Pride in Marketing
Bridging Students and Alumni
Date: Friday, June 6th
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Location: PH 1st floor patio & PH Room 146
Join us for Pride in Marketing, a special event highlighting LGBTQ+ alumni from Western Washington University's Marketing program. This panel discussion brings together professionals across industries to share their personal journeys, career insights, and reflections on navigating the marketing world as LGBTQ+ individuals.
Career Insights with an Inclusive Lens
This event brings visibility to LGBTQ+ professionals in marketing, offering students an opportunity to hear real stories from people who share their identities—and to imagine what’s possible in their own careers.
- A live panel featuring 3-5 LGBTQ+ marketing alumni
- Real stories about identity, career growth, and industry experiences
- Free catered dinner from New Mexico Tamale Company
Collaborating Clubs
This event is a collaboration between the Student Marketing Association (SMA) and Out in Business, two student-led organizations within the College of Business and Economics at WWU.
SMA empowers marketing students through professional development opportunities, networking events, and real-world experiences that prepare them for successful careers in the field. Out in Business supports LGBTQ+ students in business by fostering inclusion, representation, and community through identity-affirming programming and mentorship.
Together, these clubs are committed to creating spaces where students can grow both professionally and authentically.
