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- Logger alumni have been where you are now. Learn from their mistakes and successes.
- Explore career paths, majors, and life beyond Puget Sound.
- Hear advice, encouragement, and inspiration for your own path.
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- What is one thing you can do today to start learning more about the alum's field?
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- Danielle Acheampong '11: Strategic Planning Analyst | University of California, Los Angeles (Humanities Panel)
- Jenny Anderson '10: Co-Founder and CEO | Celebrate EDU (Education, Nonprofit, Human Services Panel)
- Ken Aviananda '18: Financial Analyst II | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (Consulting, Finance, Business Panel)
- David Baars '08: Senior Program Manager | Google Cloud
- Allison Beller '08: Lead UX Researcher | User Research International (Sociology & Anthropology Majors Panel)
- Michele Collins '01: Supervisory Special Agent | Department of State (Government, International Affairs, Law Panel)
- Jessica Columbo '07: Agency Founder, Digital Strategist | Tiller Marketing
- Riley Conlin '12: Associate Attorney | Stoel Rives LLP (Government, International Affairs, Law Panel)
- Julie Davidson '96: Owner-Operator | Komadre Kombucha (Consulting, Finance, Business Panel)
- Anna Dunlap '16: Director of International Recruitment and Development | Teach Thailand Corps
- Tristan Eddy '09: Program Coordinator | Justice for Girls Coalition of Washington State (Challenging Economy Panel)
- Emma Elder '18: Marketing Coordinator | Odd Dog Media
- Ian Fox '14: Project Manager | PRX
- Ella Frazer '18: Program Assistant | University of San Francisco (Humanities Panel)
- Grace Goodwin '13: Regional Intel Analyst | Sibylline Ltd (Sociology & Anthropology Majors Panel)
- Sarah Griffin '19: Ocean Policy Assistant | Seattle Aquarium (Government, International Affairs, Law Panel)
- J.D. Graziano '05: EMS Educator and Coordinator | Clinical and Paramedic Programs at U of Iowa EMS Learning Resource Center
- Ian Greenfield '11: Technical Program Manager | Niantic (Humanities Panel)
- John Hansen '07: Behavioral Research Scientist | Amazon (Humanities Panel)
- Michael Harbaugh '10: University Partnerships | Handshake (Challenging Economy Panel)
- Katie Hart '18: Family Support Specialist | Family Tree Relief Nursery (Pride Panel)
- Caroline Henry '12: Senior Writer | Copacino + Fujikado (Pride Panel)
- Kasey Janousek '15: Solutions Engineering Program Manager | Box, Inc.
- Hakim Jones '02: Enterprise Data & Analytics Portfolio Director | Nike
- Tosia Klincewicz '14: Marketing Specialist | Slalom (Humanities Panel)
- Nasser Kyobe '13: Executive Producer | Seahawks Radio Network
- Zach Lam '11: Assistant Director, Strong Workforce Program and Student Employment | City College of San Francisco (Education, Nonprofit, Human Services Panel)
- Kenji Lee '15: Ph.D. Student and Teaching Fellow | Boston University
- Lizz Marks '18: Sales, Communications, and Administrative Specialist | Ad Astra Bread Co. (Sociology & Anthropology Majors Panel)
- Andy Marshall '12: Search Consultant (Associate) | Isaacson, Miller
- Perry McClain '79: Financial Advisor - Partner | Conestoga Wealth Partners (Consulting, Finance, Business Panel)
- Josh McDonald '02: Executive Director | Washington Wine Institute
- Natalie McNair '91: Director of Government Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility | TrueBlue, Inc. (Government, International Affairs, Law Panel)
- Deirdre McNally '15 BSN, RN, CCRN: Critical Care Registered Nurse | Providence Health & Services (Public Health Panel)
- Sarah McQuate '07: Science Writer | University of Washington (Challenging Economy Panel)
- Amber Moore '17: Market Manager, Hotel Tonight | Airbnb
- Paul Morris '95: Deputy Director | Elevate Oregon
- Lura Morton '19: Administration and Operations Associate | Democracy International (Government, International Affairs, Law Panel)
- Rebecca Nathanson '12: Senior Domestic Policy Advisor | Senator Ron Wyden (Government, International Affairs, Law Panel)
- Luke Newman '07: Co-Founder & CPO | Amplify Consulting (Challenging Economy Panel)
- Collin Noble '19: Consultant | The Spur Group (Pride Panel)
