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FAST FACTS
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15,890 alumni
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164 Husky Promise students
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2,280 UW students
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1,694 UW faculty and staff
FEATURED HUSKIES FROM THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
"My journey at the University of Washington has empowered me through an array of diverse lessons and experiences that have underscored my passion for social justice through the utilization of multilingual communication within the interdisciplinary field of public health. From advocating for enhanced accessibility for all students on campus, to interning at the Municipal Archive of León, Spain, I have strengthened my commitment to bridge the gap between communication and serving diverse communities through community engagement. I am immensely grateful for the plethora of opportunities to explore my academic interests in public health and Spanish in order to address health disparities and promulgate diversity and inclusion in the pursuit of health equity for all."
"The University of Washington has provided me with endless opportunities to immerse myself in education and self-discovery, helping me to identify not only my personal identity but also the values I stand for. As an aspiring physician, I want to leverage my medical expertise to advocate for legislative policies that improve health outcomes. My goal is to be actively involved in shaping healthcare policies and to ensure that patients are well-informed and prepared for the implications of new healthcare legislation."
"Witnessing pervasive health disparity has compelled me to embark on research, leadership and community endeavors aimed at driving accessibility in medicine. The University of Washington has equipped me with indispensable experiences and public health frameworks that dismantle institutional barriers that perpetuate inequity in healthcare. Embracing these eclectic perspectives, I am dedicated to leveraging my unique lived experiences to catalyze systemic change within health systems while also providing empathetic and culturally competent care to diverse populations globally."
SERVING THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
The UW facilitates hundreds of programs in communities across the state. Below are a few that operate in your district. Programs active as of January 2023.
Foster School of Business–Consulting and Business Development Center
The Center engages students and local business owners in solving complex, unstructured, real-world challenges. Through faculty-led business education courses and the work of student consulting teams, the Center grows business revenues and jobs with a focus on businesses owned by those who are LGBTQ+, people of color, women, veterans, tribal citizens and those located in underserved communities. Since its inception in 1995, the Center has generated more than $210 million in new revenue and retained over 200,000 jobs. Classes are offered in Seattle, Yakima, the Tri-Cities and on tribal lands while drawing business owners regionally and nationally.
Forefront in the Schools
Forefront in the Schools (FIS), an initiative of the UW’s Forefront Suicide Prevention program, guides high school administrators, students and parents through a collaborative, comprehensive process of policy development and curriculum improvement to build on existing student mental-health and suicide-prevention efforts. FIS aims to create school communities that are prepared to prevent student mental-health problems and respond to students with mental-health needs, including those at risk for suicide.
Young Executives of Color
Young Executives of Color (YEOC) is a nine-month college pipeline program hosted by the UW’s Michael G. Foster School of Business. YEOC focuses on engaging high school students of color in a comprehensive curriculum that includes college preparation, professional development, business lectures and powerful mentorship. The program, which is free to students, currently serves 190 students from over 75 high schools around Washington state.
UW INSPIRE
UW INSPIRE supports western Washington educators of pre-K through 12th grade with reciprocal research-practice partnerships, focusing on student thinking and giving educators the opportunity to learn alongside children, improving instruction and student achievement. Fueled by innovative local educators at all levels of the public-school system and supported by local philanthropists and individual donors, INSPIRE is coordinated by a team of faculty, staff and graduate students at the UW College of Education.
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), a partnership between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington, is dedicated to reducing impacts of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Washington and Oregon by providing accurate and timely information about earthquakes and ground motions to scientists, engineers, planners and the public. The second-largest seismic network in the United States, PNSN has more than 300 seismograph stations as well as several offices and personnel across the region.
41ST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
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Sen. Lisa Wellman (D)Sen. Lisa Wellman (D)
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Rep. Tana Senn (D)Rep. Tana Senn (D)
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Rep. My-Linh Thai (D)Rep. My-Linh Thai (D)
