Alumni News
Teaching kindergarten under the Northern Lights
Carol Shipe followed a lifelong dream of becoming a teacher, returning to UW Bothell in her late 40s before building a 15-year career in rural Alaska.
July 28, 2026
A broader view of care
After seeing the limits of caring for one family at a time, UW Bothell alumna Shanell Brown pursued leadership roles where she could improve the systems that shape community health. Today, she continues that mission through public health and nonprofit leadership.
July 27, 2026
One alumna’s path to a human rights career
Hannah Ravani, Global Studies ’16, didn't have a clear career plan when she arrived at UW Bothell. Through faculty mentorship, hands-on learning and thoughtful decision-making, she found her path to the United Nations Global Compact, where she now helps advance ethical business practices and human rights.
July 2, 2026
From the White House to the World Cup
Alumna Hana Tadesse has built a remarkable career spanning public health, Capitol Hill, and the White House. Now as a communications strategist for Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ efforts, she’s helping prepare the city for a global stage.
June 29, 2026
From teacher to CEO — an alumna leads change in education
Alumna Lisa Castaneda talks about the power of education and what led to her co-founding foundry10, a leading educational research organization.
June 4, 2026
Top 10 tax tips for Washington filers in 2025
Filing taxes? Learn key deadlines, extension rules, disaster relief options, deductions and free tax help available to Washington filers.
March 31, 2026
30 seconds with an alum: getting ahead in teaching with a master’s degree
Sean Granstrom, Education '11, talks about why he decided to become a teacher and the value of a master's degree.
March 24, 2026
Leading with intention: Stephanie Kiewiet’s journey to CPA partner
After choosing a new direction for her career, Stephanie Kiewiet enrolled at UW Bothell to pursue accounting. Today, she is already a partner at a CPA firm, advising business owners across the region and mentoring the next generation of professionals.
March 6, 2026
Helping underserved communities through emergency medicine
For third-year medical student Alfred Albear, emergency medicine is more than a passion — it’s a way to keep patients from falling through the cracks.
February 25, 2026
30 seconds with an alum: the life of a recruiter
After college, Taylor Sims, Community Psychology ’16, started a career in recruitment. In this Q&A, he speaks about the ups and downs of being a recruiter, what he learned during his time as a student employee, and the advice he has for graduating students.
December 19, 2025
