Student Executive Board
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Student Chair
NEHA ARUNKUMAR
4th Year Undergraduate | Bioengineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? During my freshman year, I was on a design team working on accessible card games, and for the last two years, I’ve been a design chair!
What do you look forward to this year? I’m excited to work closely with the executive board to further foster community and inclusion within HuskyADAPT!
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Student Chair
SPENCER HENSLEY
3rd Year Undergraduate | Computer Science
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? I jumped on in September and have loved connecting with the community- whether that's through external adaptation events or learning from the amazing people and organizations that work with HuskyADAPT.
What do you look forward to this year? I’m thrilled to be working with this amazing team! I look forward to strengthening HuskyADAPT’s connections in and around Seattle and hope to spread awareness about accessibility-focused design and engineering.
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Design Chair
LAURA OLIVEIRA
4th Year Undergraduate | Electrical & Computer Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? I have been part of the HuskyADAPT design teams throughout all my three years at UW, where I am currently leading the Switch System Team.
What do you look forward to this year? I’m super excited to have the opportunity to oversee and support design teams in the same way I was supported in my teams. I’m also looking forward to learning from this experience by working more closely with the community and improving my leadership skills.
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Design Chair
GABRIEL CALVA
3rd Year Undergraduate | Mechanical Engineering
What is your HuskyADAPT Experience? I am currently part of the Design Team, working on a height-adjustable walker, and am also a part of Yellow Toy Club.
What do you look forward to this year? I'm very excited to work with needs experts to find projects that the Design Team can take on that will benefit the community. I also want to make the Design Team a welcoming space that will encourage connections between team members and the wider community.
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Design Chair
ADVAII SRIVASTAVA
4th Year Undergraduate | Bioengineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? HuskyADAPT has been a wonderful experience. I have made so many new friends and learned a lot of new skills.
What do you look forward to this year? I'm excited to begin this journey and collaborate with the amazing design chairs and Executive Board members. I also look forward to welcoming new members and contributing to making HuskyADAPT the best it can be.
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Toy Adaptation Chair
PALIN PANTA
4th Year Undergraduate | Mechanical Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? I have been certified as a lead toy adapter since my sophomore year. I fell in love with toy adaptation and joined almost every toy adaptation event on campus.
What do you look forward to this year? I'm excited to join the HuskyADAPT Executive team and improve my leadership skills. I want to share my wonderful experiences from getting involved with HuskyADAPT with everyone!
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Toy Adaptation Chair
VAISHI SISTLA
3rd Year Undergraduate | Bioengineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? So far, I have been involved in HuskyADAPT as a Lead Toy Adapter, a member of the Yellow Toy Club, and as the Community Engagement Chair this past year.
What do you look forward to this year? I am excited to bring toy adaptation events to both the UW and greater Seattle community this year! I also am looking forward to working with the new team and introducing new members to HuskyADAPT!
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Toy Donation Chair
ANASTASIA KURYATA
3rd year Undergraduate | Mechanical Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? I have been part of HuskyADAPT since freshman year, helping with organizing events and distributing adapted toys to clinics, organizations, schools, and families.
What do you look forward to this year? I’m super excited to support HuskyADAPT’s mission by serving as a key link in ensuring that adapted toys can be donated and enjoyed by all.
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Toy Donation Chair
KYRA DANG
3rd Year Undergraduate | Electrical & Computer Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? I have been an active member in HuskyADAPT since my Freshman year at UW and served as one of the Jr. Toy Adaptation Chairs this past year.
What do you look forward to this year? I look forward to working alongside community organizations to coordinate the donation of our adapted toys. The community aspect of this position excites me the most, and I'm eager to enhance my communication skills while witnessing our organization's impact firsthand.
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Jr. Toy Adaptation Chair
ANJANI TAMMANA
2nd Year Undergraduate | Mechanical Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? So far, I've worked on adapting toys both in toy adaptation sessions and at the Yellow Toy Club.
