The nimble core staff of the Metropolitan Center for Applied Research and Extension provides comprehensive client-centered project development, management, and implementation. Faculty from across the WSU system provide the relevant expertise for each project, ensuring that Metro Center remains flexible to address a broad range of needs.
Center Staff
 Brad Gaolach, Ph.D.Center Director Phone: 425-405-1734 Gaolach@wsu.edu |
 Martha AitkenAssistant Director 206-219-2429 aitkenm@wsu.edu |
 Maggie Anderson FasyProject Specialist msanderson@wsu.edu |
 Patricia TownsendAssociate Professor & Urban Natural Resource Specialist patricia.townsend@wsu.edu |
Affiliates
 Mark Beattie Ph.D.Program Coordinator & Clinical Assistant Professor: School of Hospitality Business Management NPSE mabeattie@wsu.edu |
 Julie Padowski Ph.D.Clinical Assistant Professor 509-335-8539 julie.padowski@wsu.edu |
 Rebecca Sero, Ph.D.Evaluation Specialist 509.358.7879 r.sero@wsu.edu |
 Kim Zentz, MEM, P.E.Director, Urban Innovation – WSU, Office of Research & Chief Executive Officer – Urbanova kzentz@wsu.edu |
 Dr. Kevan B. Moffett Ph.D.Assistant Professor 360-546-9413 kevan.moffett@wsu.edu |
 Christina Sanders (MPA)Director, Division of Governmental Studies and Services (DGSS) Phone: 509-335-4811 Email: cmsanders@wsu.edu |
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In Memory
July 2020:
It is with much sadness that we share some heartbreaking news. Jose Garcia Pabon, our dear friend and colleague, passed away on Saturday.
Jose has been a beloved member of the WSU community and a valued member of CED for more than 13 years. He touched so many across CED, Extension, the entire university and the communities of Washington. His work with Latinx communities and on CED’s (and then Extension’s) Equity and Inclusion Action Team will be sorely missed, as will his collegial presence in CED, his welcoming smile and his kind spirit.