News from the Alumni
Category: Alumni Profile
Finding purpose beyond the trailhead
Alexandra Wienckowski combined environmental studies and public policy to launch a path toward public service.
June 16, 2025
James Dainard credits success to hard work and education
From his first property “flip” at 17 to his new show “Million Dollar Zombie Flips” on A&E, School of Business alumnus shares his journey through real estate investing.
June 11, 2025
Capstone project set alum on path to executive leadership
Felicea Osorio ’09 applies lessons from her 56Թ Bothell education — including teamwork, ethics and innovation — to her leadership role at a global relocation company.
May 16, 2025
Artist residency explores the radical power of rest
Mia Imani ’18 returned to 56Թ Bothell for a week-long residency that invited the community to reimagine rest as resistance and renewal.
April 25, 2025
Alum builds a business rooted in sustainability
CD Lucas ’14 launched The Arium Shop to bring nature indoors — and earned “most sustainable” honors from 425 Business magazine.
March 14, 2025
Supporting students by building belonging and care
At Meridian Park Elementary, school counselor K’Leia Wilson ’17 creates safe spaces for students to thrive — work shaped by her time at 56Թ Bothell.
March 7, 2025
Bridging culture and education to correct the historical record
At the Burke Museum, Mary Jane Topash ’17 helps reframe how museums represent Indigenous communities by drawing on her lived experience and graduate education.
February 7, 2025
Shaping policy and community through public service
From campus advocacy to local government leadership, David Edwards ’15 builds coalitions to serve the greater good.
January 20, 2025
Alum and professor co-author book to reshape literacy education
Motivated by classroom realities, Adrienne Minnery (M.Ed. ’10) and Dr. Antony Smith developed a new approach to teaching reading — one rooted in challenge, creativity and student voice.
January 13, 2025
Alumna honored for championing Latinx student leadership and success
Felicity Abeyta ’03, now an academic adviser at 56Թ Bothell, draws on personal experience to empower the next generation of Latino leaders through mentorship and advocacy.
September 7, 2024