Officers 2021-2022 - SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SDSU

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Major/Year:	Mechanical Engineering with an Emphasis in Bioengineering, 4th Year
Email:	swesdsupublicity@gmail.com
Hometown:	San Diego, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	Co-Op Manufacturing Engineer at Werfen
What made you choose your major?:	I picked engineering because I want to use my interest in STEM to help people and impact society in a positive manner. I chose the emphasis in bioengineering as the solutions created make a direct impact on the community for generations to come. This field shapes societies and creates innovation to inspire young people to achieve new heights. I have always grown up to give back to society and by using my engineering knowledge, I can do so.
How has SWE impacted you?:	SWE has allowed me to reshape my perspective on the engineering world. For a long time, the industry has been a male dominated field. However, through organizations like SWE, there is a support system for women and underrepresented people to elevate and motivate each other. I hope to one day inspire other people of color to consider engineering, especially women of color.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was...:	a ninja. 🥷
LinkedIn:	www.linkedin.com/in/nyah-brooks-a8a03a127/

✧SDSU SWE OFFICERS✧ 2021 - 2022

PRESIDENT
Inayah Morris

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Major/Year:	Civil Engineering, 4th Year
Email:	swesdsupresident@gmail.com
Hometown:	Vacaville, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	Project Engineer Intern at RBA Builders Inc.
What made you choose your major?:	I really enjoy problem solving! Civil engineering is also versatile which allows me to pursue many career options.
How has SWE impacted you?:	SWE has exposed me to many fun networking opportunities and connected me to other women with similar goals as me.
What if you could go back in time to a specific event? Where/when would you go and what would you do?:	I would go back in time to see the Woodstock music festival.

VICE PRESIDENT
Kyra Leach

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Major/Year:	Civil Engineering, 4th year
Email:	swesdsuvp@gmail.com
Hometown:	Grass Valley, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	Intern at AECOM in the San Diego Transportation Group
What made you choose your major?:	I've always been interested in the infrastructure around us and how it affects our communities and the world!
How has SWE impacted you?:	SWE has given me a great community of strong smart women. I love that we can go to each other for advice, internship opportunities, and simply to hang out with friends.
What if you could go back in time to a specific event? Where/when would you go and what would you do?:	I would love to have been at the final game in the world series in either 2010, 2012, or 2014, when the Giants won the world series! I’m a huge SF Giants fan and watched all those games on TV but I think it would have been so awesome to be there in person.

TREASURER
Micaela Rafael

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Major/Year:	Mechanical Engineering, 3rd Year
Email:	sdsuswetreasurer@gmail.com
Hometown:	San Diego, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	Manufacturing Engineering Intern at EPC Power Corporation
What made you choose your major?:	I chose engineering because I want to create tangible solutions to real-world issues. I also like how this field is constantly changing and evolving; there will always be something to improve on.
How has SWE impacted you?:	It’s awesome to have a group of people who not only relate to how you feel, but also understand your struggles. SWE provides many opportunities in the engineering field, and has helped me become more future-focused.
What if you could go back in time to a specific event? Where/when would you go and what would you do?:	Probably to Ancient Rome just to sight see.

SECRETARY
Katie Dalby

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Major/Year:	Civil Engineering, 4th Year
Email:	swesdsusecretary@gmail.com
Hometown:	Carlsbad, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	Intern at Michael Baker International in the Water Resource Department
What made you choose your major?:	I really enjoyed math and science in high school and wanted to be able to apply those skills to the real world and help make a difference.
How has SWE impacted you?:	SWE has connected me to so many strong and intelligent women that continue to motivate me during my time here at SDSU.
What if you could go back in time to a specific event? Where/when would you go and what would you do?:	If I could go back in time to anywhere, I would want to travel to Shakespearean England to be able to see at play performed at the Globe theater in London.

EVENTS COORDINATOR
Johanna Ortiz

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Major/Year:	Civil Engineering, 3rd Year
Email:	swesdsueventscoordinator@gmail.com
Hometown:	Aliso Viejo, CA (near Irvine)
Internship/Job Experience:	I don't have any STEM related job experiences yet, but I have worked at In-N-Out, Target and Starbucks!
What made you choose your major?:	I chose civil engineering because I've always had an intrigue with the built environment around us. Civil Engineers create the buildings, roads and bridges (+more) we use everyday! It's fulfilling to know that in the future, I'll have an impact on my community for the better.
How has SWE impacted you?:	SWE has impacted me to get out of my comfort zone, meet other girls in STEM, and have more confidence in what I want to do in the future. It's inspiring to see other women in the engineering world and to know that it's not as intimidating as it seems :)
What if you could go back in time to a specific event? Where/when would you go and what would you do?:	I would go back to the night of JonBenét Ramsey's murder to clear up the mystery as to who killed her. Because...the brother most definitely did it.

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Sara Herrera

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Major/Year:	Mechanical Engineering with an Emphasis in Bioengineering, 3rd Year
Email:	sdsuswemembership@gmail.com
Hometown:	San Diego, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	I don't have a job or engineering internship yet but this year I am a Lab Intern for BIOL 212.
What made you choose your major?:	I love math and learning about the human body so bioengineering was a perfect mix of both.
How has SWE impacted you?:	SWE has helped me gain more confidence as a woman in stem. These ladies are so supportive and encouraging and I feel comfortable knowing we can all be there for each other socially, academically, and professionally.
What if you could go back in time to a specific event? Where/when would you go and what would you do?:	Library of Alexandria before it burned and save as many things as I can.

PUBLICITY COORDINATOR
Jessie Thompson

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Major/Year:	Aerospace Engineering, 3rd Year
Email:	swesdsupublicity@gmail.com
Hometown:	Murphys, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	Test Lab Intern at Victory Innovations
What made you choose your major?:	I choose engineering because I love math and physics and the way they work together. I have always been fascinated with the way that planes fly, cars run, and structures are built.
How has SWE impacted you?:	SWE has provided me a group of people who all relate to one another and can understand each other. Also, SWE has provided not only ways for me to grow professionally, but as an individual.
What if you could go back in time to a specific event? Where/when would you go and what would you do?:	I would go back to the first Olympics and try to participate in it.

OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Raquel Escobedo

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Major/Year:	Mechanical Engineering, 3rd Year
Email:	swesdsuoutreach@gmail.com
Hometown:	Chula Vista, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2021) at D&K Engineering
What made you choose your major?:	This major has the power to rethink and shape the future. When I chose it, I was most excited to see how it would change my perspective and become a better problem solver.
How has SWE impacted you?:	There is a significant lower number of women in engineering, this club has given me a community who understands what I am going through. Networking, outreach and amazing conversations, SWE is the perfect club to support any woman in STEM. It is critical to know you are not alone and ask for help. :)
What if you could go back in time to a specific event? Where/when would you go and what would you do?:	My default is to be busy and complacent. A lot of my life was stuck in a whirlwind of what's next, I would go back in time to any moment with my grandma when she was alive and smell the roses.

FUNDRAISER COORDINATOR
Bhavana

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Major/Year:	Aerospace Engineering with a Physics Minor, 3rd Year
Email:	swesdsufundraiser@gmail.com
Hometown:	San Diego, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	-
What made you choose your major?:	I was interested in space exploration as a kid and took engineering classes in high school.
How has SWE impacted you?:	SWE is the first organization I joined on campus, it helped me get acquainted with people and get involved. I have been a member since freshman year and made a few friends, it was a nice community to be a part of during the pandemic as well!
What if you could go back in time to a specific event? Where/when would you go and what would you do?:	Ancient Egypt to save the Library of Alexandria.