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I think Jen Cohen made some great hires for UW while she was there.  U$C having a female AD is truly a step forward for gender equality, especially if she cleans the toxic mess that Bohn left behind.  It felt like she was hired at UW for something similar, a reputation cleanser and fresh start.

It was helpful that Cohen had the reputation of being a hardworking ‘adult in the room’ who wasn’t grandstanding to get hired as AD. She kind of broke through the glass ceiling by accident in a moment when UW needed someone who wasn’t a toxic CEO type. Leaving aside her WBB head coach hiring error, she’s made great decisions for the most part and keeps a measured, low profile. I got to talk to her a couple of times. Really seemed much too genuine to be an AD. And I say this in admiration. I liked her a lot and (wearing my Seattle hat) I’m sad to see her leave Washington.

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I think Jen Cohen made some great hires for UW while she was there.  U$C having a female AD is truly a step forward for gender equality, especially if she cleans the toxic mess that Bohn left behind.  It felt like she was hired at UW for something similar, a reputation cleanser and fresh start.

It was helpful that Cohen had the reputation of being a hardworking ‘adult in the room’ who wasn’t grandstanding to get hired as AD. She kind of broke through the glass ceiling by accident in a moment when UW needed someone who wasn’t a toxic CEO type. Leaving aside her WBB head coach hiring error, she’s made great decisions for the most part and keeps a measured, low profile. I got to talk to her a couple of times. Really seemed much too genuine to be an AD. And I say this in admiration. I liked her a lot and (wearing my Seattle hat) I’m sad to see her leave Washington.