volunteers: Back to Campus with Alumni and Friends

Alumni Board New Members

Karen Gaudette Brewer ('00)
Stacey Engle ('08)
Greg Lane ('88)
Liz Talley ('84)
Manuel Valdes ('07)
Allison Int-Hout student rep

Classroom Visits

Mike Waters, award-winning journalist and documentary maker
Sara Tatchio, manager of Global Integrated Communications for Ford Motor Company
Clay Holtzman, writer for the Puget Sound Business Journal
Frank Smyth, journalist specializing in armed conflicts, organized crime and human rights

Careers Class (Taught by Jerry Baldasty, Vice Provost and Dean and UW Communication Professor)
Aileen Carrell (’90), Sustainability manager, Starbucks
Lisa Cohen (’80), Executive Director, Washington Global Health Alliance
KC Cowen (’08), Program Assistant, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Pat Foote (’71), Assistant Managing Editor/Administration, Seattle Times, retired
Kendra Hall (’10), Marketing & Communications Assistant, UW College of Arts & Sciences
Brien Lautman (’81), PeaceHealth
Lucas Mack (’04), Founder, 4th Ave Media
Mike Seely  (’96), Managing Editor Seattle Weekly
Stesha Bandon, Manager of Public Relations and Events, University Book Store
Patrick Chidsey, UW Careers Center
Florangela Davila, print and radio journalist, UW Communication instructor
Heather Davis, Director HR, Continental Mills
Elizabeth Lowry, Director of Communication and Marketing, UW Graduate School
David Sherman, Director, Student Services, UW Communication
Victoria Sprang, Alumni Relations Manager, UW Communication

New Media in Communication Series

(Feb. 12 – Mar. 19) Learn more about this series >>

Social Media Saturday for Communicators

Colleen Moffitt: Communiqué PR
Adam Broetje: Odd Dog Media
Meghan Peters ('08): Mashable
Nick Vivion: Unicorn Booty
Rebecca Whitham: Woodland Park Zoo

Photography in the Digital Age: How to Shoot Powerful Images for the Web

Dan Lamont (’81, ’89), Dan Lamont Photography, Tatoosh Media
Alex Stonehill: Common Language Project
Chantal Anderson (’11): Common Language Project

Video Bootcamp: How to Shoot, Edit, and Upload Video to the Web

Bradley Hutchinson: The Last Quest
Alex Stonehill: Common Language Project

Professional Development Week

3 Days in January, 40 Mentors, 100 Students. Learn more about PDW >>

PDW Networking Event

Abercrombie & Fitch: Fed Parrera, Seattle Recruiter, Office of Diversity
Seattle Weekly: Mike Seely (’96), Managing Editor
GoGirl Academy: Deb Hagen-Lukens, Entrepreneurial Marketing lecturer at UW Business school and Margo Myers, Executive Director; Media consultant
LaBrue Communications: Terry J. LaBrue, APR, Principal and CEO
Microsoft: Kolby Blackham, Advertising executive
InternMatch: Nathan Wilson, Campus Ambassador
Weber Shandwick: Brenda South, Senior VP
Starbucks: Allison Reed Thomas, Training program manager, Global Learning
Patch.com: Michele Price Rabin, Local editor
Bay Laurel Catering: William Beauchere, Operations Manager
Waggener Edstrom: Stephany Rochon (’06), Public Relations professional
Snohomish PUD: Neil Neroutsos (’86), Communications director, PRSA past president
Seattle Times: Becky Bisbee, Business Editor and, Jim Simon, Assistant Managing Editor
Edelman: Ian Jeffries, Senior Account Supervisor and Evan Pham, Senior Account Executive

PDW Workshops

Managing Your Digital Footprint
Sarah Lane (’01 and ’08), Attorney General's Office
Meghan Peters (’08), Mashable.com
Mike Walter, visiting journalist
Karen Rathe, UW professor

What I Wished I Knew When I Graduated
Shannon Burke (’02), Seattle Storm
Stacey Engle (’08), Fierce, Inc.
Maureen Trantham (’07), Partnership for Learning
Mary Anne Dorward, My Real Voice

How to Become a More Powerful Speaker
Mary Anne Dorward, My Real Voice

Can I Work in Digital Media?
Adam Broetje, Odd Dog Media
Heather Amarel (’04), Google
Jessica Partnow, Common Language Project

