Meet Our Officers and Chairs​

Faculty Advisor/Coordinator
Dr. Sharon Caraballo

​​President
​    Namhee Kim, Computer Engineering

Namhee is a senior from Fairfax, Virginia majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering.  In the future she hopes to become licensed as a Professional Engineer and work at a company in a position that enjoins analytical problem solving and innovation, and encourages knowledge sharing with colleagues.  In her free time, she likes to travel, go hiking, and spend time with family.  Namhee studied abroad at the University of Leicester in England in 2015.  While abroad, she backpacked across Europe visiting eight countries in five weeks.

Namhee can be reached at:  nkim15@gmu.edu and gmuswe.president@gmail.com 

​Vice President
    Maleeha Farukh, Computer Science

Maleeha is a senior majoring in Computer Science from Annandale, Virginia.  In the future she is interested in software development, specifically App Development.  Eventually she wants to open her own pancake shop.  Besides SWE Maleeha enjoys spending time sewing and trying new restaurants with friends.  ​

Maleeha can be reached at: mfarukh@gmu.edu

​Secretary
    Katrina Colucci Chang, Bioengineering

Katrina is a senior from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico majoring in Bioengineering with a concentration in Signals and Systems and is minoring in Dance.  In her future she wants to work at her own research lab or do research at government facility.  Currently she is doing research at the Sensorimotor Integration Lab.  Aside from SWE she is also involved with SHPE, SACNAS, BMES.  She also loves to cook, read, visit museums, and go to the theater.  ​

​Treasurer
    Kaitlyn Bub, Computer Engineering

Kaitlyn is a junior studying Computer Engineering with a minor in German.  In the future she hopes to work with DOD contracting company which will allow for travelling for her job.  Later on she would love to teach or work in a bookstore or library.  Besides SWE she is working as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for ECE 101.  Her other interests include sewing, antique shopping and refurbishing, reading, and watching movies.

Kaitlyn can be reached at:  kbub@gmu.edu


​Recruitment Chair
    Rebecca Haataja, Civil Engineering

Rebecca is a junior from Hancock, Michigan studying Civil Engineering.  In the future she has an interest in applying her major in construction, structures, water resources, or the environment.  In addition to SWE she is very involved in ASCE at Mason as the Program Coordinator and is a builder on their award-winning Steel Bridge Team.  Rebecca is also a Peer Mentor for the Honors LLC.  Her other interests include minimalism as well as designing and building her own tiny house.  Rebecca also likes swimming, the Vlogbrothers, Impressionism paintings, and coffee.

Rebecca can be reached at:  rhaataja@gmu.edu

​Outreach Chair 
    Katie Masiak, Mechanical Engineering

Katie is a sophomore from Gloucester, Virginia studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in History.  Katie is interested in working on aircraft design within the field of Mechanical Engineering.  Currently she is working on a research project involving Hydrogen fuel and has done other research about environmentally friendly fuels for aircrafts.  Katie spends her free time on artwork and enjoys sketching and painting.  

Katie can be reached at:  kmasiak@gmu.edu

​Marketing Chair
    Joan Kohorst, Computer Science

​Joan is a sophomore originally from York, Pennsylvania studying Computer Science.  She unsure of what area of computer science she wants to pursue for her career but is interested in applying computer science to graphics or with working on software development.  Besides SWE Joan is working as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for CS 105.   Additionally, Joan works on the art team for GADIG, enjoys traveling, art, music, and practicing mindfulness in the Mindful Living LLC.

Joan can be reached at:  jkohorst@gmu.edu