Maya is an excellent representation of the quality of women that the UW showcases. While keeping high academic excellence, she works as the Assistant Director of Programming for Dining with the Residential Communities Student Association. In this position, she plans community events for students in the residence halls, in collaboration with UW Dining. She holds this job with class and professionalism, even when the craziness of event planning arises. Through this job, she has created strong relationships with UW chef’s and dining employees; it is incredible. Aside from her involvement in RCSA, she participates in the UW Leaders program, is an Honors student, is active with her church, and is starting an RSO on campus regarding body positivity and women who lift weights.
Sarah Weigelt
Sarah Weigelt has been an instrumental part of my success this academic year! I have known Sarah for the majority of her UW career and I am thrilled that I have had the opportunity to work with her closely this year. Sarah works as an Office Assistant in McMahon Hall and deserves more recognition than I could possibly provide. She is someone that takes initiative and goes above and beyond her normal job responsibilities to ensure that our building and office is running smoothly. She has worked to develop really great relationships with the RA staff and other staff in McMahon, assists with a plethora of administrative tasks and utilizes her creative talents for many projects. She has really made the most out of her time at UW and will go on to do amazing things, both personally and professionally, after she graduates in just a week. I am so thrilled that I get to work with her on a daily basis. Thank you, Sarah, for literally everything. You make my job easier every single day and for that, I am forever grateful!
Soledad Colmenares
Soledad Colmenares is so incredibly deserving of recognition that Celebrating UW Women provides. Soledad is the custodial supervisor in McMahon Hall and her contributions to make our community a fantastic place to live for students and a wonderful place for me and my staff members to work. She is always on top of things, is responsive to student and staff needs and is just a really genuine personality. I always look forward to our weekly building walkthroughs with Soledad because she is so kind hearted and fun to be around. I look up to her and all of the knowledge she has about the McMahon community. She has so much great experience that I appreciate getting to learn from on a daily basis. I am lucky to get the opportunity to work with Soledad on a regular basis. She has made my year in McMahon beyond what I expected and I am thankful for her work in our community.
Cara Currier
Cara Currier has been such a light on the McMahon Hall Resident Adviser staff. She has an infectiously positive attitude that radiates to anyone that she is in contact with. Cara has developed such genuine relationships with all of her residents in her community. She is so incredibly genuine in her interactions and her residents definitely respond to her leadership. Cara works to plan thoughtful and engaging programming opportunities for her residents as well. Cara has been an absolute delight to work with this year. She continually strives to learn more about becoming the best Resident Adviser that she can be. She asks critical questions and seeks to improve her leadership skills regularly with me during our weekly meetings. She doesn’t settle for just being an average RA. She works tirelessly to exceed expectations in many areas of the position and her work definitely pays off. I am so excited to see how Cara works to maximize her time at UW over the next couple of years. She is overflowing with potential and has the ability to make the most of that potential. Thank you, Cara, for everything!!
Cassandra Wright
Cassandra has worked on my Resident Adviser staff for the 2015-16 academic year and has done some phenomenal work during this time. She absolutely deserves recognition. Cassandra does a great job connecting with all of her residents and the RA staff in McMahon Hall. She has been dealt some tough cards with students this year and has handled many difficult situations with professionalism and grace. She also works hard to put on great programming opportunities for her residents that live on her floor. Another area of the RA job that Cassandra excels in is offering support to her fellow RA staff. She is consistently stepping up to help her peers out which is great to see as a supervisor. I am so lucky that I get to work with Cassandra. I am excited to see what she does to maximize her UW career over the next couple of years. Thank you, Cassandra, I appreciate all of the work you have done to make McMahon a great community to live and work in.
