Mentor Chat with Evan Westenberger IAS – ’09, Society, Ethics & Human Behavior Microsoft, Global Social & Digital Engagement Manager Join alum Evan Westenberger for a conversation on his career in digital media! Attendees may participate in-person (UW1-370) or online*. Evan was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. Before starting his career in digital media, he made his living as a teenage magician, delivered balloons, and scooped ice cream. Having come a long way over the past decade, he now has over 10 years of digital marketing experience with some of the world’s largest brands. He currently runs the global social and digital engagement program for Microsoft Enterprise Services, a group that makes up about one fifth of Microsoft. Evan works with leaders across Microsoft, enabling them to use social media to build long term customer relationships. Before this role, he ran a small business and managed content and digital strategy for a city, university, and one of the largest health organizations in the country. A graduate of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, his studies in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior gave him a unique approach to digital marketing, which helped him through the Masters of Communication in Digital Media program at the UW and helped launch his career. Please REGISTER >> * If you wish to join the chat online, indicate this preference when registering. Online participants will receive instructions on Feb 21 to connect using Zoom. You do not need a Zoom account, camera, or microphone to participate. |