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At 60,000 strong and counting, Foster’s vibrant alumni network is making a difference in business and communities around the world. It’s easy to think of your alma mater as a part of your past. We want to make sure it’s part of your present. Whether you’re looking to connect with fellow alumni, engage in lifelong learning, share a story of your success, or explore ways to give back, we encourage you to be in touch.


Stay Connected

The Foster School of Business alumni network is 50,000+ strong with graduates in cities all over the world. Foster Regional Representatives are UW business graduates who support fellow alumni by acting as professional and social contacts for their geographic region. Representatives provide opportunities to network with fellow alumni, attend events providing relevant content and build the visibility of the Foster School around the U.S.

Find your Foster Regional Representative below:

Alaska
There is a large contingent of Foster School of Business alumni living in Alaska. This group was started in 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any Huskies interested in the area.

Contact
Rocky Elerding (BA 1999, MBA 2008)

Arizona
PHOENIX
There are hundreds of Foster School of Business alumni living in the Phoenix area. This group was started in May of 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any Huskies interested in the area.

Contact
Christine Chao (MPAcc 2010)
Ray Lucchesi (MBA 2000)

California
BAY AREA
There are over 1,000 Foster School of Business alumni living in the Bay Area. The Bay Area group started in 2006 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area. Through a variety of events, such as happy hours, networking nights, sports viewing parties, and seminars, our purpose is to socialize, network, build friendships and maintain a strong allegiance with the University of Washington. We are always looking for new ideas to bring our alumni together, and we are equally excited to add volunteers to enhance the alumni experience for our Husky Bay Area family.

Contact
Jeff Adams (MBA 2004)

Make sure you are on our list to get an invitation to our events. Visit the address change page to update your email address.

Visit our Facebook page and join the group today!

SO-CAL
This group was started in January 2014 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any Huskies interested in the area.

Contact
Christy Austin (BA 1980)

Stay Connected
Visit our Facebook page and join the group today!

Colorado
DENVER
There is a large contingent of Foster School of Business alumni living in the Denver area. This group was started in July of 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any Huskies interested in the area.

Contact
John Thompson (BA 1974, MPAcc 1977)
Ann Zachwieja (MBA 1992)

Florida
TAMPA
There are several Foster School of Business Huskies living in the Tampa area. The group started in 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area. Our purpose is to socialize, network, build friendships and maintain a strong allegiance with the University of Washington.

Contact
Chima Nwala (BA 1996)

Georgia
ATLANTA
There are many Foster School of Business alumni living in the Atlanta area. This group was started in 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area. Our purpose is to socialize, network, build friendships and maintain a strong allegiance with the University of Washington.

Contact
Mark Raleigh (BA 1997)

Hawaii
Contact
Dustin Shindo (BA 1995)
Idaho
BOISE
There is a geographically diverse contingent of Foster School of Business alumni living in Idaho, and a growing group here in the Boise (Treasure Valley) area. This group was started in September of 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any and all Huskies interested in Idaho as a potential next step in their career or retirement plans.

Contact
Jay Beecham (MBA 1996)

COEUR D’ALENE
There is a geographically diverse contingent of Foster School of Business alumni living in Idaho, and a growing group here in the Coeur D’Alene area. This group was started in September of 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any and all Huskies interested in Idaho as a potential next step in their career or retirement plans.

Contact
Chris Meyer (MBA 2005)

Illinois
CHICAGO
There is a large contingent of Foster School of Business alumni living in the Chicago area. This group was started in October of 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any Huskies interested in the area.

Stay connected through our LinkedIn Group.

Contacts
Kevin Hoffman (BA 2011)
Camille Shawley (BA 2007)

Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS
There are several Foster School of Business Huskies living in the New Orleans area. The group started in 2006 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area. Our purpose is to socialize, network, build friendships and maintain a strong allegiance with the University of Washington.

Contact
David Saari (MBA 1991)

Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS
UWAA Minneapolis Chapter

Contact
Melissa Craig (BA 2004/MPAcc 2005)

Missouri
Contact
Dan Thomson (BA 1996/MBA 2004)
Nevada
LAS VEGAS
There is a geographically diverse contingent of Foster School of Business alumni living in Nevada, and a growing group here in the Las Vegas area. This group was started in September of 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any and all Huskies interested in Nevada as a potential next step in their career or retirement plans.

Contact
Kevin Sutehall (BA 2000)

RENO
There is a geographically diverse contingent of Foster School of Business alumni living in Nevada, and a growing group in the Reno area. This group was started in September of 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any and all Huskies interested in Nevada as a potential next step in their career or retirement plans.

