hobbies of mine include cooking, long drives, and anything adventures! I am always ready to help and excited for what my last year has to offer!
Monday | 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday | 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Hi! My name is Kalimae Mountain and I am the 2024-2025 College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) senator. I am a senior this year, majoring in Environmental science and minoring in Biology. I am hoping to go in to graduate school after I finish at WSU, and hope to pursue a career in research. Outside of school, I am also a painter, in my spare time and I also like to read.
I’m excited to be able to help students navigate, and grow in their CAHNRS majors. Increasing campus sustainability and generating community amongst CAHNRS majors are the main things I’m hoping to make progress on during my senatorship.
Feel free to drop into my office hours or shoot me an email.
Monday | Noon – 1 p.m.
Tuesday | 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday | Noon – 1 p.m.
Thursday | 1:20 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Friday | Noon – 1 p.m.
Hello, everyone! My name is Marlee Dawkins, and I’m the Nursing senator for ASWSUTC. I’m currently a junior majoring in Nursing. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, watching movies, reading, and listening to music. I love connecting with others and am always happy to chat, so feel free to reach out
Tuesday | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Nursing Campus)
Wednesday | 11 a.m. – Noon (Nursing Campus)
Friday | 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Nursing Campus) and 11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Main Campus)
Hi my name is Angel Romero. I am a first-year student majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I love my cat, music, and being out and about.
Monday | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday | Noon – 1 p.m.
Wednesday | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday | 11 a.m. – Noon
Friday | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Judicial Board
The Judicial Board is charged with making sure all ASWSUTC Officers are following the Constitution and By-Laws. They have the power to hold hearings to keep officers accountable for their actions. The Justices also plan and oversee the general election as well as special and recall elections, if needed. Justices have office hours in the General Office in room 104 of the Student Union Building. Come by and say hello!
Hello everyone! My name is Andrea Rodriguez, and I am serving as Chief Justice for ASWSUTC. This is currently my 3rd year here at WSU Tri-Cities, and I am pursuing a bachelor’s in Elementary Education and English. Outside of school I enjoy taking road trips, reading, and trying new foods!
Tuesday | 10:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Hello! My name is Sierra Gourley and I am currently a pre-nursing student. This is my first year in ASWSUTC! In my free time I love to hangout with my family and friends and do things like watching movies or playing games!
Monday | 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday | 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Hi everyone, It is my fourth year at WSU-TC as a history major pursuing secondary education. Some of my hobbies include reading, painting, going to concerts, and building legos!
Monday | Noon – 1 p.m.
Wednesday | Noon – 1 p.m.
Friday | Noon – 1 p.m.