UW athletic director to keynote benefit for Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club

The business breakfast will run from 7-8:15 a.m. on Feb. 1.

January 11, 2018 9:00 am
University of Washington Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures
University of Washington Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures

Once a year, the Mercer Island community comes together to support the Boys and Girls Club. This year, UW Athletic Director, Jen Cohen, will keynote the event talking about her career, what’s to come for UW athletics and the impact the Boys and Girls Club has had on her family.

Named the UW’s 15th director of athletics in May 2016, Cohen has been with the UW for 19 years.

The event will include a lite breakfast, networking and an opportunity to support Boys and Girls Club programs.

The business breakfast will run from 7-8:15 a.m., Feb. 1 at the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club, 4120 86th Ave. SE. To register, visit bit.ly/mibb2018.

Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club offers summer camps, after school programs, sports programs and special youth events. It is a welcoming place for all children in the community, serving over 66 percent of all Mercer Island youth.