21st Century Job Search
Kathleen Miller (’87), owner Blue Emu Communication
Jacque Coe, Bellevue School District
Ken Myer ('80 and ’82), Executive in Residence at the UW Center for Commercialization

Turning Entrepreneurialism into a Paycheck
Andrea Heuston (’97), Artitudes Design Inc.
Mary Anne Dorward, My Real Voice
Lucas Mack (’04), Founder, 4th Ave Media
Caroline Li (’06), Earthwalkers Magazine

PDW: Mentor  Lunches

Edgar Gonzalez ('04), Director of Development, Education Alliance
Erin Mayovsky ('96), news anchor
Tara Brown ('06), Recognition Program & Events Coordinator, UW Medicine - Organization Development & Training
Dori Brewer ('81), Partner, Perkins Coie
Stephen Brashear, photographer
Rosemary Baisch ('89), marketing consultant

Mentor Lunches

10/7/10
Tad Harmon ('78): Principal and Creative Director, 206, Inc.
I feel incredibly fortunate for having the opportunity to hear Tad Harmon's first-hand experiences and insights about such a fascinating and ever-changing industry. I have taken his words of advice to heart and feel those pieces of guidance will help me just as much as the lessons I've learned in the classroom as I try to enter the world of advertising!
—Ashley Russell

10/13/10
Tom Douthitt (’83):Senior Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Development, Pathway Medical Technologies
I really enjoyed the career lunch with Tom Douthitt. Meeting him was especially interesting and helpful in my job search for a position in the field of medical sales as his career path is very related. I always enjoy hearing about the career paths of outstanding professionals and the steps they took to get them where they are today. His advice in how to reach early success in this field gave me a lot to think about. I took comfort in knowing that we share the same BA degree from UW in hopes that I too can accomplish similar goals.
—Nicole Breitenstein

10/20/10
Dori Brewer (’81): partner, Perkins Coie
The opportunity to have lunch with Dori Brewer gave us an insider vision into the field of law. Dori spoke most importantly, however, on the fundamental tenets and principles of success. Hearing Dori's message was inspirational and motivating. I'm thankful to have had this opportunity and carry this information with me as I enter into the professional world.
—Anna Bohm

11/9/10
Ken Myer ('80 and '82): Executive in Residence, UW Center for Commercialization
For walking in and not knowing what to expect, Ken made me feel like I was part of his "insider group." His inspiring words really made me want to attend more mentor lunches because such words and such expertise cannot be found just anywhere. His advice and tips answered the burning questions in my mind as well as to encourage me to take whatever path felt right in my heart. His success and diverse work experience showed us that life can take you to many different places, but as long you are a hard working person with integrity and a hunger to learn, even bad experiences can end up teaching you something valuable.
—Fabiola Jimenez

1/18/11
Hillary Quinn (’85, English): lifestyle writer, www.hillarythebargainhunter.com
Hillary Quinn is amazing! I enjoyed everything about our lunch and what I admire most about her is the "go getter" personality she possesses in her career and everyday life.
—Traci Tate

2/21/11
Liz Mai: Vice President, Hynes Communications

2/10/11
Melinda Partin (’90, Comparative Lit.): Marketing consultant
 I truly enjoyed meeting Melinda and listening to her personal story. It was encouraging to hear how you can take the time to try out different career paths and through hard work, dedication, and passion, happiness and success will follow. Melinda's willingness to share advice and referrals about getting into the industry show how incredibly generous and kind-hearted of an alumnus UW is fortunate to have return to the community!
—Ashley Russell

2/16/11
Matt Highsmith (’82): CEO and President, TailoredMail
He was such a great person. All the information from him was so valuable that I was able to figure out what exactly I should do for my career. Thank you.
—Katie Baek

2/23/11
Colleen Fukui-Sketchley (’94): Corporate Diversity Affairs Specialist, Nordstrom, Inc. and the current president of the UW Alumni Association
The opportunity to sit down and speak with Colleen Fukui-Sketchley packed a lot of insightful advice. She spoke very honestly and openly about tips for interviews, first impressions, what to do after graduation and the rewards of perseverance. I gained a lot from hearing about her personal experiences working for the prestigious company that Nordstrom is. In such a short amount of time, Colleen shared with us some of the best suggestions for entering the professional world that I have received at UW.
—Daron Anderson