✧SDSU SWE OFFICERS✧ 2024 - 2025

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​PRESIDENT
Ashley Gray

Major/Year:	Aerospace Engineering, Senior
Email:	[email protected]
Hometown:	Atlanta, Georgia
Internship/Job Experience:	I am currently doing research with the SDSU Compressor Blade Flow Control Lab team under Professor Jacobs.
What inspired you to choose your major?:	​Since a young age, I have been captivated by space travel and exploration of the unknown. I also wanted to pursue a major that I believed would leave a positive impact on the world.
How has SWE impacted you?:​	​SWE has left such a positive impact on my life and introduced me to many of my closest friends. It has also provided me with invaluable professional and networking opportunities. I am so thankful for all the memories I have and the invaluable support system SWE has given me.
Fun Fact:	I have my Private Pilot's License.
LinkedIn:	www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-gray-4a5206255/

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​VICE PRESIDENT
Morgan Mcfarland

Major/Year:	Mechanical Engineering with Bioengineering Emphasis, Senior
Email:	[email protected]
Hometown:	Sacramento, California
Internship/Job Experience:	ASML ​Summer 2023 internship: mechanical design intern ​Summer 2024: research assistant for SDSU Nanofab laboratory under Dr. Kassegne
What inspired you to choose your major?:	I was interested in creating and designing tangible things that can help patients and save lives.
How has SWE impacted you?:​	SWE has opened up numerous doors for my networking and professional life. It has also brought me my closest friends that I can study and take classes with, and has helped me feel less alone in a male-dominated field.
Fun Fact:	I am a twin!
LinkedIn:	​​www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-mcfarland2

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​​TREASURER
Lauren Miracle

Major/Year:	Mechanical Engineer, Senior
Email:	[email protected]
Hometown:	Dallas, Texas
Internship/Job Experience:	Fleet Assembly Services Intern at Solar Turbines, Mechanical Engineering Intern at Dublin City University
​​​What inspired you to choose your major?:	Mechanical engineering offered the most broad option for me, as someone who didn’t know a lot about the engineering fields. I like getting the opportunity to learn a little bit about many fields which has allowed me to find the topics I am passionate about.
How has SWE impacted you?:​	​I have met the most amazing women in SWE. These members have allowed me to grow and gain valuable professional experiences to better myself. I have made many profession connects and even gotten an internship through the SDSU SWE connections.
Fun Fact:	I am a triplet.
LinkedIn:	​www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-miracle

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​​SECRETARY
Saja Sinnawi

Major/Year:	Mechanical Engineering with Bioengineering Emphasis, Senior
Email:	[email protected]
Hometown:	San Diego, California
Internship/Job Experience:	Dexcom, a leading company in continuous glucose monitoring systems, and NIWC, a key player in developing advanced naval technologies, provided me with invaluable internship experiences. During my internship at Dexcom, I worked in operations, handling crucial documentation to support manufacturing processes for continuous glucose monitoring systems. Additionally, I served as an investigator to identify and resolve issues within the manufacturing lines, enhancing overall efficiency and product quality. At NIWC, I served as a design engineer, focusing on underwater applications to maximize reusable energy. I developed innovative solutions, created detailed design specifications, and collaborated with cross-functional teams, gaining insights into sustainable energy systems and the importance of teamwork in complex projects.
​​​What inspired you to choose your major?:	I chose to major in mechanical engineering with an emphasis in bioengineering to design innovative medical technologies that can be distributed worldwide, even in underprivileged regions. My goal is to help everyone access basic medical amenities and enhance their quality of life. I aspire to start my own company dedicated to serving humanity and ensuring equitable healthcare for all.
How has SWE impacted you?:​	Being involved with SWE has greatly benefited me by boosting my confidence in engineering and allowing me to surround myself with innovative thinkers. Through SWE, I have gained valuable insights, support, and inspiration from a network of like-minded individuals, further fueling my passion for engineering and my drive to make a positive impact in the field.
Fun Fact:	If it weren't for engineering, I would've wanted to be an F1 driver
​LinkedIn:	​www.linkedin.com/in/saja-sinnawi-275739219

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MEDIA PUBLICITY COORDINATOR
Danna Bundogji