Contact
Diane Ravenscroft (BA 1997)

New York
There is a large group of Foster School of Business Huskies living in the New York area. The group started in 2012 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area. Our purpose is to socialize, network, build friendships and maintain a strong allegiance with the University of Washington.

Contact
Shannon O’Grady (BA 2007)

Oregon
PORTLAND
There are over 1,000 Foster School of Business alumni living in the Portland area. The Portland group started in 2006 as a forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area. Our purpose is to socialize, network, build friendships and maintain a strong allegiance with the University of Washington.

Contact
Tobias Read (MBA 2003)

Washington, D.C.
There are many Foster School of Business alumni living in the D.C. area. This group was started as forum for alumni of the Foster School to meet others who live in the area and to serve as a point of contact for any Huskies interested in the area.

Contact
Nathan Lee (BA 2010) Foster GOLD Ambassador
Kelly Ronan (BA 2006)

Make sure you are on our event invitation list. Visit the address change page to update your email address.

To find out more about what being a representative entails or if you would like to get something started in your area, contact the Foster alumni team at [email protected]

The Foster School of Business alumni network is 50,000+ strong, with graduates in more than 70 countries around the world. Foster alumni can participate in local UW alumni groups and activities where they exist; in addition, some countries have a volunteer Foster alumni representative available to answer questions or serve as a point of contact. Click on the countries/regions listed below to contact a Foster alumni representative. To volunteer to be a Foster alumni representative in your country, email us at [email protected].

Foster’s alumni LinkedIn group also has region-specific sub-groups. To join a Foster alumni LinkedIn group for your region, first join the University of Washington Foster School of Business Alumni (Official Group), then check for sub-groups of interest.

You can also connect with international UW alumni via the UW Alumni Association website. There you’ll find UW international alumni groups, contact information, and Facebook pages. For inquiries or questions, contact the Foster Alumni Team at [email protected].

The Full-Time and Evening MBA classes of 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 are being celebrated this fall. Registration is open, make your plans and join us for the celebration!

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Your Reunion Weekend Schedule

Friday September 26 | 6 – 8:30 PM | Reconnect

Join your classmates and significant others/partners at an all-class reunion celebration on campus. Reconnect and reminisce, enjoy scrumptious food and beverages, and dance the night away! *Drinks will be available at a no-host cash bar.

Saturday September 27 | TBD | Cheer

Tailgate
Join us at the MBA Huddle tailgate before the game! Join past and current MBA students outside Husky Stadium for tailgating with food and refreshments included. *Tailgate time will be announced approximately two weeks prior.

Football Game
Wear purple—it’s the Purple Reign game, after all—and cheer on the Huskies in their Big Ten opener against the Ohio State Buckeyes! A limited number of tickets are available from Foster. Single game tickets may also be purchased from Husky Athletics. *The game time will be announced approximately two weeks prior.

Sunday September 28 | 10 AM – noon | Learn

Join us in the classroom for coffee, breakfast, and engaging presentations from top Foster faculty on a variety of business-relevant topics.


Where to Stay in Seattle

Are you in need of a place to stay for the weekend? For hotels near UW, check out Residence by Marriott, Watertown Hotel, or the Graduate Hotel (formerly the Hotel Deca).

The Foster School of Business is located on the University of Washington Campus. Our address is PACCAR Hall, 4273 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195.


Haven’t heard from us in a while? Please make sure we have your correct contact information: https://foster.uw.edu/foster-alumni/contact-form/.

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Volunteer

Become a mentor through our Undergraduate Mentoring Program or our MBA Mentoring Program and learn a bit about yourself. Share your expertise by helping students tackle real-world problems in a Global Business, Entrepreneurship, or Consulting competition.

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Invest

Give an intern a chance and you might find your next great hire! Sponsor an MBA Student Consulting Team or a Master of Supply Chain Management Student Consulting Team to address your company’s strategic challenges. Or donate to the school that helped launch your career.

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We recognize that lifelong learning and connections make a difference in the potential to advance your career. At Foster we offer a multitude of resources and educational opportunities to support your journey.


Foster will always be here for you, whether you’re looking to stay connected, get involved, advance your career, or keep on learning. For any questions or concerns you have as a Foster School of Business alum, feel free to contact us. Our staff is knowledgeable, approachable, and here for you.

Alumni Engagement

Andrew Krueger
Andrew Krueger
Director of Alumni and Media Relations
206-543-1806
Ashley Russell
Ashley Russell
Event Manager
206-543-9979