- Tom Perry '98: Founder/Career Coach | Engaged Pursuit
- Kayla Ramos '19: Software Engineer | Infoblox
- Emily Reynolds MOT '18 OTR/L: Occupational Therapist | Swedish Health Services (Public Health Panel)
- Elliott Stockstad '98, '04: Chief Development Officer | Lutheran Community Services (Education, Nonprofit, Human Services Panel)
- Sloan Strader '18: Knowledge Organization Engineer Intern | Morgan Stanley
- Erin Tyrrell M.Ed.'20: School Counselor | Tacoma Public Schools (Education, Nonprofit, Human Services Panel)
- Erik Wallace '96 MD, FACP: Associate Dean | University of Colorado School of Medicine (Public Health Panel)
- Erik Waterland DPT '05: Owner/Physical Therapist | Waterland Performance (Public Health Panel)
- Sarah Webb '12 MPH, MBA: Technical Management Officer II, Align MNH | Jhpiego (Public Health Panel)
- Keala Yang '18: Market Research Analyst | Qualtrics (Consulting, Finance, Business Panel)
- Elise Zeidman '15: Legal Assistant | Immigrant Law Group (Sociology & Anthropology Majors Panel)
ASK a Logger Panel: Graduating in a Challenging Economy
What’s it like to graduate during a recession? How have Puget Sound grads navigated that experience? What advice can they offer to Logger students who will graduate in the wake of the Great Lockdown?
Hear from Tristan Eddy '09, Sarah McQuate '07, and Luke Newman '07, who graduated during the 2007-2010 recession as they share their stories, offer encouragement, and answer student questions.
Tristan Eddy '09
Program Coordinator | Justice for Girls Coalition of Washington State
At Puget Sound: Comparative Sociology; French majors
Michael Harbaugh '10
University Partnerships | Handshake
At Puget Sound: History major
Sarah McQuate '07
Science Writer | University of Washington
At Puget Sound: Chemistry major
Luke Newman '07
Co-Founder & CPO | Amplify Consulting
At Puget Sound: International Business & Economics major
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ASK a Logger | Pride Panel
In celebration of Pride Month, a panel of Puget Sound LGBTQ+ identifying alumni share their experience with work, career development, finding professional support networks; and offer advice on bringing your authentic self to the workplace. Open to all Logger students and alumni in the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Katie Hart '18
Family Support Specialist | Family Tree Relief Nursery
At Puget Sound: International Political Economy
Caroline Henry '12
Senior Writer | Copacino + Fujikado
At Puget Sound: Creative Writing; Theater majors
Collin Noble '19
Consultant | The Spur Group
At Puget Sound: Business Leadership; Economics majors
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ASK a Logger | Consulting, Finance, Business (Recording available soon!)
Ken Aviananda '18
Financial Analyst II | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
At Puget Sound: Mathematics; Economics majors
Ken started their career as a Credit Analyst at a small business lender where they were able to hone their analytical skills in a lean start-up environment. They were able to leverage this experience into a Financial Analyst role at SLAC National Laboratory; their responsibilities include reporting, forecasting, and modeling the financials for a $1bn Department of Energy High Energy Physics project. They plan on starting an MS in Applied Economics program at USF in Fall 2021. In their free time, Ken loves to hang out with their wife and practice yoga.
Julie Davidson '96
Owner-Operator | Komadre Kombucha
At Puget Sound: Comparative Sociology major
Julie is in the process of opening Tacoma’s first and only kombucha taproom - scheduled to open in late March at 6th and Junett. An experienced entrepreneur, Julie previously led a leadership coaching and consulting firm. She credits her Puget Sound education and extracurricular leadership in BIPOC student and social justice organizations with her ability to effectively relate, create, and pivot in any environment. She serves on the boards of the Sixth Avenue Business District Association, ReTacoma, and co-produces Seattle’s longtime cringe reading sensation, Salon of Shame. Julie and her family make their home in Puyallup, where she tends chickens, a dog, and multiple home-brewed kombucha cultures.