Major/Year:	Computer Science, Sophomore
Email:	[email protected]
Hometown:	San Diego, California
Internship/Job Experience:	​Although I haven't had an internship in the field yet, my experience managing social media for a creator with over 4 million followers has equipped me with invaluable skills that I can apply in software engineering.
​​​What inspired you to choose your major?:	I love technology and problem-solving! I've had some experience with coding and robotics and thoroughly enjoyed the challenges they presented. Computer science felt like the perfect fit to continue exploring these interests and further develop my skills.
How has SWE impacted you?:​	​Although new to SWE, I've greatly benefited from their networking events, where I've learned about various technical roles and connected with mentors. Engaging with this community has also been incredibly supportive, helping me better understand my career aspirations and introducing me to like-minded individuals.
Fun Fact:	​I love everything minions!
LinkedIn:	​www.linkedin.com/in/dannabun​

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​ PROFESSIONAL PUBLICITY COORDINATOR
Lani Wong

Major/Year:	Civil Engineering, Junior
Email:	[email protected]
Hometown:	Irvine, CA
Internship/Job Experience:	Geo-Innovations Research Lab, Geotechnical Intern at Terracon
​​​What inspired you to choose your major?:	I always loved math and wanted to help others in any way that I can. I enjoyed reading and studying, and loved my high school physics and engineering courses. In addition, I've always been fascinated by architecture so I decided civil engineering was the best path for me. ​​
How has SWE impacted you?: ​	SWE has allowed me to make connections, including leading me to my first internship. I have met new people, been on some amazing trips, gotten to adapt to life in college and built a wonderful support network. SWE is more than just an organization, it is a network and support and brought me here.
Fun Fact	I have learned to play multiple instruments over the years, including flute but I still can't read treble clef
LinkedIn:	www.linkedin.com/in/leilani-l-wong

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​​MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Vy Quach

Major/Year:	Civil Engineering
Email:	[email protected]
Hometown:	Saigon, Vietnam
Internship/Job Experience:	​Outreach Assistant at EOPOS and Office Assistant at SDSU Undocumented Resource Center​​
​​​What inspired you to choose your major?:	I want to contribute to the development of our infrastructure projects that connect the community.
How has SWE impacted you?:​	SWE has given me the opportunity to meet so many people who have similar goals and interests as me, and I got to interact with professional engineers through SWE.
Fun Fact:	I have been to 8 countries.
LinkedIn:	​www.linkedin.com/in/vy-quach-107163223

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FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
Angelina Khoury

​Major/Year:	Civil Engineering, Fourth Year
​Email:	[email protected]
​Hometown:	San Diego, California
​Internship/Job Experience:	This summer I am interning at Kimley-Horn and previous to that I was at AECOM for a year!
​​​What inspired you to choose your major?:	​I decided to choose civil engineering as my major because growing up I have always enjoyed math and problem solving, so I thought that engineering would fit my strengths best. My ultimate goal is to work on building homes and other residential buildings because it has always been something I have been interested in.​
How has SWE impacted you?:​​	​SWE has had such a big impact in both my academic and social life. I have made so many connections and new friends just from being in SWE and partaking in events. Being a part of SWE has provided me with so many opportunities to network with different companies and get my name out there while also being a part of a group of girls who all support each other and are always there for one another.
Fun Fact:	​I am Syrian and speak arabic
​​LinkedIn:	​www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-khoury-529a13237

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PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Madison White

​Major/Year:	Mechanical Engineer, Senior
​Email:	[email protected]
​​Hometown:	San Diego, California
​Internship/Job Experience:	​I’ve interned two summers at Northrop Grumman. The first summer was in Sunnyvale, CA where I was designing submarine engines and this summer I work in San Diego, manufacturing fighter jet radios.
​​​What inspired you to choose your major?:	I was inspired by my love of learning and math. Working in hardware has proved my love of mechanical engineering and i’m excited to see where my post-grad career takes me.
How has SWE impacted you?:​​​​	SWE has been an integral part of my college career. I’ve held many different positions in this organization, including chapter president, and have grown my professional career with networking and events hosted by SWE.
Fun Fact:	I love to read and I've read over 30 books this year!
​​​​LinkedIn:	​​www.linkedin.com/in/madisonclwhite

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Ciena Barrera

​Major/Year:	Mechanical Engineer, Sophomore
​Email:	[email protected]
​​Hometown:	Davis, California (Born in Santa Cruz)
​Internship/Job Experience:	​N/A
​​​What inspired you to choose your major?:	I want to work in clean technologies (wind, solar, etc.)
How has SWE impacted you?:​​​​	Given me opportunities for professional growth while giving me a support group
Fun Fact:	I really love tea!
​​​​LinkedIn:	www.linkedin.com/in/cienabarrera/