Keynote Bio – Kirk Schulz

President Schulz is committed to fulfilling Washington State University’s mission as a land-grant university. Since his appointment in 2016, President Schulz has prioritized increasing the reach and effectiveness of the statewide system of campuses, Extension offices, and other programs to better serve the state of Washington. His duties have evolved from operating as the chief executive of the WSU Pullman campus to setting the strategic vision and direction for the entire WSU system, advocating for higher-education policy, engaging in philanthropic priorities, and representing WSU at the state and federal levels.