Below is the information and biographies of the current applicants and nominees for the 2017-2018 SWE officers. The candidates are in alphabetical order according to their last name.
At the bottom of this page will be the voting ballot. Ballots of only current UARK SWE members will count towards any candidate. All ballots must be cast by Sunday, April 16th at 11:59pm. We recommend that you figure out who you want to vote into each of the following positions prior to opening the link/ballot:
President
Executive VP
VP of Communications
VP of Operations
VP of Development
VP of Conference
Membership Manager
Product Development
Outreach Coordinator (there will be two)
Secretary
IT Manager
Operations Specialist
Applicants will be notified if they are officers, and if so, which role they will be working as.
Good luck to all of the applicants!
At the bottom of this page will be the voting ballot. Ballots of only current UARK SWE members will count towards any candidate. All ballots must be cast by Sunday, April 16th at 11:59pm. We recommend that you figure out who you want to vote into each of the following positions prior to opening the link/ballot:
President
Executive VP
VP of Communications
VP of Operations
VP of Development
VP of Conference
Membership Manager
Product Development
Outreach Coordinator (there will be two)
Secretary
IT Manager
Operations Specialist
Applicants will be notified if they are officers, and if so, which role they will be working as.
Good luck to all of the applicants!
Sabrina Castle
Junior Chemical Engineering student
From Overland Park, KS
Officer Preferences: Secretary & Product Development
What do you enjoy doing?
Play golf and watch Netflix
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
The goal is to enter a consumer products industry job
Quick Fact:
I have rescued baby leatherback turtles and turtle eggs in St. Croix
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
SWE has been a great opportunity for me to connect with other women engineers who are similar to me at the U of A, and I would love to give back in a leadership position. I would specifically like to increase the communication between SWE and it's members by being as detailed and concise as possible in emails and minutes, limiting emails to one important email outlining the opportunities that week. Also, as an officer I would like to encourage SWE involvement of freshman, because this RSO is open to all engineering majors when freshman haven't specifically decided a major yet, so it's an opportunity for them to be involved with the college of engineering early.
Junior Chemical Engineering student
From Overland Park, KS
Officer Preferences: Secretary & Product Development
What do you enjoy doing?
Play golf and watch Netflix
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
The goal is to enter a consumer products industry job
Quick Fact:
I have rescued baby leatherback turtles and turtle eggs in St. Croix
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
SWE has been a great opportunity for me to connect with other women engineers who are similar to me at the U of A, and I would love to give back in a leadership position. I would specifically like to increase the communication between SWE and it's members by being as detailed and concise as possible in emails and minutes, limiting emails to one important email outlining the opportunities that week. Also, as an officer I would like to encourage SWE involvement of freshman, because this RSO is open to all engineering majors when freshman haven't specifically decided a major yet, so it's an opportunity for them to be involved with the college of engineering early.
Nino Ephremize
Industrial Engineering Graduate/Ph.D. student
From the country of Georgia
Officer Preferences: Graduate Representative & Vice President
What do you enjoy doing?
Ice-Skate
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Move to Silicon Valley
Quick Fact:
I speak 6 languages ( 3 fluently , 3 on their way to advancement :)
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
Being a international graduate student, I want to offer new ideas/events from a different perspective. I would like to contribute to SWE by being consistent and taking it seriously.
Industrial Engineering Graduate/Ph.D. student
From the country of Georgia
Officer Preferences: Graduate Representative & Vice President
What do you enjoy doing?
Ice-Skate
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Move to Silicon Valley
Quick Fact:
I speak 6 languages ( 3 fluently , 3 on their way to advancement :)
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
Being a international graduate student, I want to offer new ideas/events from a different perspective. I would like to contribute to SWE by being consistent and taking it seriously.
Alex Gadberry
Junior Chemical Engineering student
From Little Rock, AR
Officer Preferences: Vice President & Development Chair
What do you enjoy doing?
I love to be outdoors, hang out with friends, and volunteer in my spare time! My service efforts mostly focus on alleviating hunger with organizations like the Salvation Army, etc.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I am thinking about going to graduate school post-graduation and focusing on biopharmaceuticals and drug development.
Quick Fact:
I absolutely love to travel, and am always eager to learn about new places and people! I was lucky enough to spend the last two summers in Bangalore, India and Copenhagen, Denmark.
