President

Elizabeth Chiu

swe.uci.president@gmail.com

My name is Elizabeth Chiu, and I am a third-year mechanical engineering student. I had the privilege of serving as Outreach Co-Chair at SWE UCI this past year, and I am extremely honored to serve as the President this year. Outside of SWE, I am also an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a freshman introductory engineering course, in which students acquire hands-on experience by designing and building a rover or fitness tracker. My latest hobby is 3D printing, and I am extremely interested in robotics and its applications in medicine and theme parks. I joined SWE in my freshman year, and since then, this organization has become my home on campus. The friendships, professional development, and sense of community I have experienced through SWE have been a remarkable element of my college experience, and I am beyond excited to contribute to SWE UCI’s growth and development. I hope to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone at SWE with the hopes that they benefit from our organization as much as I have.

Vice President

Keely Hsieh

swe.uci.vicepresident@gmail.com

My name is Keely Hsieh and I am a third-year mechanical engineering major. Previously, I have served as our section’s Social Chair and I am extremely excited to take on the role of Vice President this year! Being a part of SWE has allowed me to develop my leadership and teamwork skills, as well as given me access to an incredible network of peers and working professionals. Through SWE, I have grown immensely as an individual and as an aspiring future engineer. I am also involved in UCI’s Solar Airplane Project and am a member of Tau Beta Pi. My personal hobbies include crocheting, movie watching, and cooking!

Treasurer

Valentina Garret

swe.uci.treasurer@gmail.com

Hi! My name is Valentina Garrett and I am a fourth-year Chemical Engineering major with a minor in Biomedical Engineering! I served previously as a Corporate Co-Chair in the 2020-2021 term, and I’m excited to return as this year’s Treasurer. SWE has allowed me to grow so much personally and professionally, so I love giving back to this organization and connecting with all the wonderful people involved. On campus, I am also involved in a BME lab that focuses on fluorescence microscopy. Outside of school I sell crochet & embroidery projects as well as play volleyball! You can also find me trying new food and boba places in Orange County.

Secretary

Emily Doan

swe.uci.secretary@gmail.com

My name is Emily Doan and I am a third-year Computer Science major. I was previously the Marketing Chair for our UC Irvine SWE section and I am beyond delighted to serve as this year’s Secretary. SWE holds a prominent place in my heart as I discovered my home at UCI upon joining this organization. The message that SWE promotes to inspire underrepresented groups in STEM speaks to me, especially as a first-gen female minority going into CS. Besides SWE and my current academics, I am also a part of the Information and Computer Sciences Student Council (ICSSC) and I enjoy creating art, going on photoshoots, and trying new boba places during my free time!

Corporate Co-Chair

INN Lead

Daria Shkel

swe.uci.corporatechair@gmail.com

My name is Daria Shkel and I am a 4th year Electrical Engineering major. I am the outgoing SWE UCI Funding chair and this year I am beyond excited and honored to continue on as the new Corporate Co-chair, INN lead! I was introduced to SWE my first week at UCI and the club instantly resonated with me as a female engineer striving to empower fellow STEM students. I absolutely loved both the message of the organisation as well as the community surrounding it and am therefore so excited to continue helping it grow in my new position. As INN lead and a Corporate Co-Chair I look forward to creating opportunities for members to network with industry professionals, which will hopefully help them obtain future internships and job opportunities, especially during this time of economic uncertainty. Aside from SWE I am a dedicated member of two research labs working on the design and fabrication of various MEMS technologies. In between academics and SWE I enjoy drawing, dancing, hiking (or other outdoorsy athletic things), and puzzles. Solving problems is my greatest thrill so I’m always down to do an escape room or a riddle!

Corporate Co-Chair

Professional Development Lead

Aleen Meldosian

swe.uci.corporatechair@gmail.com

My name is Aleen Meldosian and I’m a 5th-year transfer Biomedical Engineering major. I am very excited to be this year’s Corporate Co-chair, Professional Development lead! Joining this wonderful organization has definitely made me feel welcome after transferring to UCI. There are so many resources for professional development, most of which I have found through SWE, that have helped me grow immensely in such a short amount of time. It can be quite overwhelming when you are beginning your professional career, so I hope I can alleviate some worries by providing resources through workshops and networking events. I am also part of the Alpha Eta Mu Beta (AEMB) National Biomedical Engineering Honors Society as the Fundraising Chair. Aside from SWE and academics, I love spending my free time doing something creative! I really enjoy crafting and sewing, but my all-time favorite activity is baking. I have a huge sweet tooth, so I am always looking for an excuse to try a new recipe!

