OLYMPIA — The Evergreen State College proudly announces the governor's appointment of Joshua Coetzee, an international student from South Africa and Senior, as the newly appointed Student Trustee. Coetzee brings a wealth of leadership experience and a strong commitment to student governance and campus involvement.
Joshua is an active member of the Evergreen community, serving as a Resident Assistant and a member of the Geoduck Student Union and the Services & Activities Board. He is also a student-athlete on the men's soccer team, further solidifying his dedication to leadership and teamwork.
"I am honored to serve as the Student Trustee at Evergreen," said Coetzee. "I am passionate about servant leadership and student governance. I want to foster stronger connections among student leaders and get more students involved in supporting college activities and sporting events."
Coetzee's academic interests include Team Leadership, Business Leadership and Computer Science. He also hopes to use his platform as a Student Trustee to advocate for the international student community, encouraging more students worldwide to attend Evergreen. "I want to help create a truly global community here at Evergreen and add to the diversity that makes our campus so unique," he said.
Evergreen is proud to have Coetzee join the Board of Trustees as the student representative. His commitment to leadership and fostering a stronger sense of community will be invaluable as the college continues to provide a world-class education in a collaborative, inclusive environment.