Congratulations to our 2020 CASE District VIII Opportunity and Inclusion Scholars!

 

Laura Barrera

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Services Officer, College of Built Environments, University of Washington

“As someone new to the world of advancement, I look forward to learning how to approach this work strategically and set ambitious yet achievable goals to position our college for a successful new decade!”

 

Sami Brar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regional Coordinator, University of Alberta

“My diverse life experiences have benefited me in my role in Alumni Relations as I focus on building communities where individuals are connected to one another and their alma mater. At the conference, I hope to gain valuable skills and continue to expand my professional network while also being in a position to apply those learnings to make my University’s programs more inclusive and diverse.”

 

Bianca Galam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Director of Alumni Communities, Seattle University

“I am excited to be attending my first CASE District VIII Conference this year! I look forward to the opportunities to connect with new and experienced professionals and to learn about promising practices in our field, which I believe will be invaluable to my professional and personal development as I step further into my new role in the alumni relations realm.”

 

Karissa Hartley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alumni Engagement Coordinator, University of Lethbridge

“I am so excited to attend my first ever CASE VIII Conference and learn about how other institutions are setting the bar for alumni engagement! This will also be my first opportunity to present at a conference session, and I can’t wait to share ideas and stories with other advancement professionals.”

 

Rayna Jackson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing and Communications Specialist, School of Law, University of Oregon

“What excites me about the CASE VIII 2020 Conference is the opportunity to connect with other professionals who share the same passion for the industry.”

 

Faiza Khalid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement and Stewardship Coordinator, University of Washington

"CASE has given me the privilege as well as space to expand my professional sphere and connect with those on the same mission to bring more resources and access to higher education for our communities. I will be excited to connect with the other Opportunity & Inclusion Scholarship recipients and hear their perspectives and experiences."

 

Anesat Leon-Guerrero

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement Officer, University of Washington

“I am thrilled to be joining the CASE VIII community as a CASE Resident for the University of Washington. I am excited to learn about amplifying the impact of philanthropy across our district as we aim to further develop a culture of celebrating engagement and community.”

 

Jordin Letusick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alumni Diversity Coordinator, Oregon State University Alumni Association

“Being so young in my career, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to deepen my knowledge regarding higher education development through connecting with like-minded individuals, some of whom are leaders within our industry.”

 

Mercedes Luna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advancement and Outreach Officer, Department of Psychology, University of Washington

“I have enjoyed growing my career in higher education and love opportunities like the CASE conference that allow me to learn from leaders in our field. I’m looking forward to connecting with like-minded individuals who are passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders through education.”

 

Melissa McConnachie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donor and Alumni Relations, Communication Services, College of New Caledonia

“With only a year under my belt I am new to the field of advancement, and am so grateful for the scholarship and the opportunity to attend this year’s conference. I look forward to making new connections in the field and deep diving into all things advancement. This opportunity will help me bring fresh perspectives and best practices back to the College of New Caledonia as we move forward into our next 50 years of service.”

 

Christine Newman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Director, UW Impact, University of Washington

“I look forward to building relationships with regional CASE VIII colleagues, helping to ensure that my work within alumni relations is our diverse alumni community. I am especially interested in the tools other institutions are using to help ensure the inclusivity of all alumni populations.”

 

Saki Serizawa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programmer Analyst, Development and Alumni Engagement, University of British Columbia Vancouver

“I’m excited to attend the CASE conference to experience cross-institutionally the work that goes into ensuring the success of our educational institutions. The goal is to be a knowledge sponge: take in insights and build skills that I can bring back to my own work and team.”

 

Mariama Suwaneh 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning and Development Coordinator, University of Washington

“CASE is full of bright, resourceful individuals. I'm looking forward to networking and hearing how individuals are personally impacting their team cultures through innovative relationship-building strategies.”

 

Dale Yee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Director for Alumni Marketing and Communication, Seattle University Alumni Association

"As an excited new member of this organization and a new professional in this field, I look forward to learning more about the important role that university advancement plays in building communities. Education is one of the single most influential factors in a person’s life and having the ability to continue to promote opportunities to connect with an institution through philanthropy or alumni engagement provides meaningful connections that benefit the community."