Opportunity Scholars Eden, Gage, & Chena sitting at a desk together
Eden, Gage, & Chena, Opportunity Scholars

Skills that Shine

Connect with an industry professional!

Welcome to the new version of the WSOS industry mentorship program, Skills that Shine (StS).
Below, you’ll find biographies of professionals you can meet with.

Check out their bios, then press the “schedule now” button to sign up for a 30-minute virtual meeting with anyone you want to connect with.

In your virtual meeting, you can discuss how to create or update your resume and cover letter, prepare for interviews, or ask about other career topics.

Have a question? Reach out to skillsthatshine@waopportunityscholarship.org.

“Not only was the financial support fundamental in helping me get through college, but so were their professional development resources like the Skills that Shine Program, which helped me by exposing me to crucial career development skills.

-Alex, Opportunity Scholar

Mentors:

America Sevilla
Medical Lab Scientist,
KADLEC

Andreas Passas
Mechanical Design Engineer,
McKinstry

Angelica Neria Donu
Registered Nurse,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Basmah Madkhali
Medical Lab Scientist,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Brianna Grozak
Nurse Practitioner
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Charles Norris
Human Resources Leader,
Retired

Douglas Lepar
Director of Operations Program Management,
Microsoft

Fartun Ashoor
Registered Nurse,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Hercules Gumabon
Medical Assistant,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Kendra Sooriyaarachchi
Clinical Research Nurse Supervisor,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Jenny Roque
People and Culture, Resource Center Specialist,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Linda Bruhns
Registered Nurse,
Seattle Children’s Hospital – Tri Cities Clinic

Noorie Javer
Supervisor of Ultrasound,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Regina Lam
Point of Care Testing Coordinator,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Samantha Lyons
CNA and Research Assistant,
Seattle Children’s Hospital & UW Medical Center

Savita Dudi
Clinical Practice Manager,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Seulki Phillips
Registered Nurse,
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Siddarth Chandrasekarai
Director of Preclinical Research,
Notch Therapeutics

Smruti Kimitch
Delivery Manager,
Avanade