Meet Your Mentors

Our Mentorship Program connects graduate students with industry professionals who bring a wealth of expertise across UX design, brand strategy, video storytelling, content creation, marketing, and nonprofit leadership. Whether you’re building a standout portfolio, refining your storytelling, navigating a career pivot, or managing a client project, our mentors are here to support you with personalized guidance rooted in lived experience. From leading cross-functional campaigns at top brands to advancing equity-centered education and global communications, each mentor brings unique insights and actionable advice to help you thrive. They’re not just here to answer questions—they’re here to champion your growth, challenge your thinking, and help you create meaningful, strategic work.

Ryan Quigtar

Executive Director @ Renton Innovation Zone Partnership

Ryan brings over a decade of experience in community engagement, policy work, and ...

Ekta Dokania

Brand Marketing Manager @ T-Mobile

Ekta brings 3+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional campaigns that drive ...

Mihye Chung

Video & Social Media Strategist @ Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Mihye is an award-winning video storyteller with a background in news ...

Naomi Mathew Vettath

UX Designer

Naomi is a UX Designer with over a decade of interdisciplinary experience spanning architecture ...

Jui Datey

UX Researcher @ Sound Generations

Jui is a UX Designer & Researcher with a focus on qualitative research methodologies ...

Zhetong Li

Content Strategist

Zhetong has led communication strategies for international organizations and ...

Priyanka Jain

Copywriter @ Freemind Seattle

Priyanka is a seasoned Copywriter and Communications Specialist with 7+ years ...