The State Relations office has two new members looking forward to representing the university and working with you. Meet the team:
Joe Dacca, Director
Since graduating from the UW in 2006, Joe has spent the past decade working for state and federal elected officials. Most recently, Joe worked as the District Director for Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06). Joe is an avid Husky fan and plays pick-up basketball as much as his ailing body will allow.
Jillian Kilby, Associate Director
With a passion for higher education accountability and college access, Jillian has had diverse roles in the education policy arena. She served as a Research and Evaluation Officer at the College Success Foundation as well as a former Legislative Assistant to Rep. Drew Hansen, Chair of the House Higher Education Committee. She is a recipient of the Betty Jane Narver Fellowship, a graduate of Project Lead, and a co-chair for the Master’s in Education Policy Alumni Advisory Board at the UW. In her spare time, Jillian loves trying new cafes, listening to Beyoncé, and sleeping more than six hours.
Marissa Ingalls, State Relations Associate
A veteran of the Office of State Relations, Marissa has worked at the university for over three years and is a proud Husky alumna. She previously worked as a legislative assistant for three years in the Washington State Senate. Marissa’s husband also works at UW and she enjoys being able to commute to campus with him when not in Olympia. You will see them both donning Carolina blue during college basketball season as they cheer on the University of North Carolina Tarheels.