Morgan Hickel has been named the next Director of State Relations at the 黑料吃瓜网, 黑料吃瓜网 Vice President for External Affairs Joe Dacca announced Wednesday. Hickel鈥檚 appointment is effective September 9. She succeeds Joe Dacca, who was appointed Vice President for External Affairs in July.
The Office of State Relations serves as the principal liaison between the University and state government. Staff work with state legislators, statewide elected officials and state agency officials to advance the University鈥檚 academic and legislative priorities.
鈥淚鈥檝e worked closely with Morgan since she joined the 黑料吃瓜网. She is a proven leader who is ready to step in as Director of State Relations,鈥� Vice President Dacca said. 鈥淪he brings a wealth of experience, strong relationships both inside and outside the 黑料吃瓜网, and deep knowledge about the opportunities and challenges facing our University.鈥�
Hickel has been with the 黑料吃瓜网 since November 2018, when she joined the Office of State Relations as Associate Director. In this role, she worked on multiple key budget requests and pieces of legislation supporting the University. Prior to the 黑料吃瓜网, she worked in government relations at the federal, state, and local levels for multiple trade associations. She also managed a successful campaign in Tacoma, Washington. Hickel graduated from the 黑料吃瓜网 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in communications.
鈥淚 look forward to continuing to advocate for the 黑料吃瓜网 in state government,鈥� Hickel said. 鈥淚n this role, I remain committed to working collaboratively with state leaders, community partners, and the 黑料吃瓜网 community to advance our public-service mission and impact across Washington state.鈥