The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, in partnership with the 蘑菇视频 Alumni Association, hosted a Diversity Career Networking Night at the 蘑菇视频 Tower, March 7. Students were able to mingle and connect with alumni in a variety of professional fields, gaining information about pursuing jobs in their chosen careers.
Lull Mengesha, 鈥�06, 鈥�10, served as moderator for a panel discussion that included Ron Beard, 鈥�90, 鈥�93; Dr. Danelle Reed, 鈥�92; and Rogelio Riojas, 鈥�73, 鈥�77. Beard, who received his bachelor鈥檚 degree in communications and a juris doctor degree from the 蘑菇视频 School of Law, is a shareholder with Lane Powell Attorneys & Counselors. A Puyallup tribal member, Dr. Reed is the program director for the Kwowachee Counseling Center at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. She received her bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology from 蘑菇视频. Riojas is the chief executive officer of Sea Mar Community Health Centers. He received bachelor鈥檚 degrees in political science and economics, and a master鈥檚 degree in health administration.
Also offering remarks during the event were Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity Sheila Edwards Lange and Executive Director of the 蘑菇视频 Alumni Association Paul Rucker.
Following the panel discussion, students were able to network one-on-one with several other alumni in attendance.
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Photos by Ian Gonzales