Alumni & Student Advisory Board (ASAB)

ASAB Application deadline for 2024-25 has expired. and we are no longer accepting applications.

Northwest Education Access is seeking 10 members to serve a one-year minimum term as part of the Alumni & Student Advisory Board (ASAB), which represents the broader student voice, thoughts, ideas, and needs and collaborates with staff and peers to advance Northwest Education Access’ mission.

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be able to provide a letter of recommendation from your current or former Education Advocate. 

  • Be able to submit a completed application by Monday, September 9th, 2024

  • Be currently enrolled in or have graduated from our program

  • Be committed to ensuring that student/alumni voice is heard and included in decisions made at the organization

  • Be able to devote sufficient time to the responsibilities of the ASAB, including but not limited to:

    • Attend 12 monthly meetings

    • Attend at least 1 Board of Directors meetings

    • Attend ASAB onboarding trainings (September)

    • Attend at least 1 NWEdA fundraising event

    • Attend at least 1 NWEdA student & alumni engagement event

    • Attend advocacy day in Olympia (February)

    • Attend NWEdA’s fall kick-off event (October)

    • Attend NWEdA’s end-of-year celebration (September)

  • Be committed to balancing ASAB responsibilities along with work, school, or personal obligations 

  • Have a strong interest in leadership, collaboration, project management, and networking

No experience is required. However, the applicant should be comfortable in communicating effectively, listening, observing, providing input on the various engagement opportunities that the ASAB is part of, and participating in social media efforts to connect with other students and alumni.