Alyssa Caples
​President

Electrical Engineering, 4EG

Interests: I enjoy keeping active whether it's running, rowing, biking, swimming, or doing stadiums! You should definitely follow me on Strava and see when I randomly decide to do a triathlon. I also row for the club team here at UF. In my free time, I like to sew and try new projects, like making pants or a halter top. If you want to be my friend, definitely talk to me about your favorite books or movies. (academically, I am pretty interested in embedded systems and hope to have an internship or job doing that soon!)
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Career Goals: Ultimately, I hope to one day work at a start up or lead a large team. Specifically, I hope to do some cool embedded systems programing, as I find that really interesting. I currently do research in Machine Learning and Computer Vision (feel free to ask me specific details) and I really enjoy learning about machine learning models and algorithms. I also have fun doing lil programming projects so anything that lets me program fun things I will be excited about !

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Kathleen Yang 
​VP of Internal Affairs

Electrical Engineering, 3EG

Interests: When I'm not with friends or family, I really enjoy listening and playing music, getting out into nature, and cooking. I also love traveling and dancing! 

Career Goals: My current goal is to work in industry for a few years after I graduate, and then pursue an MBA or Master's. I love the fusing of electrical engineering in biomedical applications, so I would love to work to better medicine through technology. No matter where I end up, though, my ultimate goal is to inspire and encourage others to pursue their dreams! 

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Madeline Stophel
​VP of External Affairs

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 3EG

Interests: In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, reading, and running! I also enjoy volunteering, spending time outdoors, traveling, and exploring Gainesville.
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Career Goals: After I finish my Bachelor's Degree, I plan on going to graduate school. From there, I hope to get a job in either academia or in the aerospace industry. I would love to have a job where I can make a difference and be a lifelong learner!

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Kaitlyn Ludlam
​Corresponding Secretary

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 2EG

Interests: I have interests in robotics, code, and aerospace. I enjoy watching rocket launches, baking, playing clarinet, playing with my puppy, programming, 3D modeling, and playing video games. I also enjoy volunteering and outreach.​

Career Goals: I aim to get my Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering degree and work for an aerospace company on engine design and deep space life support systems. I also hope to pursue a Master's and PhD and continue advocating for girls in STEM.

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Bianca Pineros
​Recording Secretary

Environmental Engineering, 2EG

Interests: I seriously enjoy exploring local businesses in Gainesville and spending quality time with my friends and family. I love to watch Youtube and TikToks. You can probably catch me spending time enjoying nature, biking and taking pictures of sunsets.

Career Goals: My current goal is to work in industry for a few years after I graduate. I want to join company's initiatives towards 100% renewable electricity or reducing waste. My ultimate goal is to encourage others to live sustainably throughout their lives.

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Alessia Venturi
​Treasurer

Mechancial Engineering, 3EG

​Interests: I enjoy cosplaying, playing video games, inline skating, cooking, and listening to music (any and all). I also have a small plant army, mostly made up of orchids and herbs! 

Career Goals: My goal is to find a position doing research in the biomechanical/regenerative medicine field, whether that be in a company or in academia. I also want to pursue a higher first responder certification so I can volunteer in my local community.​

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PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE

Danielle Silfa
​​eSwamp Director

​Computer Engineering, 3EG

Interests: I enjoy coding, traveling, playing video games, and painting. I also hope to learn more instruments in the future! 

​Career Goals: My main goal is to complete my undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering. After I work in the industry for a few years, I hope to pursue a Master's Degree. I aim to have a career working with technology, but I am still figuring out whether I would like to focus more on hardware or software. 



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Julianna Munoz
Diversity & Multicultural Affairs Director

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, 1EG

Interests: Dancing has always been a big part of my life, so in my free time I like to take as many classes as I can find, including ballet and contemporary. When I am not dancing or working on my studies, I love listening to music and taking long walks. I also love dogs and going on road trips, especially to New York.
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​Career Goals: .I would love to work in the aerospace engineering industry, especially working in the field of space travel. I want to be a part of something bigger than myself that will really make a difference, and I can't think of anything more exciting than the future of space exploration.

