News from the Alumni
Category: School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Finding purpose beyond the trailhead
Alexandra Wienckowski combined environmental studies and public policy to launch a path toward public service.
June 16, 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
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
Supporting students by building belonging and care
At Meridian Park Elementary, school counselor K’Leia Wilson ’17 creates safe spaces for students to thrive — work shaped by her time at UW Bothell.
March 7, 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
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
