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.

Ekta Dokania

Senior Brand Marketing Manager

T-Mobile

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Mihye Chung

Video and Social Media Strategist

OSPI

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Ryan Quigtar

Community Development Leader

King County

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Naomi Matthew Vettath

Product Designer II

Microsoft

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Jui Datey

UX Designer

Yakria Tech

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Zhetong Li

Partnerships Intern

UNDP

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Priyanka Jain

Copywriter

Freemind Seattle

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Hedy Li

Strategy Manager

Yakria Tech

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Abdirahman O. Mohamed

Founder & Chief Creative Officer

Twodrsdwn

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