The Office of State Relations is delighted to announce that Kevin Chang will join the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ as Associate Director of State Relations on December 15. He succeeds Morgan Hickel, who was appointed Director of State Relations in September.
Previously, Chang served as a Senior Advisor to U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, who represents Washington State. He has worked for Senator Cantwell since 2020 in various roles. Chang graduated from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ with a bachelor’s degree in international studies.
“I’m thrilled to have Kevin on board,” Hickel said. “I am confident he’ll be a great addition to the team.”
The Office of State Relations serves as the principal liaison between the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and state government. Staff work with state elected officials and agency officials to advance the University’s legislative priorities and education, research, and public service mission.