As an undergraduate student, Luke McKinley devoted much of his time and energy to serving his community and producing quality academic research. Through the UW Dream Project, Luke worked with dozens of high school students to assist in the college admissions process, while taking on leadership roles within the program.

Following his graduation in June 2010, Luke spent a year working as an AmeriCorps Retention Project Member for the UW Dream Project, helping to raise funds for the program and create a number of quality videos showcasing the Dream Project's success.