91探花 President Ana Mari Cauce today announced the selection of Joe Dacca as vice president for the 91探花Office of External Affairs effective July 2.
Dacca, a 91探花alumnus who has served as Director for State Relations for the past nine years, takes the place of Randy Hodgins who is retiring.
鈥淛oe鈥檚 expertise in advocacy, his deep understanding of the region鈥檚 policy landscape, and his commitment to building strong relationships both inside and outside the University make him uniquely positioned to step into this new role at this moment,鈥� Cauce said. 鈥淗is leadership comes at a critical time for the University amidst a leadership transition and an increasingly complex political landscape.鈥�
Dacca鈥檚 career reflects a dedication to public service. Prior to the UW, Dacca served as federal District Director for former U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Port Angeles), Deputy District Director for former U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Bremerton), and as a legislative assistant in the Washington State Senate.
鈥淚 am grateful to President Cauce for the opportunity to serve my alma mater in this important role and I am honored to continue to work alongside the talented and dedicated External Affairs team,鈥� Dacca said. 鈥淏uilding on the foundation led by Vice President Randy Hodgins, we will continue to strengthen partnerships both inside and outside the University and work collaboratively to advance the UW鈥檚 dynamic, public-facing mission.鈥�
Morgan Hickel will assume the role as Interim Director of State Relations on July 1.
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