People

From Marine to Mariner

Chris Kennedy pivoted at Foster from piloting military jets to plotting strategy and analytics for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball

From Russia, One Love

After fleeing Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ law to keep his family together, Evgeny Erofeev has forged a new life, career and community in Seattle through Foster

Ascendant Analytics

Simha Mummalaneni, an expert guide to data-driven marketing, wins the 2023 PACCAR Award for Excellence in Teaching

Tutoring, On Demand

Through Kadama, Marwan El-Rukby and Amin Shaykho connect students with tutors for homework help and test prep—right when it’s needed

“Pretend it is Possible”

Teddy Johnson, in his year as Dean’s Impact Scholar, is working to expand belonging and unlock innovation across the Foster School of Business

Action Defines Character

Jigesh Parekh manages technology products, MBA studies—and a family of professional boxing champs on the side

The Power of the Powwow

Foster undergrad Annicette Gilliam reconnects with her Native heritage through First Nations @ UW and its annual Spring Powwow

Powering Performance

Ty Jacobson has built a unique career supporting A-list artists and entertainers of the soaring podcast and music industries

Eternal Flame

On and off the volleyball court, two-time Olympian Courtney Thompson has been an irresistible force for good

Trailblazer of the Century

When named dean of the Foster School in 1981, Nancy Jacob became the first woman to lead a major American business school

Diversifying Perspectives

Esther Uduehi’s untraditional path, wide-ranging experiences and intellectual drive have led to an extraordinarily impactful early career in marketing