Mentor Chats are designed to assist students with career exploration, networking, and learning about a range of professional trajectories. Through hosted conversations, Mentor Chats provide opportunities to connect with IAS alumni working across diverse roles and sectors.
Upcoming Mentor Chats
Dialogue with IAS alumni about their career pathways! Students are invited to join these conversations, hosted in BIS 499 courses and as extracurricular events.
IAS Career Pathways Panel
Tues, Feb. 25 | 3:30-4:20 p.m.
UW1-370
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Join us to learn whether an IAS major can meet your professional and career interests. Alumni working in business, juvenile justice, and the arts will share their experiences in IAS majors and discuss they ways they were excellently prepared for their careers.
Panelists:
Jaime Fajardo, Society, Ethics & Human Behavior ’12
Fajardo administers the Youth Enrichment Services (county alternatives to detention) programs for justice-involved youth. He has worked in juvenile rehabilitation since 2011 and holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington.
Aisha Qadri, Global Studies; Society, Ethics & Human Behavior ‘15
Qadri is a business consultant who advises companies, coaches nonprofits, builds entrepreneurs, and sparks communities. She has worked in business development for over 13 years and is currently pursuing as master’s degree in social work and certificate in nonprofit management at the University of Washington.
Gracelynn Shibayama, Media & Communication Studies ’15
Shibayama is the Events Assistant for Edmonds Center for the Arts, a performing arts venue serving 75,000 patrons annually. Previously, Shibayama was the Member Relations Coordinator for KNKX 88.5 FM and the station manager for UWave Radio.
Alumni Mentors
Learn about our mentors below! Many are open to connecting - email iasalum@uw.edu for an introduction. Please note: Alumni are listed by year of participation; employers and titles may not be current.
2019
Erik Ashlie-Vinke, SEB '09
Sr. Manager of Business & Economic Advocacy
Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Javier Carrasquero, GST '17
Lean Practitioner
The Boeing Company
Nick Chen, EST '16
Restoration Technician & Ecologist
Adopt A Stream Foundation
Jaime Fajardo, SEB '12
Program Supervisor
Snohomish Co. Youth Enrichment Services
Daniel Lee, CP '17
Senior User Experience Researcher
Expedia
Candice Plendl, ESC '18
Project Coordinator
Enviroissues
Salvador Salazar Cano, SEB '18
Civic Engagement & Advocacy Coordinator
Latino Community Fund
Markus Smith, MCS '17
Associate Recruiter
Seattle Children's
Leah Shin, IMD '19
Product Marketing Research Manager
Microsoft
Drew Stone, MCS, SEB '14
VR Coordinator
Sakura-Con
Kat Sweet, SEB '11
Owner & Coach
Sweetlines
Siobhan Wharton, STS '12
Pharmeceutical Sales Rep
Allergan
2018
Mojan Ahmadi, LEPP '13, MAPS '15
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Advisor of Career and Alumni Development
Matt Albertson, SEB '04, MAPS '06
KUOW
Major Gifts Officer
Kylani Arrington, CP '13
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Sound
Baba Badru, STE '08
Environmental Planner
King County
Kelsey Bolinger, MCS, SEB '16
Marketing Manager
Center for International Career Development
Sarah Castoriano, GST '05
Program Manager
Microsoft
Jason Hampton, LEPP '14
Community Outreach Specialist
Sound Transit
Gretchen Johnson, GST '11
Volunteer Coordinator
21 Acres
Daniel Lee, CP '17
Senior User Experience Researcher
Expedia
Devi Sandhu, SEB '12, M.Ed. '16
Talent Manager
UW Bothell
Markus Smith, MCS '17
Human Resources Recruiter
SNBL USA
Faith Simonelli, AMS '08, MACS '10
Prevention Program Manager
Cocoon House
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
2017
Baba Badru, STE '08
Environmental Investigator
Public Health - Seattle & King County
Brittaney Bunjong, MCS '16
Community Manager
The Cloud Room
Richard Buzard, ESC '15
Master's in Geology Candidate
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Maximilian Dixon, EST '11
Earthquake Program Manager
Washington State Military Department
Jasleena Grewal, ESC '13
Psychiatric Nursing Student
Seattle University
Aaron Huston, EST, GST '13
Co-owner
Farmstand Local Foods
Melisa Le, MCS '16
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
ISEC
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
Shawn Peterson, CP '14
Gen 7 Program Coordinator
Na'ah Illahee Fund
Heidi Schauble, SEB '13, MAPS '15
Employment Consultant
AtWork!
Gracelynn Shibayama, MCS '15
Member Relations Coordinator
KNKX 88.5
Samantha St. John, AMS '07
Executive Director
Kirkland Chamber of Commerce
Drew Stone, MCS, SEB '14
Mindfulmedia Artist
Freelance
Jamie Strusz, CLA '11
Engineer
GitHub
2016
Ray Corona, SEB '13
Corporate Recruiter
LandCare
Lauren Fay, GST '07
Housing Placement Manager
Downtown Emergency Services Center
Taylor Frazier, LEPP '15
Consumer Affairs Coordinator
Washington State Bar Association
Jason Hampton, LEPP '14
Transportation Program Manager
Bellevue Downtown Association
Mina Hooshangi, CP '11
Project Manager
The Boeing Company
Kristie Johnson, SEB '07
Public Records Officer
King Co. Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Matt Libby, SEB '11
787 Flightline Operations Chief of Staff
The Boeing Company
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
Siobhan Wharton, STS '12
Sales Representative
Aseptico
2015
Deborah Oaks, STE '08
Habitat Program Coordinator
Sound Salmon Solutions
Hillary U, CLA '10
Communications Specialist
Alaska Airlines
Andrew Wahl, LS '96
Journalism & Media Communication Chair
Everett Community College
Alumni Stories
Learn what's possible with an IAS degree! Visit Alumni Stories to read about more graduates.
How has interdisciplinary education impacted your life and career? IAS wants to hear from you! Email iasalum@uw.edu to share your experience.