News from the Alumni
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
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
Record-breaking luncheon raises funds and futures for UW Bothell students
With more than 370 attendees and $190,000 raised, the I ♥ UW Bothell Luncheon marked a powerful return — celebrating access, student success and community support.
November 22, 2024
Endowed gift fuels faculty mentorship and student opportunity
Michelle Gamboa ’05 established UW Bothell’s first endowed faculty fellowship to honor her father and support faculty who mentor student researchers.
September 30, 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
