Legislative Branch
The legislative branch consists of the Student Senate. These senators are elected each spring by the student body and any remaining seats are filled during a special election during Fall semester. Senate seats are allocated on a proportional basis; meaning the more students enrolled in a program, the more senators there are from that program.
Meetings are bi-weekly on Thursdays starting at 6:30 PM on Zoom.
If you would like to attend a senate meeting, please request zoom link from ASWSUHS at spok.aswsu.vp@wsu.edu.
2025-2026 Senators
Senate Office Hours
Caitlin Ottaway
Role: Senate Pro Tempore, PhD at large
Office hours: Monday 2–4, PBS 2nd Floor or Zoom
Email: spok.aswsu.phd@wsu.edu
Zoom ID: 916 0564 3718
Aery Yoo
Program: Medicine
Office hours: Wednesday 8–10, SMED or Zoom
Email: aery.yoo@wsu.edu
Angel Manginga
Program: Nursing – Spokane
Office hours: Thursday/Friday 11–12, NURS Lobby
Email: m.manginga@wsu.edu
Zoom ID: 993 7597 4637
Taylor Fowers
Program: Nursing – Yakima
Office hours: Thursday/Friday 11–12 on Zoom
Email: taylor.fowers@wsu.edu
Zoom ID: 989 6977 8241
Macauley Devin
Program: Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
Office hours: Thursday 2–4, HERB 3rd Floor or Zoom
Email: macauley.devin@wsu.edu
Zoom ID: 979 0037 6207
Michaela Glasgow
Program: Pharmacy – Spokane
Office hours: Thursday 1–3, PBS 2nd Floor or Zoom
Email: michaela.glasgow@wsu.edu
Zoom ID: 920 1688 1643
Somara Shults
Program: Pharmacy – Spokane
Office hours: Tuesday 12–2, PBS 1st Floor or Zoom
Email: somara.shults@wsu.edu
Zoom ID: 407 2420 969
Ashley Scott
Program: Pharmacy – Yakima
Office hours: Monday 8–10, Caudwell 101 or Zoom
Email: ashley.scott@wsu.edu
Zoom ID: 999 3700 3515
Emma Lo
Program: Speech and Hearing Sciences
Office hours: Monday/Wednesday 12–1, SAC 3rd Floor or Zoom
Email: emmanna.lo@wsu.edu
Zoom ID: 886 2365 137
Jesus Mendoza
Role: Vice President, Medicine
Office hours: Tue/Fri 8–10 via Zoom
Email: spok.aswsu.vp@wsu.edu
Zoom ID: 993 2909 7085
Senate Funding Requests
What are senate funding requests?
Each year, the Services and Activities Fees Committee approves a budget to fund student programs supported through the services and activities fee included in your tuition. The Senate manages and allocates these funds during biweekly public meetings.
Who can request funding?
Requests can be submitted by any WSU Spokane enrolled student.
How much can I request?
Requests are capped at $1,000 each; however, if you have an extenuating circumstance, please include this in your request submission.
How can I use the funds?
Since funding is allocated based on total campus enrollment, interprofessional events hosted by Registered Student Organizations receive priority over individual requests. Depending on available resources, individuals may request reimbursement for expenses related to their academic or professional development.
How long does the process take?
Requests should be submitted at least 4–6 weeks before the intended event date to allow the Senate sufficient time to convene, vote, and forward approved requests to the HUB for payment processing. Supplies will be purchased through the HUB, while reimbursements will be issued directly to individual students.
Where do I access the submission form?
WSU Spokane Involve > Sign in > Forms > ASWSUHS Senate Funding Request 2025–2026.
Questions?
Email spok.aswsu.vp@wsu.edu or attend office hours.
