Elaine Ko (Photo by Kristina Bowman)
Elaine Ko, a community building, civic activist, mentor, and leading communication executive, was included in the University of Washington (UW)’s Department of Communication Alumni Hall of Fame for 2012. Ko was a founding member of the International District Housing Alliance. She also served as an executive director for Interim CDA, promoting the welfare and revitalization of the Chinatown/International District. Ko earned her bachelor of arts degree from UW in 1975. She is included with other alumni Doug Ramsey, Katie King, Lorraine Howell, and Ann Darling. These alumni will be honored on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the University of Washington Club. (end)