Colleen Fukui-Sketchley

BA, 1994

Inducted 2015

Fukui-Sketchley is the Corporate Center Diversity Affairs Director for Nordstrom, Inc., a company she has served for over 20 years. Her journey at Nordstrom began while she was still an undergraduate at the UW. But her role as a salesperson quickly evolved, ultimately finding a permanent home in Diversity Affairs. In her position, she focuses on developing and executing a comprehensive approach to diversity and inclusion by weaving strategic elements into people, product and service initiatives.  These efforts include developing meaningful partnership with national non-profit organizations. The alumna is also committed to giving back to her alma mater. In 2011, Fukui-Sketchley became the youngest person to be appointed President of the UW’s Alumni Association. Under her tenure, the Board established UW Impact, an independent body dedicated to higher education advocacy in the legislature and increasing awareness of the UW’s role in the state’s and nation’s economy, both fiscal and economic. For over 12 years, she’s also been an incredible supporter of the UW’s Office of Minority Affairs—which works to increase access to higher education for minority, first generation and low-income students—including service on its Friends of the Educational Opportunity Program board. Outside the UW, Fukui-Sketchley serves on the boards of the US Business Leadership Network, the Center for APA Women and the Governor’s Disability Employment Task Force.