Husky Lunch Network presented by Pepsi
Gather with other UW students and alumni for lunch and conversation related to personal and professional identities.


Big UW, small table, real connections
The UW can feel like a big place — but it doesn’t have to be. Share a free lunch and conversation with UW students and alumni who share some of your experiences.
We’ll bring the food. You just bring yourself. All are welcome! Start growing your Husky network!
UWAA events and programs are open to everyone regardless of race, sex or other identity.
All Husky Lunch Network sessions are FREE and will be held at various spots around campus. Food will be provided.

Women in Sustainability
Wed. Feb. 4, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
University of Washington Club • 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle
- Jennifer Colvin, ’98 — Owner, Colvin Ranch
- Rebecca Dugopolski, ’05, Principal Engineer at Herrera Environmental Consultants
- Marissa Dineen, ’91, ’97, Owner & Vintner at Dineen Family Vineyards

First-Generation in Corporate America
Thurs. Feb. 12, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center • 3931 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle
- Chad Bates, ’14
- Aleenah Ansari, ’19 — Marketer and Writer, LinkedIn
- Anthony Braekevelt, ’11 — Manager, Design Safety, Boeing
- Janet Phan, ’09, ’13 — Sr. Technical Program Manager, Amazon Leo
- Aaron Valenta, ’23 — Finance Manager, Amazon
- Izaiha Ellis, ’20 — MBA Candidate, Foster School of Business
- Rebecca Chan, ’97 — Finance Manager, Providence St. Joseph Health
- Mike Chan, ’96 — Senior Software Engineer, Crystal Point
- Ted Jordan, ’89 — Sales Manager, Avenue in Consulting LLC
- Giorgio Guerra, ’13, Senior Ad Ops Specialist, The Walt Disney Company

International Students & Alumni
Thurs. Feb. 12, 5–6:30 p.m. University of Washington Club • 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle
- Rebecca Chan, ’97, Finance Manager, Providence St. Joseph Health
- Mike Chan, ’96, Senior Software Engineer, Crystal Point
- Alva He, ’18, Technical Recruiter, Prevail AI
- Zeyu Zhang, ’12, Technical Account Manager, Google
- Maribelle Clear, ’97, Associate Director – Internal Audit & Financial Advisory – Technology Audit & Advisory, Protiviti
Create your career story

Find your people
Meet Huskies who share lived experiences and perspectives.

Grow your confidence
Hear how others navigate identity and career in real workplaces.

New connections
Low-pressure networking that actually feels human.
Thanks to our presenting partner:

Past Husky Lunch Network Sessions
2025 Sessions
- Tina-Marie Gulley,’06, CEO, ADA Developers Academy
- Aqil Khairi, ’19, ’21, Ph.D. Candidate, UW Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Tyler Quillin, ’17, Principal Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Corporation
- Lisa Watanabe, ’84, Retired Product and Project Manager, PACCAR, AT&T, HP
- Chad Bates, ’14, Owner, Managing Humans LLC
- Clarissa Boediarto, ’11, Drug Safety Vendor Lead, Genentech
- Anthony Braekevelt, ’11, Manager of Design Safety Engineering, Boeing
- Michaela Gormley, ’09, Client Sales Executive
- Alva He, ’18, Career Launch Manager in Workforce Development, Edmonds College
- Ted Jordan, ’89, Global Program Manager, Microsoft
- Janet Phan, ’09, ’13, Senior Technical Program Manager, Amazon Kuiper & Founder and Executive Director, Thriving Elements