News from the Alumni

Category: Regional Workforce Development

An alumni bridges disciplines and builds teams

Startup founder and “40 Under 40” honoree Alan Gonzalez returned to the University of Washington Bothell to teach students how real-world innovation happens across disciplines.

August 26, 2025

Finding purpose beyond the trailhead

Alexandra Wienckowski combined environmental studies and public policy to launch a path toward public service.

June 16, 2025

James Dainard credits success to hard work and education

From his first property “flip” at 17 to his new show “Million Dollar Zombie Flips” on A&E, School of Business alumnus shares his journey through real estate investing.

June 11, 2025

Capstone project set alum on path to executive leadership

Felicea Osorio ’09 applies lessons from her UW Bothell education — including teamwork, ethics and innovation — to her leadership role at a global relocation company.

May 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

Alum builds a business rooted in sustainability

CD Lucas ’14 launched The Arium Shop to bring nature indoors — and earned “most sustainable” honors from 425 Business magazine.

March 14, 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

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