SDSU SWE OFFICERS 2020 - 2021

PRESIDENT:
Claire Fiorino

Major	Computer Science with a minor in Philosophy
Email	swesdsupresident@gmail.com
Hometown	San Diego, CA
Internship/ Job Experience	​Intern at General Atomics and National Center for Atmospheric Research
What made you choose your major?	I like problem solving!
How has SWE impacted you? ​	​SWE has allowed me to meet so many inspiring people and has helped me develop both personally and professionally.
If it wasn't for COVID, where in the world would you love to travel?	Berlin, Germany

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 ​VICE PRESIDENT:
Inayah Morris

Major	Civil Engineering
Email	swesdsuvp@gmail.com
Hometown	Vacaville, CA
Internship/ Job Experience	Project Engineering Intern at RBA Builders (Huntington Beach, CA)​
What made you choose Engineering? ​	I really enjoy CAD and Engineering design. I look forward to building cool stuff one day :)
How has SWE impacted you?    ​	Through SWE, I found a community of supportive women and many opportunities for professional development. I’ve also had so much fun going to conferences :)
If it wasn't for COVID, where in the world would you love to travel?	​I would love to travel back to Greece!

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​TREASURER:
​Venezia Osuna

Major	Mechanical Engineering
Email	swesdsutreasurer@gmail.com
Hometown	San Diego, CA
Internship/ Job Experience	Summer intern at Dynamic Consulting Engineers in the Imperial Valley and Intern at the Industrial Assessment Center at SDSU
What made you choose Engineering?	I’ve always loved math and science, choosing engineering allowed me to apply math and science in a way that will improve other people’s lives.
How has SWE impacted you?	I joined SWE as a transfer student last year, knowing very little people at SDSU. SWE gave me the opportunity to meet so many women that shared my interests and passions which I believe has been such a tremendous part of my success here at SDSU. These women have given me the resources and confidence to reach into new opportunities that I would have otherwise never known about. SWE has also helped me with school financially, by awarding me an academic scholarship.
If it wasn't for COVID, where in the world would you love to travel?	​Venice Italy because I was named after that city!

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PUBLICITY:
Kyra Leach

Major	Civil Engineering
Email	swesdsupublicity@gmail.com
Hometown	Grass Valley, CA
Internship/ job experience:	I don't have an internship yet, but this year I'm working as a TA for CIV E 302.
What made you choose Engineering?	I had a teacher in high school that convinced me I was smart enough for engineering and I have always loved math and buildings so I thought civil would be the perfect fit for me!
Favorite thing about SWE?	​Having a group of strong, independent women who understand the struggles of being a woman in STEM and are there to support each other. Everyone in our club is so fun and nice :)
If it wasn't for COVID, where in the world would you love to travel?	Last summer I had plans to study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland which obviously got canceled, so I'm dying to travel there when it's safe again!

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OUTREACH:
Naseem Bahar

​Major	Environmental Engineering with a minor in Sustainability
Email	sweoutreachsdsu@gmail.com
Hometown	Los Angeles, CA
Internship/ Job Experience
What made you choose Engineering?	I chose environmental engineering as my major because I'm interested in designing and developing solutions for the many environmental issues we are currently facing today and work towards a promising, sustainable future for us all.
Favorite thing about SWE?	SWE has provided me with a community of inspiring women who motivate me to pursue the male-dominated field that is engineering. I am also grateful for the many professional and scholarship opportunities that SWE has that wouldn't have been available to me otherwise.
If it wasn't for COVID, where in the world would you love to travel?	I would love to travel to Tokyo, Japan.

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FUNDRAISER
​Micaela Rafael

Major	Mechanical Engineering
Email	swesdsufundraiser@gmail.com
Hometown	San Diego, CA
Internship/ job experience
What made you choose Engineering?​	I chose engineering because I want to solve real-world issues. This field is constantly changing and impacting people’s life in many different ways. I simply want to make the world a better place.
Favorite thing about SWE?	It’s awesome having a group of people who not only relate to how you feel, but also understand your struggles. We support each other.
If it wasn't for COVID, where in the world would you love to travel?	Israel and Jordan.

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SECRETARY:
​Katie Dalby

Major	Civil Engineering
Email	swesdsusecretary@gmail.com
Hometown	Encinitas, CA
Internship/ ​job experience
What made you choose Engineering?	I chose civil engineering because I have always loved math and art and wanted to find something where I could apply both. After researching several majors, I decided civil engineering would be the best since it is such a broad field. I hope to become a structural engineer and to help design tall skyscrapers.
Favorite thing about SWE?	Swe has taught me how important it is to be a woman in stem and to encourage other women and younger women to be a stem major and to not be intimidated by male dominated fields.
If it wasn't for COVID, where in the world would you love to travel?	I would love to travel to Italy.

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EVENTS & MEMBERSHIP
Brianna Torres

Major	Mechanical Engineering
Email	swesdsueventscoordinator@gmail.com
Hometown	Escondido, CA
Internship/ ​job experience	3 years of Internship Experience (3 summers, going on 2 full school years)
What made you choose Engineering?	Interested in Automotives & Enjoy Math
Favorite thing about SWE?	Networking with awesome peers and learning about new career/internship and volunteer opportunities
If it wasn't for COVID, where in the world would you love to travel?	Ireland, England, Italy