SIMON CREAN
2020 - 2021 GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATOR
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is the official student government representing the 15,000 graduate and professional students at the University of Washington. GPSS provides and advocates for the tools needed to enhance personal and professional development, and safeguards the interests of the students it represents.
GPSS actively supports graduate and professional students and builds community among them with regular communications and opportunities for involvement as well as social events throughout the year. GPSS represents students to the University and the Legislature, funds graduate programming, and hosts regular social events.
The Foster MBA program has two GPSS Senators, one from each full-time class. Their goal is to represent and advocate for the Foster MBA program, both through the bi-weekly GPSS meetings, as well as through participation on various committees and work groups. In addition, the Senators communicate any relevant information from the GPSS back to the Foster MBA program so that students can be involved not just in Paccar Hall, but throughout the University of Washington!