News from the School of IAS

Deborah Oaks shares her career in restoration ecology

Deborah Oaks ('08, Science, Technology & the Environment) met with students to share her experiences. Deborah has been playing on rivers her whole life and working to restore them for nearly a decade. In her earlier days, she studied on the Quileute River studying Japanese Knotweed. Finding the work rather buggy, she moved inland to the Snoqualmie River and worked for five years with Stewardship Partners to reconcile farms and fish. In her time along the Snoqualmie she oversaw over four miles of riverbank restoration...

March 2, 2017

Matt Libby shares his career experiences at Boeing with students

Matt Libby ('14, Society, Ethics & Human Behavior) is the 787 Flightline Operations Chief of Staff at Boeing, a top-level adviser who provides executive support to the Everett Delivery Center Director and Superintendent of the 787 Program & Paint Operations. In this role, Matt manages multiple projects that drive efficiency within the production system and increase customer satisfaction. Prior to Boeing, Matt worked in retail management, general contracting, and cabinet manufacturing. Matt spent several years in the workforce...

March 2, 2017

Matt Libby shares his career experiences at Boeing with students

March 2, 2017

Kristie Johnson discusses career with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Kristie Johnson ('07, Society, Ethics & Human Behavior) visited campus to share her career journey in the public sector. Kristie is the current Public Records Officer and a Legal Services Supervisor for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO). Having worked for the KCPAO since 1997, Kristie has held many positions which include: Office Manager and Staff Supervisor of the Juvenile Division (2013-2015), Public Records Officer (2008-2013), and Criminal Division Paralegal (2003-2008). Kristie has used her IAS education to help her excel specifically in public speaking, an area that has never been comfortable for her. Kristie is passionate about helping others...

March 2, 2017

Mina Hooshangi thrives as a project manager at Boeing

Mina Hooshangi ('11, Community Psychology) is a Project Manager at The Boeing Company. A part of the Engineering community, her role specifically focuses on supporting mentoring, internships, onboarding, and skills management initiatives. Mina has used her IAS education to help her excel within three diverse positions at Boeing beginning in Quality, moving over to Employee Development, and now testing the waters with Project Management—all within a short four-year period. In addition, she serves as the Communications Chair on the Boeing Women in Leadership Executive Board. At UWB, Mina became deeply involved with campus life and found her passion for higher education...

February 28, 2017

Jason Hampton channels his passion for sustainability into transportation policy

Jason Hampton ('14, Law, Economics, & Public Policy) joined the Bellevue Downtown Association in May 2014. As Transportation Program Manager, Jason manages TransManage partnerships with City of Kirkland, City of Bellevue and King County Metro. Through Kirkland Green Trip and the Choose Your Way Bellevue, he works with area employers to develop and enhance employer commute programs. His goal is to provide employers with the knowledge, resources, and expertise to support their employees commute needs. Working at a nonprofit, he liaises with both private and public sectors, often acting as a nexus between the two. Jason also serves as the chair of the Community Transit Employee Transportation Coordinator Peer Advisory Board. Jason returned to college after a thirteen year hiatus...

February 28, 2017

Jason Hampton channels his passion for sustainability into transportation policy

February 28, 2017

Lauren Fay shares career advice and encouragement with students

Lauren Fay (’07, Global Studies) is the Coordinated Entry and Housing Placement Manager at Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), a large service organization in Seattle that works to end the homelessness of vulnerable people, particularly those living with serious mental or addictive illnesses. She has been working for DESC since 2008 and held a variety of positions in housing programs, shelter programs, and mental health outreach. Most recently, Lauren managed the Permanent Supportive Housing complex Aurora House, which serves 87 individuals who've experienced chronic homelessness, mental illness...

February 28, 2017

Zaheeda Edwards shares her career journey

Zaheeda Edwards (’95, Liberal Studies) is a project manager for the Enterprise Solutions Operations group of CDK Global, a company which provides integrated technological solutions to the automotive retail industry. Since graduating from UW Bothell, Zaheeda has used her education to bring groups and communities together toward a common goal. This is where her passion lies, and she has found success connecting people, whether in a volunteer setting or when leading and motivating colleagues to achieve project objectives. She has navigated both non-profit and corporate sectors holding roles at Seafair, the University of Washington Alumni Association, UW Bothell, Health Advocacy Strategies, and CDK Global...

February 28, 2017

Ray Corona shares his career path with students

Ray Corona (’13, Society, Ethics & Human Behavior) met with Martha Groom’s students to share his career path and advice for the journey. Ray currently works as a corporate recruiter for LandCare, a national landscaping company. Ray is also a member of City of Seattle LGBT Commission, a citizen group that advises city staff and elected officials on issues concerning the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Ray’s fervent commitment to advocacy extends to other groups. In former roles as advocacy manager for the Latino Community Fund and student recruiter for UW Bothell, Ray has advocated for fair and equitable policies...

February 28, 2017