Our Mission
Student Life creates an inclusive, engaging and supportive university experience that fosters each student’s academic, personal and professional success.
Student Life Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Division of Student Life acknowledges the Coast Salish people of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot Nations. Student Life is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive climate that honors the diverse array of students, faculty and staff. We strive to provide pathways for success and to purposefully confront and dismantle existing physical, social and psychological barriers for minoritized students and communities. We engage in this work while learning and demonstrating cultural humility.
Inclusion at the University of Washington
The University of Washington is dedicated to being an inclusive environment that is welcoming to those with a broad range of backgrounds, lived experiences, values and viewpoints. You are here because you have demonstrated through your achievements, struggles and lived experiences that you have important perspectives to offer our community. Being exposed to new experiences and ideas that challenge us helps us to learn, grow and become prepared to contribute to our thriving democracy.
The world is a complex place. When we disagree, it is important that we do so with empathy and respect for each other’s humanity. The UW Student Code of Conduct prohibits discriminatory harassment of all kinds, including racist, sex- or gender-based, antisemitic, Islamophobic, ableist and other discriminatory harassment. It is our goal that everyone in our community feels welcomed and connected.
We all belong here
Supporting Student Success through Access, Diversity and Engagement
The Division of Student Life at the UW serves as a hub for a variety of programs, services, facilities and operations that are all designed to enrich the Husky Experience.
To ensure a leading-edge student experience, we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for students to make the most of their time at the UW, by supporting their intellectual, physical and emotional development. As a division, we understand that student success is not solely defined by academic achievement. Through clubs and activities, leadership and service, and a dedicated network of mentors, students at the UW grow as individuals, embrace diversity and learn to engage in their communities.
Our Units
Led by Vice President for Student Life Denzil Suite, UW Student Life offers a wide range of programs and services that support students throughout their experience at the UW, deepening their experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Office of the Vice President
- Glenna Chang
Associate Vice President, Student Life - Lincoln Johnson
Associate Vice President, Student Life - Matthew Brinton
Director, Advancement - Kathi Cordova
Director, Finance & Administration - Jannah Maresh
Director, Parent & Family Programs - Imelda Ignacio
Budget Manager - Kristin King
Director, Marketing & Communications - Chris Jaehne
Special Assistant to the Vice President; Any Hungry Husky - Ruben Rodriguez
Executive Assistant to the Vice President
Student Life Unit Leaders
- Shannon Bailie
Director, LiveWell - Carrie Moore
Executive Director, HUB - Joel W. Schwartzkopf
Executive Director, Husky Health Center - Natacha Foo Kune
Director, Counseling Center - Sara Griggs
Director, Office of Ceremonies - David Hotz
Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life - Diana Kramer
Publisher, Student Publications/The Daily - Ed Mirecki
Director, Community Standards & Student Conduct - Matt Newman
Director, Recreation - Samantha Powers
Director, Office of Student Veteran Life - Briana Randall
Executive Director, The Career & Internship Center - Pam Schreiber
Assistant Vice President, Student Life; Executive Director, Housing & Food Services - Brennon Ham
Director, Q Center - Adiam Tesfay
Director, Disability Resources for Students - Dan Zhu
Executive Director, CIRCLE - Marilyn Carruth
Director, Wellness Shared Services