The UW Department of Economics is proud to continue our thriving ECON Mentorship Program, connecting 60 mentees with 56 mentors for the 2025 academic year. This one-on-one mentorship experience pairs students with experienced alumni and professionals who offer guidance, industry insights, and invaluable support.
Established over ten years ago through the generosity of Walt Zabriskie—with assistance from other Visiting Committee members like Gabe Hanzeli—the program is made possible by the Walt Zabriskie Endowment. Today, it is managed by Olga Yang, Chair Emerita of the Visiting Committee, who continues to ensure its ongoing success.
We invite you to learn more about the mentorship program and consider supporting our students’ professional growth. If you’d like to contribute, please visit the Walt Zabriskie Endowment donation page.