Perry McClain '79
Financial Advisor - Partner | Conestoga Wealth Partners
At Puget Sound: Business; Psychology majors
I am a local resident having moved to the Tacoma area at age four. My financial services career began in 1987 as Financial Advisor working with individuals, families and businesses. I worked on the management side of the industry training new advisors.
I’ve been involved with ASK Night and as a guest speaker in classes of the business department for many years as well.
Keala Yang '18
Market Research Analyst | Qualtrics
At Puget Sound: International Political Economy
ASK a Logger | Education, Nonprofit, Human Services (Recording available soon!)
Jenny Anderson '10
Co-Founder and CEO | Celebrate EDU
At Puget Sound: Spanish Literary Studies; CSOC majors
Jenny, an entrepreneur and nonprofit founder, works to level the playing field for individuals with disabilities. Inspired by her brother Brent, who is on the autism spectrum, she founded Celebrate EDU, a national nonprofit that encourages and empowers people with developmental disabilities through entrepreneurship and business education. Jenny is a recognized leader in her field and was named a 2020 Global Good Fund fellow and a 2019 Ashoka Emerging Innovator.
Zach Lam '11
Assistant Director, Strong Workforce Program and Student Employment | City College of San Francisco
At Puget Sound: Psychology major
Zach was born and raised in San Francisco. While at Puget Sound, he worked as a Community Service Coordinator. After graduation, Zach worked as a case manager and educational program manager for transitional-age youth at the REACH Center in Tacoma and at YouthCare in Seattle. In 2017, Zach needed a break from direct service work and moved back to the Bay Area to earn his MA in Education Policy at Stanford and took on his current role at City College of San Francisco.
Elliott Stockstad '98, '04
Chief Development Officer | Lutheran Community Services
At Puget Sound: English Literature major; M.Ed. Counseling
Since graduating from Puget Sound, Elliot has spent 20 years in various non-profit leadership roles. His experience includes serving as Executive Director for an organization supporting youth involved with juvenile detention, managing federal grants funding youth mentorship, launching a state-wide program to wraparound vulnerable families and keep children from entering foster care, and working with Habitat for Humanity on local and international projects. He's now at Lutheran Community Services NW, a tri-state health and human services organization providing refugee resettlement, immigration advocacy, counseling and senior services. Elliot grew up in Tacoma and lives a few blocks from the Puget Sound campus.
Erin Tyrrell M.Ed.'20
School Counselor | Tacoma Public Schools
At Puget Sound: M.Ed. School Counseling
After earning her BA in Psychology, Erin worked for a K-12 educational nonprofit for private schools in Honolulu, HI. Moving back to Washington, she made the switch to higher education and worked in development at the University of Puget Sound while earning her graduate degree in Puget Sound's School of Education. Erin is currently an elementary school counselor in Tacoma Public Schools. She is committed to anti-racism work in her community and is passionate about building equitable and inclusive schools.
ASK a Logger | Government, International Affairs, Law Panel (Recording available soon!)
Michele Collins '01
Supervisory Special Agent | Department of State
At Puget Sound: Politics and Government major, Asian Studies minor
Michele joined the Department of State in 2002 as a Diplomatic Security Agent (Federal Agent). Throughout her 19 years in the Department of State, she has traveled to over 65 counties and did tours in Colombo, Sri Lanka; Kabul, Afghanistan; Vilnius, Lithuania; Caracas, Venezuela and multiple domestic tours. In her work, she has lead high profile visa/passport fraud cases, arrested a Federal Agent for bribery and fraud charges, and did protection for the multiple Secretaries of States around the world. In addition, her work paid for her Master of Science and Technology at the National Intelligence University.
Personal: Married, one son (age 3), one dog (age 14, Jack Russel), and hobbies are traveling, cooking, hiking, and being with family and friends.