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
One of the first things I would want to do as an officer of the Society of Women Engineers would be to find a way for the members of SWE to connect and better get to know each other early in the year. By connecting the different ages, we could increase accountability and get people more plugged in and connected. We could also offer the opportunity for girls to connect with older students and professors from their major, so they are encouraged and feel comfortable reaching out if they have questions about classes, research, internships, etc. I am also a huge proponent of community service and volunteering as a group and would love to continue to develop those service opportunities and expand our impact to reach more people.
Junior Chemical Engineering student
From Little Rock, AR
Officer Preferences: Vice President & Development Chair
What do you enjoy doing?
I love to be outdoors, hang out with friends, and volunteer in my spare time! My service efforts mostly focus on alleviating hunger with organizations like the Salvation Army, etc.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I am thinking about going to graduate school post-graduation and focusing on biopharmaceuticals and drug development.
Quick Fact:
I absolutely love to travel, and am always eager to learn about new places and people! I was lucky enough to spend the last two summers in Bangalore, India and Copenhagen, Denmark.
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
One of the first things I would want to do as an officer of the Society of Women Engineers would be to find a way for the members of SWE to connect and better get to know each other early in the year. By connecting the different ages, we could increase accountability and get people more plugged in and connected. We could also offer the opportunity for girls to connect with older students and professors from their major, so they are encouraged and feel comfortable reaching out if they have questions about classes, research, internships, etc. I am also a huge proponent of community service and volunteering as a group and would love to continue to develop those service opportunities and expand our impact to reach more people.
Bria Garcia
Sophomore Industrial Engineering student
From Flower Mound, TX
Officer Preferences: IT Specialist & Secretary
What do you enjoy doing?
Reading, hanging with friends, going to the movies!
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Hopefully get a job, or travel.
Quick Fact:
I used to have 5 pet turtles at one point!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to make the website more user friendly and make the SWE officer google drive more organized. I would also manage the social media accounts so that they are up to date on all our events!
Sophomore Industrial Engineering student
From Flower Mound, TX
Officer Preferences: IT Specialist & Secretary
What do you enjoy doing?
Reading, hanging with friends, going to the movies!
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Hopefully get a job, or travel.
Quick Fact:
I used to have 5 pet turtles at one point!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to make the website more user friendly and make the SWE officer google drive more organized. I would also manage the social media accounts so that they are up to date on all our events!
Reagan Gilker
Freshman Chemical Engineering student
From Fort Smith, AR
Officer Preferences: University Relations Coordinator & Membership Manager
What do you enjoy doing?
I like to watch Gossip Girl, hang with friends, go hiking, go on runs
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Enter the workforce
Quick Fact:
I went to Europe by myself for 5 weeks last summer
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I am a hard working individual that has a great attitude. I work well with groups but am also able to be given a task and finish it independently. I would like to increase SWE member participation and attendance to meetings. I would also like to increase the impact SWE has on campus. I feel as though SWE is familiar among engineering and science fields, but I want to help make it more known throughout campus.
Freshman Chemical Engineering student
From Fort Smith, AR
Officer Preferences: University Relations Coordinator & Membership Manager
What do you enjoy doing?
I like to watch Gossip Girl, hang with friends, go hiking, go on runs
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Enter the workforce
Quick Fact:
I went to Europe by myself for 5 weeks last summer
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I am a hard working individual that has a great attitude. I work well with groups but am also able to be given a task and finish it independently. I would like to increase SWE member participation and attendance to meetings. I would also like to increase the impact SWE has on campus. I feel as though SWE is familiar among engineering and science fields, but I want to help make it more known throughout campus.
Brianna Gomez
Freshman Industrial Engineering student
From Tulsa, OK
Officer Preferences: Outreach Coordinator & Membership Manager
What do you enjoy doing?
You can usually find me watching The Office.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
After graduation, I want to start a career that challenges me and allows me to continue growing!
Quick Fact:
I can quote pretty much any Disney soundtrack.
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute to SWE by expanding membership through outreach and I want all students to see the value in being a SWE member.
Freshman Industrial Engineering student
From Tulsa, OK
Officer Preferences: Outreach Coordinator & Membership Manager
What do you enjoy doing?
You can usually find me watching The Office.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
After graduation, I want to start a career that challenges me and allows me to continue growing!
Quick Fact:
I can quote pretty much any Disney soundtrack.
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute to SWE by expanding membership through outreach and I want all students to see the value in being a SWE member.
Lillie Haddock
Sophomore Biological and Agricultural Engineering student
From Springdale, AR
Officer Preferences: Outreach Coordinator & Secretary
What do you enjoy doing?
