Greater Washington State HERC

The Greater Washington State HERC (GWS HERC), established in 2013, is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges and universities as well as research, medical, and cultural institutions. Select corporations are eligible to join as associate members.  Member representatives include faculty, staff, human resources professionals, institutional leaders, and faculty relations experts. 

The Greater Washington State HERC includes members from portions of Washington State, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. The GWS HERC is governed by an Advisory Board drawn from its member institutions, and University of Washington serves as the lead institution. 

Contact Greater Washington State HERC

Simone Willynck

Membership Information 

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Regional Governance

Greater Washington HERC Advisory Board is a self-governing consortium, with each member institution playing a role in making decisions and shaping its collective future.

Advisory Board Members

• Paul Buckley,  Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
• Bonnie Dennler, Employee Relations Manager, Washington State University
• Elissa Keim, Director of Employment  Equity & Compliance, University of Idaho

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