Riley Conlin '12
Associate Attorney | Stoel Rives LLP
At Puget Sound: Business Leadership Program
Following work experiences in both the corporate and nonprofit spaces, Riley attended law school at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 2016. Currently, Riley works for Stoel Rives LLP, a Portland-based firm with offices throughout the country, including Minneapolis, Minnesota where Riley lives. Riley’s practice focuses on energy regulatory work before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Natalie McNair '91
Director of Government Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility | TrueBlue, Inc.
At Puget Sound: English/Writing major
Natalie McNair is the Director of Public Affairs at a multi-national company that specializes in staffing and recruiting. She is proud to say she is not an attorney—she learned politics the old-fashioned way, having started her career as a five-year-old canvasser atop her father’s shoulders. Her leadership roles at several non-profit organizations and trade associations, in addition to her experience owning her own business, taught her to be agile, while her work with large business and politics has taught her how to influence complex systems. She excels at messaging, coordinating multi-faceted cross-functional projects, developing strategic relationships, and assembling people who hold divergent views to work on common goals.
Lura Morton '19
Administration and Operations Associate | Democracy International
At Puget Sound: Comparative Politics and Government major
After graduation, Lura worked as the Peer Tutor Coordinator at the CWLT for a year before moving to Washington, DC to work in international development. During her time at Puget Sound, Lura conducted research in Rabat, Morocco on women’s coalition building in the House of Representatives and in Doha, Qatar on women’s access to educational spaces. She interned at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, AMIDEAST, and with the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Lura was a member of the women's soccer team, a writing advisor and Arabic tutor at the CWLT, and a member of Alpha Phi Sorority.
Sarah Griffin '19**
Ocean Policy Assistant | Seattle Aquarium
At Puget Sound: Politics & Government major
As the Ocean Policy Assistant at the Seattle Aquarium, Sarah advocates for environmental justice polices at the Washington State Legislature and represents the aquarium in environmental coalitions. Prior to this role, Sarah worked as the Campaign Manager on a Washington State legislative race. She got her start in local government through the Summer Fellowship Internship Program while she was a student at Puget Sound.
Rebecca Nathanson '12**
Senior Domestic Policy Advisor | Senator Ron Wyden
At Puget Sound: Politics and Government/International Relations major
Rebecca (Becca) Nathanson, currently serves as Senior Domestic Policy Advisor for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). In this role, she advises Senator Wyden on domestic policy issues and oversees his legislative agenda for health care, women’s health, higher education, paid leave and labor issues. Prior to working for Sen. Wyden, she worked in federal affairs for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and for Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA).
**Update: Sarah and Rebecca were unable to attend, but they'd both be happy to answer your questions and connect via LinkedIn.
ASK a Logger Health Professions | Public Health Panel (Recording available soon!)
Deirdre McNally '15 BSN, RN, CCRN
Critical Care Registered Nurse | Providence Health & Services
At Puget Sound: Molecular and Cellular Biology major; English Literature minor
After graduating from Puget Sound, Deirdre spent two years living and working in Seattle while taking prerequisites for nursing school. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2018 and now works as a critical care nurse in Portland, OR. (Deirdre began her nursing career in the ICU just a year before COVID hit.)
Emily Reynolds MOT '18 OTR/L
Occupational Therapist | Swedish Health Services
At Puget Sound: MOT, Occupational Therapy
I’m an Occupational Therapist at Swedish where I work with the neurological patient population. As an OT I help people regain their independence with the things that they “occupy” their time with such as getting dressed, going to the bathroom, showering, and other glamorous things that we do to feel like ourselves again.
Erik Wallace '96 MD, FACP
Associate Dean | University of Colorado School of Medicine
At Puget Sound: Biology major
After graduating from Puget Sound, Dr. Wallace attended Washington University School of Medicine, where he served as President of his class and as Chair of Medical Student Government. He completed his residency training in Primary Care Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2003. Following residency, he joined the Internal Medicine Faculty from 2003-2014 at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine in Tulsa. In 2014, he joined the University of Colorado School of Medicine as the Associate Dean for Colorado Springs Branch and serves as a Faculty Associate for the Center for Bioethics and Humanities.
