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As the University of Washington’s 2025–26 Student Regent and a doctoral student in the College of Education, polo hernández leads with heart, authenticity and a deep connection to his culture. His journey, from working with tribal communities to serving on the Board of Regents, reflects his belief that true leadership begins with simply showing up as yourself.

Growing up in Basin City, WA, Alejandro experienced the challenges of learning English as a Spanish-speaking student. Now a UW College of Education undergraduate, he’s turning those experiences into a mission to make education more equitable for multilingual learners. Read his inspiring story!

Linh Huynh (BA, '19, Education, Communities and Organizations (ECO) and Psychology; MSW, '21), a 2nd-generation Vietnamese-Chinese American and proud Husky, has built a career around cultivating curiosity and connection. After earning her B.A. in Psychology and ECO and her Master’s in Social Work at UW, she helped launch CuriosityBased, where she now serves as Learning and Development Manager. Today, she’s committed to creating learning experiences that invite people in, spark curiosity and honor diverse perspectives, all while staying grounded in the lessons she first explored at the College of Education.