The Human Centered Design & Engineering Undergraduate Student Association (HCDE SA) is a registered student organization founded and operated by undergraduate HCDE students.
The HCDE SA was first established in 2009 with the mission of fostering a sense of community within the department by providing opportunities for socializing and professional networking.
Connect with the SA
We hope that every HCDE student will feel welcome at and enjoy our events and programs. Please reach out to us at uwhcdesa@gmail.com with any requests or ideas.
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2023-2024 SA Officers
President
Uzair Zaman | he/him
Hi! I’m Uzair and I’m a senior in HCDE. I enjoy going to concerts, traveling, and reviewing food on my food Instagram. My goal this year is to provide social and professional opportunities for all aspiring designers, PMs, SWEs and more. HCDE is such a diverse major and there is something for everyone in the department. I’m so excited to meet everyone, feel free to reach out and say hello!
SA responsibilities
Leading the SA in planning social and professional events and initiatives.
Vice President
Kelly Tong | she/her
Aspiring software developer and designer. Passionate about volleyball, ultimate frisbee, games, and kdramas.
SA responsibilities
Supporting the SA in planning social and professional events and initiatives.
Secretary
Daniel Gao | he/him
Aspiring UX designer, home cook, plamo enthusiast, gamer, traveler.
gqc0710@uw.edu
LinkedIn | Portfolio
SA responsibilities
Keeping records, maintaining internal organization for the SA, monitoring the SA email.
Treasurer
Jessica Kuo | she/her
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I'm a rising HCDE senior, minoring in Business, Informatics, and Data Science. I was born in Washington but grew up in Taiwan and Shanghai. Coming into UW, I was originally planning on studying computer engineering but discovered my passion for product design! Outside of school, you'll find me playing volleyball, trying to code new interactions, working on design jams, or traveling in Asia!
SA responsibilities
Managing the SA’s funds.
Cohort Liason
Eileen Zhang | she/her
Crafter, joker, Pacific Northwest nature lover, average Earl Grey enjoyer. Aspiring UX designer with personal and meaningful connections to my work.
eileenz@uw.edu
LinkedIn | Portfolio
SA responsibilities
Connecting with the HCDE student community and taking suggestions for the SA.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Mishti Dhawan | she/her
Mishti is a junior in HCDE with a concentration in human computer interaction. She's passionate about inclusivity in design and wants to ultimately work at the intersections between design, tech, and activism. She is really excited to join HCDEsa as the Community Outreach Coordinator for this coming year to plan fun events and professional opportunities for the cohort. In her free time, Mishti loves to cook, read, and go on walks.
SA responsibilities
Connecting with other organizations and the engineering department and advocating for HCDE students within the college.
Professional Development Chair
Sanmathi Prabakar | she/her
Big fan of taking my dog on walks, hiking, concert-going, movie-watching, and trying new foods.
SA responsibilities
Supporting professional development events and opportunities for HCDE undergraduates.