As the seventh chancellor for Washington State University Tri-Cities and interim chancellor for WSU Vancouver, Sandra Haynes is a distinguished leader with more than 20 years of administrative experience in various educational settings. She brings expertise from roles in both research-intensive and comprehensive institutions.
Haynes holds a Ph.D. in experimental neuropsychology with a re-specialization in counseling psychology and is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University.
Prioritizing academic excellence and student support, her career highlights include key positions at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she led interdisciplinary programs and secured funding through community partnerships.
Recognized for her commitment to community collaboration, her leadership at WSU Tri-Cities has led to innovations such as the Institute for Northwest Energy Futures. With a focus on student success, research and scholarship, and institutional effectiveness, she champions excellence and collaboration while fostering strategic investments in education and community growth.