Erik Waterland DPT '05
Owner/Physical Therapist | Waterland Performance
At Puget Sound: DPT, Physical Therapy
I was born and raised in the Tacoma/Gig Harbor area playing soccer from youth though college and adulthood. My undergraduate degree is in biology. I have spent my professional career in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine.
Sarah Webb '12 MPH, MBA
Technical Management Officer II, Align MNH | Jhpiego
At Puget Sound: Environmental Policy and Decision Making; Politics and Government majors
ASK a Logger | Humanities Majors Panel (Recording available soon!)
Danielle Acheampong '11
Strategic Planning Analyst | University of California, Los Angeles
At Puget Sound: History major
Information can be a powerful tool for decision making. Through her work, Danielle seeks to empower people to capture, interpret and use data for change. Danielle is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound with a B.A. in History, and the University of Washington with an M.A. in Museology. Currently working at UCLA, she enjoys bringing in unusual perspectives and methods to assessment in higher education.
Ella Frazer '18
Program Assistant | University of San Francisco
At Puget Sound: English; Religious Studies majors
Ella works at the University of San Francisco (USF), assisting with curriculum development and assessment for the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to Ella's work at USF, she is also a student in the Human Rights Education MA program in the School of Education.
Ian Greenfield '11
Technical Program Manager | Niantic
At Puget Sound: English; Classics majors
Ian works on Niantic's software that supports multiple augmented-reality games and projects. He lives in Washington with two cats and many hundreds of books.
John Hansen '07
Behavioral Research Scientist | Amazon
At Puget Sound: English
After graduation, John spent five years working in college admission before going to graduate school for a PhD focused on education policy. There, John's research focused on improving access to post-secondary education. Since then, John has done policy evaluation for the Washington State Legislature and worked as a behavioral research scientist at Amazon.
Tosia Klincewicz '14
Marketing Specialist | Slalom
At Puget Sound: English; Art History majors
Tosia (pronounced “Toe-sha”; pronouns: she/her) is a marketing and communications professional with a passion for human connection, good design, and the Oxford comma. Since graduating from Puget Sound, Tosia has since continued to pursue education — taking community college courses in web design and development, as well as completing her certificate in Strategic Marketing through the UW in 2019 — all while forging her career path.
Today, Tosia combines her experience across the design, technology, and business sectors to create and deliver mission-centered content, strategy, and processes that are useful, accessible, scalable, and engaging. Tosia is thankful for all of the mentors she's had throughout her life and is passionate about sharing her own experiences to help others succeed.
ASK a Logger | Sociology & Anthropology Majors Panel (Recording available soon!)
SOAN's Life After Graduation panel fits perfectly with the ASK a Logger series...
Allison Beller '08
Lead UX Researcher | User Research International
At Puget Sound: Comparative Sociology
Allison is a Lead UX Researcher at User Research International, a technology design and market research consultancy located in Redmond, WA. After earning a degree in Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Puget Sound, Allison worked at the University of Washington managing social and medical research studies. In 2018 Allison made a career pivot to pursue her interest in technology and leverage her research skills in the UX industry. She now leads a team of researchers specializing in technical UX domains.
Grace Goodwin '13
Regional Intel Analyst | Sibylline Ltd
At Puget Sound: Comparative Sociology; Gender Studies
Grace Goodwin is a Regional Intelligence Analyst at Sibylline, a London-based strategic risk consultancy firm. She is embedded with a tech client in Seattle, conducting research and analysis for the firm's global security function, reporting on developments in a variety of topic areas that could impact the company's employees, assets, and reputation in its US and Canada markets.
Lizz Marks '18
Sales, Communications, and Administrative Specialist | Ad Astra Bread Co.
