Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment

Myndee Ronning

Myndee Ronning

Degrees:  B.S. Speech Communication, MS Information Technology Administrative

Languages spoken: English

Hometown and high school:  Coos Bay, OR // Marshfield High School

Favorite class in college:  My favorite class in grad school was Organizational Development and Leadership

Favorite place on campus: Quad in spring when the cherry trees are blooming

Jaime Rossignol

Degrees:  B.A. French, B.A Studio Art

Languages spoken: English and French

Hometown and high school:  Portsmouth, New Hampshire// Portsmouth High School

Favorite class in college:  Linguistics

Favorite place on campus: Botany Center Greenhouse

Awjanea Hardin

Degree: American Ethnic Studies with a Minor in Diversity

Languages spoken: English

Hometown/High School:  Renton Highlands/ Liberty High School

Favorite class in college:  American Ethnic Studies 212

Favorite place on campus: Electrical & Computer Engineering Building

Leslie Pulido

Degree: University of California, Davis, B.A., Anthropology, Georgetown University, M.P.S., Higher Education Administration

Languages spoken: English & Spanish

Hometown/High School:  Oxnard, California; Channel Islands High School

Favorite class in college:  Cultural Anthropology (ANT 1), it expanded my perspective and introduced me to new ways of thinking. Learning about different ways of being and how to interact with folks from backgrounds different than mine.

Favorite place on campus:  I enjoy sitting by Drumheller Fountain on a sunny day. You get a great view of Rainier, the roses actually smell amazing, you can people watch and listen to the sound of water. Perfect for taking a pause and practice mindfulness.

Why the UW?: Aside from being a beautiful campus with a great atmosphere and expansive opportunities for growth, the UW is in an amazing location. I love being able to enjoy all the benefits of a large city like free community events, public transportation, and exciting festivals while still having easy access to nature. With lakes right in our backyard and some of the nation’s most breathtaking national parks just a short trip away, it’s the perfect balance of city life and outdoor adventure for me.

Jake Pasion-Gonzales

Degree: B.A. Music

Languages spoken: English

Hometown/High School: Visalia California, Redwood High School

Favorite class in college: Jazz Improvisation- Music 40A

Favorite place on campus: The Drumheller Fountain. It’s great on its own, but on a clear day you can see beyond the fountain to Mount Rainier! Amazing view.

Lizbeth Llanes Macias

Degree: B.A. Sociology and Spanish

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Hometown/high school: Walla Walla, WA

Favorite place on campus + why: Rainer Vista, very classic, however Blocked Out is pretty cool. It’s powerful and thought-provoking.

Favorite place off campus + why: Kerry Park. Coming from a small town I really enjoy the view of Seattle’s skyline.

Why the UW? The University of Washington has a beautiful campus, but what really sets it apart is its strong sense of community and top-tier academics. As a global leader in research, UW offers endless opportunities to grow, learn, and make an impact across different levels.

 

Mimi To

Degree: B.A. Education, Communities, and Organizations; Psychology

Languages spoken: English, Vietnamese

Hometown/high school: Seattle, WA; Ingraham High School — go Rams!

Favorite classes in college:  EDUC 251: Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity and PSYCH 345: Social Psychology

Favorite place on campus: Suzzallo Library Reading Room, it was my favorite place to study!

Brittney Van

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Kent, WA

Affinity Group: Southeast Asian

Major: Interaction Design

Minor:

Languages Spoken: English & Vietnamese

Why I came to the UW: I chose to come to UW because it had the program I wanted to study in and it was close to home 🙂

Malli Heng

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Everett, WA

Affinity Group: Southeast Asian

Major: Intended Biology

Minor:

Languages Spoken: English & Khmer

Why I came to the UW: I chose to come to the UW because it reminds me of home and brings new opportunities.

Daisy Gomez-Ruiz

Year: Junior

Hometown: Brewster, WA

Affinity Group: Hispanic/Latinx

Major: Business Administration – Accounting

Minor:

Languages Spoken: English & Spanish

Why I came to the UW: Attending UW was an opportunity to grow beyond my small-town roots and surround myself with experiences that would help build a strong foundation for my future.