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MEET THE DEANS<\/h1>\n

Deans from the Schools of Business, Educational Studies, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Nursing & Health Studies and STEM offer their insights.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Analytical and leadership skills distinguish our School of Business<\/strong> alumni <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cSINCE ITS BEGINNINGS<\/strong>, the School of Business has been preparing the next generation of leaders. Our expert faculty and dedicated staff foster a learning environment where students develop the strategic thinking, analytical skills and leadership capabilities to excel in their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough their scholarship, our faculty provide insights and resources that help organizations adapt, innovate and succeed in a changing business landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur alumni carry this legacy forward, excel in their careers, work at leading companies and mentor others. The relationships that started here \u2014 connecting students, faculty and industry \u2014 drive impact in our business community and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n Spending time with my family and connecting with nature keeps me balanced and energized. I am lucky to have two children who play several instruments, and I enjoy them filling up my house with music.\n \n<\/svg> <\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n

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Sophie Leroy, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

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School of Educational Studies<\/strong> prepares educators for diverse learning environments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cEDUCATIONAL JUSTICE <\/strong>isn\u2019t just an ideal \u2014 it\u2019s the foundation of everything we do. At the School of Educational Studies, we prepare educators who further equity and inclusion in every classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis year, a transformative $1.5 million gift from the Washington Education Association is helping us diversify the teacher workforce so it better reflects the students our teachers go on to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur faculty and staff are deeply committed to supporting future educators and advancing educational equity. As we expand programs and strengthen community partnerships, we remain focused on preparing teachers who will lead and inspire in diverse learning environments.”<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n My son and my spouse both keep me grounded and inspire who I am in the world. To keep me balanced as an educational leader, I practice Wushu, play competitive volleyball and find inspiration in hip-hop.\n \n<\/svg> <\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n

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Wayne Au, Ph.D.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Building toward a just and creative future at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cEVERY DAY I AM INSPIRED <\/strong>by the mission and values of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences. Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to social and environmental justice, they courageously speak truth to power, and they embody creativity and compassion in their work. IAS students and alumni are similarly motivated, and I am blown away by all that they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a community, we punch well above our weight: We encourage critical thinking, creative practice and collaboration \u2014 and we offer pathways for students to build meaningful lives and livelihoods.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n To stay grounded, I stretch, meditate, nap and take long walks along the water. I enjoy sipping my morning coffee in solitude, listening to weird podcasts, reading long-form essays, hugging my teenagers and trees, and hanging out with friends and family.\n \n<\/svg> <\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n

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Brinda Sarathy, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

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From classroom to community at the School of Nursing & Health Studies<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cTHE SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES <\/strong>is committed to advancing health equity and social justice. Our programs are recognized among the best in the nation, a reflection of our students\u2019 dedication and our faculty\u2019s commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis spring, we also celebrated the first graduates of our M.S. in Community Health & Social Justice, a program designed to empower future leaders in creating a more just and inclusive health care system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough thousands of hours of community-engaged learning, our students don\u2019t just study health care. They strengthen and serve communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n adrienne maree brown\u2019s Emergent Strategy shaped how I approach change \u2014 through small, intentional actions that build resilience and deepen relationships. Her work continues to inspire me to help public institutions advance toward a more inclusive and just society.\n \n<\/svg> <\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n

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Vanessa Lopez-Littleton, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

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Learning and innovation through inclusion and collaboration at the School of STEM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cAT THE SCHOOL OF STEM<\/strong>, hands-on learning and research fuel innovation. Our students tackle real-world challenges through faculty-mentored projects, industry collaborations and community partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhether designing technology solutions, analyzing environmental data or advancing biomedical research, our students are active contributors to their fields before they even graduate. And with more than 40% of UW Bothell students coming from underrepresented backgrounds, diversity drives creativity in our classrooms and labs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy fostering inclusivity, collaboration and opportunity, we ensure that STEM doesn\u2019t just serve communities, it reflects them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n I stay grounded by regularly spending time with family and friends, engaging in both traditions and new experiences. Playing the drums is one way I give my mind a break when I\u2019m not at work.\n \n<\/svg> <\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n

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Jennifer McLoud-Mann, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

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