The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) strives to uphold the mission of the National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee “to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.” Portland State SAAC strives to exemplify the values of what it means to be Portland State Viking; to be Fearless, Determined, Proud, and Together.
SAAC applies these core values and works to provide experiences that aid in the holistic development of the student-athletes and prepares them for life after sport.
- Fearless: Student-Athlete Experience
- Determined: Student-Athlete Development
- Together: Community/Campus Outreach
- Proud: Student-Athlete Cohesion
2022-23 SAAC Executive Board
Shea Garcia - President, Softball
Sydney Watson - President-Elect & Fearless: SA Experience (Mental Health), Soccer
Jamie Zamrin - Big Sky SAAC President, Women's Cross Country
Jobi Malary - Determined: SA Development, Football
Maddie Egan - Proud: SA Cohesion, Women's Tennis
Simon Kuszynski - Proud: SA Cohesion, Men's Tennis
Makena Speer - Together: Community Outreach, Soccer
Campbell Faust - Social Media, Women's Cross Country & Track
Libby Bissen - SAAC Advisor
Get Involved
SAAC meets every other week during the school year on Mondays at 5:00pm and all student-athletes are welcome to attend! Keep an eye out for email reminders and we hope to see you there!
Also be sure to follow SAAC on Instagram at
@psuvikssaac for updates and events.
SAAC executives loved attending the Hall of Fame Ceremony.
Thank you to Athletic Director John Johnson for including us in such a fun event!
Our team members had a great time at the Big Sky SAAC Conference Event
brainstorming ideas and collaborating with other Big Sky SAAC members.
Mental Health May is always filled with activities and advocacy events. Be on the lookout for this year's events!
