News from the Alumni
Category: Alumni Profile
30 seconds with an alum: The nurse crossing borders
Cece Venzon’s drive to help others has shaped her path not only as a nurse, but as a dedicated volunteer, healer and mentor.
February 9, 2025
Bridging culture and education to correct the historical record
At the Burke Museum, Mary Jane Topash ’17 helps reframe how museums represent Indigenous communities by drawing on her lived experience and graduate education.
February 7, 2025
Shaping policy and community through public service
From campus advocacy to local government leadership, David Edwards ’15 builds coalitions to serve the greater good.
January 20, 2025
Alum and professor co-author book to reshape literacy education
Motivated by classroom realities, Adrienne Minnery (M.Ed. ’10) and Dr. Antony Smith developed a new approach to teaching reading — one rooted in challenge, creativity and student voice.
January 13, 2025
30 seconds with an alum: Building belonging as a first-generation student
Jennifer Maglalang reveals the importance of a supportive community in her own life and how these values have shaped her commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices in higher education.
December 12, 2024
A love story written on campus
Tanya Kumar and Vishnu Madhavan’s journey at UW Bothell gave them more than just an education – it brought them a lifelong partnership rooted in friendship and shared success.
September 24, 2024
Alumna honored for championing Latinx student leadership and success
Felicity Abeyta ’03, now an academic adviser at UW Bothell, draws on personal experience to empower the next generation of Latino leaders through mentorship and advocacy.
September 7, 2024
Alumni honor professor’s lasting impact with teaching legacy award
Dr. Shauna Elbers Carlisle’s mentorship extends far beyond the classroom, helping alumni build careers in public health, education and policy.
August 22, 2024
Poet laureate, teacher and ‘artivist’ leads with creativity and courage
Since earning her MFA in Creative Writing & Poetics from UW Bothell, Talena Lachelle Queen ’14 has used poetry and education to uplift her hometown of Paterson, New Jersey.
July 19, 2024
30 seconds with an alum: Running with purpose
Grace Martinez speaks about how motherhood, community and a passion for running influenced her journey from student to the proud founder of a women’s running club.
April 9, 2024
