Cool Cat: Zack Turner
Interview by Jane Pham | Photo by Career Services
Zack Turner, CWU alum class of 2020, says he believes in community and rejects individualism. A Political Science major and Communication Studies minor, Zack is currently an executive director at Washington Student Association. Turner has high hopes of forging a long career with the State Legislature, getting involved and utilizing his passion for politics. Here is why you should know this Cool Cat.
What is your favorite childhood memory?
I remember my aunt and uncle had a vacation house. We would go and visit during the summer. It’s not like a specific memory, but every time we would go, it was always a lot of fun to hang out with family.
What are some of your hobbies?
There's not a lot of stuff to do right now because [of the] pandemic, which is kind of lame. But I really like to volunteer for political campaigns. I would normally do a lot of volunteer work. I also like swimming a lot.
What are some of your personal goals?
I really just try to take opportunities that come my way. But I'm really interested in staying in public service and working for the government, doing work around public policy and non-profits.
What are your career goals?
My only goal, I think, is to just be able to work with the state legislature for a long time. I don't know to what capacity, but I really like doing that.
Is there a quote that you live by?
I really believe in community and reject individualism. I believe that we need to focus a lot on how things affect not only ourselves but also with the people around us and using empathy as a lens for decision making.
Where you can find this person hanging out:
I just moved to Seattle and this whole time, I just don't know anyone or anywhere to go, so I would love for people to share with me.
