Meet the Board
Keira Lana
Undergraduate Student Director, Chair
Keira is currently a senior studying Elementary and Special Education at Washington State University. She is from Camas, WA and with her degree, Keira plans on pursuing a future career as a kindergarten teacher or an elementary special education teacher. Outside of studying Keira loves to volunteer at the local daycare, crochet, and bake. She is very excited to be a part of the SBC Board to help make a positive difference in her school.
Lauren Cooper
Undergraduate Student Director, Vice Chair
Lauren is currently a senior studying finance at Washington State University. She is excited to be back with the Students Book Corporation this year and help as much as she can to make choices that support and help all members of the school and community. She hopes to work towards becoming a voting member of the SBC this year, and to voice her opinions in a meaningful way.
Tamara Thomas
Undergraduate Student Director, Treasurer
Tamara is currently a junior studying animal science on the pre-vet track. She is originally from San Diego, California, and chose to attend Washington State University (WSU) after learning about its exceptional animal science program. After graduation, Tamara hopes to attend veterinary school to achieve her lifelong goal of becoming a mixed-practice veterinarian.
In addition to her studies, she dedicates much of her time to the Association of Pacific and Asian Women (APAW) as their senator and volunteers at Black Bird Ranch. This year, one of Tamara’s goals is to raise awareness of the Students Book Corporation among the student population.
Juan Badillo
Undergraduate Student Director, Secretary
Holly Yoo
Graduate Student Director
Holly is a PhD student in Political Science at the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs. She is from Portland, OR and earned a MA degree in Government at John Hopkins University and BA degree in International Relations at Syracuse University. She has four years of experience working in higher education as an administrator and researcher and is committed to enhancing the student experience at WSU. Outside of schoolwork, Holly functions as a self-defense instructor and Taekwondo Master, focusing particularly on empowering women. She is happy to be more involved on campus through the SBC Board and to be a contributing member of the Coug community.
Sean Greene
Administrative Director
Sean is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Auxiliary Services for Student Affairs at Washington State University. Sean started his WSU career in 1999 and has served in various roles in Student Affairs, including positions in University Recreation, Compton Union Building, Housing and Dining Services.
In his current role, Sean provides leadership for Housing, Dining Services, Residence Life, Auxiliary Facility Services, Compton Union Building, and Cougar Health Services.
Sean has an MBA from Washington State University, an MA in Higher Education Administration from the University of Alabama, and BA in Finance from the University of Nebraska. Sean has affiliations with Association of College Unions International, the National Association of College & University Food Services, National Association College Auxiliary Services, Western Association of College & University Business Officers and National Intramural and Recreation Sports Association.
Arthur Whitten
Administrative Director
Arthur Whitten is Washington State University’s Director of Treasury Services responsible for university cash, debt, and investment management and provides leadership to merchant services programs. Treasury Services safeguards and invests over $600 million of WSU operating funds returning investment income to university services systemwide. Arthur supports new money and refunding debt capital market transactions and completion of continuing disclosure obligations. As Director, Arthur also manages university financial institution relationships and annual PCI DSS compliance validation.
Prior to joining WSU in 2023, Arthur served as Investment & Banking Officer for the Spokane County Treasurer’s Office where he oversaw the day to day management of a $1.6 billion investment pool on behalf of more than eighty regional government entities. Arthur earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University and a master of business administration from Gonzaga University. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Government Investment Officers Association.
Paul Buckley
Faculty Director
Paul Buckley is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Washington State University and serves as the department’s Director of Undergraduate Studies. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Northern Arizona University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in analytical and environmental chemistry. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Northern Arizona University. His doctoral thesis emphasis was atmospheric chemistry, entailing studies of reaction rates of chemical compounds in the atmosphere, and field measurements of biogenically released compounds to the Arctic atmosphere.
He has held teaching positions at Hartwick College in upstate NY and Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID. He has been full time with WSU Chemistry since 2015, along with a previous appointment at the campus reactor from 2003-2005. He has mentored undergraduate researchers in projects mostly focused on supercritical fluid extractions, and the mobility of mining-related heavy metal contaminants in the sediments of Lake Coeur d’Alene, ID. He also has work experience with Philips Petroleum in Bartlesville, OK, and the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
He currently teaches in the General Chemistry program and has developed a unique preparatory chemistry class with a novel curricular design that he teaches every semester. His departmental, college, and university service includes serving on Faculty Senate, and the senate subcommittee on Academic Affairs. He also serves as the department’s program assessment manager, and as the science representative and Chair for the teacher education committee in the Department of Teaching and Learning.
Michelle Nyanjui
Alternate Undergraduate Student Director
Michelle Nyanjui is a Bioengineering student with a minor in Public Health. Originally from Kenya and now based in Washington, she is passionate about healthcare innovation, women’s health, and creating meaningful impact in underserved communities. On campus, Michelle works as a Student Relationship Officer with Gesa Credit Union. Outside of academics, she enjoys baking, reading, crocheting, traveling, and exploring new creative interests. Through the SBC, Michelle hopes to advocate for students and contribute to a positive and inclusive student experience.
Hayden Kanahele
Alternate Undergraduate Student Director
Beau Brazier
Alternate Undergraduate Student Director
Beau is a current sophomore studying anthropology and criminal justice at Washington State University. They are from just outside Vancouver, WA. They have plans to continue their education in anthropology and do research on humans rights issues. Beau often volunteers at the Women*s Center at WSU.
Zeyuan Wang
Alternate Graduate Student Director
