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2023 – 2024 APAC Committees

APAC consists of  five (5) committees dedicated to carrying out the work and mission of the APAC Council for the academic year. Committee Assignments are listed below:

Budget Committee Roster

The Budget Committee: Manages the APAC budget and expense funding requests. Treasurer Karla Ealy-Marroquin

Committee Member Name APAC Role Department Location APAC Term
Karla Ealy Marroquin Chair Student Affairs Spokane 2018 - 2024
Kasi BalmforthVoting Member WSU Foundation Pullman 2021 - 2024
Daniel SaudVoting Member International Programs Pullman2022 - 2025
Lisa HunterVoting MemberCarson College of BusinessPullman 2023 - 2026
Sue GilchristAlternate MemberITSPullman 2018 - 2024
Tyler McPherson Voting Member International Programs Pullman2023 - 2024

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Identifies available opportunities and new resources for employees across the WSU system. The APAC DEI Committee advises other APAC committees on policies and procedures and provides guidance on the strategic plan to ensure DEI goals are met. Current Chair: Daniel Saud

Committee Member Name APAC Role Department Location APAC Term
Lisa Hunter Voting MemberEnrollment, CCBPullman 2022 - 2023
Sue Gilchrist Voting Member ITS Pullman 2018 - 2024
Jenny GlassVoting Member ExtensionPuyallup Extension 2018 - 2024
Daniel Saud Voting MemberInternational Programs Pullman 2021 - 2025
Mark Gonzales Voting Member CAHNRS Pullman 2023 - 2026
Mike Gotch Voting Member Development, CCBPullman 2022 - 2026
Christie Kittle Voting Member AOIGlobal 2023-2026
Danielle Desormier Voting MemberCollege of Nursing Spokane 2023-2026

Elections & Bylaw Committee

Updates and reviews bylaws guiding the APAC members, advises on policy, and manages the election process. Current Chair: Pending 

Committee Member Name APAC Role Department Location APAC Term
Kasi Balmforth Voting Member WSU FoundationPullman2021 -2024
Gretchen Hormel Voting Member Academic & Student Affairs Tri-Cities 2022 - 2025
Justin PetersonVoting Member Compliance Coordinator, Student Affairs Pullman 2023 - 2026
Stephanie Rink Voting Member Office of the Dean, CCBPullman 2018 - 2024
Tom Sanford Voting Member AthleticsPullman 2018 - 2024
Lynne SzymanskiVoting Member Academic Coordinator, VCEA Everett2023 - 2026

Events & Professional Development Committee

The Events Committee is responsible for organizing events for APs throughout the year including, but not limited to, Staff Appreciation Week, and the AP Contribution Award. Current Co-Chairs: Spencer Desmarais & Stephanie Leeper

Committee Member Name Committee Role Department Location APAC Term
Stephanie Leeper Co-Chair Student Activites, CCBVancouver2022 - 2025
Spencer DesmaraisCo-ChairStudent Affairs Pullman 2021 - 2024
Alena HumeAlternate Academic Coordinator, Student Affairs Pullman2023 - 2024
Jenny GlassVoting Member Extension Coordinator Puyallup 2018 - 2024
Mike Gotch Voting Member Development, CCBPullman 2022 - 2025
Tom SanfordVoting Member Academic Coordinator, Athletics Pullman 2019 - 2025
Lynne Szymanski Voting Member Academic Coordinator, VCEAEverett2023 - 2026

Marketing & Communications Committee

The Marketing Committee is responsible for putting together the APAC newsletter (AP Connections), updating the website, sending out surveys, and communicating upcoming events with APs. Current Chair: Pending 

Committee Member Name Committee Role Department Location APAC Term
Brady Aldrich Voting Member NWPB, MCCWenatchee Extension 2019 - 2025
Alena HumeAlternate Academic Affairs Pullman 2023 - 2024
Karla Ealy MarroquinVoting MemberAcademic & Student Affairs Spokane 2018 - 2024
Tyler McPherson Voting Member International Programs AdmissionsPullman 2023 - 2024
Sarah English Voting Member NWPB, MCCPullman 2022 - 2025
Spencer Desmarais Voting Member Student Affairs Pullman 2021 - 2024
Danielle Desormier Voting Member College of Nursing Spokane 2023-2026
Christie Kittle Voting Member AOI Global 2023 - 2026