I like to hike, spend time with friends, sit at coffee shops, read, take photographs, bike, and pet dogs.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I would love to join the Peace Corps after college, or even pursue getting a PhD. Either way, I want to continue to learn in whatever I do, as well as help others.
Quick Fact:
This summer I will be a research assistant to a field biologist at a watershed in Boise, Idaho!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute to SWE by reaching more people, particularly freshmen. As a freshman, I didn't really know how to get involved in SWE or even what it was until the second semester. I would like to help younger women get involved from the beginning, and create events that are directed towards them.
Sophomore Biological and Agricultural Engineering student
From Springdale, AR
Officer Preferences: Outreach Coordinator & Secretary
What do you enjoy doing?
I like to hike, spend time with friends, sit at coffee shops, read, take photographs, bike, and pet dogs.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I would love to join the Peace Corps after college, or even pursue getting a PhD. Either way, I want to continue to learn in whatever I do, as well as help others.
Quick Fact:
This summer I will be a research assistant to a field biologist at a watershed in Boise, Idaho!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute to SWE by reaching more people, particularly freshmen. As a freshman, I didn't really know how to get involved in SWE or even what it was until the second semester. I would like to help younger women get involved from the beginning, and create events that are directed towards them.
Emily Matlock
Sophomore Industrial Engineering student
From Fayetteville, AR
Officer Preferences: Vice President & Secretary
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy hiking, baking, reading, playing video games (mainly Nintendo), and practicing my Japanese.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I would like to work in an environment that allows me to regularly use my Japanese language skills. My main options for now are either working for Walmart International in Japan or for Disney with some relation to Tokyo Disneyland.
Quick Fact:
I speak conversational Japanese and am planning to branch out to Chinese and Korean.
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
Having been a part of SWE for two years, one year being an Outreach Coordinator, I would love to improve the overall quality of the services SWE provides to its members and the engineering community. Additionally, I would love to assist in creating a more nurturing environment for members in order to increase member size, retention, and spirit.
Sophomore Industrial Engineering student
From Fayetteville, AR
Officer Preferences: Vice President & Secretary
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy hiking, baking, reading, playing video games (mainly Nintendo), and practicing my Japanese.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I would like to work in an environment that allows me to regularly use my Japanese language skills. My main options for now are either working for Walmart International in Japan or for Disney with some relation to Tokyo Disneyland.
Quick Fact:
I speak conversational Japanese and am planning to branch out to Chinese and Korean.
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
Having been a part of SWE for two years, one year being an Outreach Coordinator, I would love to improve the overall quality of the services SWE provides to its members and the engineering community. Additionally, I would love to assist in creating a more nurturing environment for members in order to increase member size, retention, and spirit.
Grace McGee
Junior Industrial Engineering student
From Richardson, TX
Officer Preferences: Product Development Manager & University Relations Coordinator
What do you enjoy doing?
Rollerblade
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Take it day by day
Quick Fact:
I text in my sleep
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
Fill in where I can help; be in flexible role
Junior Industrial Engineering student
From Richardson, TX
Officer Preferences: Product Development Manager & University Relations Coordinator
What do you enjoy doing?
Rollerblade
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Take it day by day
Quick Fact:
I text in my sleep
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
Fill in where I can help; be in flexible role
Brittany Miller
Junior Industrial Engineering student
From Conway, AR
Officer Preferences: Operations Chair & IT Specialist
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy reading spy books, traveling, and exploring new activities as well as places in my spare time.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I am interning with the United States Postal Service this summer, so I would like to continue working for them after I graduate.
Quick Fact:
I collect foreign currency, watches, and license plates!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
The Society of Women Engineers has given me opportunities to serve the community, network with professionals as well as classmates, and learn valuable career development information. I would like to contribute to SWE by providing students with great opportunities to learn about topics they want to know more about as well as getting information to the students as quickly as possible. As one of the current outreach coordinators for SWE, I have experience with working with other organizations to plan and coordinate events for SWE members. I aspire to help make SWE a better resource for students!
Junior Industrial Engineering student
From Conway, AR
Officer Preferences: Operations Chair & IT Specialist
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy reading spy books, traveling, and exploring new activities as well as places in my spare time.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I am interning with the United States Postal Service this summer, so I would like to continue working for them after I graduate.
