Janeka Rector

About Janeka Rector

With nearly two decades of experience in Development, I approach every project as a chance to envision excellent outcomes and then exceed expectations. Now, as a Major Gift officer at the University of Washington, I am driven to find more ways to support Higher Education and ensure everyone has an opportunity to be educated, supported, and successful. As a student, I immersed myself in all facets of the human experience: I was the station manager for UT Austin’s student television station. I regularly volunteered at Dragon Con, the largest multi-media pop culture convention event based in Atlanta, Georgia. I studied Japanese and explored the impact of Westernization on Japan and India. My broad range of interests prepared me well for a job in a field that provides resources and opportunities to connect people with their interests and passions.In my current role at the University of Washington, I work with alumni, donors, and other stakeholders to engage and support the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering.When I\'m not at my desk, I stay engaged with my local community through organizations like Families of Color in South Seattle. I also enjoy collaborating to create internal groups of belonging, such as our recently minted employee resource group, BIPOC S.W.A.G- our Staff-wide Affinity Group for the University of Washington\'s advancement staff of color who have intersectional identities and cultures. I thrive in environments where we can hold our heads high, work together as a community, and with transparency to find creative solutions to common, everyday problems.

Experience

1. Associate Director of Advancement

   Paul G. Allen School Of Computer Science & Engineering

   Oct 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I focus on proactive outreach to alumni, donors, and friends of the Allen School to identify and cultivate major gifts. I work with academic leadership to identify potential advisory board leadership, alumni engagement opportunities, and community-focused activities that broaden access to engineering education.Appointed to: University Advancement\'s (UA) Equity Council as an Executive Committee member, Lead UA\'s Resources, Community and Culture Working Group, Developer: UA\'s Mentorship Program, UA\'s Development Advisory Work Group Task Force, and the College of Engineering\'s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Sovereignty Subcommittee.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.S., Radio-Television-Film Production

  2004

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.A., Asian Studies

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Time Management
• Program Development
• Event Planning
• Public Policy
• Press Releases
• Microsoft Office
• Nonprofits
• Volunteer Management
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Project Management
• Philanthropy
• Data Analysis
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Social Networking
• Public Relations
• Proofreading
• Office Management
• Policy
• Higher Education
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Data Entry
• Proposal Writing
• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Fundraising
• Instructor-Led Training
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Event Management
• Access
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Editing
• Customer Service