YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Western College (AWC) Yuma Campus staff met with representatives from Senator Mark Kelly’s office.
According to the press release, Katherine Phillips, Legislative Assistant to Senator Kerrymet on Tuesday, June 27, to discuss institutional needs and responses to the above needs at the state and national levels.
The AWC also said staff and Phillips discussed congressional funding requests and Senator Kerry’s interest in future programming that “meaningfully affects the state.”
AWC staff who attended the meeting include:
- Ashley Herrington, AWC Chief of Staff
- Alexis Susdorf, AWC Government Lobbyist and Owner State 48 Public Relations
- Arizona Western Entrepreneur College (AWEC) Representatives:
- Dr. Joan Chan, Executive Director and Head of Healthcare Programs
- Cynthia Alvarez, Director of Nursing
- Jim Larson, Director of Manufacturing
“Arizona Western College was proud to welcome Senator Mark Kelly’s Legislative Assistant to Yuma for his first visit,” Herrington said. “It was an honor to share our students’ experiences on our Yuma campus and showcase the growth of education that will serve our county. We look forward to working together to continue our plans.”
To learn more about the Philips campus visit and other topics discussed during the conference, please read the press release below.