The Executive branch is made up of the President, Vice-President, Chief of Staff, and the Directors (including Legislative, Finance, Marketing, Diversity, and Student Affairs). This branch makes initial decisions about the direction the government will take, and is responsible for putting on one event per month by all Directors except for Marketing and Finance. The events put on by the executive branch are all educational and informative. The events seek out to inform students and bring their attention to certain topics such as civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, financial aid deadline, fitness programs on campus, etc. 

If a student has an idea for an event, program or something they want to develop on campus, this is the branch you would go to!

• ASWSUTC President
• Office Hours: TBD
• israa.alshaikhli@tricity.wsu.edu

Hi Awesome Cougs! My name is Israa Alshaikhli, I’m a junior majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. This is my second year serving in Student Government. I discovered my passion for serving the students during my freshmen year so I ran for senate and I served as a Senator last year and I’m looking forward to serving you this year as ASWSUTC President!
My main goals this year are to collaborate with our awesome clubs and organizations and support them to improve students’ experience on our campus. I want this year ASWSUTC team to communicate and work with as many students as possible to make our campus even more incredible than it already is. Go Cougs!

• ASWSUTC Vice-President
• Office Hours: TBD
• zachary.harper@tricity.wsu.edu

Hello fellow Cougs! My name is Zach and I’m a sophomore studying Business Administration. In my position, I preside over the Senate Meetings as well as see that the internal operations of ASWSUTC run smoothly. I also sit on various university committees and support everyone on the team. In my free time, I volunteer for different high schools and community theaters and help with the technical theatre side of productions. My favorite animal is the penguin and I love soft pretzels. If you ever need to contact me, feel free! Go Cougs!

• ASWSUTC Chief of Staff
• Office Hours: TBD

Bio Coming Soon

• Director of Student Affairs
• Office Hours: TBD
• danielle.young@wsu.edu

Hello WSU! As your Director of Student Affairs my first priority is to ensure a rewarding college experience for all students through the available resources on campus. I am also directing some extra attention towards improving Sustainability Efforts on campus. In the Spring, we will also be hosting the 8th annual Fund the Future 5k to assist students with book purchases throughout the year. At school I am a Junior studying Civil Engineering, but at home I am a weightlifter, reader, and pickle enthusiast. Go Cougs!

• Director of Diversity Affairs
• Office Hours: TBD
• aswsutc.diversity@tricity.wsu.edu
• adriana.mckinney@tricity.wsu.edu

I am Adriana McKinney, a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering, and I am your Director of Diversity Affairs. It is my responsibility to serve as a liaison amongst students, faculty, and ASWSUTC to ensure that all students are represented and included. This year I will strive to create an atmosphere that encourages inclusivity, compassion, understanding, and collaboration, with an increased sense of belonging for all students. To accomplish this ASWSUTC will hold panels, seminars, contests, and festivals that focus on topics like multiculturalism, gender equality, acceptance, and service to others. We are always open to student feedback and involvement. Contact the me by emailing aswsutc.diversity@tricity.wsu.edu or adriana.mckinney@tricity.wsu.edu or by stopping by the ASWSUTC General Office, I would be happy to meet with you.

• Director of Legislative Affairs
• Office Hours: TBD
• savanna.kresse@wsu.edu

Hi, my name is Savanna Kresse, I am this year’s ASWSUTC Director of Legislative Affairs. I am a transfer student from YVCC, studying history with an emphasis in political science and I am a sophomore this year. My focus this year is to connect students to their state and congressional representatives and help them feel empowered when contributing to the legislative process. My favorite thing to eat is Mexican fruit cup’s and my hobbies include reading, learning, and spending time with my family.

• Director of Marketing and Communications
• Office Hours: TBD
• ray.lechelt@wsu.edu

What’s up Cougs! My name is Ray Lechelt and I am the Director of Marketing and Communications.  I am currently getting my second bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, this time in Fine Arts, with hopes of being accepted into an MFA program in the near future. I hope to work in art and design throughout my future career. I am interested in videography, graphic design, marketing, and art education. My favorite food is fresh fruit of all kinds, especially peaches and strawberries!

• Graphic Designer
• Office hours: TBD
• meha.naran@tricity.wsu.edu

Hello all! I am the current ASWSUTC Graphic Designer. My role is to create the proper images and layouts to successfully market and advertise ASWSUTC. Some of the work I do is designing t-shirts and creating event flyers and posters. Being the ASWSUTC Graphic Designer is an important role in order for students to know who we are and what is going on. I enjoy my position because I am passionate about the art of designing, getting involved, and helping students.