What do you look forward to this year? I'm excited to help lead the Yellow Toy Club and learn more about how HuskyADAPT operates!
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Jr. Toy Adaptation Chair
KELLYN CHOONG
2nd Year Undergraduate | Mechanical Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? My current HuskyADAPT experience has been nothing short of interesting, exciting and fun!
What do you look forward to this year? I’m looking forward to working together with the other members to improve the toy adaptation workshops and hopefully make it more welcoming to students and faculty of all majors!
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Outreach Chair
Annika Pfister
3rd Year PhD | Electrical & Computer Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? As the current outreach chair, I've loved sharing more about our club's resources with community partners and organizing events like guest lectures, hackathons, and workshops.
What do you look forward to this year? I'm excited to continue making connections and educating the community about accessible design and play - especially how easy it can be to adapt books or build accessible switches!
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Outreach Chair
TANVI BACHU
3rd Year Undergraduate | Electrical & Computer Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? I've been an active member of HuskyADAPT since last year, and have adapted toys in regular toy adaptations as well as Yellow Toy Club!
What do you look forward to this year? I'm excited to plan outreach events for our community at UW and grow HuskyADAPT's connections, fostering a community and educating how making toys accessible for everyone!
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Outreach Chair
LANA HUANG
2nd Year Undergraduate | Nutrition
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? I have been regularly attending toy adaptations since Fall quarter and recently got my Lead Toy Adapter certification!
What do you look forward to this year? I am pre-PT and love working with kids so I am very excited to plan outreach events with clinics and schools and get more involved with the community around UW.
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GoBabyGo Chair
ELLIE LIM
4th Year Undergraduate | Bioengineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? I've been a part of HuskyADAPT for 3 years now, since Freshman year, and have been the GoBabyGo chair for 2 years now and am excited for my third year.
What do you look forward to this year? I'm excited to continue attending all of the events that we plan in both HuskyADAPT and GoBabyGo, and look forward to having more GBG builds and working with families and kids.
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Communications Chair
NUPUR GORKAR
4th Year Undergraduate | Human Centered Design & Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyADAPT? I’ve been involved in 2 HuskyADAPT design teams and have been a Communications Chair for the past year.
What do you look forward to this year? I'm excited about continuing my role as a Communications Chair and getting more people involved with learning about accessible technology within the engineering community.
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Communications Chair
NARNA WILAIRAT
2nd Year Undergraduate | Industrial Design
What is your experience in HuskyAdapt? I’ve had the opportunity to attend a few HuskyADAPT workshops, gaining insight into how the club operates. It’s been an incredible experience, and I’m eager to get more involved, both for the rest of the quarter and in the years ahead!
What are you looking forward to this year? I’m thrilled to take on the role of Communication Chair, keeping students engaged and informed about HuskyADAPT’s workshops and events! I also look forward to managing our social media and website to expand the club’s reach and strengthen our media presence.
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Communications Chair
NITHYA GUDURI
2nd Year Undergraduate | Human Centered Design & Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyAdapt? Apart from attending various toy adaptation and switch building workshops, I was on a HuskyADAPT Design Team that researched, designed, and prototyped an accessible cardholder for individuals with limited dexterity.
What are you looking forward to this year? I'm excited to take on the Communications Chair role to strengthen the community and find creative ways to share HuskyADAPT's work to a broader audience through social media, flyers, and newsletters.
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Treasurer
ANGELINA SUNG
4th Year Undergraduate | Biochemistry
What is your experience in HuskyAdapt? I’ve been the HuskyADAPT treasurer for the past year.
What are you looking forward to this year? I am looking forward to finding more funding sources for HuskyADAPT and constructing an efficient system for future treasurer usage.
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Treasurer
AMELIE BOSNJAK
2nd Year Undergraduate | Mechanical Engineering
What is your experience in HuskyAdapt? I've spent the past year on a design team making a height-adjustable walker for paralysis patients.
What are you looking forward to this year? I'm looking forward to getting to know the other members of the Exec team and supporting HuskyADAPT.