Tax and Estate Planning Association
The Tax and Estate Planning Association (TEPA) is a student-run organization which aims to enhance the education of students by providing opportunities to learn about tax and estate planning law and gain practical experience. One of TEPA's major functions is to coordinate the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program each year. TEPA also provides opportunities for students to interact with and learn from professionals and practitioners within the tax and estate planning industries by inviting such professionals to speak at events open to the entire student body.
2023-2024 Officers
President: Makenzie R. Fankhauser is a third-year law student from Overland Park, Kansas. She graduated from Pittsburg State University. Makenzie can be reached at makenzie.fankhauser@washburn.edu.
Vice President/VITA Director: Sarah Lynch-Chaput is a third-year law student from Lawrence, Kansas. She graduated from Washburn University. Sarah can be reached at sarah.lynch-chaput@washburn.edu.
Secretary and Treasurer/VITA Co-Director: Carlo D. Gonzalez is a third-year law student from Norco, California. He graduated from Kansas State University. Carlo can be reached at carlo.gonzalez@washburn.edu.
Estate Planning Director: Miaeda A. Hutchinson is a third-year law student from Houston, Texas. She graduated from the University of Houston. Miaeda can be reached at miaeda.hutchinson@washburn.edu.
VITA Co-Director: Nicholas C. Kaechele is a third-year law student from Spring Hill, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University. Nicholas can be reached at nicholas.kaechele@washburn.edu.
VITA Co-Director: Caitlin A. Kremer is a third-year law student from Spring Hill, Kansas. She graduated from Pittsburg State University. Caitlin can be reached at caitlin.kremer@washburn.edu.
Assistant Site Coordinator: Andrew Doan is a second-year law student from Dodge City, Kansas. He graduated from Fort Hays State University. Andrew can be reached at andrew.doan@washburn.edu.
Assistant Site Coordinator: Oliver A. Gilmore is a second-year law student from Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from American Military University. Oliver can be reached at oliver.gilmore@washburn.edu.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Lori McMillan.