Joanne Harrell is the Senior Director for U.S. Citizenship and Market Development at Microsoft, where she has worked since 2001 leading teams in the Global Sales, Marketing and Services disciplines focused on Enterprise, Public Sector and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) customers and partners. Ms. Harrell’s pre-Microsoft work history is extensive and encompasses executive roles within the high-tech, telecommunications and non-profit sectors.

A Regent for the University of Washington since 2009, Joanne served as Board Chair in 2012-2013, and currently chairs the Board of Regents Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Ms. Harrell also serves on the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program Leadership Council.

Jordan Crawford is a senior at the Foster School of Business, graduating in Spring 2021 with a concentration in Marketing. Some highlights of Jordan's time as an undergraduate include:

• Co-founder of the Native Business Association, a Native American focused RSO within the Foster School created to provide indigenous students and their allies with community, support, and professional development.

• Member of the Brotherhood Initiative, a cohort-based program that provides increased support and leadership growth for underrepresented men of color at the University of Washington.

• Costco Scholar Awardee

• 2020 Accenture Student Consultant of the Year recipient for his work with the Consulting and Business Development Center during Summer 2020.

Thank you to everyone who nominated Jordan. We are excited to feature him as the 2021 Foster Undergraduate Graduation Celebration student speaker!