Through our Mentor Chats program, groups of IAS students meet with IAS alumni who share their career pathways and experiences. Below we feature some stories about recent contributors to the program, followed by a comprehensive list. You can click on their names to learn more about them.
If you are interested in connecting with any of our alumni mentors, email iasalum@uw.edu for an introduction. (Please note: Stories were written at the time of the Mentor Chat, so career details may not be current.)
Featured mentors
Candice Plendl, ESC/ESS '18
Project Coordinator
Enviroissues
Jaime Fajardo, SEB '12
Program Supervisor,
Snohomish County
Youth Enrichment Services
Past mentors
Mojan Ahmadi, LEPP '13, MAPS '15 | Advisor of Career and Alumni Development, DigiPen Institute of Technology
Matt Albertson, SEB '04, MAPS '06 | Major Gifts Officer, KUOW
Emily Anderson, SEB '09 | Senior Compliance Program Manager, Microsoft
Kylani Arrington, CP '13 | Mental Health Counseling Intern, Sound
Erik Ashlie-Vinke, SEB '09 | Sr. Manager of Business & Economic Advocacy, Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Baba Badru, STE '08 | Environmental Planner, King County
Andrea Blanken, CLA '02 | Director of New Business Development, ArtsFund
Kelsey Bolinger, MCS, SEB '16 | Marketing Manager, Center for International Career Development
Brittaney Bunjong, MCS '16 | Community Manager, The Cloud Room
Richard Buzard, ESC '15 | Master's in Geology Candidate, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Sarah Castoriano, GST '05 | Program Manager, Microsoft
Nick Chen, EST '16 | Restoration Technician & Ecologist, Adopt A Stream Foundation
Ray Corona, SEB '13 | Corporate Recruiter, LandCare
Maximilian Dixon, EST '11 | Earthquake Program Manager, Washington State Military Department
Zaheeda Edwards, LS '95 | Project Manager, CDK Global
Lauren Fay, GST '07 | Housing Placement Manager, Downtown Emergency Services Center
Taylor Frazier, LEPP '15 | Consumer Affairs Coordinator, Washington State Bar Association
Jasleena Grewal, ESC '13 | Psychiatric Nursing Student, Seattle University
Jason Hampton, LEPP '14 | Community Outreach Specialist, Sound Transit
Mina Hooshangi, CP '11 | Finance Management, The Boeing Company
Aaron Huston, EST, GST '13 | Co-owner, Farmstand Local Foods
Gretchen Johnson, GST '11 | Volunteer Coordinator, 21 Acres
Kristie Johnson, SEB '07 | Public Records Officer, King Co. Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Melisa Le, MCS '16 | Sales & Marketing Coordinator, ISEC
Daniel Lee, CP '17 | Senior User Experience Researcher, Expedia
Matt Libby, SEB '11 | 787 Flightline Operations Chief of Staff, The Boeing Company
Ashley Magdall, GST, MCS, SEB '15 | Web Support Specialist, UW Bothell
Liam McGivern, GST '09 | Civil Rights Analyst, City of Seattle
Drue Nyenhuis, GST, SEB '12 | Correspondence Manager, Seattle Mayor's Office
Deborah Oaks, STE '08 | Habitat Program Coordinator, Sound Salmon Solutions
Shawn Peterson, CP '14 | Gen 7 Program Coordinator, Na'ah Illahee Fund
Aisha Qadri, GST, SEB '15 | Business consultant, MSW graduate student
Salvador Salazar Cano, SEB '18 | Civic Engagement & Advocacy Coordinator, Latino Community Fund
Devi Sandhu, SEB '12, M.Ed. '16 | Talent Manager, UW Bothell
Heidi Schauble, SEB '13, MAPS '15 | Employment Consultant, AtWork!
Gracelynn Shibayama, MCS '15 | Events Assistant, Edmonds Center for the Arts
Leah Shin, IMD '19 | Product Marketing Research Manager, Microsoft
Faith Simonelli, AMS '08, MACS '10 | Prevention Program Manager, Cocoon House
Markus Smith, MCS '17 | Human Resources Recruiter, SNBL USA
Samantha St. John, AMS '07 | Executive Director, Kirkland Chamber of Commerce
Drew Stone, MCS, SEB '14 | VR Coordinator, Sakura-Con
Jamie Strusz, CLA '11 | Engineer, GitHub
Stephanie Thomas, GST, SEB '11 | Learning and Analytics Manager, United Way Snohomish County
Alice Tsoodle, EST '13 | Education Manager, Friends of North Creek Forest
Hillary U, CLA '10 | Communications Specialist, Alaska Airlines
Andrew Wahl, LS '96 | Journalism & Media Communication Chair, Everett Community College
Brandon Washington, MCS '15 | Membership Engagement, Dale Turner Family YMCA
Evan Westenberger, SEB '09 | Social & Digital Engagement Manager, Microsoft
Siobhan Wharton, STS '12 | Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Allergan
Alumni Stories
Learn what's possible with an IAS degree! Visit Alumni Stories to read about more graduates.
Alumni, how has interdisciplinary education impacted your life and career? Complete this form or email iasalum@uw.edu to share your story.