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[2013 Leader] Kyle Libra

Year: Sophomore Major: Chemistry Hometown: Lake Stevens, WA Fun fact: I love beanies Leadership practice: My leadership practice is organizing Greek Week. This is an annual week-long function that works in collaboration with the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association of University of Washington during the latter part of spring quarter. […]


[2013 Leader] Ina Dash

Year: Class of 2015 Major: Biology (BS) Hometown: Seattle (Boring, I know, sorry!) Fun Fact: I think that if you choose the right time and place, and wash your hands before and after, picking your nose is actually really fun. Leadership practice: After several seemingly good and conventional ideas (a […]


[Mentor Team] Rosie Morrow-Okon, Junior

Hi everyone! My name is Rosie Morrow-Okon and I am unbelievably excited to serve as Assistant Director of UW Leaders this year. The experience I had as a sophomore and leader in the program was undoubtedly the highlight of my collegiate experience thus far; I learned so many invaluable lessons […]


[Mentor Team] Evelyn Jensen, Senior

Hello human beings! My name is Evelyn Jensen, and I am a senior majoring in English language & literature. I’ve been involved in UW Leaders since I was a freshman; I applied to the program 3 years ago, went through as a leader, spent two amazing years mentoring wonderful leaders, […]


[Mentor Team] David Wieland, Junior

Name: David Wieland Major: Political Science w/ LSJ on the side Year: 3rd Involved in: Residence Hall Student Association, Associated Students of the University of Washington (Office of Government Relations, Judicial Committee, Senate), The Washington Bus, the Washington Student Association, Washington United for Marriage, Noel Frame for State House Interests/passions: […]


[Mentor Team] Omeed Faghih, Sophomore

Hey everyone! My name is Omeed Faghih and I’ll be one of the mentors this year. I am a pre-med student and I’m planning on double majoring in neurobiology and biochemistry (so scared). Last year I was involved with UW Leaders as a leader and the Honors program and I […]


[Mentor Team] Christine Ito, Junior

Hello Leaders!  My name is Christine Ito, or “Chito” as my friends call me.  Ever since 4th grade, I have dreamed of attending the UW, being an elementary school teacher, and being the first girl to play in the NBA.  Though the latter of these goals have been deemed unlikely […]


[Mentor Team] Mark Manio, Senior

Hey! My name is Mark Manio, and I am beyond excited to be a mentor in UW Leaders this year! It’s my senior year, and I am majoring in Communication and minoring in Political Science. At the UW, I am the Public Relations and Marketing coordinator at the Ethnic Cultural […]


[Mentor Team] Katie Bass, Senior

Hi Friend! I’m Katie Bass, an effusive senior here at UW. I am a part of UW leaders because the last three years at UW have been the best of my life in large part because of the people that I have met and the leadership experiences that I have […]


[Mentor Team] Brent Nagamine, Senior

Hi! My name is Brent Nagamine, and I’m thrilled to join the UW Leaders team as a mentor! I’m a senior and am looking forward to finishing up my undergraduate career with my major in communications. During my time here at the UW, I have been fortunate enough to be […]