University of Washington Office of State Relations
Seattle Office
211 Gerberding Hall
Box 351244
Seattle, WA 98195
Olympia Office
410 11th Ave SE, Suite 103
Olympia, WA 98501
Morgan Hickel | Director
mhickel@uw.edu
206-303-8864
Morgan started with the Office of State Relations in November 2018. Prior to the UW, she worked in government relations at the federal, state, and local level for trade associations. She also managed a successful campaign in Tacoma, WA. She is a graduate of the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in communications.
Kevin Chang | Associate Director
kchang28@uw.edu
Kevin started with the Office of State Relations in December 2025. Prior to the UW, he served as a senior advisor at the United States Senate in Washington, D.C., leading legislative efforts on education, health care, and social security policy. He is a graduate of the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in international studies.
Jordan Caron | Assistant to the Director
jvcaron@uw.edu
253-304-2277
Jordan joined the Office of State Relations in June 2022. Prior to the UW, she worked at the Washington Hospitality Association. She also worked on a congressional campaign and as a Washington State Senate intern. She is a graduate of University of Washington-Tacoma with a bachelor’s degree in law and policy.