You Ask, They Answer: Building Strong Student-Alumni Engagement with AI
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM PT
Speaker(s): Victoria Martinsen, Senior Director Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Western Washington University, Mindy Pelton, Director of Career Services, Western Washington University, Reesa Hinks, VP, Partnerships, Protopia
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingRelationship Building
Experience Level: Level 2- Emerging Early Career
Elective Session
What if you could unlock the expertise of your alumni network to benefit your students, without the usual hurdles of a formal mentoring program? At Western Washington University, that question led to Ask A Viking, an easy-to-use tool that connects students with alumni for real-world advice in just a few clicks. In this session, discover how a simple idea grew into a thriving resource that’s helping students find their path, alumni give back on their own terms, and advancement staff deepen engagement with minimal overhead.