Meet the Board!

Michelle Chuang

Chair

Machine Learning/Data Science

I am a third-year UW ECE PMP student and currently work as a Data & AI consultant at Microsoft. During my undergraduate years, I served as the corporate relations officer on the UW IEEE student board, and I’m excited to once again support the UW ECE community. Outside of school and work, you can find me exploring new restaurants in the Seattle area.

 

Mia Onodera

Corporate Relations

Machine Learning / Signal Processing

My name is Mia, I’m a undergraduate senior in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I study mainly in machine learning and signal processing with an interest in wearable technologies and HCI research. If you want to know a more interdisciplinary view of ECE research feel free to contact me!

 

Vibha Sathish Kumar

Community Relations Officer

RF Technologies, Wireless Communication, Embedded Systems

Hi! I’m a third-year undergraduate in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus in radio frequency technologies, wireless communication, and embedded systems. In my free time, I love being with family and friends, reading, embroidering, going on runs, and bouldering. 

 
Alicja Misuida

Community Relations Officer

ML + Wireless Communications + Embedded

Hi my name is Alicja! I am a senior in ECE with a concentration around ML, wireless communications, and embedded systems. Outside of school I like to swim, play games, and read. I am excited to be one of your Community Relations Officers!

 
Sarah Harrell

Events Operations Officer

 
Stephany Ayala-Cerna

Webmaster

Embedded Systems + ML

I am a second year master’s student admitted through the BS/MS program. I currently work at Boeing as an Avionics Systems Design Engineer helping move the 777X aircraft into service in addition to my studies. I have been involved in other affinity groups like the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, where I served on the board as President last year. I am excited to interact with you all and bring you information via our website.

 
Nelida Tijerina

Administrative Coordinator

 
Hanbin Cho

Ph.D Liaison

Neural Engineering

Hanbin is a PhD student whose research focuses on system development of real-time control systems to advance adaptive neuromodulation therapies. Prior to joining UW, she was working in a research lab at the Cleveland Clinic to characterize electrophysiological measures and investigate novel deep brain stimulation paradigms for improving outcomes of Parkinson’s Disease. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, golfing, and playing tennis.

 

Linda Bushnell

Faculty Advisor

ECE

Professor Bushnell is the faculty advisor for the UW IEEE WIE Student Affinity Group.

 

Whitney Thomas

Staff  Advisor 

ECE

Whitney Thomas is the Senior Academic Adviser for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She serves as the staff adviser to IEEE WIE.