Degrees Earned: B.A. in History & Philosophy, Antioch College; M.A. in International Studies, 91探花
Fun Fact: As a college student I participated in six internships (we called them co-ops) including working at a feminist art gallery in Minneapolis, running a campus coffee shop, and spending a summer on an organic farm in the Berkshire mountains.
Why You Do This Work: I work in college access because I believe in the power of education. My favorite thing about TRIO Upward Bound is that we help students every step of the way to get ready for college. At Upward Bound we are committed to building students UB strong so they are prepared not just to get into college, but ready to thrive and earn their college degrees.
Fun Fact: As a college student I participated in six internships (we called them co-ops) including working at a feminist art gallery in Minneapolis, running a campus coffee shop, and spending a summer on an organic farm in the Berkshire mountains.
Why You Do This Work: I work in college access because I believe in the power of education. My favorite thing about TRIO Upward Bound is that we help students every step of the way to get ready for college. At Upward Bound we are committed to building students UB strong so they are prepared not just to get into college, but ready to thrive and earn their college degrees.
Sandra Ruiz Kim
Upward Bound Teacher & Certified Teacher (Serving Kent-Meridian High School)
Pronouns: She/Her
sruizkim@uw.edu
Degrees Earned: B.A. in Language, Literature, & Cultural Studies, Western Washington University
Fun Fact: Things I wanted to be when I grew up: Olympic figure skater, pediatrician, a horse.
Why You Do This Work: For the chance to remove some of the systemic barriers that prevent students of historically marginalized communities from achieving to their full potential.
Fun Fact: Things I wanted to be when I grew up: Olympic figure skater, pediatrician, a horse.
Why You Do This Work: For the chance to remove some of the systemic barriers that prevent students of historically marginalized communities from achieving to their full potential.
Degrees Earned: B.A. in History & B.S.W. Bachelor of Social Work, Heritage University; M.S.W. in Policy and Administration with a Specialization in Latinx Communities
Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking traditional Mexican foods, watching history documentaries, spending time with my family, trying new foods, hiking and crafting.
Why You Do This Work: My passion lies in serving students that have been historically left out of equitable opportunities and policies. I aim to work towards dismantling oppressive systems that have created barriers for first generation, BIPOC, and low-income students. I am a proud daughter of two hardworking farm-working parents and a previous first-generation student. My personal experiences have influenced me to pursue higher education and serve students to give them the tools and mentoring to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking traditional Mexican foods, watching history documentaries, spending time with my family, trying new foods, hiking and crafting.
Why You Do This Work: My passion lies in serving students that have been historically left out of equitable opportunities and policies. I aim to work towards dismantling oppressive systems that have created barriers for first generation, BIPOC, and low-income students. I am a proud daughter of two hardworking farm-working parents and a previous first-generation student. My personal experiences have influenced me to pursue higher education and serve students to give them the tools and mentoring to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Paulette Q. Thompson
Academic Advisor & Certified Teacher (Serving Chief Sealth, Cleveland, & Franklin High School)
Pronouns: She/Her, We/Ours
pqt@uw.edu
Degrees Earned: B.A. in History & French, Mount Holyoke College; M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (Multicultural Education), 91探花; Ph.D. Student in Multicultural Education, 91探花
Fun Fact: I gave up coffee for a full year just to see if I could do it.
Why You Do This Work: Education can change the world.
Fun Fact: I gave up coffee for a full year just to see if I could do it.
Why You Do This Work: Education can change the world.