Karina Alvaraz
Karina Alvarez has been a joy to work with during this academic year. I saw Karina start her RA career in Alder last year as a bystander in the Poplar RLO, but have seen her blossom into a student leader this year in so many ways. Karina has just an uncanny ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with her residents. She knows so much about each and every one of them and makes all of her residents feel engaged and a special part of her floor community. She plans creative and thoughtful programming opportunities for her residents as well. She also works to support her peers in the RA position. Something else that I admire about Karina is her infectiously positive outlook on life. She is never without a big smile on her face and it definitely rubs off on all the people around her. I am so lucky to have seen Karina grow so much in the RA position this year. She is poised to have an incredibly successful experience at the University of Washington and I am excited to watch it all unfold for her. Thank you, Karina, for everything! You are very much appreciated.
Alison Lo
Alison Lo is a fantastic student leader on the UW campus and I am lucky to get to work with her on a daily basis. I met Alison in the Spring of 2014 when she was in my RA class and even then, I could tell that she was poised to be a difference maker and leader at the University of Washington. She has successfully maximized much of her time here on campus and as a Resident Adviser this year. Alison balances her work as an RA and her academic and personal life so effortlessly. She is able to dedicate time and be present with residents, her peers, and her supervisor when needed, but also has an innate ability to still maintain her identify as a student and a friend to many during her busy life. Alison provides great support to the residents that live on her floor and facilitates great programs that foster community building within her community. Alison has also been a rock on our staff as one of the few returning RAs. She has been such a fantastic resource to her peers with regards to policy enforcement and community engagement. She provides thoughtful advice that her fellow RAs greatly appreciate. Thank you, Alison for being such a positive contributor to our staff in so many ways! I am excited to see where the rest of your UW journey takes you.
Kaylee Boeck
Kaylee Boeck has been a wonderful Resident Adviser in McMahon this year and I am thrilled that I have gotten to see her grow as a person and professional during her last year on the UW campus as a student. Kaylee has remained dedicated to her students throughout the academic year. She has provided great programming opportunities, has been a source of guidance and support to students, Kaylee has had some challenging incidents in her community this year and she has managed those with such professionalism. I am always impressed at how she represents UW and our department so well in her interactions with others. Kaylee is always so willing to learn and doesn’t settle for just meeting expectations. She asks critical questions and works tireless to exceed expectations in the RA role. I am thankful that I get to work with such a thoughtful and intelligent student leader. She has done great work to maximize her experience at UW and I am confident she will be fully prepared to tackle life after graduation this spring. Thank you for everything, Kaylee. It has been a pleasure to know you this year!
Bronwyn Thomas
Bronwyn Thomas has been a fantastic addition to the McMahon Hall Resident Adviser staff this year. Bronwyn is mature far beyond her age and definitely has made a positive impact on my life and others’ lives over the course of the academic year. Bronwyn’s greatest gift is being able to connect with others and she absolutely makes the most of this during her time as an RA. She knows so much about each of her residents and works to go above and beyond in her leadership with them. She plans effective programming opportunities to engage the students on her floor. She has also managed some difficult resident interactions with students, but has handled these with grace and professionalism. Bronwyn constantly strives to be excellent in her RA role and asks critical questions to ensure that she is maximizing her abilities as an RA. She uses the skills that she has developed in the classroom (she hopes to be a teacher in the future) and is able to adapt those in her RA role to provide care and support to all 51 of her residents. Bronwyn also works to go above and beyond in supporting her peers and me on the McMahon staff. I am thankful I get to work with her and appreciate everything she has done to challenge me to be a better supervisor. Thank you, Bronwyn! PS. Thank you for also challenging me to do better hand lettering since you have mastered it so well 🙂
Gabrielle Gore
Gabby Gore has been my right hand woman during this academic year as the McMahon Hall Assistant Resident Director. She has been the main advisor for the Mac City Hall Council and has really been an outstanding mentor to many people within hall council. She has pushed students to become better leaders and put on exciting programming opportunities for the students in the McMahon community. Gabby has also provided support to the Resident Adviser staff. She has been a great resource for many of them as they navigate their first year in the RA position. She has been able to use her past experience to provide sound advice to many staff which is something that I really appreciate. It has been a pleasure getting to work with Gabby this year and I am excited to see where her career and life take her once she graduates from UW. Thank you Gabby for all of your work in contributing to the positive and vibrant culture in McMahon Hall.
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