Corporate Co-Chair

Alumni Lead

Katie Trimble

swe.uci.corporatechair@gmail.com

My name is Katie Trimble and I am a third year biomedical engineering major. I have the privilege of serving as your Corporate Co-chair, Alumni Lead this year. I am very excited to give back to an organization that has inspired me to believe in myself as a woman in STEM and provided me with so many wonderful memories! In addition to my involvement with SWE, I am a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and I am an undergraduate researcher in the Botvinick Lab. I love grabbing boba with friends on campus and listening to music to unwind!

Funding Chair

Lauren Liebermann

swe.uci.fundraisingchair@gmail.com

My name is Lauren Liebermann and I’m a third-year Environmental Engineering major. I am so excited to be serving as the Funding Chair for this upcoming year! I have been really enjoying organizing fundraising events and applying for grants where I am able to show off all of the amazing events, activities, and resources SWE has to offer. Aside from SWE, I participate in research where I study carbon mitigation techniques, and I am always looking for the opportunity to jump in the ocean!

Outreach Co-Chair

Roma Bhatia

swe.uci.outreach@gmail.com

My name is Roma Bhatia and I’m a second year Mechanical Engineering major. I’m absolutely excited to serve as the Outreach Co-chair and inspire younger students to pursue STEM careers, as well as demystify engineering for incoming UCI students. As Outreach Co-chair, I also hope to extend the warm welcome that SWE gave me when I was a freshman to incoming students and act as a positive role model for students. Outside of SWE, I am also a part of the Solar Car project at UCI and I love to learn, listen to music from all over the globe, dance, try new foods, and hangout with my friends!

Outreach Co-Chair

Brianna Hernandez

swe.uci.outreach@gmail.com

My name is Brianna Hernandez, and I’m a third year Electrical Engineering major with a specialization in RF, antennas, and microwaves. This academic year I will be serving as the Outreach Co-chair. I can’t wait to get to work and create more opportunities for younger students to explore the engineering fields. This year I plan to not only create outreach events for younger students, but for the incoming ones as well to help create a supportive environment for all new engineering students at UCI. Along with SWE I am involved with ZotBins as a member of their hardware team. Outside of school I work as a math tutor, and enjoy spending time outdoors at the beach or picnicking in the park.

Academic Co-Chair

Saketh Karumuri

My name is Saketh Karumuri, I am a third-year Computer Science major. I’m really excited to create events and encourage kids to explore engineering and other STEM activites! Some of my hobbies include creating realistic-looking computer graphics and learning about random subjects. A fun fact about me is that I have my own website (www.sakethk.com).

Academic Co-Chair

Haylee Myers

swe.uci.academic@gmail.com

I’m Haylee Myers, and I am a fourth year Biomedical Engineering student. This is also my second year as Academic Co-chair, and I’m excited to take on the responsibilities of Mentorship Lead! I’m looking forward to strengthening the community aspect of our club through the mentorship program and helping new students feel welcomed to engineering at UCI. Beyond classes and SWE, I enjoy dancing, doing yoga, trying new restaurants, and finding cute places to watch the sunset.

Social Chair

Jenny Tran

swe.uci.social@gmail.com

Hello! I’m Jenny Tran and I am currently a second-year Aerospace Engineering student. I’m greatly looking forward to serving as SWE’s Social Chair for this academic school year because I love making people feel welcome and comfortable in any space I’m in. I hope that anyone in SWE can have fun and find comfort in our community and during any events we plan! Aside from engineering, I love drawing, have been learning how to do digital art, and I like to play video games. I’m also looking forward to when I can travel in the future, hopefully my next big trip will be to Japan!

Marketing Chair

Natalie Luu

swe.uci.web@gmail.com

My name is Natalie Luu and I’m a third year mechanical engineering major with a minor in biomedical engineering. I am excited to promote SWE as the amazing organization that it is. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to grow professionally as marketing chair of SWE and to be a part of such a supportive community of women within my field. Aside from SWE, I am a part of the UCI High Heat Flux senior design project. Outside of my academics, I work at a boba shop and enjoy sewing and thrifting!