Office of Regional & Community Relations
225 Gerberding Hall
Box 351243
Seattle, WA 98195-1243
Phone: 206.616.7274
Fax: 206.685.1201
Aaron Hoard | Director
ahoard@uw.edu
206.221.7684
Aaron Hoard serves as the Director for Regional & Community Relations at the University of Washington. He helps coordinate institutional policy and response in the areas of land use, transportation, housing and economic development. He represents the University during interactions with City and County governments, military bases, local community groups and business organizations. He was formerly a Comprehensive Planner and Geographic Information Systems Analyst at the City of Bellevue. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Geography.
Stephanie Kang | Deputy Director
kangst@uw.edu
206.473.1630
Stephanie joined the University of Washington as the Deputy Director for Regional and Community Relations in February 2024, bringing over 15 years of experience from both the public and private sectors. In her role, she contributes to local policy development in housing, transportation, and community revitalization, while strengthening the University’s ties with local stakeholders. Stephanie holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance and an undergraduate degree in Geography. Outside of work you will find her running around Green Lake training for her next marathon or hiking and skiing in the PNW with her husband and their 2 boys.
Tiffany Palomino | Assistant to the Director
tpalom@uw.edu
206.543.2562
Tiffany Palomino joined the Office of Regional & Community Relations in June 2024. She oversees the team’s administrative needs and provides project support. Previously, Tiffany worked at UW School of Art as a program coordinator focusing on health and safety, facilities, and project management. She is a graduate of the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics.