Meet the Engineering Ambassadors

About Me

Hello! My name is Gavin Miller and I grew up in Kent, Washington. Currently, I'm a fourth-year in Bioengineering pursuing medical school after graduation. In school I am involved in undergraduate research through Gao labs working on organic synthesis of new molecules for protein delivery. I am also Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certified and hope to gain valuable patient-facing and leadership experience through the UW's EMT club. Outside of school I love to travel, cook, play soccer & piano, and take care of my many house plants. I look forward to sharing my engineering journey and the many opportunities and adventures the UW College of Engineering can provide for budding engineers. Feel free to reach out and ask me questions you may have about my experience so far as an engineer at UW!

About Me

Hi! I’m Jack Wang, and I’m currently a third-year Civil Engineering student at UW. This summer, I had the amazing chance to dive into both a Civil Engineering internship and UW’s Engineering Rome study abroad program. Exploring the history and engineering behind Rome’s ancient structures was truly eye-opening! Outside of academics, I’m all about staying active—whether it’s playing tennis, hiking, skiing, or kayaking, I’m always up for an adventure. I’m excited to keep learning, growing, and sharing my passion for engineering with others!

About Me

Hi, I'm Isabella! I am a third-year from Bellevue, WA pursuing Bioengineering on the pre-med track and a music minor. My interests in healthcare and bioengineering have led me to pursue research at the Zheng and Rayner Lab where I study Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension using microfluidic devices. Outside of engineering, I am involved in the UW Women's Club Volleyball team and Global Medical and Dental Brigades (GMDB). I especially enjoyed the brigade that I went on last summer to Guatemala with GMDB as it was an eye-opening experience and allowed me to integrate my passions for health and medicine, traveling, and building connections with others. Super excited to share about our community at UW and the College of Engineering! Go Dawgs!

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Hi! My name is Sierra and I'm a third-year Environmental Engineering student. I'm from a small town called Castro Valley in the east San Francisco Bay Area, and have loved my time exploring the Pacific Northwest. When I'm not studying on the fourth floor of Suzzallo, I'm most likely outside, and have enjoyed taking classes that align with my love for the outdoors that aren't encompassed within engineering (my recommendation is ATMS 211!). As a lifelong space enthusiast, I love the community I've found in the UW League of Astronomers, spending time with people who are just as passionate about other planets as I am our own. I'm usually found with my very singular music taste on repeat, am always down to swap book recommendations, and have recently retraced my roots back to cross country running. I'm excited for the upcoming year, and look forward to meeting you all!

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Hey everyone! My name is Annie, and I'm a second-year Mechanical Engineering student from Seattle. I've lived here my whole life, and I love the city’s blend of urban life with easy access to the ocean and mountains. This past summer, I studied abroad in Brisbane, Australia, through UW. The program included a crash course in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) as well as redesigning a depth measurement system for the Moreton Bay Environmental Education Center. It was an incredible experience, and I’d be happy to chat with anyone interested in studying abroad! At UW, I’m part of the Husky Flying Club Build Team, where we’re assembling a kit plane with the goal of getting it FAA certified before I graduate. When I’m not working on the plane or studying, I’m usually bouldering, snowboarding, or hiking with friends.

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Hello! My name is Elle, I am a second-year pursuing Materials Science and Engineering with a minor in Aeronautics and Astronautics. I have a passion for sustainability and aerospace technology. I am from Union City, California where I spent my summer working as a lifeguard and playing Water Polo. I am a first-generation college student and the middle child of 5 I cherish the balance between academics and personal passions.! Outside of school, I love to delve into fiction books and swim at the IMA pool. I am a member of the Design, Build, Fly RSO where we build RC planes to compete at the AIAA DBF competition! If you want to find me I would probably be hanging at Odegaard Library or The 8.

About Me

I am a third-year pursuing an Electrical and Computer Engineering degree with a minor in Global Health. I have enjoyed participating in multiple research projects on campus as well as the Engineering Ambassadors program and my panhellenic sorority. I am from Poulsbo, WA, and enjoy hiking, reading, hanging out with friends, and going on road trips in my free time.

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Hi, my name is Olivia and I am a fourth-year undergraduate in Bioengineering. I am orginally from Federal Way, Washington and I love living in the PNW! Some of my favorite things to do outside of engineering are hanging out with friends, exploring nature, going to concerts, and crafting with my roommates. I love engineering and I cannot wait to share all I know and love about it!

About Me

Hello Folks, My name is Glenn William, and you can call me Glenn. I use he/him/his pronouns. I am a fourth-year majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a concentration in Embedded Systems. A little bit about myself: I'm an international student from Indonesia. After finishing high school in my home country, I attended community college in the Bay area before transferring to the University of Washington last autumn. So, I've just been here for less than a year. I enjoy everything about Seattle except the rain. In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton and going hiking. Fun fact about me is that I cannot eat spicy food, which is a little embarrassing because I originate from Indonesia, where the majority of the food is spicy (I'm the only one in my family that cannot eat spicy). Other than that, since this is my fourth-year, I spend lots of my free time by doing personal projects, practicing for interviews, etc. I am preparing myself to get into workforce once I graduated. If you're ever curious about engineering in general or want to learn more about Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) specifically, feel free to reach out to me! I’d be happy to chat and share what I know. Whether you’re exploring the field or just have some questions, I’m here to help.

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Hi! My name is Sakina and I am a second-year international student in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a concentration in Data Science! I am Indian but my hometown is Oman. Alongside being an EA, I am also working on UW's Residential Programming Board. I love watching movies (The Holdovers is a recent favorite), listening to music (TXT is my favorite artist) and exploring new places (I love finding cafes with friends).

