Invited to UWT’s Alumni Speaker Series, two PPPA alums recently returned to campus to discuss their personal stories, along the way providing students with college and career advice.

On January 11th, Dee Sonntag, who was recently elected to the Tacoma Municipal Court, visited us. Dee graduated magna cum laude in 2013 with a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. While a student, she started the Pre-Law Society, then was selected to be her class’s Commencement Speaker.  Post graduation, Dee attended the University of Washington School of Law, then worked for both the Seattle City Attorney’s Office and the Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel.  A year ago she was elected to the Tacoma Municipal Court.

Prior to Dee’s visit, last November 16th, NIck Brooks came to campus to talk with the UWT community.  Nick graduated a couple of years ago with a degree in Politics Philosophy and Economics. Before UWT, Nick served in the Air Force for 21 years. Since graduation, he’s been active in the non-profit community, and has served on community boards such as with the Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective, and the historical preservation group Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle. Nick also has long experience as a entrepreneur and property developer.  Nick is also active as a father of five, and a coach of various youth sports teams.

It’s always great to see our former students back on campus!