SAO Advisors

Role of the SAO Advisor

• Provide free advice and guidance on event and program planning
• Event fund procurement
• Fundraising ideas
• Organizational growth and development of RSOs
• Guide students through the University structure to work within the system
• Help with membership recruitment and retention

Don’t know who to contact? Reach out to us at sao@uw.edu

Advising Assignment by SAO Advisors & Staff

Marshall Traverse: Associate Director

Christina Coop: Assistant Director

Renee Infelise: Assistant Director

Rick Young: Senior Activities Advisor

Alan Galvez: Senior Activities Advisor

Brendan Chang: Activities Advisor

Sara Thomas: Activities Advisor

Jon Christensen: Program Assistant

Tracy Wanjiku: Administrative Assistant Supervisor

Updated: June 25, 2025
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