On January 9th, ABSA welcomed Nicole Ma, a Quantitative Financial Analyst at BECU, for an insightful conversation about breaking into quantitative finance, building technical skills, and navigating graduate school and internships. Nicole shared her academic journey, career pivots, and practical advice for students interested in analytical roles within finance.  Meet the Panelist   Nicole Ma  Quantitative Financial Analyst at BECU   Completed her first master’s degree in Money

Marketing & Media Careers at Nintendo – Speaker Panel Recap   On January 26th, ABSA hosted an exciting panel featuring two professionals from Nintendo who shared their experiences in marketing, project management, and navigating early careers. Panelists Ina Antonio and Karina Chan discussed their paths from UW involvement to working on global brands, and offered practical advice on internships, mentorship, and succeeding in corporate environments.    Meet the Panelists!   Ina

On January 12, ABSA hosted a WSA Workshop welcoming Sarah Allex, Associate Director of Advising at the Foster School of Business, along with Foster alumni Ella Chuang and Belle Lin. The session provided students with an in-depth look into the Foster application process, the Written Skills Assessment (WSA), and practical strategies for success. Here are some of the key takeaways from the workshop:  Meet the Speakers!   Sarah Allex   Associate Director of Advising, Foster Schoo

On November 17th, ABSA hosted an exciting speaker panel featuring three talented marketing and social media professionals from Funko’s Everett headquarters. From collecting fandom merch to building brand identities and managing nationwide campaigns, each speaker shared unique insights on how passion and creativity fuel their careers in the pop culture industry.  Meet the Panelists!   Kim Tran — Social Media Manager, Pop Yourself | 8 months  Favorite Series:  Sanrio  With sev