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Hi, I'm Max, I'm a third-year in Mechanical Engineering with a passion for commercial aerospace. I'm a Northeast Seattle local and grew up around the UW campus. At UW I've pursued aerospace manufacturing and rapid prototyping opportunities in Husky Flying Club and for my Certified Solidworks Professional certification. My favorite class so far has been ENGR 123 (Intro to CAD Drafting), and the hardest class I've taken was EE 215 (Intro to Electrical Engineering). After graduation, I hope to find a position in the Aero/Astro industry. Outside of my schoolwork, I'm passionate about international scouting (scout.org), the airline industry, tech, and Ultimate Frisbee. You can ask me about: working while going to school, Solidworks, ultimate frisbee and mechanical engineering curriculum, or whatever you have questions about!

About Me

I am a second year in-state student pursuing civil engineering and I am also a first gen Latina student! Outside of school I like to go on hikes and I like to play sports with friends, I have participated in many events where I get to share my experiences and advice with underclassmen and upcoming college students about UW. Feel free to reach out to me!

About Me

Hi! I'm a fourth-year undergraduate in Materials Science & Engineering passionate about sustainable and equitable engineering innovations with a keen interest in materials in healthcare and manufacturing. I'm from Tri-Cities, Washington and have enhanced my time at UW with undergraduate research and industry experience. In my spare time, I love strength training, cooking/baking, and going to as many concerts as I can!

About Me

Hello! My name is Oumsri (you can call me om-shree), and I'm a third-year student in Bioengineering and hoping to attend medical school in the future. I come from Redmond, WA, just a short 30-minute drive from here. On campus, you'll often find me working diligently with Engineering Without Borders to design a solar-powered charging station, and I'm also deeply involved in a research project at the DeForest Research Group, focusing on detecting protein photoactivation. When I'm not hitting the books, I love to kickstart my day with early morning hikes, indulge in painting abstract designs, and unwind by watching kdramas.

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Hi! My name is Kyra and I am a second-year in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I grew up in Maryland but have lived in the Bay Area for the past few years. I am passionate about adaptive and accessible technology and I'm involved in HuskyADAPT, Society of Women Engineers, and Engineers Without Borders. Outside of school I love to bake, travel, try new foods, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family!

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Hi! My name is Cary, and I’m a third-year Industrial Engineering student at the University of Washington. Originally from Palo Alto, California, I am also apart of UW's NROTC unit. This summer, I had the chance to work aboard the USS Mustin, and last summer, I worked at UL Solutions, gaining valuable hands-on experience in both roles. Outside of academics, I love exploring Washington’s outdoors, trying new restaurants, reading, and hanging out with friends.

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My name is Rhiannon, I'm from West Seattle, and I'm a third year HCDE student. This is my second year as an Engineering Ambassador, and I am the Lead Ambassador this year. I've loved taking a wide variety of classes at UW, including non-engineering based classes (such as ASL). I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Rome during Early Fall Start (now College Edge) my freshman year. This was for a travel writing class. We explored churches, historical sites, beautiful gardens, and so much more. During this class I met some of my closest friends. During my freshman year I lived in Maple Hall (the Engineering Living Learning community). I now live with 7 housemates, 5 of whom I met on my floor in Maple. I loved living there and taking advantage of the lounge on our floor to cook, watch movies and shows, and play board games. Having a makerspace downstairs was also a lot of fun- I could 3D print things, use a laser cutter, and play mario kart anytime, for free. Most of my freetime is spent with my friends/housemates or my family. In an effort to relax outside of an academic setting, my friends and I have a dinner together every Wednesday called 'Waffle Wednesday'. This started in the Maple lounge and has continued in my off-campus house.

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Hi! My name is Joy, and I am a third-year student pursuing civil engineering. I am interested in transportation and infrastructure, particularly traffic engineering. I am an international student from Vancouver, Canada (Seattle 2.0). During the school year, I work as an undergraduate research assistant for the CEE department through interning at the Washington State Department of Transportation's Transportation Management Center, where I see the highs and (many) lows of Seattle traffic. Over the past two summers, I have worked at Kiewit as a traffic engineering intern in their Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers district, having the opportunity to work on things such as traffic control plans, traffic simulations, and permanent guide signs, as well as visit the district's headquarters in Denver. My other activities include being a residential advisor for Maple Hall's engineering Living Learning Community (a name I appreciate as a Canadian engineering major) and being a photographer for UW's student-run newspaper, The Daily. Outside of school, I enjoy photography and walking to Gas Works Park. I look forward to returning as an EA this year!

About Me

I am a second-year student recently placed in Mechanical Engineering at UW. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball and indulging in photography. Having grown up in Washington, I have a passion for nature photography and would love to share my favorite hiking spots in the state! For first-year students seeking advice, my biggest tip is to stay organized and remain resilient in the face of challenges. Being at UW is a testament to your resilience, and remember, you are here for a reason!

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Hi everyone! My name is Jamie, and I am a fourth year studying Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Washington. Specifically, I'm interested in trying to find sustainable alternatives for plastics and other non environmentally-friendly materials. I am currently interning at Seattle Public Utilities where I test construction materials to verify that they meet ASTM standards. I am originally from New Jersey, and I enjoy doing a lot of things outside of school, including reading, snowboarding, bouldering, and watching movies with my friends :)

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Hi everyone! I’m Kristy, a second-year student of electrical and computer engineering. A little bit about me is that I’m from in-state, and my hometown is Tacoma, WA. One of my favorite classes that I got to take last school year was EE 215. This is an introductory circuit class, and it really gave me a glimpse into the major. I am also part of UW’s VSA RSO and really enjoy hanging out with friends that I made over the past year. Also, outside of school, I really enjoy eating, watching kdrama, and listening to music. I’m really looking forward to meeting you guys this year!