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 ag.built.environment@gmail.com |
 Patricia TownsendAssociate Professor Environment and Community Outreach Specialist patricia.townsend@wsu.edu |
Affiliates
 Mark Beattie Ph.D.Scholarly Assistant Professor: School of Hospitality Business Management, Academic Director: Carson College of Business NPSE mabeattie@wsu.edu |
 Julie Padowski Ph.D.Clinical Assistant Professor 509-335-8539 julie.padowski@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 |