Yearly Archives: 2016


Mentor Kevin Celustka, 2016-2017

My name is Kevin Celustka. I hail from Wenatchee, Washington, a lush agricultural oasis in Central Washington, abreast the mighty Colombia River. I’m a Senior, majoring in International Studies in the global health specialization, and I’m also pre-med! I’m passionate about global health as an application of social justice, politics, and […]


Mentor Rachel Carey, 2016-2017

Hello my fellow huskies! My name is Rachel Carey and I am thrilled to be returning as a mentor after a phenomenal year as a sophomore leader. I am in pursuit of a major in communications and a minor in entrepreneurship. Over the past two years I’ve loved immersing myself […]


Mentor Lindsay Bullock, 2016-2017

Hello everyone I’m Lindsay! I’m a senior studying Communications, minoring in Education and also doing the Foster Professional Sales Certificate. I fully believe in maximizing your time here on this beautiful campus so I have invested in a variety of different things and can’t wait to help all the leaders […]


Mentor Jack Blaising, 2016-2017

Hey y’all! My name is Jack Blaising and I am a senior this year at the University of Washington studying Communications with a minor in Entrepreneurship. This will be my third year of involvement with UW Leaders, but I promise I’ve done other stuff too. As an out of state […]


Mentor Jasmair Bains, 2016-2017

Hey y’all! My name is Jasmair Bains, but you can call me Jas for short. I’m a second-year student, and I’m still exploring my major options. I began my experience in UW Leaders last year as a leader, and I loved the program so much that I’m back for more. […]


Mentor Andrew Arakaki, 2016-2017

Hello, friends! My name is Andrew (which you already knew because you clicked on my picture) and I’m a senior majoring in General Biology with a minor in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. I have been with the UW Leaders program for my entire time at UW, starting as a […]


Mentor Mitch Aman, 2016-2017

Hey buds! My name is Mitch (they/them pronouns), and I’m a junior double majoring in Political Science and Law, Societies, and Justice (LSJ). After undergrad, I’m planning to attend law school (crossing my fingers for UCLA) to study civil rights law. Then, when my mid-life crisis hits in 20 years, […]


Assistant Director Olivia Derin, 2016-2017

Why, hello there! My name is Olivia Derin and I am a Senior studying Comparative Literature: Cinema Studies and Communications, hoping to work in television production upon graduating from UW. I began my involvement in UW Leaders as a Leader my Freshman year and am so excited to be returning […]