Husky Lunch Network presented by Pepsi

The UW can feel like a big place, but it doesn’t have to be. Gather with UW students and alumni who share some of your experiences for free lunch and conversation. On the menu? Opportunities to explore how embracing your personal identities influences your professional journey.

We’ll bring the food; you just bring yourself. All are welcome — sign up below and start growing your Husky network!

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2026 Sessions

Wed. Feb. 4: Women in Sustainability | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
University of Washington Club | 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle
Speaker:

  • 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

Thurs. Feb. 12: First-Generation in Corporate America | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center | 3931 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle
Speakers:

  • 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

Thurs. Feb. 12: International Students & Alumni | 5–6:30 p.m.
University of Washington Club | 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle
Speakers:

  • 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
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