Gabrielle Russo
​​eSwamp Director

Chemical Engineering, 3EG

Interests: I am an avid reader, foodie, and hiker. On the weekends, you can find me at the closest brunch spot with friends. National Parks are some of my favorite places in the world and I have visited Great Smokey Mountains, Yosemite, Zion, Banff in Canada, and am visiting Glacier National Park during the 2021 Summer. I'm also a movie fanatic. Some of my favorites include Interstellar, Mona Lisa Smile, Dead Poet Society, and Stuck in Love. If you have any book, movie, food, or trail recommendations, send them my way!

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​Career Goals: I am currently interested in pursuing medicine after my graduation. The intersection of the healthcare field with my engineering pursuits is an area of deep interest for me and I would love to be able to apply the problem-solving mindset I have developed through my coursework to the betterment of individuals. 

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Anna Huber
Public Policy Chair

Materials Science &Engineering, EG

Interests: I love to be outdoors, whether it is hiking, kayaking, or just eating really good Krishna Lunch in Plaza of the Americas! I love to play piano and ukulele, and this year I am starting in the Carillon Studio (so I get to play Century Tower!!) I also have a slight coffee addiction, so I am always on the lookout for new local coffee shops. 
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​Career Goals: My goal is to engineer new sustainable materials that are accessible and affordable to ensure that I am doing my part in combating climate change and creating a greener future. I hope to continue working with SWE throughout my career to continue to foster relationships with other women in engineering!

Jeanna Storey
​​eSwamp Director

​Mechanical Engineering, 3EG

Interests: In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, playing the piano and guitar, singing, and surfing. I am also  passionate about learning languages, traveling, and sustainability. I love going on hikes and being in nature. 

​Career Goals: My short term career goals include working in the sustainability sector of innovation. I would also like to work as a consultant. At the moment, I have no definite long term career goals. However, I would like to work as a project manager at some point in my career. 

INTERNAL COMMITTEE

Vivian Sung
​Social Chair

Computer Science, 3EG

Interests: Music and art are two of my favorite hobbies! I love spending my time listening to music, playing piano, and learning guitar, and I really enjoy drawing and watching animated shows/films, such as Studio Ghibli's works. I also love dancing, playing games, learning languages, and traveling! One day I hope to see many beautiful places and eat lots of good food.





Career Goals: My current goal is to finish my undergraduate degree with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Digital Arts and Sciences. I'm not sure whether I want to pursue a Master's degree yet, but I hope to be able to work in the industry shortly after graduation!




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Lauren Burrows
Formal Chair

Biomedical Engineering, 1EG

Interests: I love spending time with my friends, drawing, and painting! I also really enjoy baking, longboarding, playing volleyball, volunteering, going on hikes and to the beach. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do as well, and taking day trips with my friends is always so much fun. 

Career Goals: I'm really interested in Biomechanics and would love to do something research related in that field after I graduate with my degree.




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SWEetie 
​​​Design Team Chair

​Engineering, EG

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Seaira Torrens-Baker
Social Chair

​Exploratory Engineering, 1EG

Interests: In my free time I enjoy making memories with friends and family, singing in choir, traveling to different states and countries, playing Just Dance, volunteering and doing DIY projects.
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​Career Goals: My short term goal is to narrow down what field of engineering I would like to pursue and in the long term, earn my Bachelor's degree in the engineering field of my choice. As for my career, I would like to help provide equal access to scientific resources, knowledge and technology that allow us to better take care of our planet and the people that live on it.








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Emily Kelsey
Formal Chair

Computer Science, 3EG

Interests: Dogs, National Parks and video games!






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Career Goals: I want to be a Software Engineer developing web applications for a company. I would love to be a full-stack engineer, even though I definitely prefer front-end design.​




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Nikki Kershner
​​STEAM Team Chair

Mechanical Engineering, 3EG

Interests: I love art, writing, and reading! In addition to my SWE involvement, I’m on the poetry staff for Tea Literary Magazine and I’m part of a creative writing group!

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​Career Goals: I’m not really sure yet, but I would love to find a way to meld my love of art and science in an impactful way. 












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Susana Bao
Team Tech Chair

Computer Science, 2EG

Interests: I love baking and cooking - my favorite desserts to make are cream puffs! When I'm free, I enjoy drawing or crocheting with a good movie. I also play ukulele, and I'm trying to learn guitar. During the semesters, you can probably spot me easily at the library studying with some friends.

​Career Goals: My current goal is to complete both undergrad and grad school with Computer Science degrees. After graduation, I want to join a creative tech company where I can constantly be learning and contributing at the same time.

