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
Join Dr. Jennifer Atkinson and BIS 499 students for a dialogue with IAS alums Gretchen Johnson and Daniel Lee! Learn about their careers in sustainable agriculture and UX research design.
Mentor Chat: Gretchen Johnson & Daniel Lee
Tues, July 31 | 6:00-7:00 pm | UW1-121
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Gretchen Johnson (’11, Global Studies) is the Volunteer Coordinator at 21 Acres Center for Local Food & Sustainable Living where she recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers in sustainable agriculture practices. She first connected with 21 Acres as a student through a community-based learning and research course and has been hooked ever since. Johnson is passionate about farming, growing food, and anything involving nutrition.
Daniel Lee (’17, Community Psychology) is Senior User Experience Researcher at Expedia Group where he works with a mobile app team testing new prototypes. This fall, he begins a master’s program in Human-Centered Design and Engineering at UW Seattle. Lee began his career in computer systems while in the U.S. Air Force, and at one time, managed over 500 network servers across his base. After serving, Lee spent nine years managing a usability lab at Microsoft, which cemented his passion for user research and design.
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.