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  • OMA&D Remembers Eddie Ray Walker

    January 26, 2024

    Eric Moss

    Eddie Walker

      Eddie Ray Walker passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. As a lifelong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in relation to Black-centered art and Black artists, Walker has left an indelible mark on the University of Washington. His actions as a student and throughout his life have helped shape the experience of…

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  • Remembering the Legacy of E.J. Brisker

    November 15, 2023

    Eric Moss

    Emanual J. (EJ) Brisker Jr., ’70, passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 80. The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and the University of Washington owe Brisker a debt of gratitude for his activism as a student, and beyond, that led to the establishment of OMA&D and laid the foundation for…

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  • OMA&D Congratulates Alumna Evangelina Galvan Shreeve

    September 18, 2023

    Eric Moss

    EVANGELINA GALVAN SHREEVE - Chief Diversity Officer and Director of STEM Education, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

    Evangelina Galvan Shreeve, Chief Diversity Officer and Director of STEM Education, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory The US Department of Energy announced earlier this month that Evangelina Galvan Shreeve ('89, '96)  will receive a 2023 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Award from the Clean Energy & Empowerment (C3E) during the C3E Annual Symposium, Sept. 27-28. C3E…

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  • OMA&D Remembers Trailblazing Artist Alfredo Arreguin

    May 2, 2023

    Eric Moss

    The late celebrated artist Alfredo Arreguin smiling in front of one of his pieces of art

    Photo: Taken by Mary Levin for UW MagazineAlfredo Arreguin ‘67, ’69, passed on April 24, 2023, at the age of 88. Many articles have been written about Arreguin and his journey from his home country of Mexico to the University of Washington, his early life struggles, his draft service into the Korean war, and his…

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  • OMA&D Alum Ricardo Ruiz - We Had Our Reasons

    November 14, 2022

    Eric Moss

    Book Reading UW alum and former OMA&D student and now author, Ricardo Ruiz (’21), has published a book of poetry titled We Had Our Reasons. As described by Ruiz, it is a collection of poems he created in collaboration with other members of the Mexican farm community in Eastern Washington. “The poems, vivid and pointed,…

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  • Chenoa Henry (Tulalip) Appointed Director of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House

    July 1, 2022

    Eric Moss

    Photo of Chenoa Henry standing in front of water

    The University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Chenoa Henry (Tulalip) as the new director for OMA&D's wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House. Henry's appointment will begin on August 1, 2022. Chenoa is a Tulalip tribal member and has served as manager of the Grants and Self-Governance Department for Tulalip…

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  • UWAA Recognizes Alumni with Deep Ties to OMA&D

    June 16, 2021

    Eric Moss

    Join OMA&D in congratulating two long time OMA&D partners for their recent awards and honors from the UWAA. Both recipients have deep ties and a demonstrated commitment to OMA&D and the University of Washington. Through their efforts UW continues to become a more diverse and equitable community for faculty, staff, and students. Colleen Fukui-Sketchley Colleen…

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  • Alumni Gather to Cheer on Husky Football

    November 23, 2016

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Football Viewing Party 2016_featured image

    OMA&D alumni and friends came together to cheer on the nationally-ranked UW football team to a 66-27 victory over the California Golden Bears at a special viewing party at the Tap House Grill in downtown Seattle, Nov. 5.

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  • OMA&D’s Magdalena Fonseca To Receive UW Distinguished Staff Award

    May 31, 2016

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Magdalena Fonseca

    Magdalena Fonseca, associate director for the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC), will be honored at the UW’s 46th annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony on June 9 (3:30 p.m.), at Meany Hall Auditorium.

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  • Rosa Ramirez

    May 22, 2012

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Rosa Ramirez

    Rosa is a UW graduate with a B.A. in Art History (’04). She completed her master’s degree in Public Administration (’11) and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Education. Rosa is the program services coordinator for OMA&D’s Ronald E. McNair and Early Identification Programs.

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  • Janet Gates-Cortez

    May 22, 2012

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    University of Washington

    I am currently a principal in the Tacoma School District. My husband retired last June from the Army Reserves after four terms of deployment. He works for the state. We have two high school aged youth. Our daughter is a 10th grader and our son is a 12th grader who is hoping to be considered…

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  • Gilberto Arroyo

    May 22, 2012

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    University of Washington

    I went to the UW from 1978-80, as a graduate student, and returned in 1984 for my dissertation year. I received my Ph.D. degree in June 1985. I went to Seattle, a long way from my home in Puerto Rico, to complete graduate studies. I was a political science professor at Interamerican University of Puerto…

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  • Lauren Burns

    January 3, 2012

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Lauren Burns

    Lauren Burns, ’05, is a Senior Associate at Freestone Capital Management within the Alternative Investment Group. Lauren works in operational due diligence related to hedge fund and fund of fund investments for the firm. She also assists in onboarding and negotiating all ISDA contracts for the firm’s proprietary funds. Prior to joining Freestone, Lauren worked within…

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  • Jocelyn P. Ferguson

    October 24, 2011

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Jocelyn P. Ferguson

    Jocelyn P. Ferguson has over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and directs Mills College’s Corporate and Foundation Relations. Ms. Ferguson brings to the position expertise in fiscal management, strategic planning, major gifts fundraising, grant writing, and volunteerism.

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  • Rolando Rodriguez

    July 7, 2011

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Rolando Rodriguez

    I graduated from the University of Washington in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies - Latin America, and a minor in Diversity. While at the University of Washington, the OMA&D was instrumental in achieving academic and personal goals en route to graduation.