Catherine Pham
Social Chair

 Computer Science, 2EG

Interests: I really enjoy skating, binging TV shows, and spending time/traveling with family and friends. I also love eating and trying new foods (even though I couldn't cook to save my life).




Career Goals: I hope to graduate UF with an undergraduate and graduate degree in Computer Science. After graduating, I would love to work in web development or software engineering. 

Karen Tong
Formal Chair

Computer Science, 1EG

Interests: When I have free time, I really love swimming, painting, baking, and jogging.  I also love going to target with my friends, collecting stickers, and walking around museums to appreciate all the pieces and their various interpretations!





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​Career Goals: ​I want to first graduate UF with an undergraduate degree in computer science.  I'd be open to going into graduate school for higher education, but I would also be open to getting some experience in the industry and getting involved with a career in software.  Alongside any further education and/or careers, I want to inspire more kids to pursue interests in computer science because of its ever expanding usages in all fields and hope to inspire girls to pursue their STEM passions.

Shornam Gandi 
​​Team Tech Chair

Materials Science and Engineering, 2EG​

Interests: Dogs and books are the perfect way to my heart. I also love to garden and grow my little succulent army! Whenever I'm bored I watch baking/cooking shows to try to find recipes that I could recreate.
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​Career Goals: My career interests tend to bounce from one field to another, but currently I am interested in learning about nanotechnology. Its applications particularly in a biological context holds immense potential for medicine as a whole, which will benefit the quality of life for many people. I love to learn about new topics, especially those that can be used to help people and our environment.
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EXTERNAL COMMITTEE

Savannah Peltrau
​​Grad Liaison

Environmental Engineering, 5EG+

​Interests: I love reading, binging shows and movies. Really love listening to music, anything Disney and superhero movies (specifically Marvel). In my free time, I like to explore new places on/off campus.  I really enjoy cooking and Gator Football. Outside of spending time with family and friends, I like to volunteer, get involved, learn new things, and help others as much as I can.  Currently listening to Don Toliver, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Tems, Always listening to Florence & the Machine, Drake, Brent Faiyaz Kali Uchis, etc.
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​Career Goals: My short term career goals are to work in industry for awhile as well as government. Furthermore, I am considering whether to work in research and academia while obtaining a PHd (and where to obtain a doctorate). My main goal is to help others by improving the environment while creating equitable spaces to inspire women and minorities to pursue STEM.


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Jazmine Sandoval
​​​​Dance Marathon Chair

Mechanical Engineering, 2EG

Interests: Hello! I try to be active as possible, so I find myself at the gym, hiking, or playing sports with my friends. However, I do enjoy relaxing, arts and crafts, and watching movies! 
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​Career Goals: I hope to finish my bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida. I’m looking forward to gain more experience in the engineering world to see where I can fit in. SWE is just the way to do so! 

Jessica Goel
​​​​​On-Campus Outreach Chair 

Biomedical Engineering, 3EG

Interests: Programming, writing short stories, and the CW’s Supernatural.
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​Career Goals: Either head to law school and become a patent lawyer, or go into industry and help develop medical devices.
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Bailey Ballard
Dance Marathon ​Chair

Electrical​ Engineering, EG

Interests: I love being active and spending time outdoors! My favorite activities include hiking, biking, backpacking, and working out at Southwest Rec. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and family, watching TV, scrolling through TikTok, and travelling. 
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​Career Goals: I currently am enrolled in the 4-1 program at UF where I will pursue a Masters degree after graduation. My career goal is to work for a tech-based company that works on advancing and innovating toward the future. I interned last summer at L3Harris and am excited at the possibility of working for them post-grad!

Kristina Merino 
​​​Off-Campus Outreach Chair

Materials Science and Engineering, 4EG​

Interests: I love painting, sewing, and ice skating. I am always down to go to the beach, walk around a farmers market, or try new things!
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​Career Goals: I want to develop a revolutionary material or product.
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Valerie Lewis
Volunteering ​​​​Chair

 Civil Engineering, 2EG

Interests: Anything outdoors! I love exploring new places, hiking, and hammocking, so feel free to reach out and we can try a new trail together!
one of my favorite things in the world is going to concerts and finding new music. Currently, I’m really into podcasts (specifically NPR’s hidden brain) and trying new recipes! If you have any recommendations for either let me know :) 
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​Career Goals: My dream is to create a more sustainable society! I’d love to work improving building construction, public infrastructure, and increasing the amount of green space in our world :) 

CORRESPONDING COMMITTEE

Jane Vuolo
​​Career Development Chair

Chemical Engineering, 3EG​

​Interests: Baking!

