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FEATURED HUSKIES FROM THE 5TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

After graduating from the Academy of Washington, Shanda Taylor Boyd served in the U.S. Regular army as a nurse for 23 years. A traumatic brain injury survivor, she now serves as a national spokeswoman for groups advocating for veterans like Camp4Heroes and Villagers for Veterans. "I learned how powerful it is to remember positive thoughts."
Shanda Taylor Boyd UW '94; University of Washington Mag feature

Attorney and UW Law graduate Matthew Wurdeman has advocated pro bono for those seeking asylum in the United States. "I couldn't even begin to imagine what asylum-seekers take been through, and I have such a massive corporeality of admiration for the sacrifices they make to stay alive and keep their families safe."
Matthew Wurdeman (correct) UW School of Law '15; Law School feature
"A kid of Latin American immigrants, I overcame the barriers start-generation, low-income students face. I honed my leadership skills at UW by shifting educational environments toward those which are more equitable and which create brave spaces for people to share their truths. I am continuing my instruction to become a nurse practitioner and will utilize what I take adult to aid in community wellness, give culturally-competent intendance, and comprise movement into therapy via circus arts and trip the light fantastic toe."
Tania Nambo-Escobar American Ethnic Studies and Trip the light fantastic toe Multifariousness; 2022 Croaking 100 member

"My Croaking experience inspired me to stride outside of my condolement zone and look for new narratives instead of reinforcing sometime stereotypes, tell stories that advocate for people who are often overlooked, and stand for various and equitable workplaces. The Communication Leadership program fabricated me remember deeply well-nigh my ain personal values, and learn to see myself every bit a fearless, empathetic and optimistic leader. I will go along to piece of work towards bringing positive change in our communities."
Ekta Dokania Primary of Communication in Digital Media: Content Strategy & UX and Marketing & Analytics; 2022 Husky 100 member

SERVING THE 5th LEGISLATIVE Commune

The UW facilitates hundreds of programs in communities across the state. Below are a few that operate in your district. Programs active every bit of January 2021.

Forefront in the Schools

Forefront in the Schools (FIS), an initiative of the UW'south Forefront Suicide Prevention program, guides high school administrators, students and parents through a collaborative, comprehensive process of policy development and curriculum improvement to build on existing educatee mental-health and suicide-prevention efforts. FIS aims to create school communities that are prepared to preclude educatee mental-wellness problems and answer to students with mental-health needs, including those at chance for suicide.

UW in the Loftier School

Through the UW in the High Schoolhouse program, high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can complete University of Washington courses — and earn higher credit — in their own classrooms with their own teachers. Teachers are approved and trained by UW faculty to teach official UW courses using UW curriculum, activities, texts, tests and grading scales. Participating students can earn higher credits at a fraction of the cost, and these credits are accepted past most colleges and universities across Washington and around the country. Partner high schools tin offer UW coursework in information science, math, science, globe languages, humanities and social sciences. Check out which schools UW in the Loftier School is partnering with in your surface area.

Young Executives of Colour

Young Executives of Color (YEOC) is a nine-month college pipeline programme hosted by the UW's Michael G. Foster Schoolhouse of Business concern. YEOC focuses on engaging high school students of colour in a comprehensive curriculum that includes college preparation, professional development, business lectures and powerful mentorship. The program, which is free to students, currently serves 190 students from over 75 high schools around Washington land.

Pacific Northwest Seismic Network

The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), a partnership between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington, is dedicated to reducing impacts of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Washington and Oregon by providing accurate and timely information well-nigh earthquakes and basis motions to scientists, engineers, planners and the public. The second-largest seismic network in the United States, PNSN has more than than 300 seismograph stations every bit well equally several offices and personnel across the region.

5TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Senator Mark Mullet (D),

    Senator Mark Mullet (D)

    Senator Marking Mullet (D)

  • Representative Bill Ramos (D),

    Representative Bill Ramos (D)

    Representative Beak Ramos (D)

  • Representative Lisa Callan (D),

    Representative Lisa Callan (D)

    Representative Lisa Callan (D)

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