Name: Creating Ripples of Opportunity: Financial Aid Strategies that Advance Equity and Access
Start: 2026-10-26T12:45:00-0700
End: 2026-10-26T14:15:00-0700

Creating Ripples of Opportunity: Financial Aid Strategies that Advance Equity and Access

Monday October 26, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm PDT

Room 407, Greater Tacoma Convention Center

In this workshop presented by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), we will discuss Washington state financial aid programs, statewide efforts, and how to support students applying for state financial aid. We will give you a sneak peek into the new Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). In addition, we will explore systemic
barriers to financial aid equity and present strategies for facilitating student access. Participants will leave with free customizable resources they can use to develop their own financial aid access strategies.

Speakers

Christina Winstead (she/her)

Associate Director, College Access Initiatives, Washington Student Achievement Council

Christina Winstead serves as the Associate Director for College Access Initiatives at the Washington Student Achievement Council, where she advances equity-focused strategies that expand educational opportunity and support learners across pathways. With more than 25 years of experience... Read More →

Kathie Pham (she/her)

Program Associate for College Bound Outreach, Washington Student Achievement Council

Kathie Pham serves as a Program Associate for College Access Initiatives at the Washington Student Achievement Council, where she draws on over 15 years of experience in K–12 and higher education. She focuses on program management, communications, and equipping counselors and college... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 407, Greater Tacoma Convention Center

Youth Development Programming Multi-Sector Partnerships

Content Area Youth Development Programming, Multi-Sector Partnerships
Level Emerging

2026 Bridge Conference

Christina Winstead (she/her)

Kathie Pham (she/her)

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2026 Bridge Conference

Christina Winstead (she/her)

Kathie Pham (she/her)

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