Gabe Galanda graduated from W.W.U. in 1997 with a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. He later attended the University of Arizona College of Law and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2000. Mr. Galanda is currently an associate with the Seattle firm of Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC, specializing in Indian law and commercial litigation. He also serves as President of the Northwest Indian Bar Association.

"I use writing skills every day and all day," he said. "The manner in which you present information is as important, if not more important, than the substance of the information you seek to convey."

Mr. Galanda identified his technical writing course at Western as the most important course he took as an undergraduate student. He said failing to demonstrate sound writing skills can cause people to discount what one is saying, and even damage a person's credibility. For more information about Gabe Galanda, visit: www.wkg.com and www.nwiba.org.