• Director of Finance
• Office Hours: TBD
• jacob.aoyama@wsu.edu

I have always been intrigued by the aspects of Finance and Banking throughout my life so I thought I’d pick one of those. Looking more into it though, I believe Accounting is the better fit for me so that is what I have decided I’m majoring in. I am now a sophomore at WSU Tri-Cities and I am the ASWSUTC Director of Finance. In this position, I continuously look over and add expenses into the 2017-2018 budget for ASWSUTC and attend meetings that deal with the budget. My favorite food has to be pizza or sandwiches. My favorite hobbies are rocks climbing or participating in anything that’s active.

• Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences
• Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm.
• sierra.brines@wsu.edu

Hi, I’m Sierra. I’m majoring in psychology and biology in order to pursue a career in child psychiatry, and am currently a junior at WSU. As the senator for the College of Arts and Sciences, I serve as the connection between students in my college and ASWSUTC, and advocate for the needs and wishes of those students. As part of the senate, I vote on bills and resolutions, and help to create legislation for the student body. When I’m not at school, my free time is usually spent doing some sort of do it yourself project, like woodworking or putting designs on t-shirts and windows. My goal for this year is to meet as many students as I can, and do as much as I can to make the WSU-TC experience as awesome as possible.

• University Senator
• Office Hours: TBD
• kelcey.olsen@tricity.wsu.edu

Bio to come.

• Senator of College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Office Hours:

Bio to come.

• Senate Clerk
• Office Hours: TBD

Bio to come.

• Judicial Board Member
• Office Hours: TBD
• tomokazu.hager@tricity.wsu.edu

Tom Hager is a Judicial Board Member for ASWSUTC. He began working for ASWSUTC in the Spring of 2017 as a Judicial member, and will continue through the 2017-18 academic year. He has worked with the judicial board in many ways such as overseeing senate meetings for ASWSUTC and holding hearings for issues arising in ASWSUTC.

Tom is in his Senior year. He graduated with an associates of science from Grays Harbor College. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics at WSU Tri-cities.

Card games are one of his favorite hobbies because he loves to win. Card games such as Canasta, Hearts, and Spades are totally up his alley. His favorite snacks are Hershey’s bars. Bring him any of your questions or concerns about our campus, clubs, or organizations.

• Judicial Board Member
• Office Hours: TBD
• remy.plate@tricity.wsu.edu

My name is Remy Plate and I’m a Judicial Board member. I’m currently a sophomore here at WSUTC and planning on majoring in construction management. My position revolves around the ASWSUTC Bylaws and Constitution. When there is a conflict or a question about internal operations expressed in the Bylaws, I’m part of the team that interprets and decides what will be done. My favorite food is dumplings and I love to travel! Go Cougs!

• Judicial Board Member
• Office Hours: TBD

Bio Coming soon

The Election Board is in charge of putting on the ASWSUTC annual elections, regulate campaigning, and coordinate presidential and senatorial debates.

• Election Board Chair
• Office Hours: TBD
• shadan.hani@tricity.wsu.edu

Bio coming soon

• Election Board Member
• Office Hours: TBD
• karina.rojas@tricity.wsu.edu

Bio Coming Soon

SEB is one of ASWSUTC standing boards, this board is all about student fun and enhancing students’ experience through fun events and activities. This board is where you get things like Date Night, Ski-trips, Pullman games, winter balls, performances and intramural activities. The Director of SEB is in charge of three Programmers (Activities, Performance, and Intramural), and together they put on events that are geared towards affordable student fun.

If a student has ideas for fun events on campus, this would be the board that would enact said event.

• Student Entertainment Board Director
• Office Hours: TBD
• maria.l.rodriguez@tricity.wsu.edu

My name is Maria Rodriguez and I am the Director of Student Entertainment Board. My favorite part about SEB is having the opportunity to enhance the student experience at our campus by putting on entertainment events and activities. This year I am looking forward to bring on the fun by putting on new and traditional events, such as bowling nights and hiking trips. My goal for this year is to reach out to as many different demographics of students as possible and get everyone to have a good time.

• SEB Intramural Programmer
• Office Hours: TBD

• SEB Activities Programmer
• Office Hours: TBD
• alexandra.hager@wsu.edu

I am a Wine Business Management Major, graduating in Fall of 2018. As the SEB Activities Programmer, I plan most of SEBs events! My favorite hobby is wine tasting and my favorite food is guacamole.

• SEB Performance Programmer
• Office Hours: TBD
• evan.foraker@tricity.wsu.edu

Bio to come.