Sponsored by

The Branch for the Study of the United States, Office of Academic Exchange Programs, within the U.S. State Department.

Program Overview

Faculty & Staff

Administrative Director:

Academic Co-Directors:

Housing Manager:

Staff Coordination:

Faculty & Guest Presenters

A complete list of faculty and guest speakers, with brief introductions will be available on Orientation Day, June 29.

  • Dr. Bruce Haulman, History
  • Mark Thomason, History
  • Dr. Hank Galmish, English
  • Jennifer Whetham, Humanities
  • Dick Hopkins, Natural Resources
  • Tim Schultz, Cultural Geography
  • Walter Lowe, Humanities - Media
  • Louise Hull, Sociology
  • Dr. Marianne Jacobs, Anthropology
  • Dr. Lloyd Jansen, Political Science
  • Bart Salisbury, Political Science
  • Colleen McIntyre, Criminal Justice
  • Dr. Frank Primiani, Law
  • Jeff Perlot, Business and Industry
  • Leslie Heizer Newquist, Director Project Teach - K-12
  • Ross Jennings, Vice President, International Programs, Higher Education
  • George Comollo, Aviation
  • Curtis Scott, Aviation
  • Joe Lawless, Executive Director, Center for Leadership & Social Responsibility, University of Washington Tacoma (UWT)
  • Dr. Barry Bannister, Leadership & Dispute Resolution
  • Marty Hawkins, Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Dr. Sharon McGavick, President, Lake Washington Technical College
  • Pete Lewis, Mayor of Auburn
  • Dave Baron, Economic Development Manager, City of Auburn
  • Michael Hursh, Domestic Violence Shelters
  • Lynn Norman, Director, S. Sound Leadership Institute, City Council Member
  • George Frasier, Vice President of Development
  • Josh Gerstman, Leadership in Philanthropy
  • Wendy Martindale, Director of Corporate Partnerships, Goodwill Industries
  • Rick Samin, Director of St. Leo's Community Services
  • Timothy Malroy, Physical Education
  • Barbara Brennan, Pediatric Interim Care Center