By Sandra Wu On April 1st, Communication Leadership Consulting gathered students and faculty members for this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Event. This was an evening dedicated to recognizing the talent, commitment, and creativity of the students who partnered with real clients throughout the academic year. The event was both a celebration and a reflection. It honored … Read more
By Sandra Wu What does it really take to move from graduate school into a meaningful, successful career? For many of our students in the Comm Lead Consulting program, the answer isn’t just coursework or even hands-on projects. It’s mentorship. The mentorship program we offer here connects students with professionals who have once stood exactly … Read more
By Linh Le Got only 30 seconds to introduce yourself at a networking event—and want to actually be remembered? On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Comm Lead Consultancy hosted an interactive, hands-on Elevator Pitch Workshop designed to help students confidently master the art of self-introduction. Networking is a familiar part of Comm Lead student life. … Read more
By Linh Le Have you ever wondered what it’s like to turn classroom insights into real-world impact? At the Comm Lead Consultancy, students are encouraged to bridge that gap by transforming theories, frameworks, and strategies learned in class into tangible results for clients. In the fields of communication and marketing, learning doesn’t end in the … Read more
Finding the Right Fit for Your Graduate Experience By Susan MacLaren As a faculty advisor to the Communication Leadership Consultancy at the University of Washington, and someone who brings 15 years of experience in strategic communications consulting, I often hear this question from students: What’s the difference between an internship and a consulting role, and … Read more
by Linh Le In today’s fast-paced world, learning doesn’t stop in the classroom; it occurs when knowledge is put into practice. As Communication Leadership students, many of us wonder how to apply what we’re learning to real-world situations and make the most of our time in the program. The Consultancy offers the perfect answer: an … Read more
by Linh Le The Volunteer Appreciation Event is an annual gathering hosted by Comm Lead’s Consultancy to recognize and celebrate the work of volunteers who have supported client projects throughout the year. On April 18th, students from Comm Lead — whether current volunteers, past project participants, or those curious about future consultancy opportunities — came … Read more
The Consultancy kicked off its 2025 event series on the first Friday of February with a vibrant social gathering themed ‘Connect. Collaborate. Create Impact.’ The event drew more than 100 current students, alumni, and clients, all eager to build meaningful connections, explore collaborative opportunities, and learn about the consultancy’s impactful work. The evening began with … Read more
by Naomi Vettath In an exciting continuation of our outreach efforts, the Communication Leadership Consultancy program is partnering for the second year with the Jones + Foster Accelerator, a UW-funded startup accelerator. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to fostering innovation and driving meaningful change within our community. During the Fall Quarter of 2023, our program … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Would you choose to live in space? That’s the question asked by the Museum of Flight’s new Home Beyond Earth exhibit, which helps visitors of all ages imagine what it would be like to live and work on a space station. The museum wanted this flagship exhibit — which employs interactive touchscreens and RFID … Read more
March 2, 2024 Communication Leadership’s core value of “Service to Community” is probably best exemplified in our student-led Consulting Program. This program delivers affordable communication expertise to mission-driven organizations like nonprofits and small businesses –- powered by the dedication of UW graduate students. A newly-compiled Impact Report illustrates just how far this work grown: Over the past year, … Read more
December 30, 2021 The award comes from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, and celebrates the program’s response to recent crises and its service to students and the broader community. “What makes our program unique is that we avoid a transactional approach, in favor of one that focuses on cultivating and empowering a global community … Read more
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