Edgar Gonzalez (B.A., 2004) works on campus as the Assistant Dean for Advancement at the College of Built Environments. His job is to oversee all the fundraising and externally focused communication for the College. He and his staff work to connect all of their external constituents to the college’s various people, programs and research in meaningful … Read More

Lesa Linster is the owner of Linster Creative, a full-spectrum marketing, PR, digital and creative agency in Seattle. With more than 15 years of experience in project management, business development, events and marketing, she now works with both profit and nonprofit companies. She gained marketing, branding and public relations experience working for bedrock Seattle entities … Read More

Maria Crisanta Castro-Naoe is the first recipient of the Department of Communication’s Outstanding Early Career award. Since graduating, Maria has made a career in real estate and mortgage banking in both Los Angeles and New York City. Despite enjoying both East and West coasts simultaneously for 7 years, having a family lead to a formal … Read More