The HCDE Graduate Student Association (GSA) is a registered student organization founded and operated by HCDE graduate students. The GSA's mission is to support learning, socializing, volunteering, and career-path opportunities for HCDE graduate students, and engage with the student body.
President
Kathryn Rambo (she/her)
Second year Master’s student
LinkedIn | kmr2025@uw.edu
Chat with me about:
Navigating Academic Research Processes (research labs, conferences and publishing)
On - Campus Jobs
Transitioning from Out of State to Seattle!
Anything HCDE GSA
Free time and passions:
Local Community Events, Creative Writing (poetry and short fiction),
Hiking / Climbing / Mountaineering, Experimenting with Touch Designer
Vice President
Shannon Dale Youngblood (she/her)
Second year Master’s student
LinkedIn | sdcm1201@uw.edu
Chat with me about:
K-pop (esp. ENHYPEN, my favorite group!)
Navigating full-time employment with graduate studies
Seattle (Go Hawks, Go M’s, and Go Dawgs)
Public Health and Healthcare Industry
Cute things and artsy stuff :)
Free time and passions:
Spending time with loved ones, Video games and YouTube, Crocheting and sketching, Trying new food, K-pop
Community Relations Officer
Ana Bungag (she/her)
Second year Master’s student
LinkedIn | acgb@uw.edu
Chat with me about:
What anime you’re currently watching
Climbing in general
Cafes and restaurants around the city
New hobbies I should get into
Anything Sanrio!! 🎀
Free time and passions:
Arts and crafts, Video games and anime, Rock climbing (bouldering/rope), Dancing (wh/aacking)
International Community Advisor
Nimesh Mohanakrishnan (he/him)
Second year Master’s student
LinkedIn | nimesh@uw.edu
Chat with me about:
International Student Experience
Designing your Portfolio
AI in HCDE
Free time and passions:
Golf, Cafe Hopping, Physical Activities (Gym, Climbing, Running, Walking), Trying New Restaurants, Stamp Collection
International Community Advisor
Amber Liu (she/her)
Second year Master’s student
LinkedIn | yushao@uw.edu
Chat with me about:
Product Design career
Transitioning from work back to school
Photography, arts, and museum
Cafe and restaurant recs in Seattle
Manga, anime, and game!
Free time and passions:
Photography, Drawing, Coffee Hopping, Game, Cooking, Karaoke, Golf.
Affinity Group / Interest-Group Lead
J.P Nguyen (he/him)
Second year Master’s student
LinkedIn | jeanpamn@uw.edu
Chat with me about:
Working in the industry (6+ years @ Amazon)
Academic organization and team/project leadership
Planning social and professional events
Living in Seattle (food and activity recs)
Movies (Letterboxd) and music (Spotify)
Free time and passions:
Board Games 🎲, Badminton 🏸, Overwatch 🎮
MS Curriculum Representative
Laura Song (she/her)
Second year Master’s student
LinkedIn | laursong@uw.edu
Chat with me about:
Research experiences, DRGs
On-campus employment
Maker’s Fair
Healthcare access & transparency
Free time and passions:
Stained glass, arts & crafts, Photography, Cozy games
Social Media Manager
Sravanti Vadrevu (she/her)
Second year Master’s student
LinkedIn | svadre@uw.edu
Chat with me about:
Social Media Upkeep + Designing for Social Media
Gamification in Design
Theoretical Design, Character Design, Random Cool Facts, Philosophy, Podcasts!
Free time and passions:
Board games (+ board game design!), Video Games: Sim games, Roguelikes, Mini Metro; Dramas: Kdramas, Cdramas; Racket sports, swimming, figure skating
Graphics Co-Lead
Claire Liu (she/her)
Second year Master’s student
LinkedIn | clailiu@uw.edu
Chat with me about:
Everything DIY (+ resources on campus!)
Accessibility & Inclusive Design (HuskyADAPT)
Health Tech (User Research in Healthcare, UX Health @ UW)
Co-Designing with Kids (UW KidsTeam)
Event Planning, Traveling, Recipes, Cozy Games, Horror Movies & Psychological Thrillers
Free time and passions:
Arts & Crafts 🎨, Cooking & Baking 👩🏻🍳, Hosting Events 📋
Graphics Co-Lead
Maxine Tang
Second year Master’s student