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Office of Connected Learning
The Office of Connected Learning includes: Community-Engaged Learning and Research, Global Initiatives, the Collaboratory, Research & Creative Projects for Undergraduates, Experiential Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards, and some Cohort Programs such as Digital Scholars, Global Scholars and more. Find high-impact and experiential learning opportunities curated for UW Bothell students by scheduling an advising appointment with the Office of Connected Learning.
Contact information
*Note: Many staff work a hybrid schedule; the best way to contact them is through email. Contact the Connected Learning team with general questions by emailing us.
Office location: Truly House
18140 110th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
Email: uwbocl@uw.edu
Mailing addresses
Connected Learning, UW Bothell
Box #358569
17927 113th AVE NE
Bothell, WA 98011
Collaboratory, UW Bothell
Box #358510
17927 113th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
Our team
Executive Director
Carolyn Brennan
Email: carolyn1@uw.edu
Phone: (425) 352-5355
Responsible for supporting connected learning for the UW Bothell campus.
Director of Global Initiatives & Connected Learning Assessment
Natalia Dyba
Email: nataliak@uw.edu
My role is to connect students, faculty and staff to global opportunities, both in-person and virtually. I also oversee how the Office of Connected Learning measures the impact of our efforts.
Schedule an advising appointment with Natalia
Director of Research & Creative Projects for Undergraduates
Jesi Egan
Email: jesiegan@uw.edu
I connect students across all schools with meaningful opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to solving real-world challenges. I also work with faculty and staff to develop and promote new opportunities, address barriers to participation, and support effective mentoring practices.
Schedule an advising appointment with Jesi
Connected Learning Advisor
Ludmilla Kortchak
Email: kortchak@uw.edu
I connect students with various opportunities offered by the Office of Connected Learning, including study abroad and undergraduate research. I also assist with experiential scholarship applications and provide tailored support to meet your needs.
Schedule an advising appointment with Ludmilla
Experiential Research Manager
Chaise Jung
Email: chaisej@uw.edu
I connect students across all schools with research experiences that deepen learning and support real-world impact. I also collaborate with faculty and community partners to expand access to undergraduate research, support inclusive mentorship, and foster community-engaged scholarship. Additionally, I support cohort-based programs like Digital Scholars, which focus on skill-building and hands-on learning.
Schedule an advising appointment with Chaise
Community-Engaged Learning Program Manager
Dana Washington
Email: danaw4@uw.edu
I support faculty and students through the logistics of getting connected to community organizations on and off campus so they may accomplish deeper learning goals by bridging community engagement with academic learning. I also oversee the Latino Leadership Initiatives Cohort.
Schedule an advising appointment with Dana
Collaboratory Space Manager
Jesus Govela
Email: govelaj@uw.edu
I manage all operations, services, and ongoing projects in the Collaboratory space while fostering a welcoming, equitable, and connected community.
Administration & Communications Manager
Sarah Verlinde-Azofeifa
Email: severlin@uw.edu
Phone: (425) 352-3795
I support Connected Learning with marketing & communications, financial, and administrative tasks.
Student Staff
Special thanks to the student staff that help us with advising and running programs:
- Andrew Link, Collaboratory
- Amy Lin (Pin-Yu Lin), Connected Learning, Student Assistant and Website Editor
- Lul Akeza, Global Initiatives, Peer Study Abroad Advisor
- Sumaya Yusuf, Global Initiatives, Peer Study Abroad Advisor
- Hazel Kaushik, Community-Engaged Learning & Research
- Sabrina Oliveira, Community-Engaged Learning & Research
- Trinay Kamesh, Community-Engaged Learning & Research
- Niveah Martinez, Latino Leadership Initiative
- Verine Hayatma, Connected Learning Assistant