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Sharing our stories, reconnecting with friends, and inspiring the next generation of Walla Walla University alumni.

Seen and Heard
WWU alumni in the news
Have you or a fellow WWU alumnus been in the news? We want to celebrate with you.
Your career milestones are an inspiration to current and future WWU students.
Send your news links to westwind@wallawalla.edu.

Rachel Ruggeri
Att. 1992-1995 | Business
Rachel Ruggeri has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer for Starbucks Corporation, making her the 91st female CFO of a Fortune 500 company.
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Randy Haffner
1989 | Business
Randy Haffner was named president and CEO for AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division.
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Don Zabudsky
1994 | Business
Don Zabudsky was recently promoted to executive director at Morgan Stanley and was selected by Forbes as one of Oregon’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors 2020.
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Back to You
Alumni share their stories in their own words

Westwind magazine
Curated stories and news to inspire and reconnect WWU alumni
Know someone who should share their story?
Tell us about them! Send an email to westwind@wallawalla.edu.
AlumNotes
Walla Walla University alumni as well as current and former faculty and staff are invited to submit AlumNote information to be included in Westwind.
In Memory
Family members of deceased alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to submit obituary information to be included in Westwind.
Westwind staff
Editor: Kim Strobel
Student staff writers: Kiersten Ekkens, Makena Horton, Kelsi Nash, Brooke Sample