The offices of Federal Relations, State Relations and Regional Affairs make up the Governmental Relations unit of the Office of External Affairs at the University of Washington.

Federal Relations

The Office of Federal Relations is the university's chief representative in the nation's capitol to both the executive and legislative branches. The office is also a key part of the administrative team, advising the university president on legislative strategy and communicating to the university community about higher education issues in Washington, D.C.
E-mail | 202-624-1420 | Web site

State Relations

Randy Hodgins directs the Office of State Relations. He is the university's chief representative in Olympia to both the executive and legislative branches. He is also a key member of the administrative team, advising the university president on legislative strategy and communicating to the university community about higher education issues in Olympia.
E-mail | 206-543-7604 | Web site

Regional Affairs

Assistant Vice President Theresa Doherty directs the Office of Regional Affairs. Her office serves as a link between the university, surrounding neighborhoods, civic groups and local government. Its mission is to build relationships, share information and seek new opportunities that match the university's academic capital with needs in the community. E-mail |206-221-7684 | Web site