The GEAR UP staff at the Washington Student Achievement Council serve 26 school districts around the state of Washington.
Marcie Sample, Director, Washington State GEAR UP
Program Oversight, Lead Liaison for School Partnerships, Work Plan, Budget Planning & Implementation, Compliance Monitoring, and Program Evaluation
360-485-1065 | marcies@wsac.wa.gov
Beth Kelly, Assistant Director, College Access and Support
Professional Development, gearup.wa.gov Website Management, Weekly Bulletin, Scholarship Listings, and Resource Development
360-485-1068| bethk@wsac.wa.gov
Christina Winstead, Assistant Director, College Access and Support
12th Year Campaign, FAFSA and WASFA Completion Events and Support, College Application and Admissions Events and Support
360-485-1133 | christinaw@wsac.wa.gov
Kelly Keeney, Program Manager, GEAR UP
Event Planning Logistics, WSAC Portal Assistance, Data Collection & Reporting Compliance
360-485-1200 | kellyk@wsac.wa.gov
Buffy Hatcher, Program Manager, GEAR UP & College Access and Support
A19 Reimbursement Process and Match, Expenditure Allowability & Documentation, Division Budget Planning and Tracking
360-485-1067 | buffyh@wsac.wa.gov
Annie Pocklington, Assistant Director, GEAR UP
Summer Camp Lead, Postsecondary Partnership Development, and 7th-Year Transition Program.
360-485-1064 | anniep@wsac.wa.gov