Tongtong Qu graduated with a B.A. in Communication in 2018 and received her Master of Communication in Digital Media from the Communication Leadership program in 2020. After graduation, Qu led a global marketing program at SAP Concur, where she helped expand the company’s products from 10 markets to over 30. Qu then joined Amazon, where she became part of a seller-facing product marketing and social media team.

Qu describes her time at UW as transformative, noting that the university offered her a foundation of knowledge, skills, and diverse perspectives. For Qu, receiving this award symbolized her educational and professional journey, as well as the Department of Communication’s enduring legacy. “It motivates me to continue striving for excellence and to be a role model for current and future students of the Department of Communication,” Qu said. “I am deeply honored and grateful for this recognition and look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in my field and within the university community.”