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Autumn 2023 Featured Alum Toluwani Oluwa-Tofehinti

My favorite thing about being a UW Bothell Husky was the close knit relationships I made. Being in smaller classes with the students in my Biology major made it easier to form bonds that got me through the years.

Toluwani Oluwa-Tofehinti

Phlebotomist at Bloodworks Northwest

Toluwani Oluwa-Tofehinti graduated from UW Bothell in Spring 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. You can connect with Toluwani on LinkedIn.

Tell us more about what you’re doing currently.

I am currently working as a phlebotomist at a blood donor center called Bloodworks Northwest where I take donors’ vitals, draw their blood, and perform patient reaction care. While working full time as a phlebotomist, I am applying to physician assistant graduate school programs. My goal is to provide adequate care to underserved communities and people of color as a physician assistant.

What resources did you find most helpful when it came to career or graduate/professional school exploring, preparing, and applying?

When it comes to preparing for graduate school, the most helpful resources I have found are online forums where students discuss what is needed to get into PA school or medical school. They include useful resources and links to make it easy. Amazon is also my best friend. Any study material you may need, you can find there.

What was your favorite thing about being a UW Bothell Husky?

My favorite thing about being a UW Bothell Husky was the close knit relationships I made. Being in smaller classes with the students in my Biology major made it easier to form bonds that got me through the years.

If you could go back to your first day at UWB, what advice would you give yourself?

If I could go back to my first day, I would advise myself to take a few deep breathes and go easy on myself. Every other student is just trying to make it like me.

Thank you, Toluwani!

Congrats on all you’ve accomplished so far, and good luck with your PA applications! You got this!!


Past Featured Alumni

  • February 2022 – Casey Cummins – Spring 2020 BA in Health Studies with minors in Biology and Chemistry
  • March 2022 – Sebastien Khoutxaysana – Spring 2020 BA in Health Studies with a minor in Health Education & Promotion
  • April 2022 – Van Nguyen – Spring 2020 BS in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Neuroscience
  • May 2022 – Yasmin Guzman – Spring 2020 BA in Health Studies with a minor in Health Education & Promotion
  • June 2022 – John Masembe – Spring 2020 BA in Health Studies
  • July 2022 – Raday Gonzalez – Spring 2020 BA in Health Studies
  • August 2022 – Andrew Marimon-Cabamalan – Spring 2009 BA in Business Administration with concentrations in marketing and management
  • September 2022 – LaShanta Sealy Mahanti – Winter 2020 BA in Health Studies with a minor in Health Education & Promotion
  • October 2022 – Atif Bhatti – Autumn 2018 BS in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Neuroscience
  • November 2022 – Monserrat Morales Miranda – Spring 2020 BA in Health Studies with minors in Global Health and Health Education & Promotion
  • December 2022 – Kiana Imani – Spring 2020 BS in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Neuroscience
  • Winter 2023 – Keita Shimizu – Spring 2021 BA in Health Studies with minors in Global Health & Policy Studies
  • Spring 2023 – Lilia Matevosyan – Winter 2023 BA in Health Studies with a minor in Neuroscience
  • Summer 2023 – Andrew Collins – Spring 2018 BS in Biochemistry