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Graduate Advising Professional Association

The Graduate Advising Professional Association (GAPA) is a community of and for graduate student advisors who support graduate students through recruiting and admissions to graduation at the University of Utah. GAPA seeks to support the success of graduate advisors by fostering growth and providing guidance through sharing best practices, providing a space for networking, and encouraging professional development.

2025-26 Leadership

President – Lisa Hutton 
Vice President – Lane Sutton 
Secretary – Kelly Pearson 
Member at Large – Karli Sam 
Member at Large – Kelsey Krause 
 

2025-26 Meeting Schedule 

 Tuesdays 1-2:30pm | Zoom 

  • December 9 
  • January 27 
  • February 24 
  • March 24 
  • April 28 
  • June 23 
  • July 28 

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 To share an update on a future GAPA agenda, contact kelly.pearson@utah.edu .

 To present to the GAPA group, please contact lisa.hutton@utah.edu.

Link to monthly meeting minutes in Box 

Last Updated: 11/13/25