Areas of Responsibility - Job Description: 

Gayle is a Senior Director with World Access Holding Company, a business development firm focused on the application of wireless technology patents, where she specializes in assisting start-ups and existing organizations in operations and leadership development.

Areas of Expertise - Employment History: 

Prior to engaging with World Access, Gayle was a Regional Engineering Director for Qwest Communications Services, Inc. responsible for building and leading high performance teams. She has more than 25 years of experience in strategic planning, operations, engineering, and product development in the telecommunications industry. Gayle has held a variety of international, national and local leadership and technical positions with Qwest Communications Services, Inc, US WEST, AT&T and Pacific Northwest Bell.

Education - Personal History: 

EMBA and BA in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

Civic Organization Memberships or Professional Affiliations: 

Board of Trustees Member of the Children's Home Society of Washington
Center for Ethical Leadership, Board of Trustees Pacific Northwest Organizational Development Network

When and Where do you hold meetings with students? 

At mutually convenient times, generally late afternoons or early evenings. Location preference - SU.

Any special requirements for students for the first meeting? 

- Resume
- Expectations regarding mentoring
- Career Goals, short-term and long-term

Mentor since Fall 2005
Will mentor graduate students