Professional Staff

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Kirsten Schumacher

Director of UREC

Credentials

MA in Sport Management, Washington State University
BA in Recreation and Leisure Services, Western Washington University
Level 2 Challenge Course
First Aid/CPR Instructor

Responsibilities

Esports

Large Scale initiatives

 

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Amanda Paschall

Associate Director of UREC

Credentials

BA in English Literature, Millsaps College
MA in Recreation & Sports Administration, Western Kentucky University

Responsibilities

Aquatics

UREC Managers

Facilities

User Group Reservations

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Trace Seaton

Assistant Director of UREC, Competitive Sports

Credentials

MS of Sports Administration & Leadership, Seattle University
BS in Business Administration, University of Oregon

Responsibilities

Intramural Sports
Sport Clubs

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Melissa Wessel

Assistant Director of UREC, Fitness

Credentials

BA in Marketing, Seattle University
Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise
Group Fitness Instructor, American Council on Exercise
Yoga Instructor, YogaFit Level 1, 2 & 3

Responsibilities

Group Fitness
Personal Training
Health and Fitness Education

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Claire McCallum

Graduate Assistant of UREC, Fitness

Credentials

MS in Kinesiology, Seattle University, anticipated 2024 

BS in Kinesiology, Washington State University  

Group Fitness Instructor, American Council on Exercise  

Responsibilities

Group Fitness

Personal Training

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Sara Janosik

Assistant Director of UREC, Operations & Engagement

Credentials

MBA, Utah State University
BA in Marketing, University of West Florida
First Aid/CPR Instructor
Lifeguard Instructor

Responsibilities

Operations
Events
Marketing

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Richard Bedats

Graduate Assistant of UREC, Operations

Credentials

MS in Business Analytics, Seattle University, anticipated 2024 

BA in Business Administration - Economics, Seattle University

Responsibilities

Operation Staff

UREC Facilities

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Kevin Sutton

Assistant Director of UREC, Outdoor

 Credentials

M.Ed. Environmental Education, Western Washington University
BS in Tourism and Outdoor Leadership: Outdoor Experiential Education, Oregon State University Cascades
AS in Tourism and Outdoor Leadership, Mt. Hood Community College

Responsibilities

Outdoor Services
Outdoor Trips
Gear Rental