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The Office of Connected Learning Team

The Office of Connected Learning includes: Community-Engaged Learning and Research, Global Initiatives, the Collaboratory, Research & Creative Projects for Undergraduates, Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards, and some cohort programs like Digital Scholars.

Find high-impact and experiential learning opportunities curated for UW Bothell students by scheduling an advising appointment with the Office of Connected Learning


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Carolyn Brennan

Responsible for supporting connected learning for the UW Bothell campus.
Executive Director of Connected Learning
Phone: (425) 352-5355
Email: carolyn1@uw.edu

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Natalia Dyba

My role is to connect students, faculty and staff to global opportunities, both in-person and virtually. I also oversee how the Office of Connected Learning measures the impact of our efforts.
Director, Global Engagement and Connected Learning Assessment
Email: nataliak@uw.edu

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Jesi Egan

In my role, I connect students across all schools with meaningful opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to solving real-world challenges. I also work with faculty and staff to develop and promote new opportunities, address barriers to participation, and support effective mentoring practices. 
Director, Research and Creative Projects for Undergraduates
Email: jesiegan@uw.edu

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Ludmilla Kortchak

In my role, I provide support for all opportunities made available by the Office of Connected Learning. This includes advising and assistance with your experiential scholarship application and extending general support to meet your needs. 
Email: kortchak@uw.edu
Phone: (425) 352-3144

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Chaise Jung

As the Community-Engaged Research Program Manager, I am dedicated to enhancing the hands-on learning experiences of both students and faculty by linking them with real-world research opportunities. My role involves guiding students through community-engaged research projects and assisting faculty in integrating these experiences into their courses. I am focused on developing learning opportunities that are not only enriching but also have a significant impact on our community. By connecting academic study with practical research, I strive to create a collaborative space where students can thrive and make meaningful contributions.
Community-Engaged Research Program Manager
Email: chaisej@uw.edu

Dana Washington

In my role, I support faculty and students through the logistics of getting connected to community organizations on and off campus so they may accomplish deeper learning goals by bridging community engagement with academic learning. 
Community-Engaged Learning Program Manager
Email: danaw4@uw.edu

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Jesus Govela

In my role I manage all operations, services, and ongoing projects in the Collaboratory space while fostering a welcoming, equitable, and connected community.
Collaboratory Space Manager
Email: govelaj@uw.edu

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Sarah Verlinde-Azofeifa

In my role, I support Connected Learning with communications, financial, and administrative tasks.
Phone: (425) 352-3795
Email: severlin@uw.edu

Student Staff

Special thanks to the student staff that help us with advising and running programs

  • Samantha Brown, Collaboratory
  • Andrew Link, Collaboratory
  • Amy Lin (Pin-Yu Lin), Connected Learning, Student Assistant and Website Editor
  • Grace Leppert, Global Initiatives, Peer Study Abroad Advisor
  • Lul Akeza, Global Initiatives, Peer Study Abroad Advisor
  • Sumaya Yusuf, Global Initiatives, Peer Study Abroad Advisor
  • Hazel Kaushik, Community-Engaged Learning & Research
  • Sabrina Oliveira, Community-Engaged Learning & Research
  • Rebekah H Im, Digital Scholars
  • Jordy Ruiz, Digital Scholars
  • Niveah Martinez, Latino Leadership Initiative

Addresses

Office location
Truly House
18140 110th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
47.759598, -122.193003

Mailing Address
Connected Learning – UW Bothell
Box #358569
17927 113th AVE NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Most staff work a hybrid work schedule, the best way to contact them is through email. Contact the Connected Learning team with general questions by emailing uwbocl@uw.edu.