WSU Names Terri Parr Wynecoop Permanent Tribal Relations Executive Director

Parr Wynecoop will lead university's government-to-government relationships with Native American Tribes.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:44am

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Washington State University has appointed Terri Parr Wynecoop as its permanent executive director and presidential liaison for Tribal relations, moving her from an interim role she has held since December 2025. Parr Wynecoop, an Elder and member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, will continue leading the university's government-to-government relationships with Native American Tribes and overseeing the Office of Tribal Relations.

Why it matters

Parr Wynecoop's appointment supports continued partnership between WSU and Tribal Nations, strengthening the university's commitments as a land-grant institution with deep ties to the region's Indigenous communities.

The details

Parr Wynecoop has served in a liaison role with WSU since 2023 following nearly two decades working with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians. In her new permanent role, she will report directly to the university president and represent WSU in Tribal engagement and consultation efforts.

  • Parr Wynecoop has held an interim role since December 2025.
  • Parr Wynecoop has served in a liaison role with WSU since 2023.

The players

Terri Parr Wynecoop

An Elder and member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Parr Wynecoop has been named the permanent executive director and presidential liaison for Tribal relations at Washington State University.

Washington State University

A public research university located in Pullman, Washington, and the state's land-grant university.

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The takeaway

Parr Wynecoop's permanent appointment underscores WSU's commitment to strengthening its government-to-government relationships and engagement with Native American Tribes in the region, a key priority for the land-grant institution.