Quick Fact:
I collect foreign currency, watches, and license plates!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
The Society of Women Engineers has given me opportunities to serve the community, network with professionals as well as classmates, and learn valuable career development information. I would like to contribute to SWE by providing students with great opportunities to learn about topics they want to know more about as well as getting information to the students as quickly as possible. As one of the current outreach coordinators for SWE, I have experience with working with other organizations to plan and coordinate events for SWE members. I aspire to help make SWE a better resource for students!
Samantha Pharr
Sophomore Biological & Agricultural Engineering student
From Rogers, AR
Officer Preferences: Communications Chair & Membership Manager
What do you enjoy doing?
I really enjoy going hiking, biking, and canoeing when I can!
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I hope to work internationally specifically in Asia, or I might go to grad school. I am not exactly sure, but I do know I want to eventually live in the Philippines.
Quick Fact:
I can fluently speak 3 languages, and I am currently studying in Chinese.
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute to SWE by helping increase section and national membership by more advertisement not only through online communications but also face-to-face interactions or social events. I also would like to see SWE interact more with the other engineering diversity organizations like NSBE, SHPE, and AISES.
Sophomore Biological & Agricultural Engineering student
From Rogers, AR
Officer Preferences: Communications Chair & Membership Manager
What do you enjoy doing?
I really enjoy going hiking, biking, and canoeing when I can!
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I hope to work internationally specifically in Asia, or I might go to grad school. I am not exactly sure, but I do know I want to eventually live in the Philippines.
Quick Fact:
I can fluently speak 3 languages, and I am currently studying in Chinese.
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute to SWE by helping increase section and national membership by more advertisement not only through online communications but also face-to-face interactions or social events. I also would like to see SWE interact more with the other engineering diversity organizations like NSBE, SHPE, and AISES.
Dasher Smith
Sophomore Industrial Engineering student
From Tulsa, OK
Officer Preferences: Communications Chair & Secretary
What do you enjoy doing?
I love painting, photography, outdoor activities (like hiking and sports), eating, and being with family and friends
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Work in industry, hopefully in a big city.
Quick Fact:
I am one of seven children in my family. Four are adopted and three are biological. I am one of the four adopted from China. I played volleyball in High School, so I love being active and being involved!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute to SWE by coming up with new and interesting designs in emails and flyers to interest others in becoming a member of SWE. I want to provide a fun way to make others excited about SWE and what opportunities awaits new and current members. I want to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of SWE for all members.
Sophomore Industrial Engineering student
From Tulsa, OK
Officer Preferences: Communications Chair & Secretary
What do you enjoy doing?
I love painting, photography, outdoor activities (like hiking and sports), eating, and being with family and friends
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Work in industry, hopefully in a big city.
Quick Fact:
I am one of seven children in my family. Four are adopted and three are biological. I am one of the four adopted from China. I played volleyball in High School, so I love being active and being involved!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute to SWE by coming up with new and interesting designs in emails and flyers to interest others in becoming a member of SWE. I want to provide a fun way to make others excited about SWE and what opportunities awaits new and current members. I want to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of SWE for all members.
Kaitlin Smithey
Sophomore Industrial Engineering student
From St. Louis, MO
Officer Preferences: Conference Planning Chair & University Relations Coordinator
What do you enjoy doing?
I like to stay active and play sports. I also enjoy traveling and reading.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I want to go into industry and later return to school to get my MBA. I want to become a people leader and take a real presence in whatever corporation I decide to enter.
Quick Fact:
My mom and I went skydiving last summer!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute an active presence in SWE using my communication skills to get the word out to more girls about joining this club. I believe this club has great potential and I would like to help with the outreach to involve more industry sponsors and help our meetings and organization be more organized. I believe I can encourage more women via either the university relations and getting other ideas from other prominent clubs or getting involved with conference planning to be able to keep that process running smoothly and allow other women good networking opportunities.
Sophomore Industrial Engineering student
From St. Louis, MO
Officer Preferences: Conference Planning Chair & University Relations Coordinator
What do you enjoy doing?
I like to stay active and play sports. I also enjoy traveling and reading.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I want to go into industry and later return to school to get my MBA. I want to become a people leader and take a real presence in whatever corporation I decide to enter.
Quick Fact:
My mom and I went skydiving last summer!
Please describe how you would like to contribute to SWE
I would like to contribute an active presence in SWE using my communication skills to get the word out to more girls about joining this club. I believe this club has great potential and I would like to help with the outreach to involve more industry sponsors and help our meetings and organization be more organized. I believe I can encourage more women via either the university relations and getting other ideas from other prominent clubs or getting involved with conference planning to be able to keep that process running smoothly and allow other women good networking opportunities.
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