{"id":33457,"date":"2026-08-17T15:59:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T22:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/?p=33457"},"modified":"2026-08-17T15:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T22:59:16","slug":"celebrating-connection-and-growth-at-the-2026-mentorship-edge-awards-networking-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/news\/2026\/08\/17\/celebrating-connection-and-growth-at-the-2026-mentorship-edge-awards-networking-event","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating connection and growth at the 2026 Mentorship EDGE Awards &amp; Networking Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The UW Bothell School of Business hosted its annual 2026 Mentorship EDGE Awards &amp; Networking Event, a night celebrating student achievement, professional generosity, and the powerful relationships that shape career journeys. The event brought together mentors, mentees, alumni, faculty, and industry partners for an evening of celebration and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Mentorship EDGE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mentorship EDGE program empowers students to transform their lives and careers through personalized guidance from exceptional business leaders. Over several months, students meet one-on-one with mentors to clarify goals, build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and gain insight into real-world professional challenges. The program fosters leadership, follow-through, and excellence in service \u2014 the three qualities celebrated at this year\u2019s awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Sophie-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Dean Sophie Leroy\" class=\"wp-image-33461\" style=\"width:206px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Sophie-edited.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Sophie-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Sophie-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Sophie-edited-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dean Sophie Leroy thanked both mentors and mentees for their engagement, emphasizing that the core of mentorship is human connection and the ability to see and nurture potential in others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy being willing to mentor students, you&#8217;re telling them that you see their potential and are willing to invest in their growth,\u201d Leroy said. \u201cThat simple act can have a profound impact. It builds confidence, inspires ambition and opens doors to opportunities that can shape a person&#8217;s future career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leroy encouraged students to view mentorship not just as a conversation, but as a lasting relationship, built on trust and mutual learning She noted that by engaging in the program, students demonstrate humility, curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to investing in themselves and their personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognizing Mentors of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two outstanding professionals were honored as Mentors of the Year for their support, encouragement, commitment, and impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dan Baird, MBA \u201923 and writer for UW Bothell Advancement, shared candidly about stepping into mentorship for the first time, initially unsure what he could offer his mentee, Ashley. He soon realized that his life experiences \u2014 not just his professional ones \u2014 were deeply valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Dan-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Dan Baird\" class=\"wp-image-33463\" style=\"width:222px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Dan-edited.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Dan-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Dan-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Dan-edited-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve spent my entire adult life trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up,\u201d he said. \u201cI always knew how little I knew, so I didn\u2019t think I\u2019d be the best role model.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He ultimately joined the program because he saw few creative professionals represented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAshley, you\u2019ve been my mentor at times,\u201d he added. \u201cI\u2019ve learned a lot from you, just as much as you probably have from me. And I think you are ready to be a mentor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He closed by humorously \u201cknighting\u201d her into what he called the secret society of mentors, reminding students that they don\u2019t need to wait to give back \u2014 they already have something to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Meenakshi-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Meenakshi Balasubramaniyam\" class=\"wp-image-33465\" style=\"width:205px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Meenakshi-edited.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Meenakshi-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Meenakshi-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Meenakshi-edited-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meenakshi Balasubramaniyam, board member at Mock Interview Express and founder of Career Readiness Platform, reflected on two years of mentoring students with unique strengths and aspirations. Her approach centers on grounding, resilience and thoughtful response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt the core of my mentorship is a message: stay grounded. Don\u2019t let setbacks or unexpected turns shake your belief in yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She encouraged students to see every experience \u2014 success, failure or redirection \u2014 as an opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honoring Mentees of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ten students were recognized as 2026 Mentorship EDGE Awardees for their leadership, persistence and excellence in service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ashley Tsang<\/strong> \u2014 B.A. in Business Administration, Technology &amp; Innovation Management; Management Candidate, UNIQLO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bhavagnya Somala<\/strong> \u2014 B.S. in Data Visualization; Consulting Fellow, Umbrex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colin Yuen<\/strong> \u2014 B.A. in Business Administration, Accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connor Huynh<\/strong> \u2014 B.A. in Business Administration, Leadership &amp; Strategic Innovation; Business Development Representative Intern, Okta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eduardo (David) Aranguren<\/strong> \u2014 B.A. in Business Administration, Leadership &amp; Strategic Innovation; Procurement Finance Analyst, Boeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kayla Sun<\/strong> \u2014 B.A. in Business Administration, Accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kaylie Heshmati<\/strong> \u2014 B.A. in Business Administration, Marketing, Technology &amp; Innovation Management; Owner, GlambyKaylie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maria Pledger<\/strong> \u2014 B.A. in Business Administration, Marketing, Technology &amp; Innovation Management; Human Resources Rotational Analyst, Providence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phohanh Tran<\/strong> \u2014 B.S. Computer Science, Business Administration Minor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sumanth Bellam<\/strong> \u2014 Master of Business Administration, Technology; Senior Technical Program Manager, T-Mobile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-group-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Mentees of the Year posing with Dean Sophie Leroy\" class=\"wp-image-33475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-group-1-edited.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-group-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-group-1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-group-1-edited-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students shared stories of navigating early career uncertainty, personal challenges, and academic goals with the support of mentors who offered perspective, encouragement, and a safe place to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Lisa-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Sharples\" class=\"wp-image-33469\" style=\"width:214px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Lisa-edited.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Lisa-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Lisa-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-Lisa-edited-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lisa Sharples, co-founder and CEO of Relish, closed with a reminder that mentorship doesn\u2019t end when the program does. Many mentors and mentees stay connected for years through offering guidance, writing letters of recommendation and continuing to elevate one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSometimes the best mentors are the people who were just mentees,\u201d Sharples said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Mentorship EDGE community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to all awardees and thank you to the many mentors who generously give their time, insight and belief. Your guidance helps shape the next generation of business professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to be part of the Mentorship EDGE program, applications open again in fall quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"33470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-1.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees at the 2026 Mentorship Edge Awards &amp; Networking Event\" class=\"wp-image-33470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"33472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-3.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees at the 2026 Mentorship Edge Awards &amp; Networking Event\" class=\"wp-image-33472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"33471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-2.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees at the 2026 Mentorship Edge Awards &amp; Networking Event\" class=\"wp-image-33471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/08\/ME-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UW Bothell School of Business hosted its annual 2026 Mentorship EDGE Awards &amp; Networking Event, a night celebrating student achievement, professional generosity, and the powerful relationships that shape career journeys. 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