November 4, 2025
Meet this year’s fantastic team of Campaign Assistants!
Every year, the UWCFD welcomes a tiny but terrific team of campaign assistants who provide the support our volunteers need to make your annual workplace giving campaign happen.
Join us in welcoming this year’s team!
Kris Jenkins (she/her)
Kris is thrilled to be joining the UWCFD team as a campaign assistant for the 2025 Combined Fund Drive! She brings seven years of government public affairs, project management and communications experience to the campaign, as well as a passion for helping others through advancement work.
While raising a family, she has also been a dedicated volunteer in fundraising and community development roles for Seattle Public Schools. In her free time Kris enjoys camping, thrifting, gardening and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family.
Emma Ueda (she/her)
Emma is excited to be a returning campaign assistant for the 2025 campaign! As a UW alum and Seattle native, she is passionate about supporting her community. Since her last campaign, Emma has worked in product management at a digital marketing agency, where she focused on bringing innovative digital solutions to life.
She is eager to apply her skills in product, program management, and marketing to support the many nonprofits involved in this year’s UWCFD.
When she’s not working, you can find Emma out on a trail, hiking around the PNW, or hitting the slopes to go skiing. She also loves to spend a quiet evening at home, trying to cook or bake new recipes, or planning her next travel adventure.
Beza Ayele (she/her)
Beza is happy to return to the University of Washington community as a Campaign Assistant for the UW Combined Fund Drive, building on her UW past as both an undergraduate and graduate alumna. A Seattle native with experience in nonprofits, government, and community engagement, she focuses on facilitation, relationship building, and strategic thinking to create meaningful impact.
Committed to advancing equity and promoting well-being, both professionally and through volunteer work, she looks forward to supporting departments across UW in connecting with the causes they care about and making this year’s campaign a success.
In her free time, she enjoys local cultural and music events, playing Bejeweled, and catching sunsets.
About the UWCFD campaign
The 2025 UWCFD campaign runs through December 31. Discover ways to get involved here, and support our featured nonprofit WestSide Baby!
