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! IAS students are invited to join these conversations, hosted in BIS 499 courses.
Tues, Oct 16 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | UW1-121
Dr. Jennifer Atkinson welcomes Markus Smith and Kelsey Bolinger
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Markus Smith is a Human Resources (HR) Recruiter for SNBL USA, a local biotechnology firm. While a student at UW Bothell, Markus worked as an assistant career advisor in Career Services and communications assistant in the Office of Advancement and External Relations. Markus also chartered the campus’s first Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) student chapter, later becoming its president.
Markus’ career in HR was sparked by his own experiences with job searches and networking. Realizing he could build a career in HR, Markus pursued a one-year, paid internship with Seattle City Light in workforce development. Since graduating in 2017 with a degree in Media & Communication Studies, he conducted additional internships and worked as a recruiting coordinator for Tableau Software before joining SNBL.
Kelsey Bolinger graduated in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Media & Communication Studies and Society, Ethics & Human Behavior. She is a marketing manager at Center for International Career Development.
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.
2018
2017
Baba Badru, '08
Environmental Investigator
Public Health - Seattle & King County
Brittaney Bunjong, '16
Community Manager
The Cloud Room
Richard Buzard, '15
Master's in Geology Candidate
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Maximilian Dixon, '11
Earthquake Program Manager
Washington State Military Department
Jasleena Grewal, '13
Psychiatric Nursing Student
Seattle University
Aaron Huston, '13
Co-owner
Farmstand Local Foods
Melisa Le, '16
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
ISEC
Ashley Magdall, '15
Web Support Specialist
UW Bothell
2016
Ray Corona, '13
Corporate Recruiter
LandCare
Lauren Fay, '07
Housing Placement Manager
Downtown Emergency Services Center
Taylor Frazier, '15
Consumer Affairs Coordinator
Washington State Bar Association
Jason Hampton, '14
Transportation Program Manager
Bellevue Downtown Association
Mina Hooshangi, '11
Project Manager
The Boeing Company
Kristie Johnson, '07
Public Records Officer
King Co. Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2015
Deborah Oaks, '08
Habitat Program Coordinator
Sound Salmon Solutions
Hillary U, '10
Communications Specialist
Alaska Airlines
Andrew Wahl, '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.