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​Career Goals: Becoming a manufacturing or process engineer 



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Caylynne Teem
​​Mentoring Chair

Mechanical Engineering, 4EG

Interests: I've always loved graphic design and all kinds of art and typography. In my free time, I like to play tennis, go on picnics with friends, & create digital art. My go-to music is usually R&B or hip hop and some of my favorite artists are: Big KRIT, Animé, Kali Uchis, & Tiwa Savage.
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​Career Goals: I hope to first contribute to design and drafting work in the Automotive industry and later transition into more artistic design work within the Entertainment industry. I recently began a minor in Digital Arts & Sciences and want to eventually work with virtual environments for large scale productions.

Urmi Thorat
Evening with Industry Chair

Computer Science, 2EG

Interests: I love traveling, cooking, and spending time with my friends and family! The beach is one of my favorite places to go to and my favorite album is Melodrama by Lorde. I also really like to go running but only when the weather is nice.

​Career Goals: After I graduate with my Computer Science degree with an Economics minor, I hope to work for a financial institution or for a non profit as a software engineer.





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Julinna Villarta
Mentoring Chair

Materials Science and Engineering, 3EG

Interests: I love spending time with friends and family, binge watching anime, playing on my switch lite, and swimming.

​Career Goals: At the moment I don't have any specific career goals, but I'm looking into going into biomaterials.

SWEetie
Evening with Industry Chair

Engineering, EG

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Alia Farooque
​Talk & Tour Coordinator

Mechanical Engineering, 2EG

Interests: I enjoy playing video games, creating artwork, reading books, and cooking! I also partake in meditating and exercising.
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​Career Goals: I am seeking an engineering occupation in which I am constantly challenged to improve my design skills. Currently, I am exploring various design extracurriculars in order to determine which field best suits my individual talents and interests.
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RECORDING COMMITTEE

Caroline Rogers
​Graphic Designer

Digital Arts and Sciences, 3EG

Interests: Some of my interests include painting, drawing, watching movies, being outside (especially at the beach!), and being with friends!​

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​Career Goals: My dream career is to work as a movie animator!
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Alessandra Andreozzi
Public Relations Chair

Environmental Engineering, 4EG

Interests:Love to cook, you'll always catch me with starbucks, swiftie, avid beach goer

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​Career Goals: .After receiving my Bachelor's degree, I plan attending graduate school to get by Masters in Engineering and hope to work in academia.

Elena Rollins
Historian

Chemical Engineering, 1EG

​Interests: I love reading, cooking, and animals, as well as doing anything that is outside! I am very passionate about sustainable living, and am a plant mom (or at least trying to become one given I don't have much of a green thumb).


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​Career Goals: After graduation I hope to work abroad in manufacturing or the energy sector, or perhaps pursue a masters degree. 





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Cindel Guerroro D'Agostini
Social Media Chair

Computer Science, 2EG

Interests: I love Star Wars, Legos, any Nintendo games, and trying new foods.

​Career Goals: After I finish my Bachelor’s, I plan on going to graduate school to study cybersecurity or AI/machine learning. Afterwards, I hope to put my knowledge to use working with companies in the service industry, helping to make their services more secure and user-friendly for both customers and employees.

Maya Dunn
Historian

Computer Engineering, 1EG

Interests: I love to cook and bake new recipes whenever I get the chance. In my free time, I like to watch movies or draw on my arm different tattoo designs. When I have a long break, I love to travel and see family. 

​Career Goals: I plan to get a Master's or Doctorate's in Computer Engineering. Moving forward, I would like to work on the research side of the computer engineering field to develop or improve on the software or hardware of computers. My ultimate goal is to become a professor so I can help the future engineers develop their skills needed for the field.





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Grace Watts
Social Media Chair

Engineering, EG

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TREASURER'S COMMITTEE

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Carolina Boitel
Assistant Treasurer

Computer Science, 1EG

Interests: You can catch me at my computer working on a programming project for hours without fail. Aside from coding, I love solving puzzles and traveling! My goal is to visit each major national park before the time I graduate. 
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​Career Goals: I hope to graduate UF with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Astronomy to one day work for the space industry (preferably NASA). Somewhere along the way I hope to pursue a master's degree and always continue advocating for women in STEM.

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