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  • Winifred Rosborough-Gillins

    April 20, 2011

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    University of Washington

    Winifred Rosborough-Gillins received an undergraduate degree in English (1985) and a master’s degree in Education, Leadership and Policy Studies (2000). A former elementary school principal and high school assistant principal in Shoreline, Mukilteo and Mount Vernon, she taught for 10 years and was an administrator for 10 years. Currently, she is the director of the…

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  • Rosa Hernández Sheets

    March 28, 2011

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Rosa Hernández Sheets

    Dr. Rosa Hernández Sheets graduated from UW in 1995 with a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. Currently an associate professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, Dr. Sheets has a new book out that is poised to make a major contribution in the field of diversity pedagogy.

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  • Veronica Mendoza-Jenkins

    March 28, 2011

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    University of Washington

    After graduating from UW School of Medicine (2006), I completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson in 2010. Since then I have taken time off to travel, relax, and spend time with family. I will be starting my first job this April at the Anchorage VA where I will spend the…

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  • Grace Kim

    March 28, 2011

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    University of Washington

    My husband Michael Mariano and I (CBE, March '06) started our own architectural practice in 2004, Schemata Workshop. We just received a national award from AARP and the National Association of Home Builders. In 2006, Wiley & Sons published my book, The Survival Guide to Architectural Internship & Career Development.

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  • Emily (Anderson) Bomar

    March 28, 2011

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Emily (Anderson) Bomar

    I graduated in 2008 and am currently the Recruiting Programs Manager at CampusPoint located in downtown Seattle. I love my job as I get to work mostly with current college students and recent college graduates, helping connect them with local employers for internships and careers!

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  • Oscar Rosales Castañeda

    June 4, 2010

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Oscar Rosales Castañeda

    Oscar Rosales Castañeda graduated from UW in 2006 with degrees in American ethnic studies and history. He currently resides in Seattle.

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  • Ty Madarang

    May 27, 2010

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Ty Madarang

    Ever since I graduated in June 1998 I have worked for Volt Services Group (Technical Recruiter,Lead Recruiter, Program Manager, Account Manager), Microsoft (Staffing Consultant, Program Manager) and currently at Revel Consulting (Solution Delivery Associate).

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  • Khiem Lai

    March 11, 2010

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Khiem Lai

    Khiem Lai received a bachelor of science in engineering from UW in 1986. He currently resides in Renton, Wash., and has worked at Boeing for 23 years.

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  • Sam Cameron

    September 2, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Sam Cameron

    It is exciting to know that the OMA&D is still doing its thing! The program helped me tremendously when I was a student in the 1970's in making the transition from small town USA to a large metropolitan campus. During my career in architecture, I am proud to have had the University as one of…

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  • Lull Mengesha

    August 27, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Lull Mengesha

    Life has been busy but in a great way. I recently published my first book entitled "The Only Black Student," a book being considered "a mentor in a book" for students of color at predominantly white Universities.

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  • My Tam H. Nguyen

    June 14, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    My Tam H. Nguyen

    My Tam H. Nguyen graduated in 2006 from the University of Washington in International Studies and Journalism. She recently graduated from the 2009 Leadership Tomorrow (LT) class, and is an alumna of the 2008 Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) Community Leadership Program.

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  • Lily Lopez-McGee

    June 12, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Lily Lopez-McGee

    As an undergrad the services offered by the OMA/D were invaluable to my experience at the UW. I was able to tap into the student services at the IC, which essentially kept my head above water in my pre-cal class, and really take advantage of all of the exciting programming offered at the ECC/T. Participating…

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  • Kristin Naca

    March 30, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Kristin Naca

    A graduate of University of Washington (BA in English, 1995) and recent Seattle resident, Naca finished her PhD in English from the University of Nebraska in May. Her poems have appeared recently in HARPUR PALATE, CRAB ORCHARD REVIEW, and INDIANA REVIEW, and are forthcoming in PRAIRIE SCHOONER and RIO GRANDE REVIEW.

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  • Andrea Negrete

    March 19, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Andrea Negrete

    I graduated from the University of Washington in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. As an undergraduate, I used many of the OMA&D services such as the Instructional Center, Ethnic Cultural Center, as well as serving as a Student Ambassador.

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  • Stephanie Gardner

    March 17, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Stephanie Gardner

    Stephanie Gardner '01 currently works with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity(OMA&D) serving as the Associate Director for the LSAMP Program.

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  • Hattie Sewell Shannon

    March 16, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Hattie Sewell Shannon

    Hattie Sewell Shannon graduated from UW in 1972 with a degree in English and in 1975 from the Law School. She currently resides in Houston, Texas where she works as a Criminal Defense Attorney.

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  • Miya Forrest

    March 10, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Miya Forrest

    I graduated from the University of Washington in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in American Ethnic Studies (AES) and Community, Environment and Planning (CEP) with a minor in Architecture. Within my majors, I focused on Asian American communities and community development practices.

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  • Greg Lewis

    February 25, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Greg Lewis

    Greg Lewis was an All American football player at the UW from 1987-91. After graduating with a degree in Political Science he continued his football career with the Denver Broncos of the NFL. He currently servers as Director of Advancement for OMA&D with the goal of raising money for scholarships to support the next generation…

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  • Keoke Silvano

    January 2, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Keoke Silvano

    Keoke Silvano '05 currently works with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D), serving as a Reentry Counselor.

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  • Cecilio Espinoza

    January 2, 2009

    Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

    Cecilio Espinoza

    My name is Cecilio Espinoza and I currently live in the Seattle area. I graduated from the UW in 2006 and double-majored in Spanish & American Ethnic Studies: Chicano Studies.

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