At Puget Sound: Sociology & Anthropology; Environmental Policy majors
After graduating from Puget Sound, Lizz completed two years of national service through AmeriCorps. The first year she spent as a Food Access Coordinator with the Pierce Conservation District, supporting urban agriculture and community gardeners throughout Pierce County. After this, she served with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife through the Watershed Stewards Program, monitoring the threatened steelhead trout population of the Big Sur coast. Currently she works at a local sourdough bread company, where she wears many hats, and sits on the board of The Sustainability Academy, a non-profit that promotes conversation and action around sustainability in the Monterey area.
Elise Zeidman '15
Legal Assistant | Immigrant Law Group
At Puget Sound: Sociology and Anthropology
In her hometown of Portland, Oregon, Elise has been building on her passion for social services and immigrant rights. After graduating, Elise worked as a housing case manager with the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization before moving to her current position as a legal assistant with Immigrant Law Group in 2017.
David Baars '08
Senior Program Manager | Google Cloud
At Puget Sound: Economics major
David graduated during the Great Recession. He has served in roles with his fraternity's headquarters, with Teach For America, in B2B product marketing for a tech startup, and now as a Senior Program Manager for Google Cloud. Recently, David completed his MBA at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Jessica Columbo '07
Agency Founder, Digital Strategist | Tiller Marketing
At Puget Sound: English major (Creative Writing)
Tiller is a Portland-based marketing firm, offering comprehensive digital marketing strategies, communications, and creative services to clients in regulated industries, including: Healthcare and Education, Financial and Legal Services, Non-profit and Public Works, Cannabis and Hemp Wellness.
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Anna Dunlap '16
Director of International Recruitment and Development | Teach Thailand Corps
At Puget Sound: International Political Economy major
Interested in working internationally? Anna is currently serving with Teach Thailand Corps (TTC) in Lampang, Thailand–and she is actively recruiting new participants for the program!
TTC is a small, local, nonprofit organization that works specifically with underprivileged schools to bring in native English-speaking teachers. If that’s something you’re interested in, please contact Anna annadunlap@teach-thailand-corps.org or visit teach-thailand-corps.org to learn more.
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Emma Elder '18
Marketing Coordinator | Odd Dog Media
At Puget Sound: Biochemistry major
Odd Dog Media helps clients grow their business through their web sites and digital ads. Emma’s role allows her to combine her interests in both data and relationship-building to assist her clients.
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Ian Fox '14
Project Manager | PRX
At Puget Sound: English; Politics & Government; Religion
Ian Fox '14 is a radio journalism professional currently serving as project manager for PRX in Boston, MA. Ian has also spent time in event production and writing with organizations such as NPR, Minnesota Public Radio, and the Pew Charitable Trusts.
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J.D. Graziano '05
EMS Educator and Coordinator for the Clinical and Paramedic Programs | U of Iowa EMS Learning Resource Center
At Puget Sound: Communication Studies major
J.D. has also worked as a Wilderness EMT. His current project (just prior to COVID-19, anyway) was re-writing the critical care paramedic curriculum objectives for the entire state of Iowa.
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Kasey Janousek '15
Solutions Engineering Program Manager | Box, Inc.
At Puget Sound: Sociology & Anthropology major
Kasey graduated with a SoAn degree and an interest in the fashion industry. From there, Kasey found herself intrigued by opportunities in Silicon Valley and saw how her interests and skill set could be transferred. Kasey currently serves as a Solutions Engineering Program Manager at Box in Los Angeles, CA.
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Hakim Jones '02
Enterprise Data & Analytics Portfolio Director | Nike
At Puget Sound: Business Administration and Management major
Hakim began his career with various sales and marketing roles at Weyerhaeuser, then financial planning roles at Citi Financial Services. After obtaining a Masters in Finance from the University of Washington, Hakim joined the Intel Corporation as a Financial Analyst, climbing the ranks to Global Compensation and Benefits Chief of Staff prior to joining Nike.
"As both an athlete and a professional, I value teamwork, setting and achieving goals, and having fun while competing. I thrive in environments that utilize data and strong collaboration to drive decision-making. My current role as the Global Technology Portfolio Director at Nike aligns with those values."
