Marco Saavedra

Marco is a Political Science and Human Resources student at the University of Washington, where he transferred to after earning his Associate of Arts degree through Running Start. Marco is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree on an accelerated timeline and expects to graduate from the University of Washington in March 2027.

Following graduation, Marco plans to serve in the United States Army under an Airborne Ranger Infantry contract. His goal of military service comes from a desire to challenge himself, serve something greater than himself, and pursue experiences that push him beyond his comfort zone—including his passion for airborne operations and skydiving.

Outside of academics and military aspirations, Marco is an avid student of world history, particularly major conflicts and the events that have shaped nations and societies. He also enjoys studying languages and has experience with Ukrainian, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Spanish. In his free time, Marco enjoys exploring new places, discovering great food, and skydiving. He is always looking for opportunities to learn, challenge himself, and experience something new.