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I Am the iSchool is an initiative to represent the diverse community of students and alumni across the iSchool's programs. The profiles reflect some of the many distinct perspectives and experiences that enrich the school. Nominate a student or alum for an I Am the iSchool profile.

Students

Johnny (Yeonhee) Cho.
Johnny (Yeonhee) Cho, Ph.D. student: "I’m interested in helping young people become not just critical thinkers, but also emotionally intelligent participants in the digital world."
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Jordan Fennick
Jordan Fennick, MSIM student: "I’m drawn to solving complex problems, especially where technology and human experience meet. Knowing how to capture and use information to make smarter decisions, create strategic...
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Susan Acharya
Susan Acharya, MSIM student: "I want the work I do with information to be honest, powerful and worthy, especially for young Nepali and brown girls who might be wondering if they belong in tech."
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Lomash Sharma
Lomash Sharma, Informatics student: "The Informatics program at the iSchool felt like a natural fit, offering a blend of technical skill-building and social impact."
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Ndeye Diop
Ndeye Diop, Informatics student: "I came to the iSchool because I wanted to explore how information systems can be used to empower communities like the one I’m from."
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Kelly Horak
Kelly Horak, Informatics student: "The ever-evolving nature of the information field excites me most, as it offers endless opportunities to bridge gaps and amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard."
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Alumni

Headshot of Museology alum, Amanda Yates Rodgers
Amanda Yates Rodgers, Museology '25: "With every program, my ultimate goal is to invite guests of all ages to encounter new possibilities with materials and tools, as well as create an environment wherein they feel free...
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Gagan Singh, Informatics '24: "Treat your career like a startup you own. Start learning early and don’t say no to opportunities just because they’re outside your comfort zone or you don’t check every qualification...
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Aaron Black
Aaron Black, MLIS alum: "One of my favorite aspects of my field is the balance it offers between work and life, while still fueling my intellectual curiosity. I love that I can continuously explore new ideas, conduct...
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Eric Chapman
Eric Chapman, Law Librarianship MLIS alum: "My job is to learn. As a court librarian, I am constantly researching new and nuanced areas of law."
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Stephanie Grace
Stephanie Grace, Law Librarianship MLIS alum: "It took a supportive network and a lot of self-reflection, but I finally internalized that I not only belong here, but that my unconventional path actually enriched what I...
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Gemma Sung
Gemma Sung, MSIM '23: "Don’t be afraid to be the first one to reach out or to raise your hand."
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Nishit Bhasin

MSIM alum finds early success with startup venture

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Developing a startup from the ground up can feel intimidating, especially while navigating the uncertainty and pressure of entrepreneurship.After receiving his Master of Science in Information Management, Nishit Bhasin, ‘24,...
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Marcie Stone gestures toward a bookshelf.

From frontiers of the internet, Marcie Stone came back to UW

Monday, November 24, 2025
In the early 1990s, Marcie Stone was one of about 30 people on the Federal Web Consortium, a team responsible for creating the very first public-facing websites for the U.S. government’s Executive Branch agencies. Her decades-long career...
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Events

Jan 6
 
4:00-5:00PM

New Admit Social Night Mixer

HUB 334
Jan 15
 
11:00-12:00PM

MLIS Prospective Student Information Session: Culture and Connection

Zoom / Online
Jan 16
 
11:30-1:30PM

Faculty Meeting

Odegaard Room 220
Jan 20
 
4:30-5:30PM

MSIM Information Session with Student Panel

Zoom / Online
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