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Nasser Kyobe '13
Executive Producer | Seahawks Radio Network
At Puget Sound: Communication Studies major
Curious about communications careers in professional sports? Nasser has held marketing, promotions, and broadcasting roles with the Seattle Storm, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, and 710 ESPN radio. Now, as Executive Producer for the Seahawks Radio Network, Nasser produces game-day and weekly radio programming for the Seattle Seahawks. Go Hawks!
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Kenji Lee '15
Ph.D. Student and Teaching Fellow | Boston University
At Puget Sound: Biochemistry and Mathematics majors, Neuroscience emphasis
Kenji attends a Ph.D. program in Neuroscience through the Psychology and Brain Science Department at Boston University in Massachusetts. His current research looks at how decision-making occurs at the neurological level. Prior to this, Kenji earned his Master’s in Applied Math at UW Seattle, and worked for 4 years at the Allen Institute for Brain Science as a Research Associate.
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Andy Marshall '12
Search Consultant (Associate) | Isaacson, Miller
At Puget Sound: Politics & Government major
Isaacson, Miller works with mission-driven organizations (nonprofits, museums, libraries, healthcare organizations, higher education, etc.) to conduct employment searches–recruiting for leadership roles. Andy’s job involves a lot of research, networking, writing, and support of the interview and hiring process.
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Josh McDonald '02
Executive Director | Washington Wine Institute
At Puget Sound: Politics & Government Major
Josh McDonald '02 launched his career through internships during his time at Puget Sound…demonstrating his willingness to work hard, and building his professional network. In his current role as Executive Director for the Washington Wine Institute, a nonprofit trade association, Josh advocates on behalf of Washington’s wine industry.
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Amber Moore '17
Market Manager, Hotel Tonight | Airbnb
At Puget Sound: Business Leadership major
Following graduation, Amber completed a year-long operational training program with Four Seasons Resorts, which took her across the country for a deep dive into all aspects of hospitality. With a strong foundation of experience in hospitality operations, Amber next joined Columbia Hospitality in Seattle to manage Learning & Development opportunities for team members before accepting a role as a Market Manager with Airbnb in San Francisco, CA.
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Paul Morris '95
Deputy Director | Elevate Oregon
At Puget Sound: Communication Studies major
"My primary role is to identify and secure the resources we need to deliver our mission and advance our vision. In this role, I oversee the implementation of a development plan that is multi-dimensional and is pursuing a goal of approximately $1 million this year. I also oversee communications and I work closely with other organizational leaders to keep Elevate running smoothly.
Elevate Oregon is an organization that fiercely champions success for youth in Parkrose, one of the most disconnected and under-resourced communities in the Portland Metro area. Our work through a dedicated classroom curriculum is coupled with 1:1 relational mentoring that helps youth define and navigate success on their terms."
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Tom Perry '98
Founder/Career Coach | Engaged Pursuit
At Puget Sound: History major
Tom has spent much of his professional life in positions related to hiring in the tech industry. Now, Tom is a professional career coach in Seattle, where he works with a variety of clients, including new graduates navigating life after college. In this session, Tom shares his perspective on the current job market and offers tips for navigating these unexpected changes.
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Kayla Ramos '19
Software Engineer | Infoblox
At Puget Sound: Computer Science; Japanese Language & Culture majors
Kayla Ramos '19 met Infoblox recruiters at a Career Fair during her sophomore year. Intrigued by cybersecurity and the company culture, Kayla made an effort to connect with Infoblox – building on the relationship with each Career Fair, and eventually learning about an internship opportunity that she could apply for. That internship turned into an offer of full-time employment as a Software Engineer.
"I have a huge range of tech interests from AI to cloud computing to generic app development. I also thoroughly enjoy my continued study of Japanese with the goal of near-native-level fluency someday."
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Sloan Strader '18
Knowledge Organization Engineer Intern | Morgan Stanley
At Puget Sound: English major
An English major and African-American Studies minor at Puget Sound, Sloan went on to earn her Master's in Information Science, Museums and Digital Cultures at the Pratt Institute, and has worked in several large museums as a fellow and an intern. Sloan is currently interning as a Knowledge Organization Engineer at Morgan Stanley in New York.
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