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Summer 2024

Notable Alumni

Fall 2023

Fancy Dancer: Q&A with adventurer and author John Roskelley

Fancy Dancer and the Seven Drums, John Roskelley’s first novel, traces its origins to the 1967 Omak Stampede, when a similar but more streamlined story first came into his mind. Here, Roskelley (’71 Geol.) discusses the roots of the narrative, his writing process, other works, and more.

 

Where did the idea for the book come from? Is it rooted in or inspired by any true events in your real life?

The idea for Fancy Dancer and the Seven Drums morphed from an early personal interest in central Washington’s unique place in American history to a more realistic focus on the diversity and lives … » More …

Kellie Zimmerman. Courtesy Brightloom
Summer 2023

Kellie Zimmerman, Brightloom, and adventures in tech

Kellie Zimmerman (’01 Busi.) is no stranger to the Seattle tech scene. And she’s on a new adventure in the industry.

She spent over 15 years building and leading teams in companies such as Concur and Avalara.

Kellie Zimmerman. Courtesy Brightloom

Zimmerman is now CEO of Bellevue-based startup Brightloom, which leverages AI and data to help restaurants such as El Pollo Loco, Ruby Tuesday, and Jamba Juice accelerate their marketing and customer engagement.

In this episode of Viewscapes, she talks about the twists and … » More …