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work, especially on this issue and especially in this state that I love, is what I wanted to do,” he says. Austin’s leadership at Transportation Choices landed him on the radar of the national transportation advocacy community. In 2012, he was recruited to serve as the Executive Director of a national nonprofit called Americans for Transit. The opportunity meant moving from one Washington to the other, a transition Austin had always hoped might be possible. “D.C. is its own realm, much different

. Holste first came to the South Sound as a PLU student, where she worked for Impact and studied away in Scotland, Paris and London. She earned her degree in Fine Arts-Graphic Design before working (and teaching) for the university and then worked as marketing director at the Grand Cinema, where she co-organized the first Tacoma Film Festival. Later she added her creative touches to community projects and nonprofit organizations before opening her own business, Side x Side Creative, eight years ago. “I

Summer 2023 only. Applicants can apply for internships for Spring 2023, Summer 2023, and Fall 2023. CAPAL Public Service Scholarship ProgramEmma Bowen Foundation Internship Program Eligibility: The Emma Bowen Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is building a more diverse media and tech industry by recruiting promising students of color and placing them in multi-year paid internships at some of the nation’s leading companies in the media industry. Deadline: Mid-March Emma Bowen Foundation

) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.” Where do I Start? Free and Low Cost Support Groups Prevention Body Image 10 “Will Powers” for Improving Body Image Developing & Modeling Positive Body Image Size Diversity Contact the Helpline Eating Disorder Hope: “Eating Disorder Hope’s

Puget Sound Kelp explores the alarming loss of bull kelp in the Puget Sound region and what potential damages this could cause to our environment and the Indigenous people’s culture if we continue down this current path. Kelp conservationists, Tribal Members, and others share their insight on kelp’s decline and what can be done to save it. Watch The Trailer Now Watch NowTurning the Page: The Story of Next Chapter, 2021Turning the Page: The Story of Next Chapter explores how local nonprofit Next

of the church and being their full selves.” Rude completed her master’s degree in 2005, at a time when the ELCA allowed LGBTQ pastors to be ordained, so long as they pledged celibacy — a requirement not applied to heterosexual pastors. Rude refused to comply with the discriminatory policy, which ultimately led to news headlines and the emotional ceremony in November 2007. Before being called to PLU in May, Rude was program director for Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM), a nonprofit

) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.” Where do I Start? Free and Low Cost Support Groups Prevention Body Image 10 “Will Powers” for Improving Body Image Developing & Modeling Positive Body Image Size Diversity Contact the Helpline Eating Disorder Hope: “Eating Disorder Hope’s

Ministries (ELM), a nonprofit organization that grew out of the network of LGBTQ Lutheran pastors she joined while in seminary. There she led programs committed to expanding opportunities for LGBTQ pastors. ELM Executive Director Amalia Vagts, Rude’s longtime friend and colleague, has no doubt that Rude will be an excellent fit at PLU. The Rev. Jen RudeThe Rev. Jen Rude enjoys a cup of coffee at Northern Pacific Coffee Co., a coffee shop near PLU's campus. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) “Jen’s authentic

such a way with people that it makes you want to join forces with her and do whatever it is she is suggesting you do.” Before Spaceworks, Monthy learned how to connect with potential donors, volunteers and collaborators while serving as an administrator at Tacoma City Ballet and co-founding a nonprofit called MLKBallet, which provides tuition-free dance lessons to Tacoma-area youth. “I’m definitely a self-taught fundraiser and nonprofit person,” Monthy said. “I’ve just learned from experience how