Staff Directory

Kurt Hatch

(360) 515-7162

Associate Director

Kurt joined AWSP after 22 years in the field, including 13 as a school leader. Prior to AWSP, Kurt was a principal in the North Thurston and in University Place school districts. He also served as an assistant principal in Kent.

Responsibilities

• Directs our diversity and equity work, including our Diversity and Equity Committee. 
• Manages the Middle Level Grade Level Leadership Committee and Regional support for ESD 121.
• Program Coordinator for the state-funded intern grant. Oversees intern programs.
• AWSP liaison for university programs, WCEAP, EOGOAC and PESB.
• Leads the Aspiring School Leaders Network (ASLN)

Roz Thompson

(360) 529-5781

Government Relations & Advocacy Director

Roz joined AWSP in June 2017. She is a state Danielson Framework specialist. She came from the Tumwater School District, where she was a Curriculum Supervisor and Professional Development Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all governmental relations work.
• Legislation committee.
• Serves as PAC Executive Secretary. 
• Writes & oversees production of Legislative Update. 

Cris Sippel

(800) 562-6100

Special Projects Coordinator

Cris Sippel joined AWSP in December 2006. They hold a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Washington State University and a master's degree in public administration from The Evergreen State College. 

Responsibilities

• Inclusionary Practices Project coordinator.
• Diversity and equity advisory council. 
• Legal support.
• Washington School Principals Legislative Effectiveness Association (PAC).

David Morrill

(360) 915-5672

Communications & Technology Director

David joined AWSP in December 2013 after working for OSPI, where he worked on education finance and TPEP before the acronym struck fear in educators hearts. He has an amazing wife (who also works at OSPI), one annoying cat, and an adorable daughter. In his free time, you can find him on a tennis court or in line at the Apple store. 

Responsibilities

• All forms of digital media, including the website, video production, staff photography, podcasting, Principal Matters, and social media.
• Managing editor of Washington Principal magazine.
• Public relations and external communications.
• Technology roadmap, implementations, and support.
• Assists with Legislative Update and advocacy, marketing, and professional learning.

Caroline Brumfield

(800) 562-6100

Graphic Designer & Communications Specialist

Caroline joined AWSP in December 2007 after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She works Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8-4.

Responsibilities

• Designs all our public-facing content, both digital and print.
• Manages ads for Washington Principal magazine and edits articles.
• Works on Principal Matters newsletter. 
• Main contact for business partnerships.
• Supports the Summer Conference app.
• Assists with communications, marketing, and professional learning materials.

Xenia Doualle

(800) 562-6100

Digital Content Creator

Xenia joined AWSP in March 2019. A documentary filmmaker by trade, Xenia worked all over Europe before starting a successful wedding videography business here in the Pacific Northwest. She spent one year as a middle school teacher and has great artistic talents. She also loves her cat Valentine.

Responsibilities

• Video production lead.
• Web and social media.
• Communications support.
• Manages the Learning Management System.
• Provides technical assistance.
• Provides contractor video support to other education organizations.

Annalee Braley

(800) 562-6100

Membership Coordinator

Annalee Braley joined AWSP in 1989 as the production room coordinator. Since then, she has worked with on Student Leadership programs, conference planning, AWMLP,  and professional services support.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of membership.
• Manages all membership billing. 
• Manages the AWSP ambassador program.
• Member management database software lead.
• Supports the Member Services Committee. 

Andi Mounts

(360) 915-5364

Finance Director

Andi joined us in January 2019 after working for 18 years as an auditor and a controller. She has a rich accounting and finance background. In her short time at AWSP, she's worked on cleaning up and simplifying our finances and systems. 

Responsibilities

• Handles day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Processes account payables for the Association of Washington Student Leaders and the Washington State Leadership Academy.
• Monitors AWSP/WSPEF investments and assets.
• Monitors all contracts and grants.

Angela Spriggs

(800) 562-6100

Fiscal Coordinator

Angela joined AWSP in December 2019 after working 19 years for the Tumwater School District.  She worked in various positions with the district; including Financial Secretary at Tumwater High School, Accounts Payable Specialist and, for the past 8 years, Payroll Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Handles day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Processes account payables for the Association of Washington Student Leaders and the Washington State Leadership Academy.
• Monitors AWSP/WSPEF investments and assets.
• Monitors all contracts and grants.

James Layman

(509) 868-4732



Student Programs Director

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs student voice initiatives and programs 
• Eastern Washington support 
• AWSL Program and curriculum writer, facilitator, and keynote speaker 
• AWSL Webmaster

Joe Fenbert

(360) 497-5323



Curriculum Director

Chase Buffington

(360) 497-7131



Cispus Learning Center Director

Responsibilities

Association of Washington Student Leaders

Cispus Learning Center

WSLA Staff