Honoring the 2022 Distinguished Alumni and 4 Under 40 Awardees

On May 13, the Central Washington University Alumni Association honored 11 individuals who are leaders in their fields or communities at the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

“I am always inspired to hear the alumni stories and see the positive impact that these alumni are making in the world,” said Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations Casey Ross. “It’s an honor to celebrate these individuals and the common formative experiences they had here at CWU.”

Alumni of the Year

• Julie A. Back (’92)—Senior Vice President and Advisor, Wealthspire Advisors

Philanthropists of the Year

• Jean (’88) and Joe Adams

Young Philanthropist of the Year

• Hilary Tanneberg (’09)—Senior Manager of Business Assurance, Moss Adams, LLP


Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

College of Arts and Humanities

• Morgan M. Bresett Brown (’75)—Advertising Account Executive and Freelance Musician, Retired

College of Business

• Julie A. Back (’92)—Senior Vice President and Advisor, Wealthspire Advisors

College of Education and Professional Studies

• Brian A. Clarke (’87)—Managing Member, GEW.LLC Risk Management Solutions; Co-Managing Member, HEILL Safety Solutions

College of the Sciences

• Edward L. Schneider (’69)—President and Executive Director, Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Retired


4 Under 40 Leadership Award Recipients

College of Arts and Humanities

• Amanda J. Bury (’15)—Owner and Sole Proprietor, A. Bury Pottery

College of Business

• Jacob M. Ozuna (’12)—Sales Manager in Digital Client Success, Microsoft Advertising

College of Education and Professional Studies

• Andrew J. Graham (’18)—Real Estate Agent, Avalon 24 Real Estate

College of the Sciences

• Manuel Rodriguez (’05)—Director of Early College Outreach, Central Washington University


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