Composition & Tenure Guidelines
- Each year in February, the Election sub-committee will compile the open vacancies list
including Council Members, Alternates, NCPS liaison and Officers. They will also provide
APAC with a recommendation for representation in areas needing to be strengthened or
decreased based on 1:90 ratios, which will be included in the nomination process and
announcements - Alternates shall consist of up to seven (7) AP representatives with a minimum of two (2)
from Pullman Campus and as many as five (5) from across the Washington State University
community
| # | Name | Constituency | Location | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APAC Chair, Amy Robbins | Center for Civic Engagement | Pullman | 2023 | 2026 |
| 2 | APAC Vice Chair, Kasi Balmforth | Information Technology Services | Pullman | 2021 | 2027 |
| 3 | APAC Treasurer, Danielle Desormier | College of Nursing | Spokane | 2023 | 2026 |
| 4 | Brieann Andriesen | Paul G. Allen School for Global Health | Pullman | 2025 | 2028 |
| 5 | Elizabeth Becker | WSU Foundation | Pullman | 2024 | 2027 |
| 6 | Melissa Carolus | Student Affairs | Spokane | 2024 | 2027 |
| 7 | Andrea Dedman | Information Technology Services | Pullman | 2023 | 2026 |
| 8 | Position Vacancy | -- | Pullman | 2025 | 2028 |
| 9 | Mike Gotch | Carson College of Business | Pullman | 2022 | 2028 |
| 10 | Lisa Hunter | Carson College of Business | Pullman | 2023 | 2026 |
| 11 | Position Vacancy | -- | Pullman | 2025 | 2028 |
| 12 | Cindy Johnson | Administrative and Strategic Initiatives | Pullman | 2025 | 2028 |
| 13 | Kayly Lembke | Research & Graduate Education | Vancouver | 2024 | 2027 |
| 14 | Sheryl McGrath | Washington Small Business Development Center | Spokane | 2025 | 2028 |
| 15 | Tony Niccoli | Office of the Provost | Pullman | 2025 | 2028 |
| 16 | Emma Pesis | Student Services | Everett | 2024 | 2027 |
| 17 | Claire Potter | Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture | Vancouver | 2024 | 2027 |
| 18 | Alicia Ramberg | Global Campus - Learning Design | Global | 2025 | 2028 |
| 19 | Georgina Ramos-Avalos | Residence Hall Operations Coordinator | Pullman | 2025 | 2026 |
| 20 | Allison Rockwell | CCE Service-Learning Coordinator | Pullman | 2025 | 2027 |
| 21 | Zachary Rost | CAHNRS School of Economic Sciences | Pullman | 2024 | 2027 |
| 22 | Daniel Schenk | Resident Life | Pullman | 2025 | 2026 |
| 23 | Lynne Szymanski | Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture | Everett | 2023 | 2026 |
| 24 | Scott Tomren | Campus Safety & Security | Tri-Cities | 2025 | 2028 |
| 25 | Desiree Urban | Purchasing Services Coordinator | Tri-Cities | 2025 | 2026 |
| 26 | Laura Welch | DAESA | Pulman | 2024 | 2027 |
| APAC Alternate Members | -- | -- | |||
| 1 | Morgan Harp | Program Specialist, CAS | Pullman | 2025 | 2026 |
| 2 | Francisco Aguilar | Foundation | Pullman | 2025 | 2026 |
| 3 | Jenny Glass | Puyallup R & E Center | Extension | 2025 | 2026 |
| 4 | Position Vacancy | -- | Tri-Cities | 2025 | 2026 |
| 5 | Megan Connolly | College of Nursing | Spokane | 2025 | 2026 |
| 6 | Hannah Carlan | Pre-Clerkship Assessment Operations Lead | Spokane | 2025 | 2026 |
| 7 | Position Vacancy | -- | Vancouver | 2025 | 2026 |
Amy Robbins
APAC Chair
Community Programs Coordinator, Center for Civic Engagement
(509) 335-4609
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Kasi Balmforth
APAC Vice Chair
Finance Budget Manager, ITS
WSU Pullman
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Danielle Desormeir
APAC Treasurer
College of Nursing
WSU Spokane

Elizabeth Becker
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Director, Leadership Annual Giving
WSU Pullman
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Melissa Carolus
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Financial Aid Manager; Student Affairs
WSU Spokan
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Andrea Dedman
Council Member 2023-2026
Administrative Manager, ITS
WSU Pullman
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Sue Gilchrist
Council Member 2025 – 2028
Administrative Professional, ITS
WSU Pullman

Sarah English
Council Member 2022 – 2025
NWPB, MCC
WSU Pullman

Mike Gotch
Council Member 2022 – 2025
Development, CCB
WSU Pullman

Gretchen Hormel
Council Member 2022 – 2025
Access & Student Support Services
WSU Tri-Cities

Alena Hume
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Academic Coordinator / Advisor
WSU Pullman

Lisa Hunter
Council Member 2023 – 2026
Carson College of Business
WSU Pullman

Kayly Lembke
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Office of Research & Graduate Education
WSU Vancouver

Christina Mancebo
Council Member 2024 – 2027
College of Arts and Sciences
WSU Pullman

Meg Pannkuk
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Community Partnership Coordinator
WSU Pullman

Emma Pesis
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Academic Advisor; Student Services
WSU Everett

Claire Potter
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Academic Coordinator; VCEA
WSU Vancouver

Amy Robbins
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Community Programs Coordinator; Student Affairs
WSU Pullman

Zachary Rost
Council Member 2024-2027
Development Coordinator, VCEA
WSU Pullman

Tom Sanford
Council Member 2019 – 2025
Academic Services, Athletics
WSU Pullman

Allison Sellers
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Principal Giving Strategist
WSU Pullman

Angie Senter
Council Member 2020 – 2026
Events Manager; CCB
WSU Pullman
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Lynne Szymanski
Council Member 2023 – 2026
Academic Coordinator / Advisor; VCEA
WSU Everett

Laura Welch
Council Member 2024 – 2027
Transfer Center Assistant Director; DAESA
WSU Pullman

Sue Gilchrist
Alternate Council Member 2024 – 2025
Information Technology Services
WSU Pullman

Theresa Knott
Alternate Council Member 2024 – 2025
Principal Assistant to the Office of the Chancellor
WSU Vancouver

Mary Ohnemus
Alternate Council Member 2023 – 2024
Athletic Aid Advisor; Student Financial Services
WSU Pullman
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Deena Richter
Alternate Council Member 2023 – 2024
Student Services Coordinator / Advisor; Enrollment Management
WSU Tri-Cities
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Holli Uhlorn
Alternate Council Member 2023 – 2024
Event Coordinator
WSU Pullman

Erin Zarafshan
Alternate Council Member 2023 – 2024
Assistant to the Chancellor
WSU Vancouver
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Vacancy
Alternate Council Member 2023 – 2024
Vacancy Pending
WSU Campus Location