Thriving alumni in every field

The College of Arts & Sciences prepares students for a lifetime of discovery and leadership. Our alumni have made their mark as elected officials, artists, and scientists. They include tech entrepreneurs, global health experts, Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize recipients, performing arts innovators, and NGO founders. We celebrate their important and varied accomplishments.

Alumni Stories

Paulo Pontemayor outside the White House, with the AIDS Memorial Quilt spread out on the lawn behind him.

Advocating for Better Health Care

As director of government relations for the Catholic Health Association, Paulo G. Pontemayor (BA, 2005) is dedicated to increasing equity and access to health care in the United States.

Sara Jerger stands in a classroom with colorful posters on the wall behind her.

Helping Kids — and Teachers — Succeed

Throughout her journey from preschool teacher to speech and language pathologist to a special education administrator, Sara Jerger (BS, MS, Speech & Hearing Sciences) has helped students thrive. 

Portrait photo of David Ryder

An Award-winning Photojournalist, in Focus

David Ryder's photographs have been published in major US publications, including TIME magazine and The New York Times. He got his start as a photojournalist as UW undergrad working at The Daily. 

Tessa Olmstead portrait photo

From Dancer to Doctor

Alumna Tessa Olmstead, now completing a medical residency, shares how her dance major has helped her succeed as a medical student. 

headshot of Trey Causey

Working Toward Responsible AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an essential tool at Indeed, a global job-matching and hiring platform. Trey Causey (2009) works to ensure that the company's AI promotes equity and fairness. 

Tiana Cole + Brad Blackburn III seated behind a microphone.

Mentorship for Black Professionals, Earbuds Not Included

Identity Unboxed, a podcast created by alums Tiana Cole and Brad Blackburn III, explores the experiences of Black professionals in the Seattle area.

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