News from the Alumni

Category: Alumni Profile

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