Who We Are
What is SWE?
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1950 that inspires women to pursue engineering by providing educational and career opportunities and advocating for gender equality within the field. SWE has hundreds of professional and collegiate sections across the United States, including here at UC San Diego.
Our Mission
UC San Diego Society of Women Engineers is a diverse group of passionate young engineers excited about women in STEM. Through outreach to K-12 students, socials with other women engineers, networking workshops with industry, and technical teams, UCSD SWE provides women engineers with a welcoming environment to grow professionally and academically.
In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the Society of Women Engineers does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories. All enrolled students are encouraged to participate in SWE's events and activities
SWE Board 2024-2025
Our Officers
Valerie Hope
President
Valerie Hope
Year: 4th Year
Major: Structural Engineering
College: Warren
My favorite animal is a red panda!
Jordan Brown
VP External
Jordan Brown
Year: 2nd Year Transfer
Major: Aerospace Engineering
College: Marshall
I love snowboarding!
Melanie Haro
VP Internal
Melanie Haro
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Computer Science
College: Seventh
I have 2 dogs named Luna and Skye!
Hannah Coates
Treasurer
Hannah Coates
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Computer Science
College: Seventh
I love to crochet and knit!
Yasmin Kabir
Secretary
Yasmin Kabir
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Math-CS
College: Warren
My longest BeReal streak was 550+ days
Selena Cao
Envision Co-Chair
Selena Cao
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Bioengineering: Biotechnology
College: Muir
I love pickles!
Avery Donaldson
Envision Co-Chair
Avery Donaldson
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Chemical Engineering
College: Marshall
I sewed my own prom dress!
Sierra Lira
EDGE Outreach Co-Chair
Sierra Lira
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Computer Engineering
College: Muir
I like rock climbing
Sriya Paleti
EDGE Outreach Co-Chair
Sriya Paleti
Year: 4th Year
Major: Bioengineering: Bioinformatics
College: Warren
I like painting!
Emi Takara
SWENext
Emi Takara
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Structural Engineering
College: Seventh
My two favorite musical artists are BTS and Eminem
Rachel McClow
Technical Development Chair
Rachel McClow
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Mechanical Engineering
College: Warren
I like to make ceramics in my free time!
Roxana Pourfarzaneh
Social Chair
Roxana Pourfarzaneh
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Mechanical Engineering
College: Eighth
I’m a big Harry Potter fan
Brooke Abselet
Academic Chair
Brooke Abselet
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Structural Engineering
College: Sixth
I speak 3 languages!
Ashley Campbell
Publicity Chair
Ashley Campbell
Year: 4th Year
Major: Mechanical Engineering
College: Sixth
I love soccer and baseball