Alumni News
Category: Husky Student Experience
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
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
Finding purpose through adversity and connection
Hector Valencia, Society, Ethics & Human Behavior ’12, shares his life experiences from joining the Marines to becoming a carpenter, while overcoming a life-changing accident.
November 12, 2025
30 seconds with an alum: From an unexpected start to a lifelong career
In this Q&A, alumna Nicole Sanderson reflects on her journey, the growth of UW Bothell and the community that continues to inspire her.
September 20, 2025
30 seconds with an alum: Building connections with code
Hannah Kim shares how stepping out of her comfort zone and fully embracing the college experience helped her grow both personally and professionally.
August 19, 2025
Finding purpose beyond the trailhead
Alexandra Wienckowski combined environmental studies and public policy to launch a path toward public service.
June 16, 2025
30 seconds with an alum: How education fueled family dreams
Monica Vorn shares how family, mentorship, and determination shaped her path from first-generation student to biotech professional.
May 15, 2025
Artist residency explores the radical power of rest
Mia Imani ’18 returned to UW Bothell for a week-long residency that invited the community to reimagine rest as resistance and renewal.
April 25, 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
